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by jazzleeds
Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what tyres for 17" alpina wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 235

i want a wide and low profile look so what size wheel and tyre do you think i need. my car is already lowered and i have 15" bbs at the monent.
by jazzleeds
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what tyres for 17" alpina wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 235

what tyres for 17" alpina wheel

Hi
Im thinking of buying 17" alpina for my E30 Conv. 325i. i want low profile and wide tyres. what are the sizes i can use on this car.
by jazzleeds
Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: WIDER TYRE ON 15"BBS
Replies: 5
Views: 212

thanks for the tips. i was considering 215/45/15 so i will get away rolling the arches
by jazzleeds
Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: WIDER TYRE ON 15"BBS
Replies: 5
Views: 212

WIDER TYRE ON 15"BBS

i have 205/55/15 on my 15"bbs. has anyone fitted a wider tyre on these wheels.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: URGENT HELP! TIMMING BELT BROKE
Replies: 7
Views: 292

Re: URGENT HELP! TIMMING BELT BROKE

the cars done 95k and the belt was changed at 60k.
by jazzleeds
Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: URGENT HELP! TIMMING BELT BROKE
Replies: 7
Views: 292

URGENT HELP! TIMMING BELT BROKE

As soon as i started the car (325i 1991) it heard a snap sound and new it was the timming belt. i removed the cassing and the pully's and discovered that the belt broke. I have bought a new belt and i am now trying to put everything back together. Can someone please give me details as to how i can g...
by jazzleeds
Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:54 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ATF TOP UP
Replies: 2
Views: 98

Re: ATF TOP UP

thanks very much. you are the doctor of the e30's
by jazzleeds
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ATF TOP UP
Replies: 2
Views: 98

ATF TOP UP

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME BY TELLING ME HOW TO TOP UP WITH OIL THE AUTO GEARBOX ON A 325i 1991 .

MANY THANKS
by jazzleeds
Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: REPLACING ALTERNATOR BELT
Replies: 2
Views: 125

Re: REPLACING ALTERNATOR BELT

thanks, i,ll try it this evening
by jazzleeds
Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: REPLACING ALTERNATOR BELT
Replies: 2
Views: 125

REPLACING ALTERNATOR BELT

hi

the belt broke so i am trying to replace it but to do so i have to remove the power steering belt. the problem is that i can not loosen the power steering belt. i have tried the adjusting bolt on the power steering pump but it does not move and it spins.

thanks you
by jazzleeds
Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:50 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: best wheels for e30
Replies: 61
Views: 4208

Re:

15" BBS ANYDAY LONG ARE THE BEST
by jazzleeds
Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: WIDER TYRE ON 15" BBS
Replies: 3
Views: 257

WIDER TYRE ON 15" BBS

hi

i have 205/55/15's on my wheels. what is the next size tyre i can upgrade to. i like the wheels but can do with wider tyres.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ENGINE TEMP. GAUGE SENSOR
Replies: 4
Views: 146

Re: ENGINE TEMP. GAUGE SENSOR

thanks for the tips.
by jazzleeds
Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:23 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ENGINE TEMP. GAUGE SENSOR
Replies: 4
Views: 146

ENGINE TEMP. GAUGE SENSOR

Can someone tell me where the sensor for the engine temp. gauge is on 325i (1991). My engine temp. gauge needle flickers and for the last few days it shoots to the red mark as soon as u start the car and some times it goes to the normal point.

i wanted to inspect the sensor for any clues.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ERNST EXHAUST SYSTEM
Replies: 9
Views: 392

Re:

is there anyone who has got a ERNST system. i'll be very interested to know how this system sounds on a 325i
by jazzleeds
Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:59 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ERNST EXHAUST SYSTEM
Replies: 9
Views: 392

if i decide to go for the ERNST box you can buy the scorpion of me. its in very good condition. i bought it about six months ago and the guy who sold it to me confirmed its only 4 months old.
by jazzleeds
Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:47 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ERNST EXHAUST SYSTEM
Replies: 9
Views: 392

ERNST EXHAUST SYSTEM

i need to replace my scorpion back box with a different system as im not a fan of loud exhaust sound. someone is selling an ERNST back box. can someone tell me what type of sound does this sysem produce. im looking for a system which produces sound like the original box or low deep sound.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:35 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: WHAT R THE SYMPTOMS OF A FAULTY AIRFLOW METER
Replies: 6
Views: 298

before i replace the AFM i need to make sure that the AFM is at fault. how much would you sell me the AFM Dave.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:05 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: WHAT R THE SYMPTOMS OF A FAULTY AIRFLOW METER
Replies: 6
Views: 298

WHAT R THE SYMPTOMS OF A FAULTY AIRFLOW METER

hi

i took my 325i (auto) to a garage to have the engine tuned as it was miss firing when you set off from stand still and also it is giving me poor economy (14 to 15 mpg aound town) i have been told by the garage that the airflow meter is faulty. can this bee true

thanks
by jazzleeds
Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: OBC TIME & DATE SET
Replies: 9
Views: 227

thank you very much spadge for the details. been trying to sort this out for ages. you have saved my sleepless nights. you are a super star

cheers
by jazzleeds
Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: OBC TIME & DATE SET
Replies: 9
Views: 227

i,m still driving around with no time and date on my 13 botton obc. can someone give me instructions how to set the time and date. cant find anything in search.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: average age of zoners
Replies: 152
Views: 7137

i,m 38 and i and owned the following since passing test datsun 120y bmw E21 320(first BM, First Love) Rover (waste of time car) bmw E30 318 bmw E30 320 bmw E34 520 vw Golf TDi bmw E46 323 coupe bmw E46 330d sports (this was a beast of a car) bmw E30 325i cab mtec II (driving at the moment and have n...
by jazzleeds
Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: OBC TIME & DATE SET
Replies: 9
Views: 227

can't find anything in search to sort out my problem. can u help please. also many thanks for the valence clips. the valence is on the car now and looks good. once the full kit is on i,ll send some pics.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:43 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: OBC TIME & DATE SET
Replies: 9
Views: 227

OBC TIME & DATE SET

can someone please give me instruction to set the time and date on my 12 botton obc.
thanks
by jazzleeds
Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:46 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: MTEC 2 SIDE SKIRTS FITTING ON CONVERTIBLE
Replies: 0
Views: 113

MTEC 2 SIDE SKIRTS FITTING ON CONVERTIBLE

Hi

im in the process of fitting a mtech 2 kit from a coupe on my 1991 convertible. i've done the bumpers and the front valence. can someone tell me how are the side skirts fixed on to the car. what clips etc do i need.

many thanks
by jazzleeds
Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:58 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: OBC TIME & DATE SET
Replies: 1
Views: 100

OBC TIME & DATE SET

hi

can someone tell me how to set the date and time on the 13 botton obc. thanks.
by jazzleeds
Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: FITTING MTEC 2 BODYKIT
Replies: 4
Views: 258

Re: FITTING MTEC 2 BODYKIT

are you selling them and how do i purchase them from u

thanks
by jazzleeds
Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:36 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: FITTING MTEC 2 BODYKIT
Replies: 4
Views: 258

FITTING MTEC 2 BODYKIT

Hi

i,m in the process of fitting a mtec 2 kit on my 325i convertible. can someone tell me how the front lower valance is fixed on to the body. is there any clips that hold it together. i cant figure it out.
please help.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:54 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear Screen Heater for Convertible
Replies: 54
Views: 1216

Re: Rear Screae Hater for Convertible

thanks very much for your help and information.
by jazzleeds
Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear Screen Heater for Convertible
Replies: 54
Views: 1216

Rear Screen Heater for Convertible

on my 325i convertible (1991) there is a switch for rear screan heater. it lights up when pressed but does not clear the window. are these cars fitted with rear screen heater and if they are how does it work.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: CONVERTIBLE REAR WINDOW REPLACEMENT
Replies: 2
Views: 122

CONVERTIBLE REAR WINDOW REPLACEMENT

Does anyone have any instructions on how to stitch a new rear window. any websites.

thanks
by jazzleeds
Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:02 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: SPEAKER SIZE E30 CONVERTIBLE
Replies: 1
Views: 108

SPEAKER SIZE E30 CONVERTIBLE

I,m looking to replace the speakers on my 325i convertible (1991). can someone please tell me what siz are these speaker (front and rear)

many thanks
by jazzleeds
Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:38 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ABS WARNING LIGHT
Replies: 8
Views: 204

Re: ABS WARNING LIGHT

this morning when i started the car everything is fine, no abs light lighting up. could be a lose connection
by jazzleeds
Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ABS WARNING LIGHT
Replies: 8
Views: 204

ABS WARNING LIGHT

on my 1991 325i the abs warning lamp stays on once the engine has started. what could be causing the problem?

thanks
by jazzleeds
Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:56 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: REPLACING IGNITION LEADS ON 325i
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: REPLACING IGNITION LEADS ON 325i

thanks

for time being i,ve left the lead 6 alone and replaced all the other 5 with new ones. the car runs much better but i still need to replace the 6th lead too. the leads i bought are high quality silicone gold plated leads and the sixth lead did not come with this attched sensor.