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by Ben1984
Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Problems starting from cold???
Replies: 5
Views: 251

Re: Problems starting from cold???

Right...

Ok how would I test the injectors? is it possible to disassemble the starter motor to check for sticking brushes?

Cheers for the help guys...
by Ben1984
Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:38 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Pics of cars with SE sideskirts?
Replies: 11
Views: 508

Re:

Cheers Guys,

Dan, is that a Tech2 front valance with a standart bumber? Looks good, was it difficult to do?
by Ben1984
Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Problems starting from cold???
Replies: 5
Views: 251

Re: Problems starting from cold???

Cheers Dobbie, any idea what the cold start thingy is called?
by Ben1984
Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:18 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Pics of cars with SE sideskirts?
Replies: 11
Views: 508

Come on guys, Chris can't be the only person on here with SE skirts!!!
by Ben1984
Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Problems starting from cold???
Replies: 5
Views: 251

Problems starting from cold???

Hi all, My 318is has developed a habit of not starting easily when cold. It seems to be getting gradually worse, and don't want it to result in the car not starting so ned ot get it sorted! It seems to turn over slowly for the first revolution like its struggling, then gradually gets faster until it...
by Ben1984
Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Optimum 318is throttle body bore?
Replies: 5
Views: 201

Re: Optimum 318is throttle body bore?

Duh, cheers!
by Ben1984
Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front Fog Lights not working??!
Replies: 13
Views: 379

Re: Front Fog Lights not working??!

Cheers for all the help guys, cleaned out the switch this evening and the lights worked fine!!

Well happy, thanks again for all your help, to think I was going to buy a new one!

Cheers,

Ben
by Ben1984
Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front Fog Lights not working??!
Replies: 13
Views: 379

Re: Front Fog Lights not working??!

Thanks guys, will have a go at cleaning the switch out. If that doesn't work I'll start messing around with wiring!

Cheers!
by Ben1984
Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Optimum 318is throttle body bore?
Replies: 5
Views: 201

Re: Optimum 318is throttle body bore?

Cheers for the comments guys.

Silly question, but what does BBTB stand for?
by Ben1984
Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:04 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear suspension
Replies: 9
Views: 268

Re: rear suspension

Just had new rear shocks and top mounts on my 318is, made my car an absolute dream on the twisties...

Rear end now breaks free much more easily though!!
by Ben1984
Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front Fog Lights not working??!
Replies: 13
Views: 379

Re: Front Fog Lights not working??!

Yeah, I have, sorry forgot to mention that...!
by Ben1984
Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front Fog Lights not working??!
Replies: 13
Views: 379

Front Fog Lights not working??!

Hi All, I have retro fitted front fogs to my 318is, I fitted the dash switch, K8 relay, and light units with new bulbs using the existing wiring. When I push the switch the relay doesn't click, but I don't think the relay is at fault because when I tested it in the slot next to it in the fuse box (K...
by Ben1984
Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: whine/Whir from rear of 325 Cab E30
Replies: 17
Views: 528

Re: whine/Whir from rear of 325 Cab E30

I had a noise liek this in my old 320, turned out to be a wheel bearing
by Ben1984
Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Optimum 318is throttle body bore?
Replies: 5
Views: 201

Optimum 318is throttle body bore?

HI all,

Thinking about boring out the throttle bodies on my 318is, any ideas what the optimum bore is?

Any advice/suggestions welcome...

Cheers!

:P
by Ben1984
Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:04 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My car is sexier than Justin Timberlake!
Replies: 21
Views: 1122

Re:

Here you go matey, car looked so good I couldn't resist... :D http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/bassender/hpim2795largexs4.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/bassender/hpim2794largele3.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/bassender/hpim2793largesd0.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/a...
by Ben1984
Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Pics of cars with SE sideskirts?
Replies: 11
Views: 508

Pics of cars with SE sideskirts?

Anyone got any pics of cars with SE painted skirts fitted??

Preferably white but any welcome!

Trying to decide whether to fit some or not...

Cheers!

:D
by Ben1984
Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:44 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Headlight swap????
Replies: 25
Views: 667

I think it looks kinda cool, definately a bit different and still looks very German... If you like it mate, do it!
by Ben1984
Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: WHY BMW STOPPED MAKING HEADLIGHT WIPERS!!!-JOB COMPLETE
Replies: 21
Views: 771

Re: WHY BMW STOPPED MAKING HEADLIGHT WIPERS!!!

I've got them on my 318is, and also had them on my old 320iSE, dunno if either set ever worked, but I reckon they give it a bit of a retro look...
by Ben1984
Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Hunting on Startup, is this normal?
Replies: 3
Views: 175

Hunting on Startup, is this normal?

Hi guys, My 318is seems to 'hunt' when it starts from cold. The revs rise and fall two or three times before it settles. Any ideas what may be causing this? It idles at around 800rpm, but labours ever so slightly. Is there some kind of sensor or something which is not working properly? is this a nor...
by Ben1984
Thu Jun 01, 2006 10:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help with juddering on 1988 320i
Replies: 17
Views: 553

I don't think the clutch is slipping, because if i put the car in gear with the engine running and handbrake on, and slowly let the clutch up, the engine stalls without the clutch slipping...
by Ben1984
Thu Jun 01, 2006 9:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bad Vibrations....!
Replies: 2
Views: 136

Not sure why, perhaps I've got everyone stumped...!! :wink:

Thanks for the help Brian, will have a look tomorrow night...

Ben
by Ben1984
Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help with juddering on 1988 320i
Replies: 17
Views: 553

I've got the same problem with mine, judder happened slipping the clutch in traffic after an hr on the motorway. Its going in to be looked at on Monday. When they diagnose the problem I'll let you know what it is...

Good luck!
by Ben1984
Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bad Vibrations....!
Replies: 2
Views: 136

Bad Vibrations....!

Hi all, My 318is seems to have developed a few odd vibrations... Firsty, at around 65mph+ a vibration starts (seems to come from the rear of the car), and gradually gets worse as speed increases. The L/H rear wheel klunks every time it goes over a pothole (sounds like a bearing), and when slipping t...
by Ben1984
Tue May 30, 2006 2:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cracking Dash....!
Replies: 2
Views: 98

Cracking Dash....!

Hi All,

I've got a few cracks in my dash, and want to fill them.

I know there have been a few posts on here before, and Black Low Modulus sealant has been suggested, but has anyone ever tried it? If so, what did you use if not arbosil? How did it come out, any tips???

Cheers in advance,

Ben