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by blueshadow
Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Hmmm, E30 Cab K Reg - Rear Brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 128

Re: Hmmm, E30 Cab K Reg - Rear Brakes

cheers mate, will be tackling it tomorrow.... i know it is easy ...but ....i am no mechanic!:o)
by blueshadow
Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Hmmm, E30 Cab K Reg - Rear Brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 128

Hmmm, E30 Cab K Reg - Rear Brakes

I have just ordered rear brake pads and discs for my 318i Lux convertible (K reg). I am not much of a mechanic but decided I would fit them myself using my e30 manual CD but when I went to the rear calipers to remove them....they are not the same as my book....the front ones are..but not the rear.....
by blueshadow
Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 1992 Convertible Exhaust system!! !!! !!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 194

Re: E30 1992 Convertible Exhaust system!! !!! !!!!!

Last time I had to look into this (about 7 years ago) I went everywhere and nobody could help and so I ended up asking BMW who quoted me about £1000 in all. NO WAY will I ever pay that for a tube of steel! It is not like my car is going to be around for long enough to warrant a new exhaust on it.....
by blueshadow
Mon Mar 05, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 1992 Convertible Exhaust system!! !!! !!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 194

E30 1992 Convertible Exhaust system!! !!! !!!!!

Maybe an old subject, but one that is becoming quite a sore one for me. Where can you get exhaust parts for a 1991 - 1993 E30 Convertible for less than about £1000 in total!!!!! Mine is shagged....and...whilst I am on the subject..why on earth is the system any different from a standard E30 318 fr...
by blueshadow
Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Not My Starter Motor Solenoid.... SO.. what is it then??????
Replies: 3
Views: 131

Not My Starter Motor Solenoid.... SO.. what is it then??????

Hi, a few weeks back I put up a message asking for help with a slight E30 starting problem. The problem being that when my car gets warm, after about 20 mins of driving... when I turn it off, and then try to start again, the starter motor will not turn over. NOTHING at all. Display on dash lights up...
by blueshadow
Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:58 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Guess the problem Competition! AKA Whats up with my car?
Replies: 2
Views: 134

Guess the problem Competition! AKA Whats up with my car?

Hi, I would be interested to hear any suggestions as to what the problem my E30 has. It involves starting. It starts first time every time but I have to plan my trips very carefully. Let me explain.... When my car gets warm, anything over normal temp. i.e sitting in traffic for 15 mins OR after a l...