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by bmw2006
Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: black hose on bottom of intake manifold on m20 engine
Replies: 4
Views: 242

black hose on bottom of intake manifold on m20 engine

Hey Guys, Where does the black hose on the bottom of the intake manifold go on a m20 intake manifold as i replaced the head gasket few weeks back and just getting round to putting it all back together.

Thanks in advance
by bmw2006
Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electrical probs
Replies: 1
Views: 99

Re: electrical probs

Just a quick update on the problem im having with the horn(s) i checked the fuse today and checked to see if there was any voltage going to the fuse and there is 12 volts goin to the fuse, also i took another voltage reading from both the horn connectors this time with a better earth and i got 11.6 ...
by bmw2006
Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electrical probs
Replies: 1
Views: 99

electrical probs

hey guys, got abit of a problem with the horn on my 89 320i, I push the horn pad on the steering wheel and nothing happens so i decided to try and investigate, Ist i linked pins 30 and 87 of the horn relay to see if the horn(s) would sound and they didn't, so i took the relay out and checked to see ...
by bmw2006
Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: temprature dial
Replies: 2
Views: 391

temprature dial

Hey guys, got a 320i and i am going to be changing the coolant tomorrow and i have a small problem which is when i turn the ignition on the needle on the temprature dial goes straight into the red zone for a couple of secs and then goes back to the blue zone, now when i last started the car a few da...
by bmw2006
Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: coolant change on 89 320i
Replies: 1
Views: 95

coolant change on 89 320i

hey zone, Got a 89 320i m20 engine and i need to replace the coolant, just wondering how you do this and how many litres of coolant and water do i need?

cheers
by bmw2006
Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: cylinder block drain plug
Replies: 2
Views: 121

cylinder block drain plug

Hey zone, where is the cylinder block drain plug located on the 320i m20 engine? and how do you remove this?

thanks guys
by bmw2006
Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: welding large holes underneath the rear door
Replies: 2
Views: 135

welding large holes underneath the rear door

Hi Zone ,

I need to weld up some big holes underneath the rear door of my 320i with new steel and would like to know what diametre of steel i would need before i attempt to do this job ?

thanx zone
by bmw2006
Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel Lines
Replies: 0
Views: 119

Fuel Lines

Hey Zone, Im trying to fit new fuel lines on my 89 320i and im having some difficulty in doing this as when i bought the fuel lines from the dealership they were already pre formed with all the bends etc and i can't get the fuel line past the mounting bracket on the rear axle that holds the rear tra...
by bmw2006
Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: air conditioning
Replies: 9
Views: 307

Re: air conditioning

Hey Brian, sorry 4got to mention, yeah the pipes are on the right way round
by bmw2006
Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: air conditioning
Replies: 9
Views: 307

Re: air conditioning

No they were cold
by bmw2006
Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: air conditioning
Replies: 9
Views: 307

Re: air conditioning

Hey Brian, just been out to the garage, all the connections seem to be in good order, just warmed the engine up to tempreture, and turned the heater control to hot, still ain't getting any warm air, any idea's what could be wrong and how to fix this ?

thanx Brian
by bmw2006
Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: air conditioning
Replies: 9
Views: 307

air conditioning

Hey Zone, Since i bought my 320i the air conditioning has only been producing cold air even when the dial is all way up at the red it still producing cold air instead of warm air, any ideas what could be wrong and how to fix this ?

cheers guys
by bmw2006
Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: lowering suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 206

lowering suspension

Hey zone, Im looking for some advice, i've got a 89 320i and want to lower the suspension by 40mm at the rear of the car using lowering springs with the original shocks and 60mm at the front using lowering springs with shortened shock absorbers, would this look ok and be ok to do ?

thanx guys
by bmw2006
Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:28 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M-Tech Sideskirt clips
Replies: 3
Views: 149

M-Tech Sideskirt clips

Hey Guys, I've just bought a pair of M-tech Sideskirts and need the clips that secure the bottom of the sideskirts to the underside of the car, Does any1 know the part number for these clips ?

cheers guys
by bmw2006
Fri Mar 16, 2007 3:25 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: incrained dirt on alloys
Replies: 2
Views: 195

incrained dirt on alloys

Hey Zone, Does any1 know what i could use on my alloys to remove incrained dirt that has been there for quite a while ? if so is there any websites i could purchase it from ? I tried washing them with soappy water but never done anything.

Cheers guys
by bmw2006
Sat Feb 24, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front indicator
Replies: 1
Views: 58

front indicator

hi zone, got a bit of a problem with my front right indicator it don't work, the front left indicator works and both the front right and left indicators work when i put the hazard lights on. I've replaced both fuses for the indicators and still the left one works perfect and the right one still refu...
by bmw2006
Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: uneven ride height
Replies: 2
Views: 122

uneven ride height

Just noticed today that my car is sitting very low at the rear passenger wheel and the two front wheels are raised quite high, also the rear driver side wheel is also a little high, any suggestions as to what is wrong ? and how to fix this ?

Thanx guys 4 your help much appreciated
by bmw2006
Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fan/Clutch Assembly on m20 engine
Replies: 6
Views: 333

Re:

thanx guys for your help i'll try that 2morro morning,

cheers

fraser
by bmw2006
Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fan/Clutch Assembly on m20 engine
Replies: 6
Views: 333

Fan/Clutch Assembly on m20 engine

Hey guys, Im trying to renew the timing belt on the m20 engine and have got a bit of a problem, when trying to remove the fan/clutch assembly by placing a 32mm spanner on the large nut ahead of the pulley and giving the 32 mm spanner a large wack to loosen the large nut, nothing seems to happing i.e...
by bmw2006
Fri Feb 02, 2007 3:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fan/clutch assembly on a m20 engine
Replies: 5
Views: 147

fan/clutch assembly on a m20 engine

Hey zone, Im trying to remove the fan/clutch assembly on a m20 engine, i've been turning the 32mm nut that sits ahead of the pulley clockwise as i believe it has a left handed thread but when i turn the nut clockwise with the spanner the pulleys are moving and the 32mm nut dosent seem to be coming l...
by bmw2006
Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Timing Belt m20 Engine
Replies: 18
Views: 536

Timing Belt m20 Engine

Hey, I've got an 89 520i with the m20 engine, At how many miles should the timing belt be replaced ?

Many Thanks
by bmw2006
Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Horn Probs
Replies: 11
Views: 335

Re: Horn Probs

I'll Make it my first Job in the morning brian :-)
by bmw2006
Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Horn Probs
Replies: 11
Views: 335

Re: Horn Probs

What does the slip-ring brush look like and how much would they cost at a main dealer to buy ?

cheers guys
by bmw2006
Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Horn Probs
Replies: 11
Views: 335

Re: Horn Probs

What do they look like ?
by bmw2006
Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Horn Probs
Replies: 11
Views: 335

Horn Probs

Hey guys, i've got an 89 320i and the horn stopped working, had a look at the fuse and it were in good condition but changed it just to be safe, horn still didn't work, so i bought a new relay thinking this was the problem horn still didn't work so then tried changing the horn switch on the steering...
by bmw2006
Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: lower fanbelt pulley on m20
Replies: 1
Views: 85

lower fanbelt pulley on m20

Hey zone,

what size of socket would i need to remove the big bolt on the lower fanbelt pulley on the m20 engine ?

cheers guys

Fraser
by bmw2006
Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: reverse light switch
Replies: 1
Views: 93

reverse light switch

Hey zone,

i've got a 89 320i and need to replace the reverse light switch and am wondering where abouts is it located and is it hard to take off and replace?

thanx guys

fraser
by bmw2006
Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: central locking and boot lock
Replies: 1
Views: 108

central locking and boot lock

hey zone, i've got an 89 320i and the central locking is playing up, when i put the key in the driver or passenger side lock and lock the car the car locks and then suddenly re opens itself and also when i put the key into the lock on the boot i can't turn the key either way as it won't turn right o...
by bmw2006
Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Horn
Replies: 6
Views: 288

How do i fix it then?

many thanks
by bmw2006
Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Horn
Replies: 6
Views: 288

Re: Horn

hey Brian, no a dont hear any clicking noises from the relay when i push the horn button with the ignition on
by bmw2006
Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Horn
Replies: 6
Views: 288

Horn

Hey zone,

I've got a 89 320i and the horn ain't working no more, i've checked the fuse and it seems to be in order. Any idea's as to whats wrong and how to fix this?

thanx guys
by bmw2006
Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: coolant temprature guage
Replies: 1
Views: 99

coolant temprature guage

hey zone, I've Got a 89 320i and when i go into the car and turn on the ignition without starting the car the needle on the coolant temprature guage goes straight into the red and stays there for bout 15secs then goes back in2 the blue section of the guage to tell me the engine is cold, i then turn ...
by bmw2006
Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What Size are the torx bolts on the cylinder head of a 1989
Replies: 1
Views: 79

What Size are the torx bolts on the cylinder head of a 1989

What Size are the torx bolts on the cylinder head of a 1989 m20 engine ?as my car needs a new head gasket and i don't know which size of torx socket i need

cheers Zone
by bmw2006
Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: How do i de chrome my 316i
Replies: 6
Views: 242

Re: How do i de chrome my 316i

Do i need any specialist tools for the job?