E30 Zone

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2 years ago i was quoted £1,000 for a PAS pump.
It was for an E34 525i touring with self levelling rear suspension.

Lots of WD40 could bring the switch back to life. If its not working you have nothing to lose...

One of my switches worked a lot better after this.

Torx T6 screwdriver. These are on my ECU too, a 1990 car also. The chip was not soldered on though.

Anyone got a spare service light reset tool they want to bring to Thoresby to sell?

I once nearly bought an e30 316i lux on a J reg, so they do/did exist. As above far likely to be an e36.

how long did it take you to get the red bodywork shinny again, it took me six hours to t cut and polish. my bonnet is still faded i dont think it had been polished since it was made yours is exactly the same as mine but mines a manual :cool: Has always been shiny since I bought it. However I have r...

Can't clean it next to the hedge

Excuse the dull Bolton skies (well they do say its grim up north...) http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l44/romario1979/IMG_0396b.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l44/romario1979/IMG_0400b.jpg Put the rear section of the exhaust on this year. http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l44/romario1979/IMG...

As above, where to send the monies?

I up for this, any room for the 325i c in my avatar?

Some one get in bought!

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I had an E36 316i with the m43 engine and ran it from 74k to 159k with no problems. It used virtually no oil or water. Very economical on longer journeys as well.

Another member from Manchester here, well just outside. Very few E30s seem to be on the road round here (Bolton).

For buying or browsing it would definitely be online. However I believe the paper version is still good for selling.
I sold my old e36 last year, no calls when only advertised online but as soon as the paper came out it had sold within 2 days and had numerous calls after.

Worth whatever someone's willing to pay... Must have limited appeal though because it's not a car you could do many miles in as its value would diminish.

Took it to my mechanic yesterday. Its not the pump but the first section of pipe leading from the PAS pump to the self leveling suspension. Have ordered the part from local BMW dealership. Costs Ã‚£70 though

My 525i touring has developed a serious power steering fluid leak today :cry: It appears to be leaking from the pump it's self, but is hard to tell in the dark. I have tried topping it up but it just leaks straight through again when I turn the wheel. Anyone got any experience of this? could it be t...

Drive it. I have not been out in it since before Christmas due to work, wet weather or gritted roads.

The strange thing is the big difference in other driver reactions, considering both cars have the same badge.

Performance Direct gave me the best quote for the last 2 years. In the form limited millage policy with agreed valuation. This in a 2nd policy as my 325i is not my main car though.

Because of work commitments and carp weather, yesterday was the first time I have taken the 325i in my avatar out for a good spin for about a month. Took the top down too! :cool: I couldn't believe the difference in driver reaction towards me compared to my everyday car (E34 525i touring) and it's p...

The car just doesn't tick enough boxes to be worth that much. Is it possible to buy a better E30 for the money? Certainly.

As said above, can you find anyone who will insure it on a classic policy? Many will require you to be 25 but there will be some exceptions. One requirement of a lot of classic policies it that the car is not your main car, in your case it wouldn't be.

Would it be possible to keep the M3 and run something cheap and diesel? Something unloved like a Citroen ZX or Mk1 Mondeo seem capable of high millages and still around in reasonable numbers.

I had an E36 316i se saloon for 4 years and have just sold it this weekend. Before that i had a E30 325i saloon. Big difference in fuel consumption. Doing Ã‚£400 + miles a week the 316 would average about 270 miles for each Ã‚£30 of unleaded with reasonably sensible driving. I think they are well bu...

My E36 had a knackered wheel bearing and because i drove several thousand miles with it rumbling the garage were unable to remove the bearing. They ended up sourcing a used hub from a scapyard. To fit just the wheel bearing a press is needed, not all garages have these. I got quotes of Ã‚£90 upwards...

Update. Was the PS pump, got it replaced yesterday. My mechanic friend says hes never done one of these on an E30 in over 20 years in the trade. Thanks Templ8e30 for the PS pump!!!!!!

The power steering pump is the problem, I topped to power steering reservoir up and noticed a leak. I took off the bottom lip spoiler from the front to reveal a big leak. I take it a pump leaking ATF every where connected to a belt is the power steering pump? Are these standard across the E30 range ...

Only 3, but thats out of 5 cars in total.

88 F 316 must have been one of the last with a carb. Stolen
89 G 325i se Cracked head couldnt get a good quote to fix so scrapped.
90 H 325i cab, going to keep for a long time.

also had a 92 escort and a 95 E36 316i se- still got

According to the Haynes Manual, power steering fluid should be Dexron II type. a) Is this the best type?, b) Where will be the cheapest place to buy? (Halfords, BMW pats dept. Or a local car parts shop)

Cheers Brian, will try this when ever i get a day off on without rain...
* Romario prerares him self for long wait *

After a difficult parking manoeuvre yesterday, (involving lots of full lock) I imediately noticed a leak of power steering fluid. It apears to be leaking from directly beneath the reservoir and continues to leak after i top it up. Any ideas of what exactly could be leaking and how to fix? Car 1990 3...

As above really, wait for a car with a better shell to come along and swap the best bits over (wheels, seats etc). it looks likes you would be fighting a losing battle with the rust on that one. Whats condition is the engine in?

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