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by robbo80
Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:07 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: leaking boot 325i tourer
Replies: 11
Views: 273

Re: leaking boot 325i tourer

Thaank you guys . rear wiper has seized i think . and rear wash doesent work .
by robbo80
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: mild or wild chip
Replies: 1
Views: 114

mild or wild chip

is it a bad idea to fit a chip into a engine that has done over 150000 and how much bhp would a chip add .
by robbo80
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: leaking boot 325i tourer
Replies: 11
Views: 273

leaking boot 325i tourer

Where is it most likely to be coming from .
by robbo80
Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: exhaust clamp between manifold and silencer
Replies: 11
Views: 484

exhaust clamp between manifold and silencer

Can i buy this clamp that holds the pipes up as one piece , or does it come in seperate bits . and whats the best way to keep sagging roof lining up.
by robbo80
Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: OBC question
Replies: 3
Views: 150

OBC question

my computer decided to iluminate itself today when i started the car , which is very odd because it has not worked the whole time i have owned the car or for the previous owner . well the question is how do i set the time and date and what is the code all about . i am able to set and reset the other...
by robbo80
Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering prob fix
Replies: 8
Views: 327

Re: steering prob fix

where is the horn ring and if that is the case why did it stop completly when the steering went back to normal. it felt more like a ball joint slipping into place more than a belt slipping , is this possible .
by robbo80
Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering prob fix
Replies: 8
Views: 327

steering prob fix

i have had stiff steering for about 2 months ant the steering wheel squeeled earpearcingly high pitched as if it was rubbing where it fits on . earlier today i was turning in the road and i felt something slip back into place and my steering is completly fine now . does anyone know what this could b...
by robbo80
Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what size bolts ,manifold to down pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 90

what size bolts ,manifold to down pipe

325i tourer , and before i start ,how likely is it the bracket between the down pipe and front silencer that holds the two pipes up , to come off easily and go back on .
by robbo80
Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: manifold to down pipe gasket
Replies: 4
Views: 115

Re: manifold to down pipe gasket

ok thank you .
by robbo80
Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: manifold to down pipe gasket
Replies: 4
Views: 115

Re: manifold to down pipe gasket

the two closest together are only a mm or so . the other 2 are both approx 3-4mm out
by robbo80
Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: which oil to use
Replies: 3
Views: 138

which oil to use

Hello i have a 325i tourer ,covered about 180,000 miles , i use it daily covering about 20miles round . what oil would be recomended .cheers
by robbo80
Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: manifold to down pipe gasket
Replies: 4
Views: 115

manifold to down pipe gasket

Im about to fit the front section of a 2 piece exhaust onto my 325i tourer . the joining section between the manifold and the down pipe is oval shaped with 4 bolts ,(which is different to all diagrams i have seen can any one tell me if they have the same on there tourer ) any way the gasket does not...
by robbo80
Sat Sep 23, 2006 12:02 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how accurate are oem diagrams
Replies: 2
Views: 151

Re: how accurate are oem diagrams

Ok thank you.
by robbo80
Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how accurate are oem diagrams
Replies: 2
Views: 151

how accurate are oem diagrams

My exhaust front section for my 325i tourer . the pipes go into a single diamond shape join at the manifold .On the oem diagrams only the 1600 and 1800 have this and on the bigger engined models the pipes have there own triangular shaped joins . Is this a diagram error or do i have the wrong exhaust.
by robbo80
Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front section 325i tourer exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 188

Re:

HI im in cornwall where abouts are you , thank you for reply . i tried motormec quoted 188 inc rings and gasket , but im a peasant at the mo cant afford it .
by robbo80
Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:14 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front section 325i tourer exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 188

Re:

Yes i phoned them , they said none of there suppliers have it in stock and they cant tell me when they will. do you know of antwhere else , i have some quotes from parts gateway , there all off scrap vehicles and they want almost as mch as it would be new from ecp if they had 1.
by robbo80
Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:08 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering very noisy ,high pitch rubbing squealing
Replies: 6
Views: 240

Re: power steering very noisy ,high pitch rubbing squealing

its high pitch squeal , the thing is it doesent sound like its coming from the front of the engine it sounds like its coming from behind the steering wheel a bit like plastic when it rubs tightly together.
by robbo80
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering very noisy ,high pitch rubbing squealing
Replies: 6
Views: 240

Re: power steering very noisy ,high pitch rubbing squealing

its not really tight and its not loose , what ideally should it be like
by robbo80
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering very noisy ,high pitch rubbing squealing
Replies: 6
Views: 240

Re: power steering very noisy ,high pitch rubbing squealing

no i have replaced the fluid once , but not because it was leeking ,just in hope it would fix the problem . didn work
by robbo80
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front section 325i tourer exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 188

front section 325i tourer exhaust

Hello does anyone have or know where to get a front section of 2 part no cat exhaust system for a 89 325i tourer. tried euro parts gsf and other places with no luck , thank you if you can help
by robbo80
Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering very noisy ,high pitch rubbing squealing
Replies: 6
Views: 240

power steering very noisy ,high pitch rubbing squealing

Very noisy most of the time and heavy 75% of the time , Can someone tell me how differcult this would be to fix my self. and how much it would cost at a garage. thank you
by robbo80
Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Where can i get front part exhaust for my 89 325i tourer
Replies: 5
Views: 321

Re:

Ok thank you guys , that will save me some cash , cheers rob
by robbo80
Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:50 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Where can i get front part exhaust for my 89 325i tourer
Replies: 5
Views: 321

Re: Where can i get front part exhaust for my 89 325i tourer

great thank you will call 10ish rob .
by robbo80
Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Where can i get front part exhaust for my 89 325i tourer
Replies: 5
Views: 321

Where can i get front part exhaust for my 89 325i tourer

Hi, can someone please advise me the best and cheapest place to get the front part of exhaust for a e30 325i tourer . gsf and euro parts seem to be out of stock . thank you
by robbo80
Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 heavy steering problem
Replies: 6
Views: 278

Re:

Well i changed all te fluid , its better , i can hear the pump now on full lock very winey , and steering is generally noisey.
by robbo80
Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 heavy steering problem
Replies: 6
Views: 278

Re:

ok thank you. well i topped the fluid up ,made no difference , im gonna syringe it all out and and put new in . the steering is working a bit , its still a bit of differnce from when engine is not running.
by robbo80
Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 heavy steering problem
Replies: 6
Views: 278

Re:

ok thank you will try that . sorry im new to this can you tell me where the steering fluid container is and which belt to check .thank you
by robbo80
Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear electric windows stopped working
Replies: 4
Views: 113

Re: rear electric windows stopped working

They dont work when using the front or rear switches.
by robbo80
Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear electric windows stopped working
Replies: 4
Views: 113

Re: rear electric windows stopped working

yes checked that , the button on the right of that the bigger one , is that meant to stop all 4 windows because it doesn on mine .
by robbo80
Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear electric windows stopped working
Replies: 4
Views: 113

rear electric windows stopped working

Hi my rear indows stopped working the other day . could this be aa fuse gone ,if so which one ,thank you .
by robbo80
Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 heavy steering problem
Replies: 6
Views: 278

e30 heavy steering problem

Hello can someone please help! my steering has gone very heavy , the power steering only works a little less and less ,it started to click like it was catching or rubbing when i turned . and it almost felt like the steering lock was gonna activate. is this my seering rack or fluid or pump? thank you...
by robbo80
Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering problem
Replies: 1
Views: 79

steering problem

Hello , i have a slight problem , when i steer about 45 degrees left or right there is a slight click , and occasionally when im driving it almost feels like the steering lock is gonna activate . Can someone tell me what the problem is please , thank you robbo80
by robbo80
Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Exhaust probs
Replies: 7
Views: 294

Re: Exhaust probs

Hi are you sure it goes to a single pipe , i have a freg 325i tourer with 2 part exhaust no cat . i needed the rear silencer .try doing a search for gsf car parts on google . german swedish french carparts . i had the same problem with garages and there reference books didnt include my model. hope t...