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If the metal backing of the pad is on the disc then the pad is worn out and if the disc surface is damaged then that's buggered too. New discs and pads for the rear I think, and clean the calliper carrier where the pads sit. When you fit the new stuff use copper grease on the ends and backs of the ...

Hi guys, There is a problem with the left rear brake. The wheel was removed and I can see a small part of the outer brake pad is touching the brake disc. I think the squealing noise is caused by part of the brake pad touching the disc constantly. Also there is one clearly visible gouge on the disc. ...

Ok I have disable the inhibitor circuit to check if the non starting problem will occur again. I guess its just a coincidence sometimes the car will start after turning the air con button off. If it is related to the air con then it should start everytime the air con is off. Thanks Brian. I will upd...

I don't get why the problem only occurs occasionally. How do I disable the starter inhibitor circuit just to check if it is the problem.

Thanks

Hi guys, I am having a strange starting problem on a 88 325i auto. Sometimes the car will not start when the air con button is on but sometimes it will not start even with it on or off. When the non start problem occurs, it will not crank at all and I need to start it using the diagnostic socket met...

Hi guys,

Just wondering if there are any difference between the electric and manual operated convertible top ? Is it ok to buy a top for a power top frame and fit it to manual top frame ?

Cheers

Hi guys, Does anyone else have a weird problem with coolant level dropping to a certain level then stay there. The coolant level in the coolant overflow tank will drop from the full mark to a certain level then it will stay constant. I have been checking for 3 months and the coolant level have not d...

Hi guys,

The driver side lock will turn to the deadlock position and deadlock the passenger door but the driver door could still be open from the inside. What is the problem ? I removed the door card but i can make out what is wrong with the driver side lock.

Thanks

Hi guys,

How can you tell if the rear subframe bushes are stuffed ? One way to tell is uneven ride height correct ?

Cheers

Thanks everyone for the replies. I will see how things go when the new lock arrive. For now, a screwdriver is the key lol

The part you circled is the starter position interlock. The bit that you are interested in is in the left hand picture, the square peg halfway down the barrel. When you turn the key to ACC and insert your pin, the peg retracts and the barrel can be removed from the column. PM me if you are in Sydne...

Hi guys, I just want to make sure it is the lock causing the problem and not something else. The white plastic part in the lock is suppose to pop out when you turn the key correct ? When I turn the key, it will get stuck when it reaches the white plastic part. However if I pull the white plastic par...

Thanks for the advice. Finally I have managed to remove the ignition lock cylinder then the internal parts from the steering lock shot out. Hopefully I can put it back in. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/cosworth_01/Image001.jpg It seems like when I am about to fix one thing then something e...

Hi Willnz,

The steering lock doesn't have a hole like the one you showed in the pic. LOL after tapping the thing for a bit, now the key can be turned to the off and acc position but not start so I am back to square one lol.

Remove the ignition switch from the rear of the lock (it clips off), then while pushing the pin underneath in, tap the bit sticking through the holder with a small hammer, it should help free it. Is the steering lock disengaging when switched to accessory btw? I have removed the ignition switch fro...

Yes the steering lock does disengage when its on the acc position. Bloody hell... I got so pissed off... I just smashed the side window. How do I remove the top cover of the steering column ?

Now I need to replace the front window as well.

The problem is that I can't remove the lock barrel.

I inserted a thin allen key into the hole but the lock will not pull away.

Hi guys,

Urgent help needed please !!

I can't turn the ignition switch to on position to start the car. It can be turned to the acc position.

This car is driving me nuts.

There were no sign of anything getting stuck, it just doesn't turn when I went to the car this morning.

Is there anything that brian doesnt know about E30s? The guy is a bloody legend. Sorry totally not topic related !!! Brian and Willnz are like the human e30 encyclopedia. Thank you very much for answering all our questions. Oh Willnz, you should post some pics of your many many e30s. Do you have or...

Take them off and check the pins float. The older ones that are retained with a 8mm bolt with a 13mm head are the most problematic ones. Pull the pins out, clean and grease up with a waterproof grease. Make sure the boots are intact, replace if torn. I have the ATE caliper. It use the guiding bolts...

sorry double post !!

Is the brake pads suppose to touch the brake disc when brake is not applied ? The wheel was removed and I can see the brake pad is touching the disc. When I turn the disc, it is dragging slightly but it does not make squeaking noise. The squeaking noise only occurs when its going slowly. The sound i...

Probably the brake pads. Make sure your floating calipers are floating properly, they tend to jam up if the pins are not kept clean and lubricated and dust boots torn. If you have a lip on the disc itself, this can also cause squeaking in the pads. Also make sure the spring tensioners on the pads a...

lol Mike... you reckon... if its a aussie thing then it should go oi oi oi not chirp chirp chirp

Hi guys,

When I am driving slowly, the wheel area makes a squeaking noise and it sounds similar to brake squeal noise. I jack the car up and turn all the wheels and no noise. The sound doesn't happen all the time. It is driving me nuts lol

Anyone have similar problems.

Cheers

love your pics Will..... but just a note in that on most hoods I have seen there IS a gap but not at the rear but at the side by the hinges where the brushing is Hey Dave, all 3 of mine have a gap there, but the rear is sealed on all of them. One had the gap at the rear too but once I adjusted the ...

If you look on the inside of the frame in the rear where the frame hinges you will see two rubber grommets (one at each side) pull this out and you will see the receptor for an Allen key ...screw in to push the back down screw in to raise So its screw in to push the back down and screw out to raise ?

They push against the other part of the arm and either allow it to drop more or raise it up to sit like yours does. However, it could be a shim job. If the frame is set too high, it will also look like yours, and no amount of adjusting the hex screws will help. If the cover is hitting the frame on ...

[ Excellent memory Will.. Armanib, I pulled the batteries out of my SI board and then put the cluster back in without them.. Everything works fine now. You dont need the batteries in it... When they fail brianmooore says they cause a short, removing the batteries removes the short. When the cluster...

This article is quite good.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techart ... g-Belt.htm

poolnoodle wrote: Hey neighbours
Think I got a spare SI board, e30newbie. Which SI board do you have - 1 or 3 reds?
Let me know if yours is buggered.

1 or 3 reds ??? I have no idea mate. I haven't had time to open it up yet.

Willnz,

No comment lol !!!!

Anyway, I tested the blue temp sensor resistance on the ecu plug when the coolant temp was approximately 40 c and the resistance value was 550 ohm. Is that within range ?

Cheers

Hi guys, Today I wanted to check the resistance for the blue temp sensor on the ecu plug and I discovered that it has the 35 pins connector. So what version of motronic ecu does it have and which pin do I use to check resistance ? Thanks Sorry guys... I made a big stupid mistake. The ecu is on the d...

Thanks willnz

I will open it up tomorrow and check it out. lol i just realise we are neighbours lol you in kiwi land hehe.

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e30 electric and manual operated convertible top the same ?

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