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by Aido
Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Changing E46 318 CI Front Wishbone Rear Bushings
Replies: 1
Views: 80

Changing E46 318 CI Front Wishbone Rear Bushings

how do i go about changing these,ive looked under the car and it looks like i have to do a bit of ripping??
by Aido
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:14 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 318 CI steering rack
Replies: 0
Views: 67

318 CI steering rack

Hi, I've noticed there is a leak coming from the gaitors of my steering rack,i top the resevoir up now and again,is there anything i can do to stop the leak? can i replace the seals??
by Aido
Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e46 steering?
Replies: 1
Views: 138

e46 steering?

Ive noticed a noise coming from my steering rack,wonder wat it is?,never noticed it before,it only comes on start up
by Aido
Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316i waring tyres on the inside all round
Replies: 11
Views: 231

316i waring tyres on the inside all round

what seems to be the problem with my 316i,she's lowered 40 mm and is waring tyres on the insides of each tyre??
by Aido
Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316i Overheating again!
Replies: 8
Views: 235

well she seems ok again, needle seems to stay below the halfway mark so im happy with that
by Aido
Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316i Overheating again!
Replies: 8
Views: 235

316i Overheating again!

Hi guys and girls,

my 316i is overheating while driving on the open road and in traffic,it just goes over the half way mark on the temp gauge but im afraid to drive it on long journeys just incase i do damage what do i need to get to stop this from happening?viscous coupling maybe??
by Aido
Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316i overheating!
Replies: 14
Views: 442

she seems fine now over the past 24hrs temp gauge is below half,blowing out hot air,do i still need to change viscous coupling?she did seem to use alot of water but now is fine,so wat was the problem,cos alll i did was fill up expansion tank and primed top hose
by Aido
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316i overheating!
Replies: 14
Views: 442

yes tried bleeding from the bleed screw and nothing came out the nut was completely dry
by Aido
Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:19 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316i overheating!
Replies: 14
Views: 442

I Changed the thermostat about 1 month ago so yes the cooling system has been drained and refilled.This also happened 6 months ago when i changed the cam belt as i had to take rad out to get at belt but anyway she's still overheating,when driving slow or fast she still overheats,turned the heating o...
by Aido
Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:09 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316i overheating!
Replies: 14
Views: 442

316i overheating!

Hi guys, my 316i m40 is overheating over the last few days,im thinking theres an airlock in the cooling system but how can i free it?? any ideas??
by Aido
Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M40 Lacks acceleration when cold??
Replies: 2
Views: 88

Re: M40 Lacks acceleration when cold??

any one??
by Aido
Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M40 Lacks acceleration when cold??
Replies: 2
Views: 88

M40 Lacks acceleration when cold??

Hi Guys,my 316i hesitates to accelerate when cold but is fine when hot,any ideas?Idle control valve??
by Aido
Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Changing Fogs
Replies: 3
Views: 107

ya thats what i wanted to hear,Thanks Brian
by Aido
Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Changing Fogs
Replies: 3
Views: 107

Changing Fogs

i need to change one of my fog lamps,do i need to take off the front valance and bumper or can i take it out an easier way?what are the two screws on the lens for?
by Aido
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: No Power Steering!
Replies: 2
Views: 103

ok then that solves that then,so new pump should see it working
by Aido
Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: No Power Steering!
Replies: 2
Views: 103

No Power Steering!

just put new rack (second hand) into 316i m40 and have no power steering,is my pump knackered as it was run as good as dry for 6 months??
by Aido
Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E36/E30 side repeaters
Replies: 1
Views: 74

E36/E30 side repeaters

Will E36 side repeaters fit an E30?
by Aido
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: OBC Fitting
Replies: 4
Views: 176

ok then.thanks
by Aido
Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: OBC Fitting
Replies: 4
Views: 176

OBC Fitting

I have 316i and want to fit obc,i took out analogue clock and cant seem to find the green plug that goes into the back of it,i only have the 13 button,is there more to fitting?or are they compatible with 316's
by Aido
Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear Fog Light not working
Replies: 4
Views: 135

should i just get a second cluster see if that works
by Aido
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear Fog Light not working
Replies: 4
Views: 135

rear Fog Light not working

i have a 316i and only the left rear fog light works,the rear right wont light, ive checked the bulb,fuse and still no go,any ideas??
by Aido
Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rev Problems 316i
Replies: 4
Views: 131

Does that mean i need a new cam,rockerarms etc....what are we talking for these
by Aido
Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rev Problems 316i
Replies: 4
Views: 131

Rev Problems 316i

Hi Guys, My 316i M40 doesn't seem to rev properly,when driving she only revs to 4000rpm and when i wait a few seconds she lets go and revs out fully,im thinking its camshaft wear or tappets as she does sound loud when ticking over,also when the car is in Neutral she revs fine,Any suggestions??
by Aido
Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Steering Rack Query Help!
Replies: 5
Views: 196

it lines up to the subframe holes,but isn't thick enough,also when in place the steering barrel with the splines is too long to connect,the part no. of replacement rack is 051257 1092
by Aido
Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Steering Rack Query Help!
Replies: 5
Views: 196

Steering Rack Query Help!

Hi Guys,
i have a '90 316i and the steering rack seals are gone,so i purchased a second hand rack from a '89 318i and it wont fit,what seems to be the problem here as i thought 316 and 318 racks are the same!!!???