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by Renton500
Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:21 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bit of advice needed - Touring
Replies: 18
Views: 641

Re: Bit of advice needed - Touring

Get a zone chip from Ant @ A-Tech. You'll find his contact details in the FAO section I would imagine. The chip is about £65ish delivered to your door and they do make a world of difference to the 2.5. It's very quick and easy to fit too !!
Thanks, I'll look into it :thumb:
by Renton500
Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bit of advice needed - Touring
Replies: 18
Views: 641

Re: Bit of advice needed - Touring

If you have not done so already, I'd fully recommend getting her chipped. It would really help with mid range power and economy in an auto. It's a lot of gain for a little money...
I haven't actually. Which Chip would you recommend and where would i get one? :D
by Renton500
Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bit of advice needed - Touring
Replies: 18
Views: 641

Re: Bit of advice needed - Touring

I've got an Auto Touring and it's relaxing to drive, but thirsty. Could really do with a 5th gear for the motorway too.
by Renton500
Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Servicing...
Replies: 20
Views: 367

Re: Servicing...

the torx bolts are what hold the pan in place that contains the filter i seem to remember. Sorry, i can't remember how much oil i needed, i bought whatever amount was in the haynes manual (it's at home). I do remember having trouble trying to work out which oil to buy though. Someone told me i neede...
by Renton500
Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Servicing...
Replies: 20
Views: 367

Re: Servicing...

The Auto Gearbox Oil is filled through the dipstick.

I changed mine for the first time last year, followed the Haynes Manual and it went ok, apart from breaking one of the Torx bolts.

I do seem to get covered in whatever fluid i'm changing though :?
by Renton500
Thu May 17, 2007 3:36 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M3 Touring - In this Months TBMW Mag !
Replies: 31
Views: 1127

Re: M3 Touring - In this Months TBMW Mag !

Awesome car mate, might have to go and spend some time on WH Smith's and have a read :D
by Renton500
Thu May 17, 2007 11:58 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my new toy now with new pic with bbs's 14/6/07
Replies: 26
Views: 1212

Re:

very nice car mate
by Renton500
Fri May 11, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bumper Inserts
Replies: 2
Views: 96

Bumper Inserts

Can anyone tell me if i can get new black plastic bumper inserts for my 91 tourer? I have scratches and scrapes on every corner on mine (not from me :? )

I presume i could get some from a dealer, but do GSF or anybody like that sell them?
by Renton500
Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Front Speaker Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 486

Front Speaker Advice

I need to swap the front speakers in my touring. Can anyone recommend any coax speakers that will fit in the front? I don't want to spend a fortune and can't be bothered with components and tweeters etc, so i'm after just a straight swap into the original fittments. I did try a pair of Kenwood Dual ...
by Renton500
Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Touring Rear Seats
Replies: 7
Views: 305

Re: Touring Rear Seats

great, thanks Brian, i'll give it a go tonight. :D
by Renton500
Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Touring Rear Seats
Replies: 7
Views: 305

Re: Touring Rear Seats

Thanks Brian.

Does that leave the whole back of the seats still attached to the car?
by Renton500
Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Touring Rear Seats
Replies: 7
Views: 305

Re: Touring Rear Seats

just the fabric bits i think, i'm off to take out leather replacements from a tourer at a scrappy's at the weekend, i'm trying to work out how much of a job it is.
by Renton500
Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Touring Rear Seats
Replies: 7
Views: 305

Touring Rear Seats

Anyone know how the 2 folding back pieces come out of a touring rear seat? I can see how the base and side pieces un-clip, just not sure about the rear folding bits.
by Renton500
Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: DECENT BODYSHOP IN THE MIDLANDS
Replies: 12
Views: 421

Re: DECENT BODYSHOP IN THE MIDLANDS

I've just had some bits done to my tourer by a guy called Tony at sprint auto-services in stirchley. His number is 01214595924. He replaced a wing and sorted out another bit of rust for me and did a good job. He did some work on my cab years ago and repaired my bonnet when that was dented, he did a ...
by Renton500
Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:24 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Gearbox Torx Bolts - what size?
Replies: 4
Views: 113

Re: Gearbox Torx Bolts - what size?

and they sheared easily!
by Renton500
Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:23 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Gearbox Torx Bolts - what size?
Replies: 4
Views: 113

Re: Gearbox Torx Bolts - what size?

on my auto they were T-27
by Renton500
Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:14 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Newbie here: size of E30 Touring boot?
Replies: 9
Views: 629

Re: Newbie here: size of E30 Touring boot?

A colleague of mine measured my boot a couple of weeks agi to see if he could fit a desk in it and he thinks he remembers the measurements being just short of 800mm between the arches and just short of 1600mm from the back of the seats to the back of the car with the seats folded down. I would go ou...
by Renton500
Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Newbie here: size of E30 Touring boot?
Replies: 9
Views: 629

Re: Newbie here: size of E30 Touring boot?

I have bought a touring fairly recently, and the boot isn't huge compared to some estate cars, but you can still load it up with a lot of crap for the tip :D

I haven't tried, but i'm sure a mountain bike would go in the back ok.
by Renton500
Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:54 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Result !!
Replies: 3
Views: 169

Re: Result !!

PM sent!! :D
by Renton500
Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:12 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Pollishing
Replies: 6
Views: 312

Re:

Thanks guys, i'll leave it for the moment then and stick with the elbow grease :D
by Renton500
Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:52 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Pollishing
Replies: 6
Views: 312

Pollishing

Has anyone ever used one of those electric pollishing machines on their cars? Are they any good? I'm contemplating buying one from aldi this thursday, it runs on mains and is only a tenner. It spins at 3000rpm apprently which sounds fast? Just not sure if it's going to do more harm than good! I norm...
by Renton500
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:31 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 'tapping' engine
Replies: 17
Views: 689

Re: 'tapping' engine

Thanks Ian.

I need to adjust my tappets, once they're done i'll try the blue-tack trick for any remaining noise. :D
by Renton500
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fitting a towbar
Replies: 15
Views: 543

Re: Fitting a towbar

Thanks very much Brian!!!
by Renton500
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 'tapping' engine
Replies: 17
Views: 689

Re: 'tapping' engine

Someone has told me of a trick to block out this noise when you're driving, i haven't tried it yet, but I have been assured it works. Basically, you get a blob of blue-tack and stick it on the nut on the end of your steering column under your steering wheel centre cap. Apparently this gets rid of mo...
by Renton500
Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Auto Gearbox Oil
Replies: 9
Views: 214

Re: Auto Gearbox Oil

OK, thanks mate. I'll pick some up from Halfords or GSF and have a go on Saturday. Wish me luck!!

jcjdavis1, I'll let you know how i get on.
by Renton500
Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Auto Gearbox Oil
Replies: 9
Views: 214

Re: Auto Gearbox Oil

OK, have now checked with Sytner Coventry and they've said the same thing, although he did say he could supply me what they use at £24.64 for 3 litres.

Presumably all the dealers are going to be reading from the same computer system

Now i'm not sure what to do
by Renton500
Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fitting a towbar
Replies: 15
Views: 543

Re: Fitting a towbar

Hi Brianmoooore, can i have a copy of that fitting giude too pls if i pm you my email address? :D
by Renton500
Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Auto Gearbox Oil
Replies: 9
Views: 214

Re: Auto Gearbox Oil

OK, i've spoken to my local Sytner's and after giving them my chassis number and then going away to look into it, I have been told that normal Dexron 3 ATF is fine. The guy assured me it wasn't until later engines that dealer supplied oil was needed. Anyone else not convinced? :? I think i might che...
by Renton500
Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:40 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Auto Gearbox Oil
Replies: 9
Views: 214

Re: Auto Gearbox Oil

Great, thanks for the quick response!! :D
by Renton500
Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Auto Gearbox Oil
Replies: 9
Views: 214

Auto Gearbox Oil

I'm going to do a gearbox oil change on my 325 touring auto and someone has told me that i should only use oil supplied by a dealer, otherwise i will encounter gearbox problems in future.

Can anyone else shed any light on this?
by Renton500
Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: head lamp adjustment
Replies: 2
Views: 96

Re: head lamp adjustment

Don't know if this helps, but i've got a similar problem with mine. my nearside headlamps are very loose and it looks like part of the assembly has broken. It's the white plastic part that the studs go into from the neumatic adjusters.

I haven't tried to take anything out yet though.
by Renton500
Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help! Ignition Stuck On
Replies: 0
Views: 82

Help! Ignition Stuck On

Hi, My 91 325i Tourer has a strange problem, can anyone help? A Friend walking up my drive pointed out that my ignition lights were on on my dashboard. I grabbed the keys and went to investigate. I turned the key a few times and it didn't make any difference. I started the car and the lights went ou...

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