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by bm1956
Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Diff
Replies: 2
Views: 200

Diff

How do you work out what diff to fit ie. E30 s54 6speed box on 17 rims
by bm1956
Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: CONVERTIBLE HOOD (HYDRAULIC SYSTEM)
Replies: 6
Views: 400

Re: CONVERTIBLE HOOD (HYDRAULIC SYSTEM)

Hi cliff_costa

the pipes I have don't have numbers on them some one must have removed them so I don't no where they go. I have numbers on the pump valve but that's all I have
by bm1956
Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: CONVERTIBLE HOOD (HYDRAULIC SYSTEM)
Replies: 6
Views: 400

Re: CONVERTIBLE HOOD (HYDRAULIC SYSTEM)

Hi cliff_costa
yes the motor works ok when the button is pressed for up or down but that's all no movement from the rams at all
by bm1956
Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: CONVERTIBLE HOOD (HYDRAULIC SYSTEM)
Replies: 6
Views: 400

CONVERTIBLE HOOD (HYDRAULIC SYSTEM)

I'm still not able to get this hood to work and I need to check the hydraulic lines (A1.2.3.4 and B1.2.3.4 on the pump it's possible that they where not fitted right. I'm still in need of checking the wiring but need help with this........ if some one can take a photo that would be a good start and ...
by bm1956
Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD
Replies: 7
Views: 390

Re: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD

Hi Cliff Costa


Nice one mate do you no the plug and pins on the dash . Or is it the same pins for all convertible ? If yes I can look that up at the weekend .
by bm1956
Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD
Replies: 7
Views: 390

Re: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD

Hi Cliff Costa


Nice one mate do you no the plug and pins on the dash . Or is it the same pins for all convertible ? If yes I can look that up at the weekend .
by bm1956
Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD
Replies: 7
Views: 390

Re: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD

Hi Clif Costa thank you for the info. I have operated the hood manually but still no good, I forgot to say that the car has been striped for reprint by some one ??... and has not refitted all but has put some of the parts in a box for me to refit. Questge will the hood work if the dash instrument cl...
by bm1956
Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD
Replies: 7
Views: 390

Re: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD

Hi Clif Costa thank you for the info. I have operated the hood manually but still no good, I forgot to say that the car has been striped for reprint by some one ??... and has not refitted all but has put some of the parts in a box for me to refit. Questge will the hood work if the dash instrument cl...
by bm1956
Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD
Replies: 7
Views: 390

E30 M3 CONVERTIBLE HOOD

I have a E30 m3 with the hydraulic convertible hood that's not working at all. when you press the button the motor runs but that's all its got oil in and the hydraulic rams don't move I need to check that the piping at the pump is correct and also I need to check all the wiring so I need some help w...
by bm1956
Thu Aug 01, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: S50 Engines
Topic: E30 powered by S54
Replies: 6
Views: 2884

TSFA
Hi how did you get around wiring in the sport button as its got five cables and you only need one to switch it into sport. if you wire it in as the bmw diagram is made out its unable work? did you something to the switch
by bm1956
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 Hood
Replies: 3
Views: 166

Re: E30 Hood

I will when i can work out how my camera works and i'm able to upload them
by bm1956
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Hesitation at closed throttle
Replies: 7
Views: 507

Re: Hesitation at closed throttle

Hi FinalD

you may need to remove the throttle housing from the inlet manifold and check that the throttle switch is working as it may be that its been adjusted wrong it also sounds that it may have a air leak
by bm1956
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 Hood
Replies: 3
Views: 166

E30 Hood

Hi I'm looking for some wiring diagrams for a E30 M3 1990 convertible the system I have is the electrical hydraulic system and not the electrical mechanical system type. I'm looking for wiring diagrams from the dash switch to pump motor and relays also the best way to bleed the air out of the hydrau...
by bm1956
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Uxbridge Show 17th July 2011 - Tickets sent
Replies: 279
Views: 11030

Re:

can we please come along please. bm1956 with my tec 1 E30 s54
lulu M3 s54
by bm1956
Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E46 M3 CON ROD BOLTS
Replies: 5
Views: 211

E46 M3 CON ROD BOLTS

can some one help please. where can i get some arp con rod bolts for an E46 m3 3.2
in reading
by bm1956
Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: e30 sport m-tec 1 s54 conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 259

e30 sport m-tec 1 s54 conversion

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by bm1956
Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: bmw e30 with a e46 m3 engine?
Replies: 15
Views: 1394

Re: bmw e30 with a e46 m3 engine?

i got into contact with munich motors, and they asked for approx £10,000 labour? is that suitable? 5,OOO deposit would be asked for and approx 10,000 complete install including engine,i dont know were you got 10,000 labour you must of herd wrong. I had a figure of 10 -12 k from him as well. Can't r...
by bm1956
Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: bmw e30 with a e46 m3 engine?
Replies: 15
Views: 1394

Re: bmw e30 with a e46 m3 engine?

wakasmasood wrote:i got into contact with munich motors, and they asked for approx £10,000 labour? is that suitable?
5,OOO deposit would be asked for and approx 10,000 complete install including engine,i dont know were you got 10,000 labour you must of herd wrong.
by bm1956
Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:41 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 81

brakes

Hi can some one tell me whats the best brakes to fit to an e30 325i 4stud
by bm1956
Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:50 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: s14 cranksharft bearing
Replies: 0
Views: 53

s14 cranksharft bearing

Hi I am looking for some info on my s14 2.3i 1989/90 crankshaft bearings the numbers stamped on them are 1276 738 739 or 1792 wc main bearings and centre bearing number is 1276 724 725 0742 ? They all have bmw stamped on them and It seems the bearings are standard but unable to find them in a parts ...
by bm1956
Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: E30 325i coding plug
Replies: 3
Views: 235

Re: E30 325i coding plug

thanks for the info,but what i need to know is what else does the coding plug control , ie
rev counter , computer ,fuel tank ,service lights ect....
by bm1956
Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: E30 325i coding plug
Replies: 3
Views: 235

E30 325i coding plug

I am looking for some info on the coding plug. is there a list of things that it controls ?
by bm1956
Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: s54 conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 205

s54 conversion

have you seen the conversion in the photo gallery
by bm1956
Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Lulu's S54 M3
Replies: 38
Views: 2254

Re: Lulu's S54 M3

Hi Lulu
I fill I’m right in saying that this car was at Bimmerflex Sunday 5th July 2009 and was a winner off two category’s . it looks as if bmw did the coversion. and yes i did see the car at gaydon as well
by bm1956
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Lulu's S54 M3
Replies: 38
Views: 2254

Re: Lulu's S54 M3

hi lulu
now that's the best conversion i've seen
by bm1956
Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Zone
Replies: 4
Views: 210

E30 Zone

Is there an E30 ZONE Magazine?
by bm1956
Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:44 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: E30 3.2 Evo
Replies: 32
Views: 2905

Thanks to all and especially to ian. ian I do have a E23 booster but was thinking of an E12 master cylinder as it's the same sizes is 23.81 I think it's the same as a E30 M3 but maybe shorter in length I'm not shore? Thanks for the pitchers. Your conversion looks very good indeed I'm still working o...
by bm1956
Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:46 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: E30 3.2 Evo
Replies: 32
Views: 2905

E30 3.2 Evo

Hi to you all I've just fitted an E36 3.2 Evo into my lhd E30. But I'm having a problem with the brakes. As the servo in the way of thinks and had to be removed. The thing is that I've tried to change the system over to hydraulic than vacuum but still not got the room that I need for the master cyli...