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I'd enjoy it as much as you can and when you feel the time is right put it up, you 'll get a bite whenever really. I had a 325 chromie for 7years (here) http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=133911&highlight= but sold it last year and went for a 3.0si Z4 Coupe. Great car bu...

Old Colonel had an absolute mint E30 M3 in red with black leather (magazine featured and maybe a trophy but can't remember) for £12.5k c.2 years ago. I asked him about it quite recently and he, as a BMW dealer said if he had any inclination they would start getting into the next bracket of pricing h...

Hi All, My automatic '86 325i had starting problems which although never completely got fixed, it was better with a leaner mod (thread below) http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=169369&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= I'm revisiting this issue as its getting re...

Thats right, I was pretty impressed with it.

Yeah, the instructions cover the 2.5 lump with different resistors available to lessen/heighten the desired effect.

Problem solved. Sorry its taken so long but here is the full story... My friend (a BMW teccie) had a leaving do where I met a few teccies and one who happened to be the worlds best BMW Master Tech (apparently BMW used to run a worldwide competitons to test them and the winner was crowned the best. T...

I know! Its so annoying and has the mechanic baffled too - especially since he knows the car for years and recently spent hours rebuilding the head. He is as keen as me to get this last glitch sorted!

The throttle position switch hasn't been checked.. What signs should I look out for here?

Actually yes, I had them serviced at injecter tune..

Hi Brian,

The latest is that the presssure has been checked by the mechanic and is ok. He checked the ecu and relays too which were also fine.. any more clues?

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Thanks Brian. The pump was on its way out as developed a very annoying humming noise. I had been putting it off for a while so thougt (hoped) it would cure both issues..annoying noise has gone but the issue at hand reamined.

will get the pressure checked again and report back.

Thanks

Hi All, Thanks for your replies and apologies for the late update.. I fitted a new pump in the end but the problem of not starting on the button is still there. That makes it a new pump, new TDC, Blue and brown sensors checked and the ECU checked. Any more ideas? Just a shame as now it has a new cam...

Thanks Will, have passed the information across to the mechanic but its proving tricky as the rocker shaft is causing problems.

Have decided to take the head off and go for the traditonal approach afterall..

Hi Guys, I've done some reserch on this and seems the camshaft can be replaced without taking the head off - although a tricky job. My mechanic is doing this today based on what I said but called to say if its possible to do this on an automatic as he's raised the engine as far up as it goes but the...

Sorry to hear you've got the same issue mate but this is definately the place to find the solution/voodoo cure!

Thanks Andy and I thought that too mate but its does it with a full tank..and even if I park it at an incline! Brian, just to be clear if its not maintaining pressure initally but is ok after pressure is built up, the non-priming is due to the fuel pressure regulator or the non return valve in the f...

Hi, The fuel pressure is ok. Which I guess makes sense as after a few cranks, enough pressure is released to start. If the car is switched off and started again its fine which backs up the pressure being ok. I'm not sure if I'm, using the right term in 'priming' but before cranking the engine a nois...

Thanks very much Brian, I'll get the pressure checked and take it from there. I'll report
back..!

Hi All,

My 1986 325i has stopped making the priming noise before turning the ignition on. As a result, its a pain to start as takes a few starts to build up some fuel pressure.

I have changed the relay (should I try another?) but fear it could be ECU related..

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

Thanks very much mate, will order that tmw.

Hi Chaps, Just a quick one; i'm having some rockers replaced on my 325 and have read a few threads suggesting I replace the 'spray bar'. ..problem is, I'm not sure what a spray bar is. Please could someone have a look this link and tell me which part it is. Also, should the head come off when replac...

lost the pics on photobucket due to account inactivity so reposting..

You sir are a legend (alongside Mr Moore).

I'll send the injectors out this afternoon.

Many Thanks

Zahid

Thanks for starting this thread Baz, its really caught on. James, i'm keen to send my injectors but upon taking them out, one of the injectors has a cracked orange section (on the tip) which has now broken off. Is that replacable? - in which case i'll send it with the other 5 or would it mean replac...

Update: I changed the white relay and as the cold snap has also cleared, all seems to be working ok with no cut outs whilst driving.

However, it used to start on the button but is taking a few starts to fire up. Is that someway connnected or is that a seperate issue?

Thanks!

Cheers Mark, will change the relays and reseat the ECU. That should cover all bases!

Thanks Lee,

The sign is the orange circular one with a '!' in the middle. I tried the bits you mentioned and they seem ok so will order a new relay and give that a go.

Many thanks mate - will let you know how I get on

Hi Guys,

Please help with a major problem with my '86 325..

The orange warning light (left on dash) flicks on sometimes while other times car stops dead and has to be re-started (which it does). This has only happened twice for the first time today..weird?

The car is an Auto

Thanks in advnace

BMW kit costs £225

Eurocarparts = £70

whats your thoughts guys - is the BMW kit worth paying three times as much?

Alternatively is it a case of buy cheap buy twice?

Thanks all

Thanks Murran - and thanks for going to the trouble of posting a picture.

Pretty impresive to do teh job with the head still on!

I was hoping it was the tappets but based on the sound being dense and generally sounding like a bag of tools, I've been advised otherwise.

Not after a performance one mate just the smoothest one possible at low revs that people could recommend.

Good shout on the pressure check. Thanks mate

Hi All, Planning to get the camshaft replaced on my '86 325 but can anyone please advise on things to look out for and other bits that should get replaced at the same time? Also, will the head have to be re-skimmed once taken off? Lastly, I'd like the cam to be as smooth as possible rather than powe...

Thanks for the tip - I'll keep a look out for dates.

Thanks mate

The pictures mask a couple of blemishes mate such as a couple of rust areas which will need addressing (you can just about see it on the A pillar in the pictures) hopefully will be addressed this summer with a complete alloy refurb. Concours might be a step too far unfortunately but you never know.....

Oh no, do carry on. Tell us more about the car. Did you purchase it recently, or are you the original owner? I'll keep it short mate but this is the jist of it.. The car was owned by a lady who had it registered as a company car on her husbands company fleet (which included a 635, Merc 500 and a 73...

Thanks guys.

You're not wrong Leigh, with all the add-ons it cost almost £17k in 1986!

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