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by E30Mark
Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A frustrating day...
Replies: 30
Views: 1311

Re: A frustrating day...

csl wrote:.....only one more thing and thats your 3 for today. :)
That'll be the woman finding out who scraped her bumper ...
by E30Mark
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: pneumatic headlamp adjusters.
Replies: 8
Views: 1037

Re: pneumatic headlamp adjusters.

Thanks for that - good advice. Has anyone had any success refilling the system ? I would imagine it's not as easy as it sounds, and I'm still unsure how it would work, there must be some pressure in the system if the strength of the return springs is anything to go by. I seem t remember in conversa...
by E30Mark
Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Swapping a fusebox/loom...!
Replies: 20
Views: 5691

Re: Swapping a fusebox/loom...!

Ziggy wrote:We're both well, although she's getting rather large!
:squint: I guess by that comment your going to be a dad! Large & Hannah don't usually go together in the same sentence, unless she's let her self go now she's got a ring on her finger.
by E30Mark
Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Swapping a fusebox/loom...!
Replies: 20
Views: 5691

Re: Swapping a fusebox/loom...!

Cheers Mark! See if it sells, but I'll have it if it's going to end up in the bin... not sure how long I might be waiting for the 'correct' one... It's been off the road about a year now! :( Its yours if you want it, I can drop it off at your Mums if your coming down this way soon if were not in. H...
by E30Mark
Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 320i touring ABS loom same as 325i sport ABS loom?
Replies: 2
Views: 276

Re: 320i touring ABS loom same as 325i sport ABS loom?

RealOEM shows the looms to be the same across all of the models, but they list different looms depending on the year of the car.

http://www.realoem.lv/showparts.php?lan ... 263&gear=M

No idea what the differences are.
by E30Mark
Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Swapping a fusebox/loom...!
Replies: 20
Views: 5691

Re: Swapping a fusebox/loom...!

Hi Jon, If you want i have a complete uncut loom from a '89 touring 325 (Shame Brian mentioned they are not the best loom to start with!)

I've listed it on ebay this afternoon, but it's yours if you want it, otherwise I'll weigh it in :D
by E30Mark
Thu May 05, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Me and my other half....
Replies: 30
Views: 1654

Re:

TheHeap wrote:^ I replaced a power steering pump on one of these. What a funny set up that was. ^
I replaced the PAS pump on this one too! PITA job or what! dismantle half the van first... damn expensive part too!
by E30Mark
Tue May 03, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Me and my other half....
Replies: 30
Views: 1654

I've been away playing with my other money pit for a while, E30 back on the road soon!


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by E30Mark
Mon May 02, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: My M52 conversion - ALMOST FINISHED NOW
Replies: 80
Views: 5835

Re:

For example- m40 or m42 box = m20 spigot bearing (12mm hole) Not quite! the spigot bearings changed in the m42 etc in sept '90, can't remember the sizes at the mo, but I remember when i changed the engine in my 318iS I had to change the spigot bearing because I was using a slightly different year e...
by E30Mark
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:19 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Does this car belong to a zoner?
Replies: 1
Views: 445

Re: Does this car belong to a zoner?

It's still taxed! The enquiry is complete The vehicle details for K786 LMD are: Date of Liability 01 11 2010 Date of First Registration 08 08 1992 Year of Manufacture 1992 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2494CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Licence N...
by E30Mark
Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bonnet catch not working - HELP!
Replies: 4
Views: 443

Re: Bonnet catch not working - HELP!

Make sure the release handle inside the car has returned back to its proper position.
by E30Mark
Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: The German Show Accommodation (Big discount)
Replies: 2
Views: 249

Re: The German Show Accommodation (Big discount)

Hi chaps, thought I'd better show my face...

Link to hotel says no rooms available :(
by E30Mark
Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
Topic: E30 M3 minor rust repair (few finished pic's)
Replies: 821
Views: 246032

Re:

My customers think i'm anal over parts of the work i do for them, but you sir win the prize :D
by E30Mark
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: THE GERMAN SHOW 2010 BEAULIEU 24th JULY
Replies: 434
Views: 22600

1 . gaszman 2. gc318 3. Essexgirlracer 4. TPS 5. March109 6. Gortour 7. HartgeH27 8. Ziggy 9. D6DPH 10. dips 11. Steve (maybe, just maybe in my E30 ) 12. MARKYMARKY 13. Dan325iSport - someone's got to look after Dave 14. Tel E30 M3 15. e301988325i - happily help out 16 .corkie 17. priddie 18. bigand...
by E30Mark
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Classic Insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 678

Re: Classic Insurance

Depends, if it's a second car, garaged, your over 25 etc etc

Basically the car qualifies, but do you!
by E30Mark
Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: another mot question
Replies: 2
Views: 231

Re: another mot question

Not an MOT failure, but it's best to get it sorted before it spreads.
by E30Mark
Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Over spray on door seals
Replies: 6
Views: 360

Re: Over spray on door seals

Try scrubbing at it with 'scotch bright' or if you can get them Vileda active wave sponge

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by E30Mark
Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: fuel filler neck for 325i ?
Replies: 10
Views: 484

Re: fuel filler neck for 325i ?

About £80 i think :(

Better let the Cotswolds chaps confirm!
by E30Mark
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: fuel filler neck for 325i ?
Replies: 10
Views: 484

Re: fuel filler neck for 325i ?

If it's the metal filler neck you'd better sit down :o
by E30Mark
Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: dyno day portsmouth october 10th , 10-10.30 am start
Replies: 71
Views: 3092

Re: dyno day southern (portsmouth) october

Bo!!ocks, i thought this was Sunday, I'm sooo sorry just realised the 10th is today.

I've been sorting my old T4 out for someone to view it today, but as usual neither buyers have turned up!
by E30Mark
Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Old/new bumpers info+electrical issue
Replies: 4
Views: 344

Re: Old/new bumpers info+electrical issue

Fair amount of work to upgrade chrome to plastic bumpers. At the front you will need new front valance At the back you'll need to modify the rear bumper as the rear arches are a different shape on your chromie. To fit facelift rear lights you either need to replace or modify the back panel, and modi...
by E30Mark
Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Help - Tech 2 Rear Bumper Fitting Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 847

Re: Help - Tech 2 Rear Bumper Fitting Advice

They just pop out, then you need a T55 torx bit and some luck to remove the bolts.
by E30Mark
Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: dyno day portsmouth october 10th , 10-10.30 am start
Replies: 71
Views: 3092

Re: dyno day southern (portsmouth) october

Geoff emailed me back saying FWD will be OK, height should be OK!

See you there :burn:
by E30Mark
Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: MPG ... 318i
Replies: 18
Views: 981

Re: MPG ... 318i

:eek: I used to get 380 / 400miles from a tank in mine.

Double check there are no fuel leaks from the hoses that run between the inlet manifold.
by E30Mark
Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: dyno day portsmouth october 10th , 10-10.30 am start
Replies: 71
Views: 3092

Re: dyno day southern (portsmouth) october

I've sent them an email asking anyway.

Been swapping all my tools over to the new van, been at it all day, still need another day to fettle with the shelving. 8)
by E30Mark
Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: dyno day portsmouth october 10th , 10-10.30 am start
Replies: 71
Views: 3092

Re: dyno day southern (portsmouth) october

http://www.reworx.com/services.htm

It's only 2 wheel dyno, plus they say they only do rear wheel drive, if that's true then I'm out :( Will have to ring them to confirm.
by E30Mark
Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: m3 barn find anyone~??
Replies: 70
Views: 3668

Re: m3 barn find anyone~??

Right down the road from me... winkeye
by E30Mark
Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:06 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: This forum just loves the bangers
Replies: 247
Views: 11824

Re: This forum just loves the bangers

ho ho ho, you really do love yourself!

Bet your Mum thinks your special.
by E30Mark
Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 4.1 diff
Replies: 2
Views: 422

Re: 4.1 diff

Accelerate slightly quicker, reduce top speed and reduce economy
by E30Mark
Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: 181 diamond black paint
Replies: 6
Views: 515

Re: 181 diamond black paint

Compare it to under the bonnet in the boot etc, somewhere where it hasn't been repainted.

Diamond black does have a fair amount of pink in it...
by E30Mark
Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: dyno day portsmouth october 10th , 10-10.30 am start
Replies: 71
Views: 3092

Re: dyno day southern (portsmouth) october

Excellent, get the van back from the body-shop tomorrow, I assume there aren't too many height restrictions in there??? My van is approx 2M high. 8)
by E30Mark
Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Amazing
Replies: 5
Views: 415

Re: Amazing

http://www.bilthamber.com/autobalm.html

Just ordered a kit from them yesterday, they make some excellent products, it's worth while going through their website. :D
by E30Mark
Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: FRONT AND REAR OEM BMW E30 BUMPER TRIMS
Replies: 9
Views: 503

Re: FRONT AND REAR OEM BMW E30 BUMPER TRIMS

As Cotswolds are now closed for the weekend, I'll butt in.

As yours is a plastic bumper model, then it's 2 pieces on the front, and 3 on the back. Budget about £25 to £30 each piece. Although it's been a few years since i bought any.
by E30Mark
Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Who needs a pickup when you have a vert..
Replies: 13
Views: 540

Re: Who needs a pickup when you have a vert..

I thought it was compulsory to own a Ute in Oz, (just realised your in NZ...)

I loved my old convertible for the same reason, roof down and you can fit in sooooo much stuff, once had a Land Rover Series 2a bulkhead in the back of mine, stuck out so far it was like an air brake. :D