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by savy
Wed May 18, 2011 7:43 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20 rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 389

Re: M20 rebuild

Bores were not to bad slight scoring, and all the pistons were heavily scored. The plan was to just rebuild and freshen up the engine i.e. new shells etc. Before stripping the engine it used to make a slight knock on idle and would disappear at 2,500rpm when revved. Engines is from a 1987 Tech-1 (Hi...
by savy
Tue May 17, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20 rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 389

M20 rebuild

Hi guys, ive stripped the engine apart in order to do a full rebuild took the block to my local engine machinist and he said i need to rebore the block and need larger pistons. Wondering if i should go ahead with this? what would be the my best option and how i would go about doing this?
by savy
Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My Borbet B's Staggard Setup
Replies: 115
Views: 5335

Re: borbets b's

moody what size are the rims and how many stud any mods needed?
by savy
Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

Re:

how do i add pics?
by savy
Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

Re:

hi guys need abit of advice bought some 17" borbet B's for my e30 but the wheels are 5 stud but the cars fittment is 4 stud how do I go about this?
by savy
Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

Re:

all thanks to kully all sorted =D !!!!. Came over as promised and sorted the problem in a jiffy , top man thanks sav =D
by savy
Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

Re:

near norwood green kully
by savy
Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

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hi there guys struck a problem my dad took apart all the wiring for the electric windows and switches etc and he knew how to wire it up because he took it apart unfortunatley he passed away 4 weeks ago so if any1 can help would be great thanks sav
by savy
Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:20 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My J Plate Cab Project!RESPRAY NO:2(11/09/08)
Replies: 97
Views: 10498

Re:

Sex on wheels, bladly marvellous!!! good on you mate :D
by savy
Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: dash board light please help
Replies: 18
Views: 566

Re: dash board light please help

is it good to be with the green lights up?
by savy
Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

thanks neil well if you can im near southall, middlesex, hounslow.
by savy
Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

hi guys need a bit of advice. done a service on the engine plugs, oil filter,air filter, oil. before i had put a slight touch of oil in and it was smoking very badly but i done the service today and drained the engine totally and replaced it with new oil to max level but still smokes not blue just g...
by savy
Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

Any body know any good respray garages within my area of middlesex?
by savy
Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 3
Views: 248

Tech 1 restoration

Hi there guys i dont have enough money to buy a complete set of springs yet and was wondering to cut them i know when cut its a rough ride but dosent matter for now but any tips, steps or advice how to do it? thanks sav
by savy
Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

Re:

james i sent the pics 2 u via email can you post them up please thanks sav
by savy
Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:03 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

Hi guys im having trouble of how to post pics i tried copy and pasting but didnt work any tips or advice? thanks sav
by savy
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech 1 restoration
Replies: 36
Views: 2237

Tech 1 restoration

Hi guys im fairly new to the forum ive got an 1987 E30 tech1 2.5l which im restoring it im only 15 years old. my dad bought me it as a project the jacking points were rusted by with my good handy skills i mig welded new ones i have started on the bodywork but stopped due to rain come near to complet...