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Thanks for prompt reply Brian.
Tbh I had a pull at one of these clips and it snapped.
I guess I will get some new clips before trying to get the others out.

I need to take this trim off to get at some rust.
Seems stupid but I cant see any obvious clips/screws to get it off?
Advice please?

Meant to update this sooner:-
A couple of weeks later (after the car hadnt been used much) the problem has fixed itself.
I can only think that it was some sort of airlock/bubbles in the system.

I had very similar probs to this . They started soon after I changed the clutch master and slave cylinders. I couldnt get the gears and wasnt sure if it was a clutch or gearbox prob. Re-bled the system and it seems to have sorted itself out. I think (and hope) it was maybe just some bubbles in the s...

Thanks, Just had a mate check the clutch over. Have re-bled the clutch and pedal feels better slightly better, although it was ok before. I used a quality febi slave and it seems to be mounted properly. Could there be any other reason the slave is not working sometimes? Could this be a faulty new pa...

My 325 manual (155k)has suddenly started having problems with the gears. The gearbox has always been loose but has always been smooth and gears have always slid in nicely(apart from the usual first couple of changes on a cold morning).During a long journey they started playing up on up and down chan...

*********************************PROBLEM FIXED!(Hopefully)************************************** Just fitted new front discs and pads(OE Parts).The judder when braking heavily which was getting really bad has gone and is super smoooth.The old discs looked fine -only 12 months old-although I think th...

Hi Can I Have a price for 2xfront discs, pads and small disc retaining screws. 88 325 touring.
Thanks

Thanks again Brian.
Even better when it doesnt need any new parts!

The heater fan(blower) on my 325 has an intermittent squeeking noise. I have noticed the following:- The fan is working on all speeds. It mainly squeeks on position 1 but occasionly on other positions. It seems to do it more on really cold days. Gets worse or starts when accelerating away on bends. ...

Ok . Thanks Brian, sounds straightforward .

Thanks Brian Yes I actually unscrewed the nipple and it had no fluid on it at all. Not sure whether to replace slave cylinder or just leave it for a bit as it is okay although slightly heavy. If I remove old slave will all the crap come out or will any sludge in the line then go into new slave and c...

I intended to replace clutch fluid and bleed system on my 325 Touring. I emptied out the clutch reservoir to find the bottom of it filled with with black oily sludge. I wiped this out, filled with clean fluid and tried to bleed system with a gunsons eezibleed. Could not get fluid to pump out bleed n...

I had problems with my 325 idling-was doing this hunting too. I changed all manifold gaskets and elbow joint rubber. I cleaned throttle body and icv and still had same prob. Changed the icv which improved slightly but still hunting and was beginning to p**s me off. Then read in "BMW restoration manu...

So are you still on the same callipers Kevin? Did the brakes judder immediately after changing or did they gradually get worse with wear? I cant see how fitting callipers and discs yourself could be any different from garage? Im going to remove discs and check that rear faces are clean(although thou...

Im running out of options :- I have cleaned up callipers and pistons, front wheels rebalanced and no noticible change. Could this be a problem with the steering rack or column. If I give in and decide brakes are the problem, should I replace callipers/pads first , try it and hold off doing the discs...

Ive still got this problem. Sometimes it is worse than others. My mechanic mate drove it and was sure it was some sort of front bush/joint problem and not calliper/discs however the car flew MOT last week and tester didnt even give advisories for these. I read somewhere about faulty abs sensors acti...

Thanks mate but the backbox is in great nick!

Ok Thanks fellas. Sounds like I'd best cough up for a BMW part then!

I need to replace the front section of the exhaust , 1988 325 Touring. It has a two piece system with the front piece going from manifold and including the front box. Most suppliers and exhaust centres cant find this part in their bosal or timax catalogues. Ive been quoted Ã‚£170 for bmw part and do...

Thanks fellas-I think that you have convinced me!

MOT is due in a couple of weeks!!!
Rear fogs work fine also tell-tale lamp.
Front fogs are fitted but not working-I think its a prob with the relay.
Because they are fitted , will front fogs be tested in MOT?

Thanks so far fellas. I dont believe the ball joints are gone-there is no noise and theres no movement. Yes all discs were replaced by reputable garage(previous owner) so I dont think there would be any crap left on backs. I had the callipers off when I did the front bearings a couple of weeks ago a...

I have had a bit of judder when braking hard.This is felt through the steering wheel when braking firmly at any speed over approx 45mph. This improved alot when I replaced the steering universal joint but has become really bad the last few days. Pads /Discs were changed all round just over 6 mths/30...

Finally got round to it. Took the stereo out and could see that the heater control cables were badly routed(retro fit aircon pipes and switch in the way). Have re-routed them and it will hopefully do now-Pig of a job as there was so much crammed in there
Thanks for the suggestion Simon!

The sliding control (middle one) has snapped off and is now in a central position.
This control was very stiff before it snapped off and wouldnt slide without moving the top slider.
How do I get the cover off to see whats happening with the sliding controls?
Thanks Steve

Thanks Fellas!
Will fit the new valve and let yoiu know if that 's problem solved.
Thanks for advice on plastic cap-I was very tempted to just give it a twist and pull!!

Thanks Simon, I think I'm almost there! Water was getting through the wiper motor but jets must have been blocked after such a long time. I have cleaned jets and both are now working..... however..... water(small amount) is still coming out of hose where it joins wiper motor and also the white plast...

Im trying to fix the rear screen washers (88 325 Touring)!! These have never worked although rear wipe works perfectly. I have replaced the rear wash motor and water now pipes as far as the inlet at the wiper motor but doesnt get as far as the jets? Any ideas? Is it easy to dismantle the rear wiper ...

Yes I made the fatal mistake of believing Mr Haynes! He is a bloody liar.

In the end I found it easier to just tilt engine back slightly with hoist.

Ok. Thanks for help
Steve

Was looking for drain holes-Were they in the corners where there is a break in the weld?

When I took the door card of to repair central locking I noticed that there was some wet 'mush' in the base of the door. Is this normal or should it be bone dry?

Thanks Dave. Sorted.
Replaced solenoid/motor.(wish I had smaller hands!!!!)
Perfectly working system
Hope it stays that way!

Cental locking works well on 3 doors and tailgate but not on rear right hand door(88 touring).This door can either be locked / unlocked on the button but button will remain in that position.
Is this going to be the solenoid in that one door or could it be something else?
Thanks Steve

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