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by TOMMYSPANNER
Mon May 10, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front crossmember are all e30s the same
Replies: 1
Views: 68

front crossmember are all e30s the same

hi! was wondering if the e30 325i front crossmember/subframe was a common part, even with cars having the less powerful,l 4 cylinder configurations,regards tommy.also,any easy way to fit the later diagonal outlet radiator to a 1987 prefacelift model tech 1?
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat May 01, 2010 3:28 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Early 325i Still a non starter, losing the will to live now!
Replies: 10
Views: 440

Re: Early 325i Still a non starter, losing the will to live

had same problem on my 87 pre face lift chromie 325i, this forum stopped me tearing what little hair i have out !
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:23 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: car wont start!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 200

Re: car wont start!!!

check 50 amp fuse hidden in sheating of small +battery cable feeds fuel pump/dme relay for ecu/spark for coil/injectors dead fuse/no spark,famous fault cheap fix slit the sheating 18 inches in from battery good luck!. :cool:
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 won't start.
Replies: 1
Views: 111

Re: E30 won't start.

any engine needs the triangle of combustion ie air fuel and spark,my guess is the fuel pump or its operating relays or fusescheck for fuel delivery,also check small positive wire which runs alongside the large cable this 6 guage wire contains a 50 amp fuse, and feeds the dme relay for ecu controllin...
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bosch parts.
Replies: 2
Views: 136

Re: Bosch parts.

find it on ebay best regards t.f.
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 Throttlebody ------------------
Replies: 5
Views: 286

Re: 325 Throttlebody ------------------

mixture would be lean and it would run like s--t,ideal mixture for combustion is: 14 parts air to 1 part fuel,,fireman tom, tommyspanner.
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: '87 Pre-Facelift - Rouge Wiring in Engine Bay
Replies: 2
Views: 131

Re: '87 Pre-Facelift - Rouge Wiring in Engine Bay

maybe at some time for towbar lights schematic wiring diagram available on web maybe pelican parts site good luck. :idea:
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:45 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: swap motronic ecu no. o261 200 073 35 pin for compatible
Replies: 2
Views: 143

Re: swap motronic ecu no. o261 200 073 35 pin for compatible

surely dme 081 would fit, i think it was a 35 pin ecu ------ plug. with a 24 pin chip?
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:39 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Please Help! No spark...
Replies: 43
Views: 968

Re: Please Help! No spark...

hidden 50 amp fuse in small positive battery cable bet it starts first time good luck
by TOMMYSPANNER
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: swap motronic ecu no. o261 200 073 35 pin for compatible
Replies: 2
Views: 143

swap motronic ecu no. o261 200 073 35 pin for compatible

motronic ,any ecu that i can swap in as plug n play in place of 0261 200 073,it has to be a 35 pin connector so 173 is not a straight swap as it has 55 pin plug any advice greatly appreciated, would an adapter be an option to fit 0261 200 073? also what parts needed to change radiator from both outl...
by TOMMYSPANNER
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Please Help! No spark...
Replies: 43
Views: 968

Re: Please Help! No spark...

small battery positive wire has 50 amp fuse hidden in loom it gives lots of trouble feeds ecu, coil fuel pump easy fix slit it open with a stanley knife and jumper the wire,bet it starts!
by TOMMYSPANNER
Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: no spark?
Replies: 3
Views: 123

Re: no spark?

check 50 amp fuse hidden on thinner positive battery wire feeds dme relay for fuel pump spark and injectors famous for failurein e30 due to boot dampness.
by TOMMYSPANNER
Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ECU COMPAITIBILITY
Replies: 2
Views: 153

ECU COMPAITIBILITY

HI! MY VERY FIRST POST, GREAT WEBSITE I HAVE AN E30 325I 1987,DONE LOADS IN 12 YEARS IVE OWNED I,T AS YOU ARE PROBABLY AWARE THE ECU GIVES LOTS OF TROUBLE ON THIS MODEL,MY QUERY IS THIS, ARE THEIR COMPATIBLE PLUG N PLAY ECUS FOR THE 0261 200 073 FITTED TO THE CAR, AS AN EX MECHANIC I KNOW THAT IN MA...
by TOMMYSPANNER
Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:04 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: STUB AXLE/WHEEL BEARING CARRIER
Replies: 3
Views: 106

STUB AXLE/WHEEL BEARING CARRIER

can the strut insert holder be separated fromthe stub axle assembly? TOMMYSPANNER
by TOMMYSPANNER
Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:53 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: tempramental 325!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 233

Re: tempramental 325!!!

CHECK POSITION REFERENCE ANDCRANK SENSORS AS COIL IS ONLY ENERGIZED ON THEIR COMMAND ALSO DOWELS ON THE E30 325I WHICH THE SENSORS PICK ON CAN FALL INTO THE BELL HOUSING HOPE ITS NOT THAT ALSO HAD SAME PROBLEM NO SPARK IT WAS THE HYBRID SWITCH WITHIN THE ECU IT HAD A BOSCH PART NUMBER GOT THE BIT DE...