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by scottybeemer
Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cleaning heater matrix
Replies: 5
Views: 742

Re: Cleaning heater matrix

Cheers Brian.. I've had the car a couple of year and the coolant was absolutely scruffy and was thick brown.ive took the heater valve off ,tested and it's working fine. The car has had a new thermostat and a new radiator and flushed it every day for a week. I put it back together and did have the pi...
by scottybeemer
Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cleaning heater matrix
Replies: 5
Views: 742

Cleaning heater matrix

What's the best to clean a heater matrix out, at the moment I've got mine full with 50/50 mix of vinegar and water hopefully it will work because my heater is crap ☹
by scottybeemer
Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e34 steering wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 228

Re: e34 steering wheel

Thanks fellas
by scottybeemer
Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e34 steering wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 228

e34 steering wheel

will a e34 steering wheel fit an e30 ?
by scottybeemer
Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M10B18... more power
Replies: 6
Views: 451

M10B18... more power

so ive got a ''85'' 316 and i love it, drove it for a year and im wanting more power,dont want to spoil things and to keep things in line with the retro scene/old school im looking to keep the M10B18 and modify it,anyone know any good tuning guides. http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/scottybrit/...
by scottybeemer
Sat Sep 17, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: OEM help
Topic: Bringing grilles back to life?
Replies: 22
Views: 7519

Re: Bringing grilles back to life?

brutus wrote:.. simply just chrome cleaner, would make a difference,
on black plastic??
by scottybeemer
Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:52 am
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: is it
Replies: 0
Views: 4673

is it

do i spot a gold e30 ...class tune btw
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by scottybeemer
Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Mk3 golf
Replies: 13
Views: 6028

Re: Mk3 golf

probs just need tracking done
by scottybeemer
Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:30 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Mk3 golf
Replies: 13
Views: 6028

Re: Mk3 golf

bobbin1982 wrote:OK :mad:

Looked this chassis notch thing up and find its when people drop the car and such they have to make a "Notch" to compensate?

My car is on standard suspension!
the notch is too allow the driveshaft to go higher without hitting the chassis leg
by scottybeemer
Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: red wagon project back to m42 plan
Replies: 174
Views: 21789

Re: red wagon project

looking good fella :cool:
by scottybeemer
Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: .......the golden bullet
Replies: 34
Views: 3824

Re:

fits well mate, seems good quality and im happy with it
by scottybeemer
Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: .......the golden bullet
Replies: 34
Views: 3824

Re:

Gert_8 wrote:Do you have a link for the cover above please?
thats it there fella

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sunland-Black ... SwB4NWuVha
by scottybeemer
Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: .......the golden bullet
Replies: 34
Views: 3824

just bought it some love from oz,preventions better than cure http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/scottybrit/Mobile%20Uploads/20160827_123618_zpsypwuiobp.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/scottybrit/Mobile%20Uploads/20160827_123710_zpshp0pazt1.jpg I saw this the other day on ebay and co...
by scottybeemer
Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: .......the golden bullet
Replies: 34
Views: 3824

just bought it some love from oz,preventions better than cure

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by scottybeemer
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:49 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Convertible soft top replacement Diy job?
Replies: 10
Views: 605

Re: Convertible soft top replacement Diy job?

ive done other cars,mk2 astra,mg midget and a e30 baur its a good job to do on a nice day
by scottybeemer
Tue Aug 16, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Loud clunk when turning steering wheel !?!
Replies: 3
Views: 294

Re: Loud clunk when turning steering wheel !?!

What a c**k!! My bad, I appear to have left the ball joint that attaches the wishbone in the engine bay loose (the one on the passenger side that you need several extender bars to reach)!! This was allowing the wishbone to move and what the clunking noise was!! :mad: it alway pays to have a quick d...
by scottybeemer
Sat Aug 13, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: .......the golden bullet
Replies: 34
Views: 3824

latest mod..council rear head rests fitted, took 2 headrest + fittings from front seats fitted them in the rear...looks factory http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/scottybrit/Mobile%20Uploads/20160813_145422_zpsot3ofyyu.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/scottybrit/Mobile%20Uploads/201608...
by scottybeemer
Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wiper motor
Replies: 7
Views: 631

Re: wiper motor

wipers are over-rated mate
by scottybeemer
Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Door striker torx removal
Replies: 4
Views: 207

Re: Door striker torx removal

try welding a nut on
by scottybeemer
Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:28 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cat D e30
Replies: 24
Views: 2422

Re: Cat D e30

hello Regarding the cat D post I put up I'm thinking of buying it as a investment car So is it worth paying £6500 for a cat D original sport It's a Bmw e30 325i sport 1989 g reg original m tech 2 kit with black leathers some service history It's in average condition I think it needs a new head gask...
by scottybeemer
Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sick of used silly prices!
Replies: 49
Views: 4545

Re: Sick of used silly prices!

So who is it pushing up prices? Not hipsters, they only want fixed gear bikes. No one, supply and demand. I remember when every other for sale post was an M-tech 2 kit for a few hundred quid. Now it's rare they come up for sale and are £1200. m-tech kits were never a few hundred quid they've always...
by scottybeemer
Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake lights won't go off
Replies: 11
Views: 328

Re: Brake lights won't go off

is it not a switch on the pedal assy
by scottybeemer
Wed Jun 08, 2016 12:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Prefacelift front fog lamp removal
Replies: 2
Views: 205

Re: Prefacelift front fog lamp removal

M6luvva wrote:So firstly it's clear that the black plastic surround/retainer needs to be unscrewed. Once removed, what then?
.
take the unit out :mad:
by scottybeemer
Sat May 21, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Stuck rear brakes
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Re: Stuck rear brakes

DanThe wrote:Lift the back end with a jack
trolley jack
by scottybeemer
Wed May 18, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Alpina Cab at Copart
Replies: 8
Views: 586

Re: Alpina Cab at Copart

good find mate :cheers:
by scottybeemer
Tue May 17, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Other BMW Technical Help
Topic: Anyone Fitted a Z3 Rack before?
Replies: 26
Views: 3770

Re: Anyone Fitted a Z3 Rack before?

spacers are 14mm , i just used my old pipes because im a tight sod and they work fine with some bending but a lot of people rate dans pipes http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Steering_Rack_Conversions His set up looks sweet but would be no good to me with the m30 converson as the way his ...
by scottybeemer
Fri May 13, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Other BMW Technical Help
Topic: Anyone Fitted a Z3 Rack before?
Replies: 26
Views: 3770

Re: Anyone Fitted a Z3 Rack before?

spacers are 14mm , i just used my old pipes because im a tight sod and they work fine with some bending but a lot of people rate dans pipes

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... onversions
by scottybeemer
Thu May 05, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: anyone fitted a Dab head unit,
Replies: 5
Views: 3458

Re: anyone fitted a Dab head unit,

yeah,ariel has to be compatable,i got a kenwood from halfords, was only about £140 but its bluetooth aux dab , im happy with it
by scottybeemer
Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Front bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 383

Re: Front bearing

biggill wrote:
scottybeemer wrote:both mate
You can't buy just the bearing?

Would you recommend any places to purchase?

Cheers
of course you can buy just the baring if thats what you want to do.
personally i woud buy the obe with the hub aswel.
check ebay out, loads of options on there
by scottybeemer
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Front bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 383

Re: Front bearing

both mate
by scottybeemer
Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Ive Read the Wiki but still unsure... Help Please.
Replies: 8
Views: 591

Re: Ive Read the Wiki but still unsure... Help Please.

i used e30 track rod ends, but im sure z3 fits aswel
by scottybeemer
Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: skimmed head q
Replies: 5
Views: 269

Re: skimmed head q

Brianmoooore wrote:Few blobs of plasticine on top of a piston, reassemble with a used, compressed gasket and head bolts tight but not torqued down. Turn over by hand, take it apart again, and check the plasticine thickness.
will play doh do lo, cheers
by scottybeemer
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: skimmed head q
Replies: 5
Views: 269

skimmed head q

im doing a head gasket on a m10,if i get the head skimmed should i use a thicker gasket?
by scottybeemer
Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Ideal starter classic
Replies: 13
Views: 6129

Re: Ideal starter classic

they were embarrassing when they were new :ban: