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by owenbach
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: Bmw e30 m40 engine parts for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3258

Re: Bmw e30 m40 engine parts for sale

Have you got a gearbox cross member for sale by any chance
by owenbach
Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: M40/m42 sump
Replies: 2
Views: 547

Re: M40/m42 sump

What parts you got and how much for them dan
by owenbach
Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: M40/m42 sump
Replies: 2
Views: 547

M40/m42 sump

Anyone got a M40/m42
Sump,oil pickup pipe,oil dipstick and tube.
Both engine mounts.
Just picked up a m44 to put in my e30 project so after any parts to help fit motor.
Would also consider buying a complete engine.
🤞
by owenbach
Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fuel pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 396

Re: fuel pipes

Jim320i wrote:By the off chance you in Leicester... I have 2 good sets available :D
no jim i live just outside cardiff mate thanks for offer :)
think i mite price up copper cos ive owned my e30 for about 10 years and i just cant ever see me selling it.
by owenbach
Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fuel pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 396

Re: fuel pipes

sorry for messing up first time.
what i need to know is if copper pipe is ok to carry fuel or is it best to just buy new bmw fuel pipes ?
by owenbach
Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fuel pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 396

fuel pipes

well after mothballing my baby up for the past two years i decided to start making a to do list.
my first question is wots best copper or steel for the fuel lines that run the length of the car?
by owenbach
Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: fibreglass front wings
Replies: 1
Views: 164

fibreglass front wings

anyone know suppliers of fibreglass panels eg.wings,bonnet,bootlid and standard bumpers.before i start looking into making my own.
by owenbach
Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: glaser headgasket ?
Replies: 1
Views: 98

glaser headgasket ?

has anyone used a glaser headgasket and headbolts.prised up bmw parts £260 crazy price so have to find alternative brand .but dont wont to buy rubbish
by owenbach
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: bmw headgasket or aftermarket
Replies: 6
Views: 309

Re: bmw headgasket or aftermarket

so i guess ecp is ok for headgasket kit aslong as thay are elring or reinz. just got to sort head bolts out.thanks for advise everyone
by owenbach
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: bmw headgasket or aftermarket
Replies: 6
Views: 309

bmw headgasket or aftermarket

i need to remove my m20 2.5 head to repair snapped exhaust manifold bolts.so wot headgasket is best bmw or aftermarket(europarts).anyone used glaser head bolts ?
by owenbach
Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 6 pot into 318i fueling Q
Replies: 4
Views: 212

Re: 6 pot into 318i fueling Q

no just swap the in tank fuel pump and sender unit complete from a m20 2.5 as this will have a return pipe allready fitted
by owenbach
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MTEC kit Painting and fiiting problems
Replies: 13
Views: 469

Re: MTEC kit Painting and fiiting problems

your best option is to use etch primer on bumper as it eats into metal/plastic to give good base for paint to stick to
by owenbach
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fitting kit for sideskirts
Replies: 7
Views: 227

Re: fitting kit for sideskirts

so its decision time then do i drill or stick .thanks for all your help and ideas
by owenbach
Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fitting kit for sideskirts
Replies: 7
Views: 227

fitting kit for sideskirts

does anyone now if theres a template avalible for drilling the fixture holes in the sills so i can fit my touring sideskirts.ow yes forgot to say these are genuine bmw ones.
by owenbach
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 5 stud convertion
Replies: 17
Views: 500

Re:

wot parts are wrong cos im thinking of same conversion.dont wont to waist my money on useless parts
by owenbach
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 5 stud convertion
Replies: 17
Views: 500

Re:

yes i read that e36 318ti compact trailing arms will fit.and e36 front struts with adjustable top mount to set correct wheel camber.
by owenbach
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Can I clean the idle control valve with brake/carb cleaner?
Replies: 5
Views: 568

Re: Can I clean the idle control valve with brake/carb clean

i cleaned mine over a year ago with brake cleaner icv still working fine
by owenbach
Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: blower and mirrors not working
Replies: 6
Views: 214

Re: car wont start

pull out relay k7 and link across pins 30 and 87 of its base with piece of wire . if this makes heater fan work then investigate wire to starter motor .black/green wire with 8mm electrical connecter
by owenbach
Thu May 21, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: coolent temp sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 178

Re: coolent temp sensor

thanks brian i will have a look tomorrow and test sensor
by owenbach
Wed May 20, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: coolent temp sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 178

coolent temp sensor

just bought 1991 525 to fit m50 into my e30 .only fault with 525 is dash displaying coolant level low.checked rad and levels fine .is there a water level sensor fitted to this vehicle
by owenbach
Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Late Engine management on an early car.
Replies: 20
Views: 492

Re: Late Engine management on an early car.

if you are fitting later ecu and engine harness of a plastic bumper model onto an early chrome bumper model then there are wiring diferences between harness sockets . fitting engine harness and crank sensar bracket / trigger wheel can all be done with engine in place
by owenbach
Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: LSD oil, where to get it? and how much?
Replies: 5
Views: 287

Re:

got mine from opie oils last summer.had discount for being e30zone member.cost me 32.98 for 2litres
by owenbach
Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BONNET STUCK
Replies: 6
Views: 303

Re: BONNET STUCK

there is a small hole in o/s grill next to highbeam lamp .push long flathead screwdriver into hole and turn this should open bonnet.good luck
by owenbach
Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: bonnet cable snapped - HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 208

Re: bonnet cable snapped - HELP

had a go of opening bonnet today and found two catches holding bonnet down.so pulled one part of kidney grill off and pushed o/s catch over to the left and bonnet opend .e36 is different setup to e30.i can now start m50 conversion .
by owenbach
Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: bonnet cable snapped - HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 208

Re: bonnet cable snapped - HELP

cheers mate i will try tomorrow.
by owenbach
Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: bonnet cable snapped - HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 208

bonnet cable snapped - HELP

bought e36 325i 1993 for m50 conversion. bonnet cable snapped. anybody know how to open bonnet.
by owenbach
Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: 325i sport gearbox
Replies: 2
Views: 184

Re: 325i sport gearbox

ratios for sports box are 1st=3.35 2nd=2.03 3rd=1.36 4th=1.00 and 5th=0.81 hope that helps mate
by owenbach
Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Just started running lumpy & tappy M20 like a tractor!
Replies: 23
Views: 736

Re: Just started running lumpy & tappy M20 like a tracto

yes you can fit b20 head onto b25 . i read in bmw mag that b20 gives better flow rating than b25 something about port sizes if i remember right
by owenbach
Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine noise ( with vid ) help
Replies: 31
Views: 757

Re: engine noise ( with vid ) help

have you checked for leaking injecters or intake manifold gasket faults .
by owenbach
Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Ultimate BMW show / Santapod 21-09-08
Replies: 452
Views: 23601

Re: Ultimate BMW show / Santapod 21-09-08

just got new m.o.t on saturday so count me in
by owenbach
Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 Sport gearbox help
Replies: 11
Views: 411

Re: 325 Sport gearbox help

anyone know what box this is please 005141 hm i ve been told its a sports box
by owenbach
Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m20 flywheels
Replies: 10
Views: 305

Re: m20 flywheels

so would the 2.5 sport flywheel be the same as well
by owenbach
Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m20 flywheels
Replies: 10
Views: 305

m20 flywheels

anyone know if an m20 2.0 flywheel is different to a m20 2.5 flywheel
by owenbach
Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 Sport gearbox help
Replies: 11
Views: 411

Re: 325 Sport gearbox help

where are the codes found .i can only see raised numbers under the getrag writing
by owenbach
Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what lsd oil
Replies: 4
Views: 167

Re: what lsd oil

thanks for information jazzman i will check website out to