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Thank you for your reply and valuable information. Can you recommend anyone who can repair the cluster for me. I live in Welling Kent.

Many thanks
Peter

Hi, The brake pad wear indicator light is illuminated. I have checked the front and rear pads and sensor connectors and the near side front was not making contact so I have repaired the plug. The light will occasionally go out after driving many miles but will then it will come on again the followin...

Brian,
Many thanks for the excellent information I will have a go over the weekend. I will let you know how I get on.

Many thanks and much appreciated,
Peter

Hi, My cabby drivers side electric window has stopped working. I opened the door and closed it again and the window started to work but it will not work at all now.I suspect the door loom In the rubber gaiter between the A frame and door. How easy is it to fault find and unplug the loom. Any advice ...

Soak a rag with petrol and that removes it but wear gloves and follow the safety of good ventilation outside preferably when you do this

peter

Wear good gloves to protect your hands,cover the engine with an old blanket and use a cloth soaked in a petrol.
This was the best way to remove the old adhesive

Where was the box refurbished and was it successful. Many thanks

Thanks Brian
Regards
Peter

Hi All,
Can you replace the crankshaft oil seal with the engine in the vehicle. I guess the crankshaft bolt is very tight.
The car is an M40 318i Auto

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks
Peter

Hi,
If you replace the hood replace the tension straps each side as they will be stretched. New straps are expensive but they will make all the difference in tensioning the hood and will aid the electric motor/gear box

I pulled mine off and then used petrol painting it on with a paint brush.
Obviously must be done outside due to fumes and risk.Use good quality PPE

Hi, When i start up my 318i the car idles fine and drives ok but after switching the car off and then starting it again a short while after the idle is all over the place. The car will idle between 800rpm and 1500 rpm revving up and down on its own until it eventually stabilises and idles again norm...

Hi,

A good day was had by all at the pageant on Sunday although the sun did not shine it was a fairly good turn out. Some beautifully keep examples were seen both in the one make parking and on the Bmw Club Stand southeast

Hi,
A great day at the Bromley Pageant and a good turn out for the one make parking for BMW.
A few E30's and many 5 series, the weather held for us so a good day was had by All.

Hi All,

This coming Sunday 10th June 2012 is the Bromley pageant look forward to seeing you if you can make it

Peter

Hi,
Allen povey & Cooper
Bull Alley
Welling High Street
Kent
DA16 1TR
Tel 020 8304 0262

Ask for Jason

Regards

Peter

have you reinstalled the Crankshaft position sensor. It is held in position with an allan screw bottom righthand side of the engine.

Just a thought
Regards
Peter

Brian,
many thanks Peter

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can confirm if the check control panels are interchangeable.

I have a 1990 e30 325i with a VDO check control panel, can i replace this with a Hella check control panel unit?
There is obviously 2 types.
Your help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks

Hi Guys,
Don't forget Sunday 12th June for the Bromley Pageant this year. We always have a fair turn out of E30's in the one make parking area.
Look forward to seeing you there at Norman Park, Bromley, Kent.
Why not bring your car along too.

Peter

Hi,
Please supply a price for the crank position sensor for a 1990, M40 B18 automatic please

Many thanks

Hi, I would change the automatic gear box filter and auto transmission fluid and see how you get on. The gear box sump or pan as it is sometimes referred will have to be removed to change the filter, a filter, o ring and rubber gasket will be required. Refill with Castrol Dextron 2 or 3 available at...

Hi, Fill the master with brake fluid and gently work the brake pedal up and down a few times. Starting at the rear drivers side wheel cylinder bleed the brakes with an assistant pumping the pedal up and down, Do this intil there is no air bubbles in the fluid. Continue with the near side rear wheel,...

I have a 1990 M40 1.8 automatic and have recently had it cut out 100 yards from home in slow traffic. Starting it back up again the idle was fluctuating up and down between 800 and 2000 rpm. The car smelt of fuel so i had to switch it off, starting back up again the idle was the same. On investigati...

Hi,
If the engine is turning over then the battery sounds fine.
How long have the spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor arm been on the car?
Sounds like service items need changing.

Hi, Spray it with plenty of WD 40 or plus gas and let it soak. The pump is recessed into the block with an O ring forming the seal, these can be tight. Use a block of wood on the old water pump body and gently keep tapping it until the pump starts to move. Thoroughly clean the end of the head before...

Hi, Yes, the head lamps are held by a nylon slotted bush to the back of the lamp and adjuster. What happens with time is they go hard and get brittle and then break causing the lamp unit to wobble. They are available from BMW dealer and are very cheap to buy, you my need to give them a call and orde...

Hi,
Castrol Dextron 3 will be ok for your Automatic gear box, available from Halfords or any good motor factors.

Peter

Hi, Starting from the basics here, i guess you have checked the plugs and leads are in good codition. I am puzzled that the water pump has been changed along with the thermostat and fan coupling and it is still over heating. The only thing i can think of that will cause the engine to over heat and m...

Hi, It definetly sounds as though the seals have worn out in the master cylinder especially as the foot pedal drops to the floor. The pressure you are experiencing is the vacuum releasing. Has any work recently been carried out on the braking system, like brake pad or brake shoe change? If so has th...

Hi, The fuel hose needs to be fuel injection hose because of the high pressure. I recently replaced my hoses and bought the correct hose from BMW dealer about 20 pounds. Replace both the fuel supply hose and return hose and fit new jubilee clips. The hoses begin to perish and go hard in time due to ...

Hi,
The nearest independent is in Bexleyheath you have a choice of D&T Wise or Bexley Motor Works. Sorry i do not have my telephone book with me but they will be in the local yellow pages.
Alternatively if it is just brakes and MOT Nicholas Motors in Church Road, Welling are fair.

Peter

Please supply price for convertible hood electric motor lever part no 54348106993.
1991 325i motorsport EC 16003.

Many thanks
Peter

Jason, If you have checked out the things in my last post, then the next step is to check the crankshaft position sensor which is mounted on the right hand side lower front of the engine and is clamped in position by an allen screw. You will see the sensor mounted just behind the crankshaft pulley. ...

Hi, Intermittent faults like this are frustrating. It sounds as if you have changed most of the ignition system bits which are suspect. If you have an ohmeter check the resistance of the plug leads they should all be the same there abouts. I trust your battery is in good condition and charging prope...

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