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by exup
Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: water leak
Replies: 1
Views: 87

water leak

Hi i ve approx find my water leak , it from the pass side rear sun roof drain , it leaking into the rear seat bases and floor well and also seems to leak on to the rear window self are first , any tips to see exactly where the problem is ? i think may be the pipe has a leak in it in the drop above t...
by exup
Thu May 29, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Water leaking in
Replies: 1
Views: 120

Water leaking in

Hi my rear foot well full of water suspect s roof drains or where else to look ??
any quick tests i can do with removing seats and carpets to check where its getting in ?
thanks
by exup
Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 build questions
Replies: 33
Views: 3598

Re:

Eta I too run a `e28 ETA , and i did the 731 ported head with 325 cam and t body and injectors about 2 year ago it s a bgood improvement on a std eta , But I got ANT to do me a chip for the Eta to raise bhp , you can feel it start to pull well , but then runs out of fuel , the chip did nt work ( eta...
by exup
Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: GB Ended
Replies: 145
Views: 11714

Re:

Just paided for 2 sets
Alyn a nice man too
by exup
Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:40 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: GB Ended
Replies: 145
Views: 11714

Re:

Count me in for 2off 6 line ( abs kits for the caddy s) thanks will phone up now
by exup
Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e28 diff
Replies: 3
Views: 165

Re: e28 diff

E28 MEDIUM CASE ONLY FITT AND YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE END CASING AND THE DRIVE SHAFT FLANGES FOR E30 ONES TO BIG CASES WILL NOT FIT AT ALL
by exup
Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: head gaskets
Replies: 2
Views: 272

Re: head gaskets

Thanks MAGGS I am looking into CR s for LPG and want as high as poss looking at 11:1 ish and working out how much to ease to piston tops , ( as little as pos) but just thought there must be somewhere that makes oversize thick head gaskets which would help with less machining will come back to re pis...
by exup
Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: head gaskets
Replies: 2
Views: 272

head gaskets

Hi ,
Got two engs to build one lc , & one hc for LPG so looking at 11:1 for that one

what range of thickness out side the standard 1.75 or thicker 2.05 mm head gaskets can you get for 84mm m20 and from where ?
does any one do a 1 mm one ?
and is a 2.5 mm availible to ?
thanks
by exup
Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 885 v 731 heads chamber volumes NEEDED
Replies: 0
Views: 87

885 v 731 heads chamber volumes NEEDED

Hi
has any one accurate chamber volumes for 885 head and 731 heads?
and also cc volumes for std 325 lc domed piston v ETA PISTON ?

How much do std head gasket thick ness vary , ive measued a few and average seems to be 1.7 to 1.8 mm
by exup
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: MegaSquirt vs MAF and unichip or other pggy back
Replies: 73
Views: 3134

Re: MegaSquirt vs MAF and unichip or other pggy back

JUST MY OWN PERSONEL VIEWS (take m or leave them) Ive fitted Emrald SYSTEM 10 + years ago cause i needed a stand alone to controll a NOS program ie one that would would pusle both solenoids and retard the timing etc it was ok but had internal faults etc and their back up was Sh** , but once i build ...
by exup
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 4 line/6 line stainless brake pipes
Replies: 5
Views: 220

Re: 4 line/6 line stainless brake pipes

Pay a little extra and get full stainless stell fittings or the caduim plate will rust in a few years !!
by exup
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: WHY DOES NOBODY LIKE AUTO MOTORSPORTS?
Replies: 70
Views: 3133

Re: WHY DOES NOBODY LIKE AUTO MOTORSPORTS?

I ve got both, auto for 4 to 5 hrs in london most days !!! and maual for Fun etc but autos are ok , and normally have a softer life therefore often better condition mechanically, i would judge a car on OVERALL CONDITION and as stated before swopp boxes if required !its cheaper and quicker than body ...
by exup
Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: None starting ecu question BM ?
Replies: 4
Views: 488

Re: None starting ecu question BM ?

Brain
i have proved the loom and its ok and the fault is inside the 172 ECU somewhere , but have managed to put a chassis earth on it as discussed and at least it now starts ok
may be a new fault for your records
so i best look for a 2nd hand ecu next
thanks
by exup
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: None starting ecu question BM ?
Replies: 4
Views: 488

Re: None starting ecu question BM ?

Thanks for the reply
i will try it tommorrow it may do as a temp fix (it runs on lpg most of the time and the lpg solenoid when open disable the fuel pump via a secondary relay , but thats working ok ,
i will look in side the ecu later
thanks for the info as normal
by exup
Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Recognition for a Legend!
Replies: 40
Views: 1797

Re: Recognition for a Legend!

Yep
i gree there needs to be some sort of yearly zone awards.

life time achievement. hes ways got the right answer ( thank god )

many thanks BM
by exup
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: None starting ecu question BM ?
Replies: 4
Views: 488

None starting ecu question BM ?

Hi after having a rest over XMAS my trusty 320/327 has decided it wanted to muck about today and not restart after being left for 20 minutes . remembering BM pasted tips on not starting , i checked for sparks all ok then when on to fuel ( removed fuel supply pipe to find no fuel being pumped , so i ...
by exup
Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: driver door mirror replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 232

Re: driver door mirror replacement

All done
many thanks
:D
by exup
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: driver door mirror replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 232

Re: driver door mirror replacement

Thanks all
will go and try it
by exup
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: driver door mirror replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 232

driver door mirror replacement

Hi , Happy new year all my drivers door mirror needs replacing as its just fallen off ! i ve got a spare diff coloured mirror but only really want to swap the glass . electric motor s etc over , the existing ones broken the plastic geared rack and little retaining pins on it , so the glass is droppe...
by exup
Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:36 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E28 M5 rightness
Replies: 46
Views: 1626

Re: E28 M5 rightness

Pure Classic car
by exup
Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what does 2.5 6 pot weigh
Replies: 12
Views: 486

Re: what does 2.5 6 pot weigh

Many thanks , so complete eng and gt box around will be under approx 230 kg
just want to order some slings so 350 or 500 kg will do fine
by exup
Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what does 2.5 6 pot weigh
Replies: 12
Views: 486

what does 2.5 6 pot weigh

what does 2.5 6 pot weigh
any body know ?
i would guess at approx 350 kg ?
by exup
Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Rolling Road Day Graphs
Replies: 30
Views: 1212

Re: Rolling Road Day Graphs

wide open throttle
by exup
Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: GEARBOX OVERHAULING
Replies: 4
Views: 312

Re: GEARBOX OVERHAULING

bentley tranmissions in Gravesend have a good name
by exup
Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Diff covers?
Replies: 3
Views: 140

Re: Diff covers?

Yep , but be ware e30 s have 6 bolt or 8 bolt rear end diffs as long as its like for like no problem
by exup
Sun Nov 25, 2007 7:20 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: ATF gearbox fluid.
Replies: 3
Views: 195

Re: ATF gearbox fluid.

Comma stuff is ok buy 5 l itres and a new auto box filter too , and remember that draining the oil will still leave drity oil in the torque convertor , ideally u need to drain it top it up and run it for 5 minutes in all gears then drain and refill again to to the job right , this can make your box ...
by exup
Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Up rated big end bolts ?
Replies: 2
Views: 199

Up rated big end bolts ?

Hi
been tring to a supplier for up rated big end bolts ,, ie go away fron the std stretch their m9 x1.25 pitch , (i ve got a box of 12.9 (aka metric blue . main bearings bolts sorted , )
but now need the big ends to build up the block,
so if any one can suggest a supplier ?
by exup
Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M2028 OIL SEAL/ HUB SPACER DETAILS
Replies: 3
Views: 282

Re: M2028 OIL SEAL/ HUB SPACER DETAILS

Thanks all
will ring u monday b 4 i leave Ealing
Ta :mad:
by exup
Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M2028 OIL SEAL/ HUB SPACER DETAILS
Replies: 3
Views: 282

M2028 OIL SEAL/ HUB SPACER DETAILS

Hi
has any on got a drawing or details of the m52 crank oil seal thats made FROM A m52 FRONT HUB Pulley ?,
As i can nt find my vernier
:cry:
cheers
by exup
Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fitting a 320i autobox to a 325i
Replies: 2
Views: 132

Re: Fitting a 320i autobox to a 325i

Yep it will work , i m running a 2.7 litre on a 320 auto box , but i did fit the much igger torque convertor of the 325/ 327 as i believe the torque of the larger engine wil soon srew up the smaller one t(here a big diefference in size ) i believe thery are all HP22 boxs differences to look for are ...
by exup
Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wiring daiagrams
Replies: 4
Views: 244

Re: wiring daiagrams

Thanks , but `i can nt seem to get it working in english i need e30 and octivia wiring diagrams
by exup
Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:13 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wiring daiagrams
Replies: 4
Views: 244

wiring daiagrams

Hi i v been seachingfor a thread i saw which had a link on it for a site which would list any cars wiring diagrams , but can find it can any one help thanks
by exup
Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:30 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: total seal rings
Replies: 1
Views: 215

total seal rings

Where can i get total seal rings from , there used to be a place in romford , but i can t remember the name as i m in kent
by exup
Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:56 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: bearings price
Replies: 1
Views: 361

bearings price

Hi i need to order some main and big ends bearings , i copied this from tec spection , can u help at all Hi Im stripping My Eta down and need to order new bearings , does any one have bearing size data handy , i found :- the crank has Red dots next to the main Bearings , i measured the journals with...
by exup
Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MAINS AND BIG ENDS
Replies: 1
Views: 152

MAINS AND BIG ENDS

Hi Im stripping My Eta down and need to order new bearings , does any one have bearing size data handy , i found :- the crank has Red dots next to the main Bearings , i measured the journals with Dig caliper all at 59.99 to 60.00 mm , is that std or ? the main shells have 4009 u0 AND 1285 480 on the...