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Ciao MrAsp, Have you replaced the wire to the plug on the differential? It is a common fault for cracks in this wire to cause the speedo to stop working. The soldered connections in the instrument cluster can also cause intermittent electrical faults. This link shows how to repair it. http://www.un...

Thanks Brian!

My fuel gauge works properly, no problem in swapping it.
Idem for the temp gauge.

Just to know... is it difficult ti replace the gears located into the speedometer?

Hy guys, I need ur help! My '84 320i instrument cluster doesn't work properly. In particular the speedometer works only when it is hot (sunlight on the dash, heater on), the SIA's leds are blinking, also with new batteries ( 8O) (the speedo didn't work also before the SIA problem) and the econometer...

willnz wrote:Two wires, a brown and a brown/red coming into the cluster via pins 8 and 12 on the white plug.

Thank you willnz!

You seem to have found the correct wire, but not where I said! There are four sockets on the back of an E30 instrument cluster - the blue one (A), the white one (B), the yellow one (C), and a green one (F). Confusion has arisen here, because the plastic frame of the green socket isn't always fitted...

Nice question mate!

I have the same problem!

Wonderful!

Sorry guys, is it possible to swap a 325i TB on a pre facelift 320i?

This is my pre facelift TB:

The most common speedo problem on E30s is an internal break in the wiring to the diff sensor, within a few inches of the sensor. The vibrations from the diff 'work harden' the copper wire over time and make it brittle. The last 300mm or so of cable to the diff should be replaced, complete with plug...

This isn't some kind of crude vacuum gauge - it's an accurate gauge. It computes the instantaneous fuel consumption by comparing road speed information from the speedo with injector pulse width and engine speed information from the ECU. The usual failure mode is to lose the road speed information. ...

In my '84 320i the speedo works only when it wants. I noticed that it works properly when the cluster is hot (when the car is exposed to the sun, during summer for example), and sometimes for a few moments when the car is very cold. :? The odometer does the same. I think the wiring is ok... Maybe th...

I have this problem (master cylinder KO) on my '84 320i.
Where can I find on the net a replace kit for my M/S?

I've surfed the web, but I didn't find anything.

My car has got an "ATE" master cylinder, without ABS.

318i M10 or 316i M40.

I have a 1984 320i (external fuel pump): is the filter located near the rear wheel?

Thanks!

"Quattroruote", an italian auto magazine, tested a 320i like mine is in 1983, and registered a 8.33 sec. from 0 to 100km/h (approx 62mph).

I tried some years ago... 10 sec...

I have to try again!!

Currently running Avon ZV3, 195/60r14.

Not so sporty tyres, in my humble opinion.

The part broken in my car was the regulator of dash light brightness, included in the headlight switch.

You can try to fix/remove it.

Does it works on your car?

I had this problem on my 320i.

The culprit was the headlight switch.

For front indicator, I really don't know!

The 320iS was a standard E30 body shell with Mtech suspension and used a 2 litre version of the S14 engine (2.3 and 2.5 in the M3) coupled with the getrag 265 "dog leg gear box". It could be had in 4dr form or 2dr with a tech2 body kit. It was produced for the Italian and Portugese markets because ...

Maybe SI board batteries fault?

DRIFTBOY wrote:Haynes manual states SAE 90 hypoid gear oil.

luke4073 wrote:
MrAsp wrote:Let me post a link guys:
How to rehab fan clutch=====> http://members.rennlist.com/blueshark/page11.html

I think it would be interesting.

EDIT:
what do you mean with "GSF"?
by GSF we mrean german swedish and french car parts it a part compay

Thanks!

Let me post a link guys:
How to rehab fan clutch=====> http://members.rennlist.com/blueshark/page11.html

I think it would be interesting.

EDIT:
what do you mean with "GSF"?

It's a stock open diff, on a 1984 320i.

I'll check it!

What kind of oil for the diff?
Is it an expensive oil?

Yes!! Unbolt the diff back plate,6 or 8 bolts depending on type. :thumb: Well, I have to drain out the fluid and buy a new gasket, right? Is it difficult to do? No other way without removing the diff? Yes,drain diff,remove back plate,proceed as already stated.Difficult part is pressing new bush in,...

Just a question guys: Is it possible to remove the bush without totally removing the diff from the car? I mean without unbolt the propeller shaft and the output shafts from diff. :?: Yes!! Unbolt the diff back plate,6 or 8 bolts depending on type. :thumb: Well, I have to drain out the fluid and buy...

Just a question guys:
Is it possible to remove the bush without totally removing the diff from the car?
I mean without unbolt the propeller shaft and the output shafts from diff.

Just drive very slow at first, then you'll learn day by day.

I think Avon tires have better "value for money" than continental.

hughesythelegend wrote:if i leave the lights will they reset themselves and go back to all green or stay on red?????

They'll stay on red.

In my 320i I use 10w40 oil!

hughesythelegend wrote:im guessing being up in the green is better than being in the low half of the green.

You're right!

You're talking about Service Interval lights.

They shows when you should perform service to your car. (when lights are yellow or red)

Do you mean that? ====> http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=88790

If so, it's not so difficult!

Same problem on my '84 320i.

I think I have to replace viscous fan coupling: when engine is hot, fan turns easily as with cold engine.

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