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by johnny_boymk1
Thu May 06, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Difference in fuel pumps
Replies: 3
Views: 95

Re: Difference in fuel pumps

Where u based mate? And how much? Cheers
by johnny_boymk1
Thu May 06, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Difference in fuel pumps
Replies: 3
Views: 95

Difference in fuel pumps

Afternoon all, just a quick question I ve got a 318i 1990 and a 316i 1990 but they ve got different fuel pumps. The 316 only has 1 fuel feed and the 318i has 2?????
I am trying to replace the 316 pump but am gettin prices of 200. is this right ???
by johnny_boymk1
Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bleeding the clutch !
Replies: 1
Views: 105

Bleeding the clutch !

Can someone point me In the direction of the bleed nipple on a 1990 318i ? I m told it's underneath the car near the bell housing but not a 100% sure what I m looking for! Cheers all :)
by johnny_boymk1
Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Starting and idle problems on a 316i help !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 182

Re: Starting and idle problems on a 316i help !!!

All sorted for the time being!! Thanks for the tip on fuse 11 brian. I ve replaced the fuel filter and all seems ok :eek: !!!
No doubt I ll have to replace/refurb the injectors before to long.
by johnny_boymk1
Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Starting and idle problems on a 316i help !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 182

Re: Starting and idle problems on a 316i help !!!

Just been back to the car and it started first time??? Anybody any ideas because as I ve now got It home, it won't start again ??? If the injectors where going surely they d just go? And not go intermittently ?
by johnny_boymk1
Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Starting and idle problems on a 316i help !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 182

Re: Starting and idle problems on a 316i help !!!

Just been back to the car and it started first time??? Anybody any ideas because as I ve now got It home, it won't start again ??? If the injectors where going surely they d just go? And not go intermittently ?
by johnny_boymk1
Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Starting and idle problems on a 316i help !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 182

Starting and idle problems on a 316i help !!!

Little help needed here people, my brothers 316i has just started playing up. It's starts yesterday.... Firstly He started the car and drove it for 10-15 mins with no probs, stopped at the shops and then the engine wouldn't start!! It turns over and actually catches but at a very very low idle. We l...
by johnny_boymk1
Thu May 07, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Red rear lenses.
Replies: 35
Views: 1325

Re: Red rear lenses.

all American cars need to have orange indicators when on our roads, otherwise they ain t legit. that's how it was when I imported the old mans stang.
by johnny_boymk1
Thu May 07, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Oh the rust....
Replies: 15
Views: 1109

Re: Oh the rust....

need pics fella
by johnny_boymk1
Thu May 07, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Red rear lenses.
Replies: 35
Views: 1325

Re: Red rear lenses.

never been pulled because of them, but would think a defo Mot failer
by johnny_boymk1
Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone Recommend a good e30 breakers / salvage yard???
Replies: 5
Views: 192

Re: Anyone Recommend a good e30 breakers / salvage yard???

just read that "Open Monday to Saturday, 9am - 6pm, viewing strictly by appointment." Prehaps not the place for me only after a mooch and an 6 button OBC
by johnny_boymk1
Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone Recommend a good e30 breakers / salvage yard???
Replies: 5
Views: 192

Re: Anyone Recommend a good e30 breakers / salvage yard???

Cheers hun, just checking out his web site defo looks worth a drive down :D
by johnny_boymk1
Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone Recommend a good e30 breakers / salvage yard???
Replies: 5
Views: 192

Anyone Recommend a good e30 breakers / salvage yard???

Mornin all, got the day off 2day and looking for a few parts, dont mind drivin anywhere in the northwest. cheers all
by johnny_boymk1
Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: high and low milages?
Replies: 38
Views: 1038

Re: high and low milages?

210k on my 318i and christ the body work shows it :mad:
by johnny_boymk1
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: quick question
Replies: 4
Views: 102

Re: quick question

Doubt you'll find a guide fella, pretty sure its just a case of undoing the bottom 2 bolts that hold the alternator on and "Sliding" to the right until you ve got the desired tension, Get ya self out side and ave a look, 2 min of a job. :)
by johnny_boymk1
Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 18" Alpinas?
Replies: 15
Views: 277

Re: 18" Alpinas?

Personally I think 18's would look the nuts, but like others said it would depend on your drop. Can someone explain why there are so many alphina rep haters? Had mine (17's) since i got the car in August and i love them to bits + seem pretty solid. I had a blow out this morning on the m56 doin a lit...
by johnny_boymk1
Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Irratic Revs !
Replies: 6
Views: 179

Re: Irratic Revs !

Excuse the ignorance but where abouts is the ICV?? Problems got a lot worse now, i just got 40 ish miles from a £10 (Driving like a saint too.) Cheers all
by johnny_boymk1
Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: mystery car maybe a e30??
Replies: 83
Views: 3034

Re: mystery car maybe a e30??

Sierra 4x4 no question :wink:
by johnny_boymk1
Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Irratic Revs !
Replies: 6
Views: 179

Irratic Revs !

Evenin all just wondering if any one can point me in the right direction as to what the problem could be?? The cars a H reg 318i, when started from cold the revs seem to sit pretty high (2000rpm) until the throttle has been blipped then it dies down to normal. Recently this has started to happen on ...
by johnny_boymk1
Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Changing batteries, tips?
Replies: 1
Views: 97

Changing batteries, tips?

Well with the ice last week I m needing to fit a new battery but don't want to screw up my alarm/imobb. Any helpful tips to help us on the way?
by johnny_boymk1
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: battery prices?
Replies: 11
Views: 406

battery prices?

evening all
Well jack frost has destroyed my battery, wasn t fun at 7 this Mornin trying to bump start on my own :mad
Is it right that I need a hb075? Halfords are asking £75. Is this reasonable? As usual all help appreciated
by johnny_boymk1
Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Clutch issue
Replies: 1
Views: 79

Clutch issue

Can any one point me in the right direction, my clutch pedal feels loose and has lost some of it's "springiness". It isn t slipping but just annoying
by johnny_boymk1
Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: A bit odd
Replies: 12
Views: 434

Re: A bit odd

Job done !
I know it ain t a big job but I m proper glad I did it myself :D
Also seemed to find a perfect donner car. I paid £15 for the alternator and a mirror lense
Thanks for the help you lot
by johnny_boymk1
Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 2002 turbo..
Replies: 37
Views: 1589

Re: My 2002 turbo..

that turbo looks very nice indeed, not jealous in the slightest :cry:
by johnny_boymk1
Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: A bit odd
Replies: 12
Views: 434

Re: A bit odd

thanks for the help guys, just waitin for the scrappies to open. Mr Moore I 'm a little confused, what do you mean by carbon brushes? Are they actually on the alternator ?
by johnny_boymk1
Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: A bit odd
Replies: 12
Views: 434

Re: A bit odd

cheers pal but need the car runnin by sunday dinner I ll let u know tho. I ll be trawlin scrappies on sunday morn.
Is changing the alternator as simple as it looks? Three bolts and the connector?
by johnny_boymk1
Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: A bit odd
Replies: 12
Views: 434

Re: A bit odd

alternator says the nice AA dude. E30s look wrong on the back of a breakdown truck :cry:
by johnny_boymk1
Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: A bit odd
Replies: 12
Views: 434

Re: A bit odd

batterys 2months old so shouldn't be as for the altenater not a clue do they just go? Cars always started on the button before. Cheers for the reply tho
by johnny_boymk1
Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: A bit odd
Replies: 12
Views: 434

A bit odd

evening all, Just been sat in traffic for 30 min without moving and my car 318i started to lose power (electrical) dash lights very dim, radio not working wipers moving slow etc.. When I eventually got moving all was fine again. So just stopped for tea and the car won t start, I only left it 5 mins ...
by johnny_boymk1
Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help !!
Replies: 3
Views: 111

Re: Help !!

SPADGE no it isn't. Thanks would of been stressing about that till tomorrow.(it's dark and I've only got the glove box tourch)
Is it as simple as doing the belts, will I have to re set the dash lights
by johnny_boymk1
Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help !!
Replies: 3
Views: 111

Help !!

evening ladies and gents a little help if you please. I ve had my e30 318i H reg for four mnths or so and used it every day as my daily runner with no major problems till now.. Returned to the car after it being sat for a few days and the breaks where really seized on ? After 3 days isn't that a bit...
by johnny_boymk1
Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Insurance Help:(
Replies: 27
Views: 1242

Re: Insurance Help:(

try classic insurance companys I use carol Nash. They don t care about your no claims history. :D
by johnny_boymk1
Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Insurance Help:(
Replies: 27
Views: 1242

Re: Insurance Help:(

try classic insurance companys I use carol Nash. They don t care about your no claims history. :D
by johnny_boymk1
Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Which e30 drivers are on the m56 in the daily commute
Replies: 0
Views: 60

Which e30 drivers are on the m56 in the daily commute

well as it says, I ve been workin in Manchester for the last few months and keep seeing 3 lovely e30s. All nicer than mine I hasten to add. 1) red 318is on a H plate 2) white tourer on an L with nice rims 3) the cleanest looking black cab I ve seen. Not sure of the year but mint is the word. Writen ...
by johnny_boymk1
Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:10 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: tappet noise was......
Replies: 8
Views: 279

Re: tappet noise was......

replace, rebuild and get rid. Good luck