Search found 7 matches

by Jamesimus
Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 320i
Replies: 5
Views: 217

Re: My 320i

Ta mate, once i've sorted the minor issues out it should be near mint. Gonna keep it pretty original I think.
by Jamesimus
Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Opinions on rear LIGHT?
Replies: 34
Views: 1432

Re: Opinions on rear LIGHT?

All red or nothing, as it looks good already I reckon.
by Jamesimus
Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Humming Sound, rear axle?
Replies: 11
Views: 366

Re: Humming Sound, rear axle?

Was advised by one garage that it was the diff, but in the end it turned out to be the wheel bearings.

tomson wins!
by Jamesimus
Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 320i
Replies: 5
Views: 217

My 320i

I'm pretty new here and some kind people gave me some help in the technical section, so I thought I'd post a picture of my 320i... http://a347.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_8ed0782d4112e6553da37fafbbd54d5a.jpg It's done about 54,000 genuine miles, has a fsh and is lovely to drive. It's got ...
by Jamesimus
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Humming Sound, rear axle?
Replies: 11
Views: 366

Re: Diff noise

It is fairley low mileage. Going to take it to a garage this week, because of what zaust has said, I think it maybe the bearings. I can't remember hitting any animals recently! The noise isn't too bad, just sounds like I'm driving a bi-plane or something. Was going to see if I could pick up a low mi...
by Jamesimus
Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Humming Sound, rear axle?
Replies: 11
Views: 366

Re: Humming Sound, rear axle?

Oh dear. Thanks for the replies anyway. If it is the diff, is that an expensive fix? I've done a lot more than 20 miles with the sound going on! Prob about 600-800 :?
by Jamesimus
Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Humming Sound, rear axle?
Replies: 11
Views: 366

Humming Sound, rear axle?

First of all, hello, as I'm kind of new here! I was wondering if anyone is able to diagnose the following problem, as I am a complete novice... I have a 1990 320i and it's lovely, but when I start hitting the 30mph mark (as most people frequently do!) it makes a fairly loud humming sound, kind of li...