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Great thanks Brian, what does joining the wires do? Stop the deadlock function?

My CL intermitently stops working and buzzes when using key in drivers door, problem is that the doors were dead locked and the CL has gone so I cant open the passenger door! Poo, anyone know if I can send a live down the loom to open it? If so which wire on a 86-87 325i sport uk (pre-face lift)? Al...

Its not bad to do, you will have to remove the 'guibo' which means moving the rack slightly forward on one side (undo the 2 rack mounting bolts and remove the bolt on the side where the steering column goes, the bolts have nuts at the other end wich need holding with a spanner). The guibo has 2x 13m...

I would agree with Daimlerman mine had play in the 'guibo' the double universal joint just above the rack. The rubber and nylon bush were knackered but got the replacement parts from the cheltenham bmw guys for about £20 iirc With engine off (cold as youll be near the exhaust!) get a mate/pal/bird/l...

Hi guys,

Can you give me prices for:
M20 breather seal that goes in the inlet manifold (Tech 1 325 sport 1987)
The 2 coolent hoses from the water pump
Fuel pipe from filter to the injector rail (1 711.004 9 V if any help)

Thanks

Chris

Ive been running my standard rack with the pump belt removed as the pumps whining, the steering feel isn't much better to be honest and its an arse to park! The rack has also started to knock and I reckon it might be due to the lack of fluid pressure, (like running the engine with no oil) if this is...

Good guy, bits came very quickly thanks matey

Yeah I thought about going that route but decided to let someone else do the work!

I just bled the fronts but if yours havent been done for a while bleed the lot, start from the furtest wheel from the master cylinder

Mine is on 6mm allen key sliders its an ATE caliper, mines an early one. Check the caliper seal if you are wondering what may have caused the seizing mine was slightly miss seated and I guess some sh*te got in the caliper piston assembly. You could release the bleed nipple and see if it is easier to...

Hi Ive just changed my drivers side on my 325 sport as it was sticking as yours is, £50 odd quid from GSF (recon so had to give them old caliper) I also was a bit worried that on new caliper might cause problems. I have taken the car up the road with new caliper and the same pads and discs etc and i...

Thanks Darren,

Good thought I would not have thought to check that, I would have had the caliper apart and all sorts!

Cheers

Chris

Hi yall,
My OSF caliper is sticking on my M-Tech1 sport, I believe this is a fairly common problem? Anyone know what usually causes this on E30s?
I'm going to give the pad runners etc a clean and regrease hoping this will cure it, fingers crossed!
Thanks
Chris

I read somewhere that the engine earth strap can go home on E30s which causes the ECU to make the car run rich, just another thing to check.
I get 25ish mpg from my early 325 sport and thats mixed driving

It could be some rear suspension bushes have worn give them a wiggle when underneath

Great cheers Ant

Chris

Its an M-Tech 1 (D reg 325i sport) std height, only mod is the m3 front wishbone trailing arm bushes which are eccentric to give more castor. I assume the toe/wheel alignment would need to be set to the m3 set up but any values or peoples preference would be appreciated If anyone has the E30 M3 whee...

No sorry I mean the fronts!

I have tried to search but getting a headache!
What should I set the toe as?
Is it 2mm front to back as the 325i sport is?
Do you have to have all the weights in the car too??

Cheers

Chris

I couldn't tell you, the e30 m3 ones are offset but the size of the bush could be different.
Have a look and measure the diameter of the bush and the hole for the arm if they are the same as the ones on your e30 you might be ok

Sorry to jump in but can the batteries be replaced in the dashes as mine has gone a bit wobbly since I left the battery disconnected
If so anyone know where I can find the batteries?
Thanks
Chris

Agreed Daimlerman if you arent sure what you are doing I really recommend getting someone who does to give a hand. Compressing the springs can be dangerous if not done properly think how much force they take!
Dont want to scare you off but do be careful matey

Thanks for the ideas, I am gonna do the light seals too.
Already done the spoiler nuts as these were leaking like sieves!
Need to mastic the rear screen rubber too

cool thanks ill get onto the cotswold guys then
Cheers
Chris

Is there anyone that sells these other than the 'stealers'?
Never fancied a swimming pool in my boot!

I used a 22mm socket (1/2" drive) and lots of extension bars so i could undo the CABs from the top better than bashing your hands to bits! But you do need about 2-3 foot! I used a club hammer to bash the old CABs out of the sub frame as my ball joint splitter (hinged one) wasn't big enough, have to ...

Check all the bolts again just in case, could be the diff mount too

Got them on!
I did the ball joints and anti roll bar drop links and the front end feels amazing!
Really recommend the M3 bushes the car turns in so much better,
Pressing the ball joints in and out is not recommended though buy the whole arm(s) if you can!

I bought genuine M3 bushes for my M-tech 1 (87 325i sport) and they have transformed the front end. The steering is a bit heavier but much more feel, better turn in oh and I havent got the tracking done yet (yeah I know!), I really recommend the genuine M3 ones. I also did all ball joints (I have a ...

If they have split then its probably best to change the joint as the grease will have come out and the dirt and grit will have got in which will likely ruin the ball joint in a short time.

Hi all, thats a good point I have the bushes and I assume the hole should be towards the outside of the car, which would push the wheel forward in the arch
Any help or tips much appreciated!
Chris

Lovely thanks for that I will be doing them fairly soon as I have just ordered a press, yey!!!

Hi guys

What are the advantages and disadvantages of fitting the eccentric track control bushes?
If anyone could explain the principal that would be great
I have done a search but there were loads of irrelevant posts and my eyes went square!

Cheers
Chris

Yeah I am a little jubious of the quality but sod it I'll be the guinnea pig!

That one from machine mart looks pukka but the cost would mean I wouldn't break even for ages!

Cheers guys

Yeah I think Ill get a 12 tonner, only 20 odd squid more

the ebay number is 120330719126 I dont know how to do links!

Im going to buy a press from fleabay but I dont know whether to go for a 6 or 12 tonne, I suspect 6 should be enough for bushes and wheel bearings etc

Any ideas?

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