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What Morat is saying above makes a lot of sense. What can often be the cause if ruptures in the cooling system is down to the incorrect pressure cap being fitted to the header tank, these were subject to a recall by BMW, which is why Miles was asking if you had the yellow 130 cap. Usually it is the...

IT will when you realise that you'll need the dash out to replace it. Sorry chap, but it's got to be done. On the upside, it's a great time to get that new speaker cable wired in, your instrument cluster checked for loose brass nuts and leaky batteries. If you've got an OBC you can swap the lightin...

The guys come round and said its the heating matrix charged me £25 and by passed the heating matrix.. Need a new one, looked on the net and i'm getting quotes for new £50 inc p&p. Today couldn't get any worse...

Check your coolant cap. Does it have a yellow core with "130" written on it? If not, that is probably the cause so make sure you get a new one before you get back on the road. Under the Coolant Cap is written "Reutuer", there are some numbers along the rim but nothing that say "130" as you've descr...

Hey guys i need some urgent help. I was travelling along the motor way and I heard a little pop then Steam started bellowing into the cabin of the car through the air vents!!! Luckily I was just getting to a round about and wasn't at high speed! Does anyone know what might be wrong, I had the aircon...

Does anyone know what type of alloys these are and how much they'd cost...

Sorry mate, had some daft c$@t run into my my 320i a month ago and despite there being very little damage they wrote it of as a Cat D which didnt require any vehicle checks etc. and they Gave me £2550 less 16% cuz i kept it. I would say def go through you insurance company and in the end wats a CAT ...

My Fellow Zoners, I beseech you! Winter's coming and I need someone in the Leeds/Yorkshire area to help me with my car. Needs things doing to it which i am unable to do, mainly cause i dont have a mechanical bone in my body and scared i'll F it up. 1. The wiring in the car and engine needs sorting. ...

My Fellow Zoners, I beseech you! Winter's coming and I need someone in the Leeds/Yorkshire area to help me with my car. Needs things doing to it which i am unable to do, mainly cause i dont have a mechanical bone in my body and scared i'll F it up. 1. The wiring in the car and engine needs sorting. ...

dom-1984-320i wrote:
mabz wrote:get a 190e cosworth mate,more fun than an e30 by a clear mile
BS

All depends how much money you want to spend, got to be a well looked after M3 if funds allow?

Dom do you have more pics of your ride mate? PM me

If you need somthin to do matey, gimme a shout i need LOADS of help with my E30.

I have a Z3 2.8 diff in E30 use. As far as I remember, it was a direct swap. Ratio is 3.15 (IIRC) and it's a torsen slipper. What rear Z3 mate would you be ale to give me full details so I can start my search.. What are the rpms like at the top end on the motor way? I have a e34 535 sports straight...

What you are looking for is a medium case diff with a more suitable ratio,your 3.64 will be a medium case one and this is a popular ratio so will sell on to fund it's replacement. Similar diffs can be found under some E28's,but you will need to swap the output flanges and possibly the back plate as...

ImysE30 wrote:M3 was 3.15, 3.46 are very rare, 3.64 should be okay though.

I spent ages looking for one and then sold it

Will a 3.15 fit? Is it a single mount?

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a 3:46 Diff for my E30. It has a E34 535i engine in it. If any of you have one or can make any suggestions cause the current 3:64 is way tooo revvy which I am not a fan of.

Thanks in advance.

Hi, i am after a M30 complete airbox the type as seen here, i believe its from a E34 535i & E32 735i. but its the longer narrower version of the M30 airbox anyway. http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/diggerdigger/SP32-20080210-122040.jpg the elbow would be handy aswell http://i110.photobucket.co...

Hi, i am after a M30 complete airbox the type as seen here, i believe its from a E34 535i & E32 735i. but its the longer narrower version of the M30 airbox anyway. http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/diggerdigger/SP32-20080210-122040.jpg the elbow would be handy aswell http://i110.photobucket.co...

Could i have a price on a set of grey mats for e30 sport 2door. And also some other parts 51131876091 51131876092 51131872146 51131904573 51131904574 Cheers, matt Dont mean to Hi Jack you post mate. If you get an offer for more than the one i could to with some mats as well( Front and Back same mod...

DaveD wrote:remember Munky's matt black one..(the pics are deleted)

but there is this one as well

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ight=paint

Dave you're close to me mate, would do you know anyone that'd do it for me on the cheap?

Can anyone describe the process to go matte from an old gloss finish that needs work? I was thinking a mid night blue MATTE.

Hello Fellow Addicts In addition to all the other things i'm doing to my new wife, it really needs a new lick of paint. The lacquer's peeling in places (hood, rear quarter, sunroof etc) and it could do with a new petty coat. ;) I love her to bits but i don't have £1000 + to spend on a respray. Pleas...

For the sunroof and windows, check that fuse 11 is intact. The locking and windows are likely to be corrosion in the plug and socket in the A pillar where the door loom plugs in. Repair the locking by performing my "red/black wire" modification. Use the forum search function to search for "red AND ...

Hi, I've just recently bought my E30 E34 and so far can spot all these things that either need replacing or fixing.. Can anyone advise me on costs and or alternatives to either buying new (if so where from) for these items. Its a 1990 that has a straight 6 535i engine in it. If required i can put an...

Hi, I've just recently bought my E30 E34 and so far can spot all these things that either need replacing or fixing.. Can anyone advise me on costs and or alternatives to either buying new (if so where from) for these items. Its a 1990 that has a straight 6 535i engine in it. If required i can put an...

Hi guys, Just noticed that the sunroof, wing mirrors, central locking and electric windows dont work with the driver door closed. They all work as soon as I open the the drivers front door though. Any thoughts on what the problem might be? Also does anyone know where i can get some replacement door ...

Speedtouch wrote:It's unlikely to have the original 320i gearbox, because it was an automatic!

Many 320i and 325i's had the 3.64 diff as standard. This Wiki guide gives some pointers.

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ferentials

Thanx dude.

pnd wrote:hard to find a 3:46 and yes you want a mechanic to change the diff its not that easy or pleasant.

So does that mean I have to buy a new gearbox or just have the ratio changed?

nickso wrote:it will be using the m30 box.

best diff ratio i had on mine was 3.46, went like a rocket and wasn't bad for top end either. 3.64 is a bit of a compromise.

Will that bring down the revs? How can I change this is it something I can do or will it need a mechanics touch?

The seller says to the best of his knowledge the diff ratio is 3.64... Does that mean anything? What should it be?

Thanks mate.. What would I change it to. Sorry for all the questions (newbie) I don't have much mechanical knowledge.

Nope. How can I tell? Needs an air filter any have an air filter for a 3.5ltr straight?*

Hey guys, Bought this the other day (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220668071085&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)it's a beast! The 3.5ltr engine transplant has this baby humming all kinds of noise! The only thing I've noticed driving it back on the motor way other than the first gear ...

The guy wasn't willing to meet half way.. Great buy for anyone that can get to it!

He may never have bought it, just seen it on ebay and thought about buying it then came on here for some info. The vehcile was way too far away for me to get to, the seller doesn't seem prepared to meet somewhere closer. I'm really bummed about it cuz i had some great plans for that car! It a great...

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