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by Nickerz
Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Exhaust Manifold gasket
Replies: 7
Views: 548

Re: Exhaust Manifold gasket

Paul I would happily take one of those of your hands or would even appreciate the correct part no.
by Nickerz
Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Exhaust Manifold gasket
Replies: 7
Views: 548

Re: Exhaust Manifold gasket

Interested to know the outcome as I ordered exhaust gasket from chassis no. Only to find the same
by Nickerz
Tue May 22, 2018 5:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brian Moore help electrical anyone temp gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 1051

Re:

Mine was cured by changing the earth strap between above Hem sump and leg.
by Nickerz
Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:35 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brian Moore help electrical anyone temp gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 1051

Re:

Tried wacking have had clocks out and don’t believe it’s a loose connection. Interested to no where earth points are for dash wiring. Or can dodgy alternators cause strange things like this?
by Nickerz
Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brian Moore help electrical anyone temp gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 1051

Yes should of said nuts checked and washers cleaned.
by Nickerz
Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brian Moore help electrical anyone temp gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 1051

Brian Moore help electrical anyone temp gauge

Having issues with temp gauge. Gauge bounces up and down when putting load on the car as in hazards heated screen heaters all causing gauge to rise and fall. Making me unsure on temp of engine. M20 325. Any help appreciated
by Nickerz
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Possible earth fault??
Replies: 2
Views: 193

Possible earth fault??

Help needed trying to trace possible earth fault. Temp gauge bounces up and down and goes up and down when hazards are on. Checked earth steals on car how many should there be? I’ve got battery earth in boot, left hand side of engine to leg, and strut top. Have checked brass but in back of cluster. ...
by Nickerz
Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cluster bulb
Replies: 1
Views: 148

Cluster bulb

its been a long time since fitting the clocks am I right in thinking the bulb on a loose wire behind clocks is for brake pad warning. E30 325 1990
by Nickerz
Mon Feb 19, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Best m20 2.5 head gasket and head bolt set
Replies: 1
Views: 187

Best m20 2.5 head gasket and head bolt set

Been having multiple cooling issues running engine up after head rebuild I believe head gasket has gone as can see a weep between head and block. Earling used before just seeing what is reccomended
by Nickerz
Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Overheating exhausted all avenues m20 2.5
Replies: 9
Views: 553

Re: Overheating exhausted all avenues m20 2.5

Should of said new rad
by Nickerz
Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Overheating exhausted all avenues m20 2.5
Replies: 9
Views: 553

Re: Overheating exhausted all avenues m20 2.5

Will check insert but I’ve bedn running it up with cap
by Nickerz
Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Overheating exhausted all avenues m20 2.5
Replies: 9
Views: 553

Re: Overheating exhausted all avenues m20 2.5

Will check insert but I’ve bedn running it up with cap
by Nickerz
Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Overheating exhausted all avenues m20 2.5
Replies: 9
Views: 553

Overheating exhausted all avenues m20 2.5

Recently had head rebuilt pressure tested and refitted. Having trouble with gauge creating up to red. Have tried bleeding with front jacked up heater on new thermostat new water pump. Bottom hose on rad always stays cold but when massarging evently gets warm. Have tried this process multiple times. ...
by Nickerz
Sun Dec 03, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Passenger door pin contact issues
Replies: 5
Views: 288

Re: Passenger door pin contact issues

Thanks should I have a double spade switch on both sides? Brian is there anything you don't know?
by Nickerz
Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Passenger door pin contact issues
Replies: 5
Views: 288

Re: Passenger door pin contact issues

Anyone? Drivers works as should passenger just doesn't activate light or alarm should I run wire from drivers to passenger?
by Nickerz
Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Passenger door pin contact issues
Replies: 5
Views: 288

Passenger door pin contact issues

Passenger door pin contact not working. Swapped drivers still not working. What colour wires should I have at switch? Any checks in can do to narrow things down?
by Nickerz
Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BBS CENTRE CAPS CENTRE TWIST LOCK RING
Replies: 0
Views: 205

BBS CENTRE CAPS CENTRE TWIST LOCK RING

Does anyone know if you can buy just the black centre twist lock for 15'' bbs caps.
by Nickerz
Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel Filter Hoses
Replies: 2
Views: 305

Re: Fuel Filter Hoses

That would be the line that goes to the carbon canister if fitted. Previous owner must of removed the line that runs along the underside of the car. Pipe must remain open not plugged.
by Nickerz
Wed Oct 11, 2017 12:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Missing Relays ??
Replies: 5
Views: 368

Re: Missing Relays ??

Brian what fuse no.s would that be?
by Nickerz
Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Missing Relays ??
Replies: 5
Views: 368

Re: Missing Relays ??

Ahhh ok maybe there not missing then lol.
by Nickerz
Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Missing Relays ??
Replies: 5
Views: 368

Missing Relays ??

Hi what are the high and normal speed relays for? My car seems to be missing them?
by Nickerz
Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Manifold downpipe gasket help
Replies: 1
Views: 161

Manifold downpipe gasket help

Can you think of any reason why my manifold downpipe gasket doesn't fit? M20 325i ordered from bmw using chassis no.
by Nickerz
Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M8 exhaust manifold torque
Replies: 1
Views: 156

M8 exhaust manifold torque

Can't seem to find torque setting for m8 mani bolts. Wiki states m6 anyone
by Nickerz
Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Exhaust Manifold stud broken
Replies: 5
Views: 499

Exhaust Manifold stud broken

|Does anyone know what the thickness of the material around the studs are. As in how close are they to the water jacket. Will a m12 thread with an m8 thread insert be ok.?
by Nickerz
Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Berkshire bodyshop recommendations
Replies: 0
Views: 124

Berkshire bodyshop recommendations

Any recommendations for a repaint in brilliant rot red planning on paint and lacquer rather than solid.
by Nickerz
Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Engine mount
Replies: 1
Views: 154

Re: Engine mount

Anyone?
by Nickerz
Sat Sep 23, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Engine mount
Replies: 1
Views: 154

Engine mount

When fitting engine mount my m20 325i what hole does the stud go though elongated or hole?
by Nickerz
Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rebuilding front strut
Replies: 2
Views: 275

Re: Rebuilding front strut

Thanks Brian
by Nickerz
Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:09 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rebuilding front strut
Replies: 2
Views: 275

Rebuilding front strut

When rebuilding strut what order do parts go back on? Spring cushion, spring, upper sping cushion, washer?, top plate, top mount?

The question is where does the washer go before plate goes on or after?
by Nickerz
Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front top mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 408

Re: Front top mounts

Heros
by Nickerz
Sun Sep 17, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front top mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 408

Re: Front top mounts

Bump
by Nickerz
Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front top mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 408

Front top mounts

When fitting strut what orientation should the indent on the top mount be facing?
by Nickerz
Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: Consolidated E30 Dismantling Thread - 316i to 325i Sport & M3...
Replies: 936
Views: 171648

Re: Consolidated E30 Dismantling Thread - 316i to 325i Sport

Do you have a passenger rear tech 2 quarter pod for 2 door?
by Nickerz
Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel lines ?
Replies: 2
Views: 218

Re: Fuel lines ?

I believe the third pipe is preparation for charcoal canister. Question being that the pipe is corroded can it be removed?
by Nickerz
Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel lines ?
Replies: 2
Views: 218

Fuel lines ?

There is 3 lines under the car flow and return but what is the third that runs on its own and what does it connect to???