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by Tom_ep82
Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M20B25 Conversion, list of problems gets longer
Replies: 7
Views: 446

Re: M20B25 Conversion, list of problems

Cheers lads.

Today, i'll try and get the carpet out without too much cutting and hopefully attack some of that rust.

I will update this thread if i uncover anymore problems
by Tom_ep82
Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 Fan Belt Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 121

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by Tom_ep82
Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Carpet in Convertible - Removing??
Replies: 6
Views: 238

I was doing this myself yesterday and got stuck in the exact same place. I was about to start cutting but didn't want to. If getting it out is this hard how hard will it be to get in :cry:
by Tom_ep82
Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M20B25 Conversion, list of problems gets longer
Replies: 7
Views: 446

List of problems gets longer

Started striping the interior today to assess the condition of the car http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh181/TomSca/100_0430.jpg The passanger side arch is solid http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh181/TomSca/100_0431.jpg The boot is alright only surface rust http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...
by Tom_ep82
Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Wanted 325 fuse box diagram
Replies: 6
Views: 216

Re: Wanted 325 fuse box diagram

Cheers lads

Tom.
by Tom_ep82
Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M20B25 Conversion, list of problems gets longer
Replies: 7
Views: 446

Re: M20B25 Conversion, list of problems

Cheers for the info mate. Believe it or not this is just the tip of the iceberg. The underbody is rusted fairly badly the rear passanger footwell has a 5'' diameter hole in it. I'm going to strip out the interior tomorrow to see the full extent of the damage. At least the arches seem solid enough. I...
by Tom_ep82
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M20B25 Conversion, list of problems gets longer
Replies: 7
Views: 446

M20B25 Conversion, list of problems gets longer

My car started life as an M10 powered 316 coupe. It was fitted with an M20B25 engine from a 1989 325i by the previous owner. It has been off the road for the past two years and it has a few problems. 1. There is a whistling noise coming from the intake manifold. I was thinking it could be due to a w...
by Tom_ep82
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Wanted 325 fuse box diagram
Replies: 6
Views: 216

Re: Wanted 325 fuse box diagram

Anyone?
by Tom_ep82
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Wanted 325 fuse box diagram
Replies: 6
Views: 216

Wanted 325 fuse box diagram

Im looking for a fuse box diagram or even a picture of a fuse box for an m20 325

Cheers

Tom.
by Tom_ep82
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Inuduction kit or Panel air filter?
Replies: 7
Views: 442

Re: Inuduction kit or Panel air filter?

An induction kit in the engine bay will result in a loss of power because it is sucking in hot air. The best option in my opinion would be to relocate the filter behind the front bumper where the air is nice and cool 8)