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We've used the 318is radiator numerous times on our project cars. It's a mix of hoses, I don't have the part numbers. Do you have them Nick?

Coupled with an electric pusher fan, it really tidies up the bay.

Cheers Jason

I'll have a look Thursday when i head to the garage.

Really? Nobody?

Are you looking to use only the skirts or in conjunction with the door pods??

If you're looking to use only the skirts, they will require some modification but should work fine.

Physically, no difference in skirt mounting on early vs late cars.

It's too rotted.

I'll most likely be replacing all the Hartge bits with OEM parts and selling car as is.

I've come across an early '83 i'll be breaking next week. It comes with a number of Hartge parts; Valve cover, manifold, foot rest, cluster, steering wheel, mono wiper. I'd like some help with identifying if there's anything special with this head. Is there a special marking Hartge used on the head ...

Switch is attached to the pedal assembly. Get under there with a flashlight and press the brake in. You'll see where it contacts the switch. To test, just use a jumper wire and see if the brakes work.

One of those issues which could be cause by a half dozen things. I'll give you one of them. Spend 5 minutes, go and undo each grounding (earth) point, file the terminal and contact on the chassis to bare metal, reattach. Contacts on alternator too. Poor grounds can obviously lead to weakened spark, ...

Be careful, as the M40/42 VC to head threads are the most prone to stripping out in BMW history. I've helicoiled at least 10 heads in the past 5 years.

Just loosen bolts while engine is warm and don't overtighten when reinstalling.

Be careful, as the M40/42 VC to head threads are the most prone to stripping out in BMW history. I've helicoiled at least 10 heads in the past 5 years.

Just loosen bolts while engine is warm and don't overtighten when reinstalling.

Yeah, it does kinda look like th ext temp sensor, only with the tip broken off.

Does it have a female connector inside there? Do you have aircon?

We always strip and powdercoat them, even when we get them new.

^ What did you use to install? The tool I have works great on the black but I imagine it may scuff and scratch if used on the chrome one.

Pretty good answers here. The front and rear screen trim is plastic/rubber with some sort of chrome on top. Regardless of the rest of the trim, i always replace these with the black later model trim. The new chrome from the dealer will still go bad and fade. $20 sounds about right. As far as the res...

Well that's news to the whole US E30 community. Where have you seen these for sale?

Don't cut the end off, you need it to stay that length. Just slit it like I mentioned and It should give you the slack to yank the cable out. Use lots of grease when installing new ones.

Plug with boot around it is for washer fluid level sender, black is for pump, but not sure about the grey one. Maybe the intensive wash pump??

I've used a dremel to slit the metal pipe length wise to break the bond. Could give that a try too.

More cool furniture threads:
http://punisheddynamics.com/blog/?p=375

http://www.e30owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8288

http://forums.mwerks.com/showthread.php?3662261

I vote Coffee table

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... ?t=1501478

Never tried, can you swap from fixed windows to pop-out?? That would be your best bet.

If anyone themselves or knows sombody that has reinstalled fixed windows in an E30, please let me know cause i want to shake your hand and buy you a pint.

Here's how I usually do it: -First, give it a good cleaning. Not sure if they have it in the UK, but I use Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser sponge pad. Works wonders. Clean first while everything is still attached so the headlining is taught. -Remove front headliner panel -sunroof panel (interior panel) -sl...

Do you have pop-out rear windows or fixed? It is damn near impossible to re-install the fixed ones, so as long as yours are pop-out, then its a relatively easy job, just time consuming. Can you find a black headliner? I've dyed a few in the past with good results. There are custom kits out there as ...

FYI, you need to purchase ARP's head studs for the Mini cooper and have them cut a few mm. I don't know off the top of my head exactly how much, but can find out for you if you want.

Thats gonna look great. First glance, that color is yuck but ever just after the bumper, mirrors, carbon, etc, starting to look amazing. Can't wait to see it progress further.

e30-dk wrote:fill a jerry can with a fiver and when the light comes on reset your trip and drive till she juders. Then you will know how far you can go on it.

This.

I do this with every new car I purchase for piece of mind.

Enjoy them while you can. As soon as they pass 25 yrs, we'll be importing them to the US. Extremely rare there. My brother and I have two of only a dozen or so in the US. What are our options for the rusty hatches? Any aftermarket make them or do i have to go to the dealer? Anyone buy one new? Price...

Do you still have the spring pads in?

So what is the correct offset for my car ? Et20? Just my bit of input on this, there is no "correct" offset for the car. You can only figure this out once you figure in the specific wheels you're using. 15x7 weaves were ET24 Best fitment in 16x8 is ET20 I haven't much experience with 17"s but can i...

Jim, with my experience with the M20, the valve cover vent tube that connects to the throttle body sometimes collects oil. You can clean it and the port on the TB out but theres no saying it won't happen again. Be careful if you do remove the hose to clean it, though, due to where it is (on top of V...

Have you considered the alternator? Once you get it started again, unplug the battery, see if the car still runs; use electric wondows, radio, etc, to put a load on the alternator.

Read this first

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2925

eko wrote:From memory an M44 tensioner is better to use but double check that first.

This is correct, but I think BMW has superceded the older tensioner anyways, but there may be a few still being sold. Make sure to specify for the M44.

Front jacking points? Do you mean the square/box shaped chunk? I've never used that as a jacking point, if it wasn't rusted out already, then it was too weak anyways and would crunch into the footwell pan. Always jack from the frame rails. If you're going to repair anything, I would reinforce the wh...

Hey everyone. Long story short, i'll be in Manchester pretty much all day on the 1st. Would love to see some of the U.K. E30's. My brother and i have a E30 based BMW shop in New Jersey. I'm taking a trip to Turkey and have 10 hour layovers both in Manchester and in Helsinki. I've already managed to ...

They fit Hella lamps, not Bosch which is what I assume your trying to do mccarthy? Any idea if they are the right shape for pre-facelift lamps? Guys, take a look at the original DIY link and you will see the guy first did them on his Bosch lights, he says it in the first line. http://www.e30tech.co...

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