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by richeg33
Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:27 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT
Replies: 14
Views: 674

Re: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT

HI GUYS PANIC OVER thanks for all your help it boiled down to the new rad being crap it held water and pressure fine and it got to the stage where we couldnt think of anything else other than take the rad and put the old one back in with the leak, when we took the brand new one out my brother covere...
by richeg33
Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT
Replies: 14
Views: 674

Re: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT

could it be a water pump issue ???
by richeg33
Fri Jan 06, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT
Replies: 14
Views: 674

Re: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT

tried everything now and still no joy over the past few days, my brothers a mechanic still no joy and just when you think its done its pisses out the water cap anyone local to slough who could help me ? many thanks
by richeg33
Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT
Replies: 14
Views: 674

Re: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT

looked better than before while bleeding used hose (on slow) to keep pressure in expansion tank up and left bleed open for 5 minutes once coolant started coming through there was little or no bubbles what so ever with this method left running everything seems fine so open bleed again to make sure no...
by richeg33
Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT
Replies: 14
Views: 674

Re: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT

thanks il try gettin the expansion tank at highest point in the system now i have already drilled a small hole at the top of the thermostat from previous advice i will let you no how i get on because this is becoming a right bitch lol thanks
by richeg33
Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT
Replies: 14
Views: 674

e30 (325) BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM... URGENT

Hi there i have a 325 sitting on the drive which had a leaking rad... i have fitted a new 1 takes 10 mins but have been trying to bleed the cooling system all day with no success, the radiator isnt blocked and i have checked the thermostat with boiling water and thats fine but everytime it looks lik...
by richeg33
Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: NEED SOME E30 ASAP
Replies: 4
Views: 189

Re: NEED SOME E30 ASAP

Sorry e30 325i maual J plate located in berkshire in slough, need the parts asap cheers
by richeg33
Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: NEED SOME E30 ASAP
Replies: 4
Views: 189

NEED SOME E30 ASAP

Hi guys looking for a good place to buy secondhand parts after a rad rocker gasket and pedal anyone recomend the best place cheers
by richeg33
Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MY 325I HAS A OIL COOLER IS THIS STANDARD
Replies: 6
Views: 255

Re: MY 325I HAS A OIL COOLER IS THIS STANDARD

So buying a normal 325 rad is fine then ? Thanks for the help guys and cheers for the info touring Tash
by richeg33
Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MY 325I HAS A OIL COOLER IS THIS STANDARD
Replies: 6
Views: 255

MY 325I HAS A OIL COOLER IS THIS STANDARD

Not long had the car but the front bumper below the number plate has a section cut out and a oil cooler is there , is this standard on e30 325i manual on a j plate, I ask as i was looking at rads on the net and some of the rads are advertised from auto and say "will fit the manual but does have the ...
by richeg33
Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering problems and bad coolant leak
Replies: 2
Views: 78

Re: power steering problems and bad coolant leak

coolant leak i will crack on with myself lol im just bloody usless with cars , the belt seems tight on the car thanks again
by richeg33
Wed Dec 28, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering problems and bad coolant leak
Replies: 2
Views: 78

power steering problems and bad coolant leak

Hi guys have search the site first but had no luck, e30 325i on a j plate my powersteering has begun to squeek really badly and jolting slighty still works fine, changed the belt but still no joy, had a mate turn the wheel while i was looking at the engine bay and it seems to stop the belt when the ...
by richeg33
Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 325i looking to get it chipped any advice
Replies: 4
Views: 148

Re: e30 325i looking to get it chipped any advice

thanks for all your help guys nice one
by richeg33
Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 325i looking to get it chipped any advice
Replies: 4
Views: 148

e30 325i looking to get it chipped any advice

Hi guys

looking to get my e30 j plate 325 chipped? and advice who to use where to go etc ??? and help would be great


thanks rich