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by fonk
Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: coolant bleeding the system,
Replies: 3
Views: 269

Re: coolant bleeding the system,

are the water hoses getting pressurised after 5min drive? if not cap is faulty.

try to bleed the system with car on ramps or up the hill... well easier to fill heater matrix
by fonk
Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: m50 rack UJ problem+pics! Now with fritz bits exhaust video
Replies: 32
Views: 1644

Re: m50 swap, which rack ?

Ive used corsa c linkage , 1x e34 uj , tig welded pas pipes e39 and e36 combination, e46 rack with 14mm spacers cut out from e46 wishbone bushing, cut and weld mainfold that broth it 15mm closer to engine. Corsa linkage got smaller diameter so it might give you 2 -3mm more clerance from thd motor
by fonk
Tue Sep 03, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Noisy ass injectors
Replies: 2
Views: 219

Re: Noisy ass injectors

hi i just sorted mine out ...kind off. i had the same ticking sound from injectors. i dont know how much its got to do with them but my hose thats going to dipstick welded pipe was bended and as i used clear hose i could see oil stoped inside it. i just put a new hose with propper flow now and injec...
by fonk
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake lining warning light
Replies: 5
Views: 211

Re: Brake lining warning light

if you after safe option and you dont often look at your brakes it will be the best to get sensor from ebay ,they only 3pounds....


...thats what i will do if my pads will go.
by fonk
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: E39 528 any good for an M52 e30 conversion??
Replies: 10
Views: 552

Re:

hi ive used e39 bits on mine: alternator + air duct, manifolds , pas pump, ecu(ews 3 in e39) works with e36 loom no probs, starter,gearbox + mounts(same as any). water hoses are useless to long except bottom expansion tank hose. you will need engine arms with PAS tank from e36 rest is the same. e30 ...
by fonk
Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: zf gearbox - 5th gear problem
Replies: 2
Views: 194

Re: zf gearbox - 5th gear problem

Did anyone used manual gearbox from e39 523 ??? Is it the same close ratio??
by fonk
Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: zf gearbox - 5th gear problem
Replies: 2
Views: 194

zf gearbox - 5th gear problem

hi all supposed to start swap on wednesday this week. got every thing crossed of the list of parts so 100% ready to put everything in to my e30. As today i was looking on my m52b28 motor with zf gearbox attached (as yesterday i fitted m20 lightended flywheel,m20 starter and ZF box from 528i) i tried...
by fonk
Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 M3 vs F30 320D
Replies: 27
Views: 1362

Re: E30 M3 vs F30 320D

27years and its still quicker :) and doesnt smell ,they should consider that as well
by fonk
Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: E34 dipstick length
Replies: 5
Views: 291

Re: E34 dipstick length

Hi

Just messured mine and its got 57cm spot on ,from top to bottom( metal tube)
by fonk
Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:43 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: why cant i find e28 m535i mounts
Replies: 21
Views: 977

Re: why cant i find e28 m535i mounts

Can someone just confirm that I need 2 of these mounts: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_M5_3.4_1985/p/car-parts/suspension-and-steering/suspension/engine-mount/?337110070&1&18ffec37eb7daccb54ee8c7bb16df0e939eaf41e&000461 Thanks Just messured both mounts right and left on every angle. Both are...
by fonk
Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: why cant i find e28 m535i mounts
Replies: 21
Views: 977

Re: why cant i find e28 m535i mounts

So why you cant use e28 right mount? Why only left ones? Got myself a pair ( only paid £10) , been told on this forum to get mounts from e28 :?
by fonk
Fri May 31, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...
Replies: 13
Views: 720

Re:

Now a bit of a topic change. Ive put 88c thermostat in , and now been reading about 80c one. What is better option, i dont want to drive on cold engine either...
by fonk
Fri May 31, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...
Replies: 13
Views: 720

Re:

Thanks a lot, can anyone confirm that? it would be nice :)
by fonk
Fri May 31, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...
Replies: 13
Views: 720

Re:

What clutch bearing should i use with m20 kit and zf gearbox? I got new slave cylinder will it be long enough?
by fonk
Wed May 29, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...
Replies: 13
Views: 720

Hi Guy stated clutch plate as brand new valeo, so if not will get money back. Can someone tell me how to properly fit that ive read about some washer plates , diffrent bolts , trimming oil sump.... Any detailed info will be great! What engine mounts to use e28 m5 right or left ones? What e21 gearbox...
by fonk
Tue May 28, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...
Replies: 13
Views: 720

Re: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...

i was thinking about useing dual mass but found offer Åa60 for kit from the picture and just both it. should be comming soon :)

Image

hope its a right one guy said its from e30 m20 325i
by fonk
Tue May 28, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...
Replies: 13
Views: 720

Re: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...

Gearbox if from my first e39 528i 1997/sep . I would be glad if you would have photos of your gearbox, my concern is size, is it the same as rest of ZF boxes?? Gear selector from e36 fits spot on.
by fonk
Tue May 28, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...
Replies: 13
Views: 720

M52 swap - ZF gearbox , PAS question and few others...

hi all Found a lot o threads covering almost all gearboxes but havent find any detiled info about swap using that gearbox http://imageshack.us/a/img507/8018/skrzyniav.jpg 1.My concerns are what mounts to use on it , what crosmember , and would be much eaisier for me if someone got picture of modifie...
by fonk
Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: Steering linkages. Update to UJ build page 5
Replies: 267
Views: 79871

Re:

Hi

is there any chance someone can give me a length of the shaft that ive seen on photos before. i need one doing but i want to get it machined out myself, just havent got the lenght of it. i will be fitting e36 rack into e30.

thanks for help!
by fonk
Thu May 03, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e36 compact suspension in e30
Replies: 5
Views: 307

i want beter brakes for my e30 316i as iam getting m52b28 for it over the weekend and will be able to strip e36 328i to get the bits off.
by fonk
Thu May 03, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e36 compact suspension in e30
Replies: 5
Views: 307

e36 compact suspension in e30

hi i am willing to buy and got one avalible, its is e36 compact 318i and its got a discs at the back. everything looks exacly the same except main subframe mounts. will those wishbones with discs fits normal e30 316i back subframe, or should i get a compleate rear axle from that compact??? any help ...
by fonk
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fog lights problem E30 320i 2dr
Replies: 0
Views: 69

fog lights problem E30 320i 2dr

Hi everyone I've got a problem with fog lights on my 320i. Basicaly they not turning on. I've checked the buttons near the steering wheel. Button for rear fogs got 12v on the wires but, cables for a front ones are dead. I've checked a fuses and a relay( i've swaped with low beam relay) and they are ...