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- Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:25 pm
- Forum: Traders
- Topic: 6 BRANCH ST STEEL HOTTUNING, IN STOCK AGAIN 180GBP SHIPPED!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 16064
Re: 6 BRANCH STAINLESS STEEL HOTTUNING MANIFOLD M20
Any of these in stock? do they c;ear e 36 racks?
- Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:59 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Tax disc just arrived for my cab, why?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 491
Re: Tax disc just arrived for my cab, why?
Causr youll regret it if its not taxed and that sun comes out!!
- Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:00 pm
- Forum: M20 Engines
- Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1702
Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Not to worry, I have a contingency engine going in now, Thinking about having the crank shaft lightened balanced and knife edged to save the pistons, Though i do need a new low comp piston to replace my "Test Piece"!
- Wed Jun 06, 2012 5:46 pm
- Forum: M20 Engines
- Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1702
Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Im in Derby Screech, Where abouts are you?
- Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:26 pm
- Forum: M20 Engines
- Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1702
Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Hi basket weave. I have previously read your thread also before i started this, Yours seemed to fall together, I think I prefer the idea of having the webs resized and then the crank balanced and lightened rather than over engineer the pistons. Im looking for a standard 325 lump at the moment so I c...
- Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:26 am
- Forum: M20 Engines
- Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1702
Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Once again thanks Screech!
Im going away for the weekend and wont be back until tuesday, However half term next week so no kids in the work shop so i can do some proper measuring.
Watch this space!
Cheers, Stu.
Im going away for the weekend and wont be back until tuesday, However half term next week so no kids in the work shop so i can do some proper measuring.
Watch this space!
Cheers, Stu.
- Wed May 30, 2012 10:09 pm
- Forum: M20 Engines
- Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1702
Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Sorry for rubbish posts and pics, not only am I at work full time but i have to study for work and its hand in week.... And i have a broken car... and trying to fix my mates broken moped.... and get ready for some mountain biking and camping at the weekend!! :mad: i couldnt get a pic of the crank ou...
- Wed May 30, 2012 7:40 am
- Forum: M20 Engines
- Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1702
Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Hi screech! Have just been reading your epic thread till one last night, Dreamt of pistons and con rods all night..... Im going back to start checking things at work today get some pics and get some numbers, Looking at your pics my pistons do not have cutouts in the skirts but are from an 885 head, ...
- Tue May 29, 2012 10:40 pm
- Forum: M20 Engines
- Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1702
M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
So after taking my track slag round mallory and coming into the pits knocking like a Barsteward, i recovered her back to base whiped out the lump and droped the sump! Number four big end 5-6mm of free play and 7-8mm of end float on the crank!!! 8O The engine block itself was fine though and the bore...
- Mon May 14, 2012 8:27 pm
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: PPC in the park 19 th May Mallory Park.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 70
PPC in the park 19 th May Mallory Park.
Any one going to this, im heading down from Derby friday eve - Sat Morning , Have two track sessions booked.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/ppc-in-the-park.html
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/ppc-in-the-park.html
- Mon May 14, 2012 6:32 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 855
Re: Project track sla*!
Been so busy with studying and work have not had the oppurtunity to do much, Starter motor jamed so had that out and cleaned her up, Seems Ok now! Had both engine mount replaced and the steering rack does not rub any more! :D Have bought two sets of bucket seats from eBay... Too cheap it seems as ha...
- Thu May 10, 2012 7:56 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 325i No Idle...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 162
Re: 325i No Idle...
Ok cool, Thanks for the reply, It does seem to be a six pin plug though the car is back in the lock up now so cannot check, The spare plug is indeed two pin. Ordered new boot for intake today, Have a feeling it may have got torn when they where hoisting the engine up! 
- Thu May 10, 2012 12:08 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 325i No Idle...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 162
Re: 325i No Idle...
No, Should have said, She is a manual, im aware the boot will mess up the idle, But first i need to know if this plug should be plugged in. hasnt idled well since the battery went flat and I havent driven her enough distance but now i have no idle at all!! 
- Wed May 09, 2012 11:55 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 325i No Idle...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 162
325i No Idle...
I work in the local college and we like to let the kids have a go on some of the jobs on our cars, My motor needed some new engine mounts to alliviate manifold/steering U/J Interface! I was busy attending to class and another guy was watching over the two students while they did the engine mounts. T...
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:54 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Your E30 How has it changed?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1729
Re:
@ Beemerlad.
What seats where those in your touring?
What seats where those in your touring?
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:08 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: :D what you think my e30 doner?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 964
- Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:39 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Where are all the E30s?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2519
Re: Where are all the E30s?
Didnt the same thing happen with old RWD Escorts? 
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 2:25 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 855
Re: Project track sla*!
Its on there gazza, no love for the griffin! 
- Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:04 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 855
Re: Project track sla*!
Shes been on the ramp for some serious tracking!! Was about 15 dergrees too much toe out!! http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/Dubmaster77/IMG_0025.jpg http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/Dubmaster77/IMG_0029.jpg Got her within tolerance though drives much better! http://i357.photobucket.com...
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:01 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 855
Re: Project track sla*!
Hi all! thanks for the positive replies gonna do the tracking and camber tomorrow night after work!! Nice motor, also nice cavalier sporthatch is it yours aswell. The Cavalier is mine, Currently up for sale on car and classic as it lives in my lock up and the E30 Really needs to go in there! The T4 ...
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:06 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 855
Re: Project track sla*!
Should have said, She is a 325 M20 Engine, Im looking at a quaife diff and got me eye out for some decent seats.
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:01 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 855
Project track 325i sla*!
Hi guys, Been lurking on here for a couple of years, Thought it was time to get another e30 in my life! Bought from another local zoner! I drove my cav around a few shows, And while she drives lovely and even better now with electronic ignition and a Weber carb I really wanted to go drag racing and ...
