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by djscottfree
Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

Re: running problem

@ mongomushroom damn you :) you making my head spin lol, i see how the auction goes i won't let it go for nothing :) I don't think she would make it to portsmouth the clutch is bad and i don't want to destroy the flywheel.
by djscottfree
Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

Re: running problem

ecu is a 173 theo from the zone did it :)
by djscottfree
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

Re: running problem

thanks for all your replies, car is now for sale

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0657203447
by djscottfree
Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

Re: running problem

@ speedtouch, i have had this problem, but have been upgraded to motronic 1.3
by djscottfree
Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

Re: running problem

thanks i will change the afm asap it can't be that difficult and report back, sounds like it could be the culprit now you explained the speeding up and slowing down. but as i said it happens mainly underload
by djscottfree
Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

Re: running problem

hi thanks for your replies, been out in the car, i made a mistake the revs they dont drop to 0, they drop to around 1.5 to 2, car idles fine not lumpy, it idles at 1.5 when cold and drops to just below 1 when warm, the car never has a problem starting always 1st time even in the cold
by djscottfree
Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

Re: running problem

ok read the thread, when the engine cuts out the revs drop to 0 and in split second they shoot back up to 5000 or however many revs im giving the car, it doesn't stall and no lights come on the dash, its only happens when i boot it. I have experienced stuttering when driving at normal speeds this do...
by djscottfree
Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

Re: running problem

cheers guys :)
by djscottfree
Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clutch
Replies: 1
Views: 83

Re: clutch

anyone ??
by djscottfree
Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clutch
Replies: 1
Views: 83

clutch

hi all, my clutch is slipping in my 325 :( i cant afford stealership or garage prices to do it, is there anyone in bournemouth/poole area that can help, im happy to pay of course, i really don't wnat to have to get rid of the car as ive put so much TLC into it, any help much appreciated thanks.
by djscottfree
Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: running problem
Replies: 24
Views: 700

running problem

Hi all not been here for a while, hope you all had a merry xmas and a happy new year !! on with the issue. I have 325i on a d plate, Ive noticed under load when giving it the beans mainly in 2nd the car revs drop suddenly, then straight away the car comes back to life throwing me forward, it doesn't...
by djscottfree
Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: washer jets
Replies: 8
Views: 220

Re: washer jets

hi all i can't see the washer pump anyone tell me where this is located please, cheers
by djscottfree
Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: washer jets
Replies: 8
Views: 220

Re: washer jets

the wipers work but the washer motor doesn't it easy to change the motor many thanks
by djscottfree
Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: washer jets
Replies: 8
Views: 220

Re: washer jets

no cant hear the motor running
by djscottfree
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: washer jets
Replies: 8
Views: 220

washer jets

hi all my washer jets for my windscreen have stopped working, is there a fuse for these ?? my mot is due next month so i need these to work, where should i be looking !! cheers
by djscottfree
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Pacerpete
Replies: 144
Views: 11569

Re: Softtop

thanks pete alternator works a charm, great seller *****
by djscottfree
Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front top mounts
Replies: 2
Views: 98

Re: front top mounts

thanks daimlerman appreciate your reply, i would have a go but im restricted as i live in a 2nd floor flat and have no place to work, hoping i can pay someone to do it for me !! :)
by djscottfree
Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front top mounts
Replies: 2
Views: 98

front top mounts

hello all, i need the top mounts on the front of my 325i doing asap, anyone in the bournemouth area able to help ?? cash waiting, just dont like the 180 quid i got quoted for one side by my garage seems a bit a steep, many thanks :)
by djscottfree
Tue Aug 30, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i Touring resto thread - damp footwells
Replies: 158
Views: 11678

Re:

thanks :) my car clean compared to yours but i do notice rot on the some of the seams around that area under scuttle vent on the passenger side on my car , i want to get it sorted before it end up as bad as yours but credit for saving her i wish i had the space otherwise i would be giving it go as w...
by djscottfree
Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i Touring resto thread - damp footwells
Replies: 158
Views: 11678

Re:

Thanks GrrrMachine i wish you lived in the uk, anyone know the cost of a job like this ??
by djscottfree
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Scuttle welding
Replies: 9
Views: 390

Re: Scuttle welding

The bulkhead is double skinned, formed from, I think, the red part and the front half of the blue part. It's quite common to find that the studs that the glovebox attaches to (RH drive) are rusted off. This is caused by the sealant failing along the bottom of the area under the scuttle, ad water ge...
by djscottfree
Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Carpet removal?
Replies: 14
Views: 357

Re: Carpet removal?

ive done this twice now im not experienced either, but i did the cut option, you cant even notice when everything is back in the car, but a Mechanic that also owns e30's told me you don't have to take heater matrix completely out, you just have to loosen it which kinda make sense !!
by djscottfree
Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: giving my e30 some much needed love
Replies: 0
Views: 92

giving my e30 some much needed love

Hi all sorry Ive not been around for a bit, been really busy moving house and so on, i just wanted to show off some of the work i had done on my much loved e30. I live in Bournemouth and i recommend this guy to anyone is workmanship is 2nd to none and hes a real nice guy :) http://www.trickettweldin...
by djscottfree
Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine cutting out
Replies: 13
Views: 399

Re: engine cutting out

thanks :D
by djscottfree
Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine cutting out
Replies: 13
Views: 399

Re: engine cutting out

connect a bulb/LED from coil + to earth

how is this done, i have no clue ! but ive had the same problems latley, cheers scott
by djscottfree
Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Has anyone on here ever...
Replies: 22
Views: 744

Re: Has anyone on here ever...

Pre-facelift car with an S50/4, that sounds lovely, just a ordinary chromie on the outside, & on the inside....
+ 1
by djscottfree
Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:02 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Sunday 21st Nov - Cruise from Poulner to The Potters Heron
Replies: 65
Views: 1858

Re:

at the services or at the viewpoint ? what filling station is poulner services ? i dont have sat nav :(
by djscottfree
Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Sunday 21st Nov - Cruise from Poulner to The Potters Heron
Replies: 65
Views: 1858

Re:

thanks, what time you meeting at burley ? midday i got it :)
by djscottfree
Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Sunday 21st Nov - Cruise from Poulner to The Potters Heron
Replies: 65
Views: 1858

Re:

where in poulner you lot meeting might just tag along

+!
by djscottfree
Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Sunday 21st Nov - Cruise from Poulner to The Potters Heron
Replies: 65
Views: 1858

Re:

where bouts you guys meeting at poulner and what time ? anychance i can follow someone from bournemouth please ? :)
by djscottfree
Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Know anyone in Sussex/Hampshire/Surrey that'll fit an M50?
Replies: 140
Views: 3909

Re:

m 50 will be more involved as you are probably aware, and the brakes will have to be changed

does this apply to 325's aswell ?
by djscottfree
Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Know anyone in Sussex/Hampshire/Surrey that'll fit an M50?
Replies: 140
Views: 3909

Re:

:group:
by djscottfree
Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Know anyone in Sussex/Hampshire/Surrey that'll fit an M50?
Replies: 140
Views: 3909

Re:

I am sorry arnt we aloud to have a bit of crack as well now. fair comment m8, just seemed you guys where ganging up on this fella :!: Will everyone stop having a laugh. Just fit engines in winter for peanuts to keep these young men happy. There toys are getting through all over the floar :chuckle: ...
by djscottfree
Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Know anyone in Sussex/Hampshire/Surrey that'll fit an M50?
Replies: 140
Views: 3909

Re:

what's with all the wind ups? me thinks some of you zoners need to get out more :)
by djscottfree
Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Know anyone in Sussex/Hampshire/Surrey that'll fit an M50?
Replies: 140
Views: 3909

Re:

My mechanic buddies are neither poorly paid or inept :? Then get them to do the job! Why the rush to get the job done over a weekend? Let one of them have the car in, take their time and do the conversion. Beemerlad hadn't done it before, and he did it twice. sorry m8, but quite clearly he wants so...