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Cheers Brian

 How much does a 3.64 LSD weigh guys?

Thanks,

ollie

That's fair enough mate, but it's not "fact" is it? Some guy at a gearbox place told you there was nothing wrong with it, and so it's now "fact"? He thinks he's right, you believe him. An M3 gearbox should not make a chattering sound. That is fact. There is something wrong with it, somewhere. I thin...

The noise you describe in your original post is 99.9% likely to be the layshaft bearing in your gearbox. Get the box rebuilt, it'll be lovely then. Oh, and get a lightweight flywheel in while you're there. You need to read my post above yours mate. It's not the layshaft bearings. I read it buddy, a...

The noise you describe in your original post is 99.9% likely to be the layshaft bearing in your gearbox.

Get the box rebuilt, it'll be lovely then.

Oh, and get a lightweight flywheel in while you're there.

So you rolled a convertible at 17, then came onto an enthusiasts forum to bragg and laugh about it?

Well done.

That is all.

OK, Its no big deal removing it, you might want to take the seat out but I did'nt bother, the four nuts are quite accessable in the footwell, from memory I think there is even an hole through one of the pedal arms for the extension bar to pass through. Good luck Thanks Biggee, I will take another l...

biggee wrote:Are you talking about the brake booster ( black round thing)

Yes mate

Kieran - This one: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1561757.htm I have seen it in the flesh several times, whilst it is pretty tidy - it certainly couldn't be described as concourse. I've had a relatively good nose around it, and it looks to be in decent order. Hope that helps, Good luck with your s...

Hi guys, The engine is currently away being rebuilt for my M3, and I am stripping the engine down ready for painting. I'd like to remove the brake servo, but it appears to be a bit of a ballache to remove. There appears to 4 bolts securing it to the bulkhead, but I can't reach them (LHD). I can get ...

Hi Guys, I'm toying with the idea of getting some BBS RS for my M3. Will these wheels fit without spacers? If anyone has a picture of an E30 with a similar width wheel fitted that would be great. BBS RS in 16" Staggered set consisting of 2x7J fronts and 2x9J rears The offsets are ET11 and ET8 respec...

DanThe wrote:Shut the boot on a piece of paper, once closed pull the paper to check how good the seal is

Cheers Dan, I did this today.

The paper came out pretty easily tbh, but the boot seal looks to be in good condition.

How hard is it supposed to be to pull the paper?

Cheers.

Ollie

Rodderz wrote:The "M"

Not sure I understand your post mate?

DanThe wrote:Piece of paper to test the boot seal

What do you mean Dan?

Ollie

DanThe wrote:Exhaust fumes could be the boot seal, is the coolant topped up fully? It usually takes a bit of a blast to get the coolant hot hot

Cheers Dan, coolant levels are right up to the max. IIRC the boot seal is good but I will check it tomorrow.

Any ideas on the other issues gents?

Cheers

Ollie

Hi guys, I haven't driven the M for a few weeks and took it out today and noticed a couple of new "things". Whilst driving at 60 mph I smelt the odd wiff of exhaust fumes (all windows closed). What could be the cause of this? It is a little unpleasant. At around 7000rpm (in third gear only FWIW) I c...

^^^^ Fantastic results! I will be trying that at some point.

I have this all over the engine bay of my M3, does my head in to be honest.

It can be removed by polishing, but takes a stupidly long time.

If anyone knows of a way to get rid relatively easily I would love to hear it.

Ollie

You could always get a set from a old 7 series mate, I think they look identical but the offset is slightly different so requires a small spacer. You might get lucky and find a set of them cheap at a breakers or a scrappy?

They look sexy mate. Not 1200 sexy though I know mate, just having a little joke. Best of luck finding a set, they do come up frequently on www.s14.net, those US boys don't seem to like them and they do go pretty cheap. There would be shipping charges and the associated ballache with buying from ab...

Ring round... everywhere. All the E30 specialists in the country one after another, ask them if they know anyone then keep looking. I foolishly sold mine recently to March109 on here and bought some Hartge splits. Soon got fed up with them and flogged them and started looking again. Found a set afte...

^^^ Cheers dude. The car rarely gets taken out in the rain, and will be being painted next year so I think I will wait till then when they have the glass out.

Thanks,

Ollie

Ranchero wrote:There's a little flap by the wheel arch where it drains. You'll probably need to remove the headlining to replace the tube. Can't imagine why it was removed in the first place.

Cheers Ranchero, that sounds like fun.

Nor me, bizarre.

e30topless wrote:thats a sunroof drain

Where does it drain to mate? Should there be a hole in the under jack area?

How hard is it to replace this?

Thanks,

Ollie

As I thought I am missing that black pipe, what is it for guys?

Thanks,

Ollie

e30topless wrote:this anygood ?

Perfect, thanks fella.

Ollie

Hi Guys,

I wonder if one of you could do me a favour?

I need to see a picture of the area where the jack sits in the boot of an E30, with the jack removed. One that hasn't been welded or painted preferably.

Thanks,

Ollie

Glad you are pleased with the wheel dude.

Your car looks really nice

Ollie

DanThe wrote:Looks good ollie, how long have you had it

I recognise that cab with the illegal number plates

Cheers Dan, had it for about 6 months now.

Ollie

Thanks for all the kind comments guys.

Ollie

If it arrived like that get it sent back, i wouldn't have fitted it though as that may cause problems in getting a refund/exchange... That's not an issue mate. The company I purchased the exhaust from have said if I cannot straighten it out they will send me a new rear silencer. I would prefer to a...

Hi Folks, I recently fitted a Milltek exhaust to my M3. One of the tips arrived slightly damaged (see pic), it would appear it has been dropped in the factory of something. The dent is very shallow indeed, probably only travels 5mm of the length of the tip. The exhaust is stainless steel if that mak...

Royalratch wrote:Blimey that's a lot of pricey gear already stockpiled lol.

Get the pics up as and when dude!

It certainly was dude

I sure will!

Thanks,

Ollie

Thanks for all the kind comments guys, she's not too bad really compared to some of the rubbish out there. The plan for the next couple of months is as follows: (all already purchased) New radiator New water pump New thermostat New coolant hoses New Bilsteins all round (already running H+R springs) ...

Those aren't Sunflowers, they are Motorsports.

Sorry I don't know where to get them from.

Ollie

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