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by nas786
Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire
Replies: 11
Views: 342

Re: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire

Forgot to say i got it working ;) Removed one of those relays n also took off the fuel line at the regulator n turned over for it to spit sum fuel out. Re connected n turned over n it started !!!!!! without the relay So i stuck it back in. So i wounder if it was a faulty connection on the relay or i...
by nas786
Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire
Replies: 11
Views: 342

Re: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire

That seems fine a few minor cracks on the silcone cover but cable inside is fine! Cleaned n put back on . No joy . Fitted n cleaned distributor n its still the same
by nas786
Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire
Replies: 11
Views: 342

Re: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire

Are u on a about the earth cable which goes from the body to the - battery terminal??
Ive cleaned that.
Removed the dizzy which seemed to hav a lil moisture in it. N the rotor tip was black with carbon diposits also on the cap.
Im just gonna clean it over n giv it a go tomoro morning
by nas786
Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire
Replies: 11
Views: 342

Re: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire

There is spark in the spark plug it self but its not jumping across to the grounded metal?

So should i still check the distributor or are we ruling it out. As a fuel prob?
by nas786
Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire
Replies: 11
Views: 342

Re: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire

Okay ill try that. Will it matter if ive painted the rocker? Im gona try it now
by nas786
Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire
Replies: 11
Views: 342

320i not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire

Hi guys need sum help my e30 320i is not starting up! Turns over n trying to fire but jus wont get there. I basically drive it one cold morning and parked it up, tried after 4hours n it wouldnt start. I knw i need to check for spark and fuel but im definatly sure its getting fuel. Ive checked the fu...
by nas786
Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: bmwe30 powerloss problems
Replies: 6
Views: 285

Re: bmwe30 powerloss problems

Isnt the squealing normally the belt in this kind of weather it always squeaks especially if u dont let it warm up or push the revs up! If its that it prob needs replacing or tightening
by nas786
Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Hose pipe(thermostat to waterpump)
Replies: 2
Views: 81

Re: Hose pipe(thermostat to waterpump)

Got one new for £10 sorted thanks
by nas786
Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 engine ticking noise
Replies: 8
Views: 253

Re: 320 engine ticking noise

Lol brilliant! I think im gonna adjust to a bigger clearance today as its tapping harder n louder now
by nas786
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Hose pipe(thermostat to waterpump)
Replies: 2
Views: 81

Hose pipe(thermostat to waterpump)

I need a hose pipe which runs from the tthermostat tdown to the waterpump for a 320i convertible
Part numb: 11 53 1287 851

Price posted uk?
by nas786
Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 engine ticking noise
Replies: 8
Views: 253

Re: 320 engine ticking noise

Well im sure its the tappets, but ive re adjusted them with a tighter drag on 0.10 and now te engine is idling rougher at low revs when u start up :(

How do u stopt the injectors from clicking if its that?
by nas786
Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 engine ticking noise
Replies: 8
Views: 253

Re: 320 engine ticking noise

Im confused wat to do hav the same problem
, to run a bigger clearence or smaller??
by nas786
Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Safe minimum valve clearance for my noisy tappets m20b28
Replies: 18
Views: 560

Re: Safe minimum valve clearance for my noisy tappets m20b28

I need help on this as ive set my tappets at 0.10 on both exhaust n inlet side but the ticking is louder wat hav i done wrong?
by nas786
Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: tappety engine
Replies: 3
Views: 100

Re: tappety engine

lollz i have used it but u get all sorts up wen u use that, 320i m20 engine
thought the regulars wud knw off the top of their heads n hav links winkeye
by nas786
Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: tappety engine
Replies: 3
Views: 100

tappety engine

has anyone done a thread on tightening tappets on a e30?
if so i need to knw how tight to tighten em, at wat gauge??
n a guide or pics wud be nice :mad:
by nas786
Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: mpg needle faulty!! comes to life at 50mph
Replies: 0
Views: 42

mpg needle faulty!! comes to life at 50mph

guys i hav a problem with my mpg needle which doesnt seem to work poperly ever since i removed the panel under the steering to fit my clutch master cylinder, it seems to cme to life when i hit about 50 mph!! is it the batteries which are soldered on the back of the dials cluster?? or is it a vacume ...
by nas786
Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Starter motor?? For my 320i cab
Replies: 3
Views: 110

Re: Starter motor?? For my 320i cab

nice one now so now i knw wat i can get , i think ive seen a 325i starter motor on ebay so ill get that!
thanks bud! :cool:
by nas786
Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Starter motor?? For my 320i cab
Replies: 3
Views: 110

Starter motor?? For my 320i cab

Hi guys need some help i have a 320i cab f reg n my starterotor is playing up so after a couple of wacks the car starts up! Wat i wanted to knw was can i put a starter motor from any engine size or does it have to be from a 320 upwards? And can a startermotor from a e36 or 46 fit as people are selli...
by nas786
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 320 cab central locking problems
Replies: 4
Views: 142

Re: e30 320 cab central locking problems

nice one guys ill giv it a shot , but the funny thing is im selling my e36 318is at the moment so the cab is parked in my garage and the battery has gone dead lolllllllllllll
by nas786
Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Dave318.
Replies: 13
Views: 378

Re:

Sorry for the late feed back DAVE.

i bought a set of motorsport alloy wheels from Dave and a few other little bits at a good price, also chucked in sum locking nutz too.
a honest top seller cheeerzzzz :P

NAS.
by nas786
Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 320 cab central locking problems
Replies: 4
Views: 142

e30 320 cab central locking problems

hi guys i bought a e30 cab a lil while ago from a woman owner , (hence y nothing works) but the central locking on the car does not seem to work ? it seems to hav alot of wires on the inside dissconnected but i cant seem to make sense of it all since i also have that magnetic lock thing on the drive...
by nas786
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: new cab, new drop and wheels UPDATE 29/10/09 (all on page 1)
Replies: 108
Views: 4995

Re:

how did u get them to come out so good? did u dye them? must have had the leather re done on them.. . my black leathers can do with a sort out any tips????