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It's a late 320i 4 door, so hopefully it'll suffice for limping home to Denmark. Thanks Maurice!

Speedtouch wrote:The early 320i had a 65 Amp alternator, but it should work OK on a 325i, at least temporarily until you can fit new brushes in your original.

Thank you jmc330i! Can anyone else confirm this before I have family members get on the train down here?

Thanks again, it's much appreciated

Hey guys! After a 4500 mile trip in my 325i down to Sicily and back, the generator decided to let go on the german autobahn, which has left me stranded just 300 miles from home, causing all instruments and lights to fail except the speedo and moments later the engine died. I happen to have a 320i st...

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valve clearances are very important to the M20 to make it smooth, Bosch plugs are crap, I highly reccomend NGK BPR6ES, you say the AFM looks fine have you tested it ? whats the CO level ? The valve clearances were set to factory spec just last week. How do I test the AFM? I didn't think it was poss...

willnz wrote:What spark plugs are you using? and what gap are they set to?

I'm using Bosch WR8LC+ Supers as recommended by Pelican Parts and they were fitted only a couple of thousand miles ago. The gap is just as they were set from the factory(0.8mm I believe?)

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325i's can have a ragged idle (but not a misfire) if the exhaust clearances are set to the specified 10 thou - reset them to 12 thou and see what that does. What's the fuel economy like? I've heard about setting them to 9 thou instead and 12 thou only when it's warmed up. Isn't that a bit risky or ...

http://e30performance.info/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=231

This is probably the most thorough guide you'll encounter on the subject

I've now bought a multimeter and had both the TPS and the blue temp sensor checked and they're perfectly fine. The reading on the ECU plug is the same as from the sensor. The carbon canister system is working as well so I've ruled that one out too. The AFM seems fine too. I ran a can of engine clean...

Hey there! I've recently mounted a BTB 6-Branch manifold with a complete scorpion exhaust system. My problem is that the fit isn't very good to say the least. When I rest the whole system in my hands without stressing it, the rear muffler and tailpipes are hanging about 10 inches below where they're...

The rubber bung (assuming your car doesn't have a cat. in the exhaust, and all the other associated equipment) is on the underside of the throttle body, almost touching the throttle position switch. My car used to have a cat, but I removed it in order for me to fit the BTB 6-Branch an scorpion syst...

It's essential you do it from the ECU, because you need to check not only the sensor but the wiring as well. The procedure, as always, is in the Wiki :D I actually read it in the wiki the minut after I posted the last post :D Well thanks anyway for reminding me about those things, I'll get hold off...

Ahh ok, cos you make no mention of checking the Blue Temp Sensor, which is the FIRST thing to check for a bad M20 idle. Secondly, just because the TPS is clicking doesn't mean it's good, so you need a multimeter on both of these bits to make sure they're working as they ought to. Doing that does me...

Grrrmachine wrote:Run your eye through this:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ake#Idling

Already did several times

Hey guys! I could use some thoughts for a fix for my 325i. It has a lumpy idle which sounds like it's had a mild cam installed. It seems to run fine whenever not idling. I've tried the following without finding the culprit: -Had the injectors professionally cleaned -Replaced the intake boot with a n...

Received more than I asked for, quick shipping, good packaging, great service etc.. No complaints from me, wouldn't hesitate doing business with you later on Adi! Cheers

That wouldn't be cirrusblau would it?

Great color!

Hi there. http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad122/Nicodogg91/IMG_0758.jpg I've bought one of these switches to be used for a different purpose so I was wondering if anyone on the forum knew what the individual pins are for so I can wire it up :D http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad122/Nicodogg91/I...

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One million miles?

Why not just leave it as a RHD? Here in Denmark lots of the imported japanese cars (supras, skylines etc.) are RHD and according to them isn't that much of a difference

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Blending the paint = ?

I read somewhere that you should "buff" the edges away. Can anyone confirm this ?

Hello :D I'm in the middle of a large rust-removing project on my E30, and one thing has left me clueless. When I have painted the repaired areas and the masking tape is removed, I will obviously be left with edges due to the new paint, but how will I get rid of these so it blends with the old paint...

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Hi Nick, 1. Right, as adit says t-cut is your first option. It is an abrasive polish that cuts back paint (it is common to use it on basecoat/non metallic reds that have faded to bring the colour back). Personally I would try 3M Imperial Hand Glaze, it is slightly less abrasive and you will be able...

hi nick. firstly, you may be better off posting this in the "Technical Help" section, ( http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=2 ) but i'll give my thoughts now. 1. personally, i would initially try "T-cutting" the touch-up spray first, before going anywherer near the panel...

I'll post a picture and a question with a number. Reply on what feel like :P 1. http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad122/Nicodogg91/IMGP0932.jpg -The previous owner has tried to fix some paint scratches with the BMW touch-up spray, and failed miserably. As you can see on the picture it's a mess, and...

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Whilst removing rust on one of the front factory jacking points, I struck a small hole through the footwell (or at least that's what I think it is), and I was wondering whether or not it was possible to just remove the carpets in the footwell alone ?

I know it's just from when the car was built. I just don't what else to call it ;)

remove the "jacking point" completely, its only 3-4 spot welds. that leaves a nice area to work with when covering up the holes. you might only have the hole in the side of the well to deal with. you might get away with a clean up of the floor. only way to find out is to remove the non jacking poin...

Hello :D I found both of my front jacking points looking like this when I removed the front wings; http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad122/Nicodogg91/IMGP0671.jpg http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad122/Nicodogg91/IMGP0674.jpg What is the most common procedure for repairing this ? Thank you :)

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