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Just out of interest.....if that Hartge started life and was registered in Germany, then why is it RHD?

I had this problem, and it was related to the glovebox light. I disconnected the glovebox light and everything was fine from then on. I never actually traced what the problem was, as I never got round to it. Lazy I know!

You definitely need to put the engine under load. i.e. get it warmed up and accelerate flat out in first gear!

Definitely check the air box.... a friend's Evo had a mice nest in there after leaving it for 9 months.

Must be chipped to give 500 BHP!

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On the M20 the temp gauge can sit in two positions when fully warmed up depending on the thermostat used. Some will sit in the middle and some just above quarter if I remember rightly.

Glad you got it started. Did you take it for a spin?

If there's fuel in the lines it will run for a few seconds with the fuel pump fuse removed (fuse 11) - i.e. it will run for how ever long it takes to burn the fuel still in the lines. It is impossible for the car to continue running with fuse 11 removed. it sounds like there is an over-fuelling issue

Clicky sound is low battery. Voltage needs to be at least 12V

May now be flooded from previous attempts. Pull the plugs out, disconnect ignition and remove fuel pump fuse (Fuse 11). Crank for ten seconds or so. Make sure plugs are dry before putting them back in. Reconnect ignition and put fuse back in. Try again and if it still won't start I would suspect low...

Was the fuel from the jerry cans fresh fuel or has it been in those cans for a fair while?

Were the plugs wet with fuel when you pulled them out? Have you checked for a spark?

polsta wrote:do you ned the gauges or should they already be correct ?

Gap should be 0.7mm

I've realised my earlier post said earlier engines used the ZGR5A. I got this the wrong way round, so use BPR6ES. Autodata confirms this.

Some people experience issues with Bosch plugs, in terms of misfires and durability. Personally, I believe NGK are the best plug manufactures.

ameetgill1 wrote:what would u put on a auto

A manual gearbox

My understanding is Bosch were the supplier to BMW when these cars were new. NGK ZGR5A were available as replacements. The later M20 still came with Bosch plugs and the NGK BPR6ES were available as replacements. ETA: My Autodata software lists NGK BPR6ES (OE = Bosch W7DCR) for all M20B25 engines reg...

Earlier M20 B25 engines used the ZGR5A, and then I believe the switch was made to BPR6ES.

Always NGK BPR6ES

I really dislike Hartge wheels and pretty much anything made by TSW. One of my favourite wheels is the tsw hokeniem, crazy how people have different tastes. Im not into anything polished or blingy I love motorsport wheels... compomotives, revolutions ect I purchased mine with the hockenheims on. Co...

Flywheels scare the hell out of me. I'd definitely replace the bolts

From personal experience, a whining pump can mean imminent failure, or you could get thousands of miles more out of it! However, after taking two hours to make it four miles home once at 3am, whilst repeatedly hitting the top of the pump with a hammer to get it going for ten second intervals, I woul...

Autodata makes this very complicated indeed and gives a wide range of oils, depending on the transmission fitted.

What is clear though is that capacity is three litres.

I do like that. How do these drive compared to the E30 325 sports?

jmc330i wrote:Tell him you have fitted an LSD, then it won't be brake tested on the rollers.

They always brake tested mine on the rollers

That's a bit of luck I'd say!

use a G-clamp and the old pad to push the piston back in

10w/40 Semi Synth

30 BHP increase from that exhaust system..... 10 % of that if you're lucky

Wiki says Castrol SAF XJ

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Top tip: Make sure you can get the refill plug loose first! Seen many people drain their gearbox or diff and then being unable to refill it again!

You could do a budget turbo conversion for that money!

Never seen one of those! Looks better than the Porsche Panamera

Now that you've mentioned it!

I'll start this off

Dolphin!

If it's an old KA with the 1.3 OHV then make sure the spark plugs have been changed recently! They have a habit of seizing themselves into the head

I've always found single electrode standard NGK to work best

The bolts on mine were allen bolts :S

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