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by theretroking
Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:32 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: M50 / M52 conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 407

Re: M50 / M52 conversion

What would the whole conversion cost, thanks for the above information.
by theretroking
Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: M50 / M52 conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 407

M50 / M52 conversion

Considering doing a conversion on my 318 touring, anyone know which is the better engine to use and what costs are involved including labour.
by theretroking
Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:11 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E90 indicator wont cancel
Replies: 2
Views: 415

E90 indicator wont cancel

have a 2010 3 series, issue i have is that the near side indicator wont stop flashing no matter what i do, the only time it goes off is when i take the key out but then the same side parking light stays on. would it be the indicator stalk ?. cant drive the car as everyone thinks am turning left even...
by theretroking
Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Baur roof
Replies: 1
Views: 115

Baur roof

Could anyone tell me the procedure of removing the rear section of the baur roof, will I need any additional sealants?.
Thank you in advance.
by theretroking
Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: No Fuel
Replies: 1
Views: 106

No Fuel

Getting no fuel in my 318is apart from the fuel pump anything else it Could be. :(
by theretroking
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How to check Specifications
Replies: 6
Views: 371

Re: How to check Specifications

Bonymaenjack wrote:
theretroking wrote:Anyone know what option S286a would be
S286A BMW LM RAD/BMW STYLING - BMW LA wheel BMW Styling
BMW LA wheel ? What's that
BMW Styling is that referring to Mtech 2 kit ?
by theretroking
Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:46 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How to check Specifications
Replies: 6
Views: 371

Re: How to check Specifications

Anyone know what option S286a would be
by theretroking
Sat Sep 10, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How to check Specifications
Replies: 6
Views: 371

Re: How to check Specifications

Thanks very much
by theretroking
Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How to check Specifications
Replies: 6
Views: 371

How to check Specifications

anyone know how to check factory specs on line. :D
by theretroking
Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Courier service
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Re: Courier service

:(
by theretroking
Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Courier service
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Re: Courier service

:(
by theretroking
Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Courier service
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Courier service

Need to post a front lip spoiler could anyone recommend a courier and what cost it should be, thank you.
by theretroking
Wed Dec 09, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 16
Views: 720

Re: Water leak

anyone ??
by theretroking
Tue Dec 08, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 16
Views: 720

Re: Water leak

would this be the elephant trunk if so whats shoild i do. No, that would be rust, unless it's something silly, like a displaced grommet. Elephant's trunk water comes from the heater vents. Had another look today the water seems to be coming in by the drivers foot rest, would that be the elephant tr...
by theretroking
Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 16
Views: 720

Re: Water leak

Just noticed the water seems to be coming from above the brake pedal (auto Model) would this be the elephant trunk if so whats shoild i do.
by theretroking
Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 16
Views: 720

Re: Water leak

jslot wrote:Maybe also check the 'elephants trunk' scuttle drain
Elephants trunk, where and how do i check, please.
by theretroking
Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 16
Views: 720

Re: Water leak

jcm325 wrote:+1 for the door seal has caused me a similar problem on mine....is the car parked flat/nose down/nose up? may help with diagnosis......
Cars parked on level ground, if that helps
by theretroking
Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 16
Views: 720

Re: Water leak

Just thinking could it be the door seal
by theretroking
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Water leak
Replies: 16
Views: 720

Water leak

Discovered a water leak in my Baur few weeks back seems that the drivers footwell was damp. felt around to see if i could feel any drips above the accelerator pedal but was dry. Left a towel there to but just seems to get wet around the sill area of the carpet. Havnt driven the car for a while eithe...
by theretroking
Mon Nov 09, 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 Touring deadlocks - can't open car!
Replies: 11
Views: 567

Re: E30 Touring deadlocks - can't open car!

happened to me wd40 and some force done the job
by theretroking
Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Heater fan not working
Replies: 10
Views: 408

Re: Heater fan not working

willnz wrote:Remove the fan and lube the bearings. It is a common fault, discussed many times on the forum, so do a search. I also think the WIKI has a section on it.

Can't seem to find it in the wiki
by theretroking
Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Heater fan not working
Replies: 10
Views: 408

Re: Heater fan not working

:x
by theretroking
Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Heater fan not working
Replies: 10
Views: 408

Re: Heater fan not working

:x
by theretroking
Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Heater fan not working
Replies: 10
Views: 408

Heater fan not working

aa above not working on any speed, anyone help a˜„
by theretroking
Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 323 1986
Replies: 4
Views: 265

Re: 323 1986

Thanks all for your help
by theretroking
Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:14 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 323 1986
Replies: 4
Views: 265

Re: 323 1986

the relay that i need is the long black one with 5 connectors, sits alone on the inlet side under a black cover that pulls off. will this bee the same as 320 325 ?.

Thank you.
by theretroking
Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:38 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 323 1986
Replies: 4
Views: 265

323 1986

is the fuel pump relay and thermostat housing the same as the 325 thanks in advance.
by theretroking
Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tyre size
Replies: 7
Views: 362

Re: Tyre size

Cheers
by theretroking
Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tyre size
Replies: 7
Views: 362

Re: Tyre size

Cheers
by theretroking
Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tyre size
Replies: 7
Views: 362

Tyre size

what should it be for a 15 in rim.
by theretroking
Sun Jul 05, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Seat covers
Replies: 1
Views: 121

Seat covers

looking to get some descent nylon type seat covers to protect my front seats anyone purchased any descent ones as the ones I've seen for sale look poo.
by theretroking
Thu Jun 25, 2015 1:13 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 running issue
Replies: 2
Views: 127

Re: 320 running issue

:(
by theretroking
Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:00 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 running issue
Replies: 2
Views: 127

320 running issue

purchased a 320 4 door, engine is very quiet no issues there but lacks a lot of power from start really struggles, drove it on the motorway at 70-80 sits fine at that speed fall to 40mph it struggles to get back to speed. Stopped at the services noticed it had a single pipe exhaust on bit puzzled as...
by theretroking
Tue May 26, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E28 moonroof value
Replies: 15
Views: 1189

E28 moonroof value

hi just wanted to know for a friend what an e28 moonroof would be valued at.
by theretroking
Mon May 25, 2015 1:20 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Exhaust upgrade for 318is?
Replies: 29
Views: 1114

Re: Exhaust upgrade for 318is?

Got a jetex on mine, tailpipe looks awful, get down to the dealers and pay the extra.