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Sorry forgot to mention the skim was just because I stripped the head down and did it to be on the safe side. No warping found

Thanks very much for the advice will have a better look when I take the head off, as I don`t want to have to do it again.

Would fitting the thicker gasket make any noticeable difference, as I don`t know any history before I bought it with 93,230 miles on the clock in year 2,000. It did seep a little oil from the front of the head then with several attempts by the garage to fix it saying it was front cam oil seal. since...

1990 e30 320i m20 My head gasket is leaking oil again. I had the head rescimmed with a new gasket. I have read the best gasket make to fit is the Elring, the supplier shows 2 thicknesses 2.08 and 1.88 which should I buy. Its definately not the cam oil seal.

Thanks, heat gun did help still difficult to remove seemed an excessive amount of sealant. Job done including drilling small hole as recommended.

1990 E 30 320i I have removed the TPS as it has oil inside and not getting a good reading when operated. I have tried to remove the plastic cover to clean inside as suggested in the forum, but can`t make it budge do they all come apart ? as I don`t want to break it. Thanks John

Thanks, thats nice to know still learning things about my BM after 20 years. Bumper off next at least I have plenty of time.

I have had a little water ingress in the boot in the compartment under the jack and thought it was the boot seal. Having removed the trim I found a rubber pipe into a plastic ? What is this pipe for as wiki said the 2 sunroof drain pipes go down the A posts

Success ! I just got my replacement ECU after a lot of delays, went out in the snow plugged it in, first turn of the key and she started first time. What a delightful moment. Many thanks Brian for your patient help with something that was out of my comfort zone. Best wishes Yetta

Yes did all tests you suggested. Couldnt see a good spark so tested coil on bench all ok but fitted replacement coil , ignition leads ,rotor arm dizzy cap & Pulse sensor pinned out cable to coil replaced main relay. Still no spark at plugs so I am not sure of what next. ECU is still out of car at mo...

Now I have pinned all wires, and its not the immobiliser it may be the ECU. I did buy one on e - bay but when it arrived over a week later it wasn't the one I picked and bought which matched my faulty one. Had to send it back. What numbers have to match to be compatable with my 320i ECU. ie Bosch wh...

Thanks. Plug removed and tested continuity on cable okay. No short to earth. thought it may be the aftermarket immobiliser but first look at the cables they seem to isolate the starter motor and ignition lights and they all work when operated. No sign of shorting out the neg side of the coil. So far...

Sorry for delay in getting back to you on this issue. I am about to check the cable from ecu but cannot work out how to remove the connector plug without causing damage. There is a lever that I have pulled and the plug has started to come out at an angle. There looks like clips on the right hand sid...

1990 3 series 320i SE 2 door saloon M20 engine Motronic system

I broke down for the first time after 20 years ownership of my 1990 E30 320i SE. There is no spark, the RAC checked and changed the coil temporary to no avail. The petrol pump works on cranking. I have checked the coil and tomorrow will remove the distributor cap to inspect any issues there, any hel...

Thanks for replies. The water is leaking between the grummet and the bulkhead, I have removed glove box no sign of rust. Have checked inside of area under windscreen wiper motor all looks ok. So how can water get down to the grummet ? Next job romove grummet for a better look

Sorry still got in the wrong section. Itis the n/s

I have water leeking into the n/s footwell mainly when I wash the car. It is coming in from the external air vent above the wiper motor.Where does the water drain out from this compartment, as there may be a blocked drain pipe. 1990 E30 2 door

I have a water leaking into the footwell mainly when I wash the car. It is coming in from the external air vent above the wiper motor, where does the water drain from in this compartment ? 1990 E30 2 door

I have wet inthe n/s footwell. It is not the windscreen, where does the front sunroof drain pipes come out so I can inspect the ends of pipes, I have slid old speedo cable down about 155cm all seems clear. Thanks 1990 e30 320 2 door

all fixed and a great link thanks

How do I gain access to the fog light teltail indicator to change the bulb in it ?

Thanks for reply, managed to lift it up and over a little to gain access to weld in a patch. It was stuck down with sealant underneath the fuse box.

1990 e30 How do I remove the fuse box in the engine bay. I have removed the screw to the fixing bracket and I thought it should just lift upwards is there another fixing? Need to weld a patch next to turret

Thanks for info Will check for leaks again. I do manage to start the engine by keeping my foot on the throttle but it takes a few cranks to get it going. Also have replaced Pugs/ leads/ dizzy cap with no improvement in the past.

Hi I have owned my 1990 320iSE for 12 years and always had a problem starting from a warm engine. Starting from hot or cold is perfect. I have changed the blue temp sensor before with second hand ones. This time I fitted a new one cleaned out the air flow meter and throttle body the problem is still...

Hi just noticed the date of your post after working on my 1990 E30 central locking fault today. It is exactly the same problem on mine, Cant open the petrol cap or lock the doors with the key. Have had the door lock to bits and just put it back so will watch this post with great interest as I am now...

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