E30 Zone

Thanks for reply , the heater valve I replaced is what I think you are calling the cold air valve , the one with the bugger of a screw to get out!
I am pretty sure it is the matrix as I said I think it is blocked probably by some sort of radweld
Cheers

Does anybody know how to replace the heater matrix , mine is leaking into the drivers footwell, I think previous owners had some trouble and may have used radweld , I have replaced the heater valve and the main rad

Cheers

My 318is currently has 17inch alpina reps fitted its lowered on red springs 40mm I think and the ride is s...te so thinking of putting bbs back on , the question is do I go for the 14inch or 15 inch version . Obviously the smaller are considerably cheaper to source but dont really want it to look cr...

Ahh thanks for that I will have a play

Not sure I quite believe there is that few left though

Anybody know how to find out how many cars of each model are still left on the road, particulary the 318is and m3 variants?
I tried the website www. howmanyleft.co.uk but couldnt work out how to narrow the search to the e30 years only

Mine was leaking past the light seals into the lights and dribbling out of the bulb holder then running down into each side pocket
The condensation then made everything else wet
As jim says get the lot out and dry it all out, its also much easier to see where the water is tracking to and from then

Hoses correctly routed , both in and out of the matrix pipes seem to get hot so I think I have through flow just very little heat coming into the car
Temperature gauge reaches just short of halfway and is then steady

Roll on summer!!!

Apologies to hijack this thread but I too have a heater issue with my 318is I only get barely warm air from my vents when the heater switch is in the full hot position , it does seem to get colder when I turn to the cold position however so I think the switch is at least partly open.mine seems to bl...

You need to have at look at bilthamber products they are the best on the market and beat dinitrol in all the independant tests

I have used them on several projects you cant fail to be impressed
Www.bilthamber.co.uk

Black one for me too.

Now where did I put that suitcase full of money!!

Patched the front footwell, and had the windscreen in and out to try and stop the leak.

And then had poke in the rear inner arches and found small holes both sides so more welding fast approaching methinks

Wonder if its got as many rust holes as mine!

Yea I know its not the banter that gets me its the superior attitude towards anyone with less knowledge, we are still learning

Thats what happens when you get past forty !

Next up the smell of p..ss and biscuits

Is it me or is there an awful lot of bitching and nasty comments being made on here lately. Its supposed to be a place to share and enjoy our old cars, whether oem, modded or just bodged (safely) to keep on the road,whatever happened to live and let live. There are lots of youngsters on here who sho...

My first car was a 2 litre capri used to keep a bag of cement in the boot to try and keep some traction!

Those were the days

Thats about what I was thinking £40-£50ish
I reckon I need to photograph and try and upload to the for sale section
Thanks for the advice

I have a set of tech1 side skirts surplus to requirements but have no idea what to ask for them can anybody advise
They are in good nick as far as I can tell

not looking to rip anybody off so I will advertise at the lower end of estimates
Cheers

Hi while trying to trace a leak in my 318is I was checking the sunroof drains to see if they were clear good news is water ran out of all four corners of the car bad news however it also ran out from the headlining drivers side above the rear window Now im guessing the drain tube itself is broken ho...

I have just sourced a missing fan shroud for my 318is however my radiator appears to be wider the new shroud mountings are 440mm wide and the mountings on the car are 500mm . I assume my car has been fitted with a rad from an e36 318is as they have the wider rad however the shroud from an e36 is to ...

I was thinking about steam cleaning them maybe even trying the old vax wet and dry carpet cleaner. used one once and couldn't believe the dirt that appeared in the water bucket

can anyone recommend a cleaner for my is seats? all the stuff I have used in the past have been rubbish

Having owned both there isn't much to choose between them performance wise. I had the 2.7 lux 30 mpg plus as well! Porsche parts prices are surprisingly reasonable from main dealer and generally much better to deal with than BMW. and plenty of experts out there,check out John Mitchell garages just g...

that looks nasty!! mine has a genuine set of tech 1 side skirts fitted which I think I quite like. but I really do quite like the standard front end so that's the way Im going. First job though is the removal of wings and bumpers they have been refitted after painting without any sealer and only hal...

got a bit of work to do first

going for the mechanically reliable not perfect show car just want to use it as a daily driver,

cars should be driven and enjoyed not just polished, made that mistake last time it became a bit of an obsession to be honest

Hi just bought a 318is unfortunately its fitted with fibreglass copy mtec2 front bumper to return it to standard is my first thought however im unsure of the amount of work and what parts are required I assume the original facelift front valance is a bolt on item? any suggestions would be appreciated

Hi all having owned a 320 coupe in 1995 and a 325 convertible 2 years ago I have just taken the plunge again and bought myself a 318is . Ive forgotten how much fun these cars are to own even enjoying the search for parts !! the list is getting ever longer ! This will be my first restoration hopefull...

cheeky i know but heres mine for sale at the moment ebay item number 260799727516
seems to fall within the expected price bracket

sorry to but in .but did you then fit a dealer supplied one and did that fix your problem?

later cars had the twin pipe its the same pipe as fitted to the 325 i believe not sure on the changeover date im sure somebody on here will know

325 cab daily all year round. thats why im always poor i guess!!!!!

measurements are given in the bentley manual ride height depends on model so more info needed i reckon

hi ca i have a price please for part no 51712230857 it should be the seal under the hoseshoe cover thanks

just visited my local main dealer ,all i want is to be made to feel welcome !!!! im spending money be nice to me !!!!!!!

anybody else used this stuff? black wow daft name and £20 for a small pot but absolutely great at restoring plastic trim!!

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