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by Martain
Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:19 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: what do i need for the conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 490

Re: what do i need for the conversion

ok but how do i tell wat engine i have in my e39 so i can work out if i can use it
by Martain
Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:41 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: what do i need for the conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 490

Re: what do i need for the conversion

M10, M20, M40 found in the e30. M50 found in e36, e34 M52 found in e36, e38, e39 If the motor you are getting out of the e39 is a M54 (dual vanos), you will have a hell of a job trying to get it to work due to the CAN BUS system, so should be avoided. how do i tell if its a m52 or m54 ? and if its ...
by Martain
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: what do i need for the conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 490

Re: what do i need for the conversion

lool ok i shant bother then lol ill just watch out for a e36
by Martain
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: what do i need for the conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 490

Re: what do i need for the conversion

ok isnt the 323 a m52 lump thats y im confused i see lots of 50 conversions but 50 is from an e30 isnt it ? and 52 from e36/39 ?
by Martain
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: what do i need for the conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 490

what do i need for the conversion

i asked once before but i have a terrible memory so i might not of asked lol, i have a very slow 92 cabriolet with a sohc 16v 1.8 engine and manual gearbox, i also have a 98 323 e39 auto id like to take the engine from the e39 and put it in my e30 what extra parts will i need to buy and is there a g...
by Martain
Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: e39 532i auto
Replies: 0
Views: 90

e39 532i auto

can i take the engine from this and put in my e30 318 and bolt to the 318 manual gearbox what will i need to do this ?
by Martain
Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: engine conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 188

engine conversion

what can i fit in my e30cab i did use search button first but couldnt find what i was looking for please can you list what engine i need to look for approx price and how hard im very mechanicly minded and can weld :)
by Martain
Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: bumper plastics on a chormie
Replies: 3
Views: 247

Re: bumper plastics on a chormie

you need to get a decent PLASTIC PRIMER this is the key to stop the cracking and peeling of the paint and also good prep work

make sure the bumber is clean then key it up with some sand paper then clean again

its all in the prep work towards having a long lasting finish
by Martain
Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: stainless exhaust
Replies: 1
Views: 136

stainless exhaust

ok so where do i find a stainless exhaust for my m40 e30 can i get a stainless manifold ?

also can smae be done for m42 stainless exhuast/manifold

whats best/works best ??
by Martain
Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m40 changing lifters problem
Replies: 4
Views: 209

Re: m40 changing lifters problem

ok that doesnt really answer my question but what your saying is source the tools as i have marked the crank not used a pin
by Martain
Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: warning light help!
Replies: 25
Views: 1296

Re: warning light help!

thanks very much had wondered what it was sorry for hi-jacking post
by Martain
Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: warning light help!
Replies: 25
Views: 1296

Re: warning light help!

just out of interest but the light that isnt lit between the two red lights under the rev counter what does it mean if this is lit ???
by Martain
Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m40 changing lifters problem
Replies: 4
Views: 209

m40 changing lifters problem

hi guys quick question decide to change my lifters and noticed you need specail tools for removing belt am changing belt at same time but anyhow marked crank and cam pulley with paint stick but when refitting cam pulley its like a prick in a bucket the slot in the end of the cam shaft is bigger than...
by Martain
Sun Sep 05, 2010 12:08 am
Forum: S14 Engines
Topic: any1 knw were to get pre-mated looms for a sr20det n2 a e30
Replies: 3
Views: 6320

Re: any1 knw were to get pre-mated looms for a sr20det n2 a

i had a thought of doing this i cant see you getting a loom pre made could be wrong but i you use the sr20det loom it wouldnt be to hard to mate the wiring to the e30 i can find a link to the sr20 wiring diagrams but i cant see it being to much of an issue
by Martain
Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: not loud enough
Replies: 19
Views: 743

not loud enough

ok so i have a dilema speakers next to my feet and speakers in the back quaters yes i have a cabby this sucks do i have any other mounting opitions please enlighten me with your knowledge clever e30 people i have aftermarket co-axils and they are good speakers was thinking of going upgrades but wond...
by Martain
Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: CONVERTIBLE AND SALLON/COUPE WINGS
Replies: 5
Views: 192

Re: CONVERTIBLE AND SALLON/COUPE WINGS

ok thanks for the info guys and soz bout caps lock mine has gone at the bottom by the sill i think ill fabricate a new piece to go in then no problems very helpful guys
by Martain
Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: CONVERTIBLE AND SALLON/COUPE WINGS
Replies: 5
Views: 192

CONVERTIBLE AND SALLON/COUPE WINGS

SO IM TOLD THERE IS SOME DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WINGS WHAT IS THIS I NEED A NEARSIDE DARK BLUE ONE AND ALL I SEEM TO FIND IS SALLON/COUPE ONES SO WHATS THE DIFFERENCE AND WHERE CAN I GET A CONVERTIBLE ONE FROM
by Martain
Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Best chrome cleaner / polish
Replies: 12
Views: 503

Re: Best chrome cleaner / polish

gotta love autosol but dif prefrences for different people is the chrome in good condtion or ?
by Martain
Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:44 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: ok so be nice
Replies: 5
Views: 441

ok so be nice

swapped this bout six months ago for rs1600i rep not done anything to it yet just trying to tidy it up and fix the little niggles on it, dont really get to much time to drive her let me know your input would liek to change the wheels for borbet A's but let me know your opinions http://gs129.photobuc...
by Martain
Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:33 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Back to the 80ies, oldskool E30
Replies: 59
Views: 3666

Re:

well i like not keen on the rear lights thou and cant say id enjoy driving it about but each to there own and yeh is very 80's looks top