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- Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:10 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 2.0 head conversion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 116
Re: 2.0 head conversion
could of got hold of a 2.0 head for free but going to get it alley welded and skimmed
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:42 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 2.0 head conversion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 116
2.0 head conversion
would a 2.0 head fit on my 2.5 block? if so what would need changing? cheers
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:50 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: things i need to remember when changing a head gasket?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 163
things i need to remember when changing a head gasket?
educate me people...
- Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:39 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: proppp
- Replies: 2
- Views: 237
Re: proppp
anyone?
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:24 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: proppp
- Replies: 2
- Views: 237
proppp
ive just recently replaced my prop due to the centre bearing collapsing, put a new prop on and when you put your foot down a bit theres a weird rubbing/scraping sound coming from the mid/rear of the car.
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
- Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:42 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: quick exhaust question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 90
quick exhaust question
Would a full 320i exhaust fit on my 325i?
- Tue May 24, 2011 8:25 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: ordering parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 193
Re: ordering parts
The engine is an 86 and the chassis is an 89 so I'm guessing ill need the prefacelift version? Got one for sale? 
- Sun May 22, 2011 11:35 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: ordering parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 193
ordering parts
ive done a 2.5 conversion on my car and i need to order a new centre bearing and uj for my prop shaft but dont have a registration or chassis number to order the parts... could anyone help me out?
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:54 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: noises and vibrating?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 441
Re: noises and vibrating?
its a 325 manual and the gearbox mounts looked ok i checked them last week when i put the linkage back on
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:41 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: noises and vibrating?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 441
Re: noises and vibrating?
yeh ill get under it and have a look, would a 318i prop fit?
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:42 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: nice and shiny
- Replies: 0
- Views: 139
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:20 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: noises and vibrating?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 441
Re: noises and vibrating?
it hasnt had a short shifter fitted at anypoint
how could i test the prop bearings?
could i make a 318i prop fit?
cheers
how could i test the prop bearings?
could i make a 318i prop fit?
cheers
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:25 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: noises and vibrating?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 441
Re: noises and vibrating?
suggestions?
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:09 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: noises and vibrating?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 441
Re: noises and vibrating?
erm middle and rear
it doesnt loose power or cough or splutter, it feels like the gear shift linkagew is hitting the prop?
it doesnt loose power or cough or splutter, it feels like the gear shift linkagew is hitting the prop?
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:47 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: noises and vibrating?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 441
Re: noises and vibrating?
anyone?
- Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:58 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: noises and vibrating?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 441
noises and vibrating?
right the other day my car started to rumble and judder a bit around 2000rpm and my gearknob would vibrate, then i was driving along in 5th and the gear shift linkage came off at the gearbox end and i had to find my way home in 5th. put it back on and my car seemed to be a bit better but now its jus...
- Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:17 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
rightttt ive got another problem recently had the alternator refurbed and bought new battery the cars been running fine for about 2 weeks but now the cd players lights flicker to the base of the music and my battery keeps getting drained and my car wont start unless i jump it but then it runs fine (...
Re:
part came quick and was just what i wanted
- Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:59 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
- Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:58 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
what trim would that be? and where could i find a plug? thanks for the replys
- Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:55 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
any info on how its done? cheers
- Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:33 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
anyone got a clue why my rev counter wouldnt be working properly?
- Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:29 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
rev counter isnt working properly? goes ll the way round to the start again
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:01 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
right got he clutch working but theres no fluid coming out when you try to bleed it out the nipple? and also the battery wont hold its charge took it for a test run and it cut out, jumped it and it drove home but the lights were still flickering.
help appreciated
help appreciated
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:30 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
ill have to post again in the morning after ive tried it, and ill try that if all else fails. definatley a bleeding problem do you think?
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:21 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
my dads had it before where hes just left it over night and the airs made its way out? and ive already tried bleeding it after the master cylinder. thanks
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:18 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
it feels like theres no pressure when you push the deal,and what rod would this be? thanks
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:46 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1084
urgnt 2.5 conversion..
dropped a 2.5 into my 318i, starts up fine and everything but the clutch doesnt work? bled it a few times just to make sure, changed the reservoir near the pedals and ive ran out of ideas?
help appreciated
help appreciated
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:40 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 2.5 conversion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 307
2.5 conversion
my 318i engine passed away the other week and instead of fixing it im just going to do a 2.5 conversion for good measure.
im sure someone has asked this before but is it a straight swap?
diff? prop shaft? ecu? fuel pump?
if anyone could point me in the right direction i would be grateful
thanks aiden
im sure someone has asked this before but is it a straight swap?
diff? prop shaft? ecu? fuel pump?
if anyone could point me in the right direction i would be grateful
thanks aiden
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:53 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: help appreciated...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 235
help appreciated...
well i got in my 318i today and started it up and it was runnin a bit shitty and there was an unpleasent noise coming from underneath and the oil light was on so i drove it to the shops anyway and when i was driving past mine it cut out and wont start again, reckon ive hit the sump on sumit and its ...
- Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:40 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: help please
- Replies: 0
- Views: 69
help please
my 318i has been running like s**t
when you go to pull off it just coughs and splutters and you have to dip the clutch to get it moving
it tics over fine and wont cut out just bog down
taking it to the garage in the week but just want to know whats up with it so i dont get ripped off
thanks
when you go to pull off it just coughs and splutters and you have to dip the clutch to get it moving
it tics over fine and wont cut out just bog down
taking it to the garage in the week but just want to know whats up with it so i dont get ripped off
thanks
- Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:55 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: idle problem :(
- Replies: 0
- Views: 97
idle problem :(
when i start my 318i up in this stupidly cold weather it doesnt tic over properly and sounds like its hunting, also if you drive for a few 100 yards when you stop it will cut out then start up fine and once its warmed up it will drive fine.
help please
help please
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:33 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: easy question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 190
Re: easy question
okay thanks for the help just got to wait until the omp arrives
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:49 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: easy question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 190
easy question
how do i remove my steering wheel?
318i wheel with the 4 horn buttons
thanks
318i wheel with the 4 horn buttons
thanks
- Mon Oct 25, 2010 3:59 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: diff question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 191
Re: diff question
the sensor is badly corroded i jus put a tiny squirt of gasket sealer round it ;)
ill get a new one how much am i looking at?
ill get a new one how much am i looking at?

