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by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: proppp
Replies: 2
Views: 237

Re: proppp

anyone?
by abeazer
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?
by abeazer
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?
by abeazer
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? :)
by abeazer
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?
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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?
by abeazer
Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: nice and shiny
Replies: 0
Views: 139

nice and shiny

Image
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: noises and vibrating?
Replies: 13
Views: 441

Re: noises and vibrating?

suggestions?
by abeazer
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?
by abeazer
Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: noises and vibrating?
Replies: 13
Views: 441

Re: noises and vibrating?

anyone?
by abeazer
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...
by abeazer
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 (...
by abeazer
Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: magpie
Replies: 640
Views: 106342

Re:

part came quick and was just what i wanted
by abeazer
Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: urgnt 2.5 conversion..
Replies: 25
Views: 1084

Re: urgnt 2.5 conversion..

???
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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?
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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?
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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 ...
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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
by abeazer
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?