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by andy523
Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i to carbs help
Replies: 5
Views: 168

Re: 325i to carbs help

thanks for all your advice, i think i will stick with injection for now
by andy523
Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i to carbs help
Replies: 5
Views: 168

325i to carbs help

am thinking of getting 40DCOEs for a conversion, am after some help with this if anyone has done it before. i know you can buy the carbs and manifold from webcon but i dont have 1800 quid . was thinking of getting 3 x carbs 2nd hand. how do you get rid of the electrics for the injectors and afm. any...
by andy523
Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i battery draining
Replies: 5
Views: 168

Re: 325i battery draining

i will try all of the above, also i have 2 new batteries
thanks
by andy523
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i battery draining
Replies: 5
Views: 168

325i battery draining

the battery in my 325i keeps dying about every few days, i have checked everything i can thick of. i dont want to keep charging the battery either. as far as i know the alternator is charging as the when the battery is fully charged it shows 12volts and my incar gauge and when car is running it show...
by andy523
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear inner arches
Replies: 8
Views: 545

Re: rear inner arches

try bmminiparts, thats where i got mine, original bmw and only about 65 quid each
by andy523
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: andy523's 325i
Replies: 11
Views: 610

Re:

got a pair of black leather sports seats and fitted them tonight, they look the part. Just to get the headcloth sorted now.
by andy523
Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator/gauge setup
Replies: 10
Views: 295

Re: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator/gauge setup

why do they make these then if they are supposedly no good.
by andy523
Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator/gauge setup
Replies: 10
Views: 295

Re: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator/gauge setup

i tried 3 bar but seems to run rich, but will try it for a while. thanks
by andy523
Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator/gauge setup
Replies: 10
Views: 295

Re: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator/gauge setup

not what i wanted to hear Zaust, i will give the adjustable a go if i can get the right settings first
by andy523
Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator/gauge setup
Replies: 10
Views: 295

Adjustable fuel pressure regulator/gauge setup

i have a bmw e30 325i and fitted a fse power boost valve, induction kit and mild ecu chip, do you know what bar i need to set the regulator at with a gauge at idle. At the moment i have it 2.5 bar at idle
by andy523
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Differential seal
Replies: 4
Views: 168

Re: Differential seal

What is this procedure ?
by andy523
Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Differential seal
Replies: 4
Views: 168

Differential seal

i got a lsd fitted last week but the seal in the diff is leaking
its where the propshaft is attached is this a big job to change, can it be done with the diff on the car ?
by andy523
Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:27 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: andy523's 325i
Replies: 11
Views: 610

Re:

got a lsd fitted, also fitted a speedtouch chip and a fse powerboost valve although dont notice much extra power but drives smoother.
by andy523
Tue May 22, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: andy523's 325i
Replies: 11
Views: 610

Re:

i appreciate all your comments, got a valuation done today for insurance , 5000. am happy with that.
by andy523
Mon May 21, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: andy523's 325i
Replies: 11
Views: 610

andy523's 325i

1990 4 dr 325i total respray in valencia orange . was very bad condition when i got her in black with rust everywhere so new sills, rear inner and outer arches, new wings. Mtec 2 original door pods with fibreglass bumpers strengthened at sides .All new suspension, ie arms, bushes, lollypops with pow...
by andy523
Mon May 07, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: creamy oil on cap, under rocker cover
Replies: 6
Views: 229

Re: creamy oil on cap, under rocker cover

yes i will do, its only on four tonight, number 2 cylinder is the culprit with the plugs
by andy523
Mon May 07, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: creamy oil on cap, under rocker cover
Replies: 6
Views: 229

Re: creamy oil on cap, under rocker cover

temperature was only a quarter way up, the rest of the plugs are fine, with the car not running for a while would condensation have built up and mixed with the oil, how exactly would i know
by andy523
Mon May 07, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: creamy oil on cap, under rocker cover
Replies: 6
Views: 229

creamy oil on cap, under rocker cover

i just finished restoring my 325i after 2 years in the making including a full body resto and paint, all new suspension brakes etc it has its mot on wednesday so i thought i would take it up the road for a blast to make sure everything was okay. it seemed to be off a cylinder so when i came back hom...
by andy523
Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear fog lights not working
Replies: 5
Views: 166

Re: rear fog lights not working

no, exactly what do you mean, which wires. its a double switch
by andy523
Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear fog lights not working
Replies: 5
Views: 166

Re: rear fog lights not working

new bulbs fitted
by andy523
Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear fog lights not working
Replies: 5
Views: 166

rear fog lights not working

the rear fogs are not working, i have checked fuses, relays , new switch but still no go, anyone any ideas
by andy523
Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bracket connecting drop link to wishbone - where to buy ?
Replies: 9
Views: 285

Re: Bracket connecting drop link to wishbone - where to buy

bmminiparts are great for bm only parts and cheaper
by andy523
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Body Panels...
Replies: 3
Views: 299

Re: Body Panels...

try bmminiparts for the inner arches and i got pattern wings, sills etc from carz2 and the quality was very good, my bodyshop guy was pleased with the quality and fit.
by andy523
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: drained battery problem
Replies: 27
Views: 1033

Re: drained battery problem

this was happening to me and found out that the boot light was staying on
by andy523
Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: TPS
Replies: 34
Views: 1135

Re: TPS

thanks for the underdash panel, great service and good condition :D
by andy523
Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Gearbox Exhaust hanger
Replies: 3
Views: 118

Re: Gearbox Exhaust hanger

try bmminiparts, thats were i get all my "bmw only" parts. very good site and if not in uk they only take about 7 days from germany
by andy523
Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front Speakers
Replies: 5
Views: 199

Re: Front Speakers

5" in diameter. ( I THINK)
by andy523
Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel line confusion
Replies: 7
Views: 205

Re:

thats what i thought when replacing the lines, but i used a hard plastic pipe which you heat up and bend when replacing the vent pipe.
by andy523
Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: si board batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 423

Re: si board batteries

got the batteries that brian recommended fron cpc, soldered them in yesterday. fitted the cluster today, started the car an let run for a while. re-set the inspection lights with a cheap ebay item and hey presto, full green lights and a working rev counter and water temp gauge.
thanks brian
by andy523
Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: si board batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 423

Re: si board batteries

ok thanks brian, its just that the originals are AA but i will give the others a go.
by andy523
Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel line confusion
Replies: 7
Views: 205

Re: Fuel line confusion

The 3rd line is the vent pipe from the tank, and they are all 8mm.
by andy523
Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: si board batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 423

Re: si board batteries

had a look on the site, why couldnt i use a AA with a capacity of 1300 or are these to strong
whats the original capacity

what about the below battery
varta BT04108 on the cpc site
by andy523
Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:39 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: si board batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 423

Re: si board batteries

there is no site at that address !
by andy523
Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: si board batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 423

Re: si board batteries

i cannot find them anywhere, i suppose it would be better if i knew what i am lookin for.

the old batteries are varta ni-cd krh 15/51 so what do i look for , eg volts, capacity etc
by andy523
Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: si board batteries
Replies: 11
Views: 423

si board batteries

where can i buy replacement batteries for the si board?