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by torquey
Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Convertible water into hood storage
Replies: 9
Views: 483

Re: Convertible water into hood storage

I have just replaced my horseshoe seal and boot seal,both from bmw for around £100.
by torquey
Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: check control
Replies: 6
Views: 269

Re: check control

Thanks. :D
by torquey
Sat Mar 18, 2017 3:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: check control
Replies: 6
Views: 269

check control

Hi,can someone please tell me the location of the rearlights check control relay ,the car is a rhd 1988 convertible, thanks.
by torquey
Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: rattle can
Replies: 2
Views: 212

rattle can

Hi can anyone recommend a supplier of spray paint as i need to do a spoiler,Thank you.
by torquey
Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Airbox
Replies: 2
Views: 178

Airbox

Hi,i have removed my air filter box to do an alternator change and i noticed 2 small holes drilled in the bottom,is there any reason for these holes,thanks.
by torquey
Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear foglight
Replies: 3
Views: 183

Re: rear foglight

yes,i did to change a bulb but not fog light.
by torquey
Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear foglight
Replies: 3
Views: 183

rear foglight

Hi everyone,when i turn on my lights my rear fog light comes on and i cannot turn it off at the switch,i have change the switch for a new one but it still stays on,the fronts work fine,any help would be appreciated,thank you.
by torquey
Tue May 10, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: licence plate lamps
Replies: 7
Views: 354

licence plate lamps

Hi all,i have fitted new licence plate lamp holders and bulbs and now i have an error come up showing rear lights and licence plate i am not sure if i have the correct bulbs because looking through the bulbs list it shows 5w early 10w late,of course it might not be a bulb issue,the lights are workin...
by torquey
Mon Mar 07, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Brutus
Replies: 4
Views: 437

Brutus

What a great guy to deal with, cannot fault him.
by torquey
Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear fogs
Replies: 3
Views: 168

Re: rear fogs

i was rather looking for a more concise answer to what the problem could be thank you
by torquey
Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear fogs
Replies: 3
Views: 168

rear fogs

hi all, short & sweet question my rear fogs wont turn off. :roll:
by torquey
Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: coolant tank cap
Replies: 1
Views: 113

coolant tank cap

Hi all,i have recently had to change my coolant tank cap as the old one went brittle and fell apart in my hand, anyway i don`t know if its a coincidence but iv`e started to lose coolant,the new cap is rated at 140 has anyone got any thoughts on this,the car is a`89 320i,thanks,Ian.
by torquey
Sun Dec 20, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tiger seal
Replies: 4
Views: 330

Tiger seal

Hi all,has anyone used Tigerseal to fit a boot spoiler and if so is it any good,Thank you and Merry Christmas to everyone,Ian.
by torquey
Wed Oct 14, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: under bonnet foam
Replies: 2
Views: 260

under bonnet foam

Evening all,could someone tell me where to buy the under bonnet foam from,Thank you.
by torquey
Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Passenger footwell leak convertible
Replies: 4
Views: 218

Re: Passenger footwell leak convertible

Check the rear window gaskets ,they maybe split.
by torquey
Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: mot
Replies: 1
Views: 138

mot

Another one saved from the Chinese,passed the mot today,with no advisories,happy days :D
by torquey
Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: horn
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

Re: horn

Thanks very much Brian.
by torquey
Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: horn
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

Re: horn

Hello Brian,thanks for your reply,actually if i do turn the wheel lock to lock it does occasionaly work,so i assume the wheel off and clean the slip ring,is this much of a job? thanks again.
by torquey
Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: horn
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

horn

Hi all, strange one this, my horn works when the car is cold but when the car gets hot it wont,the horns themselves are ok but not at the steering wheel,hope that makes sense, thanks for any info,Ian.
by torquey
Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front fog light
Replies: 3
Views: 136

Re: front fog light

Hi Brian,thanks for your reply, i had the wing replaced sometime ago so its possible thats where the fault may be,as regards the relay i have no idea if it's been touched if so what relay should it be? Thanks.
by torquey
Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front fog light
Replies: 3
Views: 136

front fog light

As above,my nearside foglight is coming on when my lights are turned on but its turned off at the dash switch any ideas would be helpful, thank you.
by torquey
Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: wing and bumper
Replies: 0
Views: 153

wing and bumper

Thanks Adi you come up trumps again, top man and a pleasure to deal with :D
by torquey
Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wings
Replies: 4
Views: 158

Re: wings

ok, thanks chaps
by torquey
Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wings
Replies: 4
Views: 158

wings

Hi all, is a convertible front wing the same as a saloon,thanks
by torquey
Thu May 16, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: mot
Replies: 1
Views: 121

mot

25 years old and passed with no advisories,well happy :D
by torquey
Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering
Replies: 9
Views: 334

Re: steering

Brianmoooore wrote:There's also the carbon brush for the horn push connection. Although carbon theoretically needs no lubricant, in this case it does.
Cheers Brian,excuse my ignorance how do go about the process of lubricating the brush :?
by torquey
Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering
Replies: 9
Views: 334

steering

My steering wheel has just developed a horrendous squealing noise,can anyone shed some light on what the cause may be,Thank you.
by torquey
Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: where can i get a waterproof half car cover for convertible?
Replies: 5
Views: 285

Re: where can i get a waterproof half car cover for converti

Google is your friend......... http://www.just-bmwcarcovers.co.uk/bmw-waterproof-half-car-covers-i3.html thanks for that mate, bought one yesterday should be here Tuesday a˜Š 48 quid, not too bad, well let everyone know the quality when it arrives. Thanks for the heads up chaps,just orderd one for ...
by torquey
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Tyre pressures
Replies: 4
Views: 266

Re: Tyre pressures

i`m running kumho ecstas on the same size rims and the tyre fitters put 29lb in all round,
by torquey
Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: window switches
Replies: 3
Views: 170

Re: window switches

Sorted,thanks Brian
by torquey
Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: window switches
Replies: 3
Views: 170

Re: window switches

Have checked the door pins and they seem fine, also the plastic buttons are intact,i push the pins in manually but nothing,could this be a bad contact on the door pin?
by torquey
Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: window switches
Replies: 3
Views: 170

window switches

Hope someone can help, iv`e just gone out to the car and noticed the window switch lights were on, and when i turned the interior light on to see what`s occurring they don`t turn off when i shut the door,Thanks
by torquey
Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: just found my dream e30 ....
Replies: 25
Views: 931

Re: just found my dream e30 ....

Lovely,colour coded shoes as well.
by torquey
Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:08 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: spare wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 103

spare wheel

Hi all,can someone tell me is it legal to use a 14inch wheel as a spare when your running 15s,Thanks.
by torquey
Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Screen Wash Sensor Light Staying On
Replies: 5
Views: 187

Re: Screen Wash Sensor Light Staying On

I had the exact same thing happen to me,turned out that i knocked the sensor out of upright,