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by irwin
Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel Lines
Replies: 6
Views: 231

Re: Fuel Lines

I replaced the fuel lines on my e30 recently. Bought direct from BMW dealer. Pipes come shaped so just a straight relpacement with no problems. Price was

Fuel feed line £17.98
Fuel return line £15.33
Fuel vapour line £12.22

Vat is on top of these prices.
by irwin
Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: touch up paint
Replies: 4
Views: 189

Re: touch up paint

I have just recently bought a touch up paint for my e30 1990 Diamond black. Colour code 181. It comes with cleaning cloth and emery paper for cleaning the area. Paint is in a small pot with brush for application. No lacker required to finish off. It has been a great match for my car for £9.99. Websi...
by irwin
Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: gear selector seal removal
Replies: 1
Views: 103

Re: gear selector seal removal

Got job done i modified screwdrivers tried all sorts even cork screw and at the end up it just popped out. Hope I dont have to replace that seal again.
by irwin
Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: gear selector seal removal
Replies: 1
Views: 103

gear selector seal removal

I have sent the past 40mins trying to remove the seal at the rear of the gearbox the small seal for the gear selector. The gear box is still attached to engine. I have swore alot. I thought the output seal was an epic but this little seal is evil. Has anyone a good tip for the removal.
by irwin
Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear end torque settings / Anti roll bar query
Replies: 1
Views: 73

Rear end torque settings / Anti roll bar query

I am about to put back in the rear end of my 316i. Can anyone tell me what to torque the following bolts to : 1 The two axle carrier nuts 2 Diff bolts onto axle carrier 3 Diff bushing bolt 4 The four trailing arm bolts 5 The half shaft star bolts onto diff 6 Prop shaft onto diff bolts Prop shaft to ...
by irwin
Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Diff seal
Replies: 3
Views: 108

Re: Diff seal

Thanks guys I will leave it where its at for now and keep an eye on it when the wheels are turning again.
by irwin
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Diff seal
Replies: 3
Views: 108

Diff seal

I have just replaced a diff seal going to drive shaft for passenger wheel. I yanked the old one out forgetting to note how far in it is positioned. I have the new one in so far that the outside face of the seal is even with where the smooth bore of the cylinder reveals itself. Is this far enough in ...
by irwin
Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bleeding brake lines e30
Replies: 2
Views: 164

Re: Bleeding brake lines e30

Thanks very much peter. Will give this a go soon.
by irwin
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bleeding brake lines e30
Replies: 2
Views: 164

Bleeding brake lines e30

I have just replaced all brake pipes on my 316i using BMW steel lines again and the flexible brake hoses. Given that there is little or no fluid left in the system what is the best way for me to bleed the system.