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by Pontyleeroy
Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: 318is coil brackets
Replies: 3
Views: 180

Re:

Cheers guys. I'll try and source a bracket from someone who is breaking an 318is, would like to stay with the original coil pack.
by Pontyleeroy
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: 318is coil brackets
Replies: 3
Views: 180

318is coil brackets

Hi there, any chance I can have a quote on the two coil pack brackets for the e30 318is please?
Part number
41 14 8 106 938 (if thats right)
by Pontyleeroy
Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fitting an e36 gearbox to a e30 318i
Replies: 5
Views: 223

Re: Fitting an e36 gearbox to a e30 318i

Instead of spending money on all different props to offer up, I took my original prop down to "Bar Props" and had it shortened by 23mm and balanced for only £50. Problem solved. But nothing is straight forward, put oil in my gearbox to find it dripping on me. Only a crack along side the exhaust moun...
by Pontyleeroy
Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fitting an e36 gearbox to a e30 318i
Replies: 5
Views: 223

Re: Fitting an e36 gearbox to a e30 318i

Cheers boys. I'll try and get my hands on a e36 prop and offer it up. I have read in the e30 wiki that there is a shorter prop fitted to the 318is. Both 318i n 318is have the same box in shape n size just 3rd is a lower ratio in the IS box. But to fit a 318i gearbox to a IS you also must swap the pr...
by Pontyleeroy
Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fitting an e36 gearbox to a e30 318i
Replies: 5
Views: 223

Re: Fitting an e36 gearbox to a e30 318i

Well I have carried out the box swap and realised from my own experience a couple of mods needed for this job. The e30 gear linkage fits the e36 but needs to be shortened by 10mm, The e30 rubber guibo needs to be drilled out to 12mm to match the e36 box bolts, but what has puzzled me is why the prop...
by Pontyleeroy
Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fitting an e36 gearbox to a e30 318i
Replies: 5
Views: 223

Fitting an e36 gearbox to a e30 318i

Iv purchased an e36 gearbox from a 318 for its lower ratios and would like to know what issues there are with fitting this box to a e30 318i? Thinking of swaping them this weekend, Is this swap a straight forward job? Your information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
by Pontyleeroy
Sat May 12, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear grinding noise
Replies: 4
Views: 162

Re:

I'l investigate again. But I don't think that is it. It ain't that type of grinding noise. Would LSD plates make a noise if worn?
by Pontyleeroy
Sat May 12, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear grinding noise
Replies: 4
Views: 162

Re:

I've checked that, good clearance there, if that was the case it would be grinding when driving in a straight line as well. Thanks tho.
by Pontyleeroy
Sat May 12, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear grinding noise
Replies: 4
Views: 162

Rear grinding noise

Could any one share some light on why my car makes a grinding noise from the rear when u turn around corners? I've only recently upgraded the handling to my 318i. It now runs bilstain challenge spec shocks n springs, eibach anti roll bars, fully poly bushed, disk beam with a 3.91 LSD medium case. Co...
by Pontyleeroy
Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Ecu Chip's
Replies: 4
Views: 286

E30 Ecu Chip's

Hi, Where is the best place to buy a ECU chip for my e30 318i?
by Pontyleeroy
Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Best Suspension for Road Rallying
Replies: 7
Views: 780

Re: Best Suspension for Road Rallying

Where is the best place to purchase the challenge spec bilsteins from because demon tweekes keep referring me to the Billies B6.
by Pontyleeroy
Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Best Suspension for Road Rallying
Replies: 7
Views: 780

Best Suspension for Road Rallying

Im building a road rally car out of a e30 318is. What would be the best suspension to run? What is every ones opinions on Bilsteins B6? and what spring would be best to use? Ur advice would be really helpful. Thankyou
by Pontyleeroy
Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Problem with the e30 Steering Rack Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 324

Re: Problem with the e30 Steering Rack Conversion

Thanks guys iv sorted it, iv bent the rack brackets 20 degrees down so it twisted the rack away from the exhaust manifold. The job looks solid. I'v just got to make the UJ spacer 15mm larger and she will be mint! Sorted.
by Pontyleeroy
Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Problem with the e30 Steering Rack Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 324

Re: Problem with the e30 Steering Rack Conversion

Cheers mate, mine has about 5mm gap between the splined shaft of the steering rack and the exhaust manifold. So tight that I cant get the uj joint over it. I was wondering if there are any other down pipes available which are tight to the engine to give me space?
by Pontyleeroy
Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Problem with the e30 Steering Rack Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 324

Problem with the e30 Steering Rack Conversion

I'm in the middle of fitting a M3 e36 rack to my e30 318i. Everything has gone to plan with mounting the rack to the car and modifying the UJ joint using the guide which is posted in the e30 zone wiki. But would anybody know why UJ joint is touching my exhaust manifold? I cant fit the UJ joint to th...