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Can someone tell me if the 318i autobox is the same as the 325i autobox. I have been told they are, and researching them apparently they are both ZF boxes with the same part number - but i have a few reservations.

thanks.

Did this today...went from small to medium case. Piece of piss to remove..bolts came undone straight away. Swapped it over and had everything done up bar one bolt. In the end removed the diff again and found a fouled thread in one of the mounting holes. Cleaned it out put it back...then another hole...

Thanks for your input mate, i will check that out too.

Wonder if someone could have adjusted the AFM to compensate for a duff blue sensor? Bingo! Popped by to see ant and he suggested that along with an adjustment of the TPS so it clicks a little sooner. Tried it but not really got it to work so either im at fault in my adjustments or something else is...

Well i took off the elbow, removed the throttle body, gave it all a quick clean and had a check for any splits in the rubber. All good - so i put it all back and made sure everything was tight. Took it for a spin and still hunting. Dont have any wd40 so will get some at the weekend. Assuming there a...

along with a thermostate and have now developed a lumpy hunting idle. Its a 320i auto. No visible air leaks anywhere, its not dropping coolant, the sensors are pretty much up as tight as they were before. I disconnected the iscv? valve and it didnt make any difference to tickover. Disconnected the a...

Morning. Jacked it up, started it up and revd it and it's definately the diff making quite a bit of noise. Also noticed it's weeping fresh oil from the offside driveshaft seal. Im thinking it's probably run low on oil?? So I guess Im after a 4.1 open diff. A guy on the zone has said he has a 4.1 LSD...

Was going to say just use a flat head screw driver in the slight recess the cap has, put your thumb to pinch it and pull hard! They'll ease up in time.

Diff will make no difference to the speedo over reading. Having the wrong profile tyres will. All e30s I have owned have had a 5-7mph error. regarding the noise, is it there all the time or does it change under acceleration/deacceleration/cornering? Will check the tyres profile, i only know they ar...

Excellent work!! Well done mate. Nothing worse than doing a good deed and having it screw you over!

Evening guys. Got a techinical issue and am hoping with the zones collective experience can put forward some suggestions! Recently got my e30 up n the road following the sale of my truck. rumbling noises from the back which to me had all the hallmarks of a wheelbearing noise. Bought 2 wheel bearings...

Why is this a must do mod all of a sudden ??? Ruin the stock geometry just to widen your wheel choice ????? madness IMHO. i thought this has been going on for yonks? Reason for me is yes, a slightly wider wheel choice as they are predominantly cheaper in 5 stud versions..but also to run bigger brak...

Hmmm have you used the search function lately? its utter shite! Seriously, i have tried it but it brings out every other tom dick and harrys posts.....even if you * something. I do hope someone can refine it.

Hi guys, just wondered if anyone has recently converted to 5 stud setup and if so how much did it cost to do...

P.S im on drums at the back so if you havent already maybe factor in a rear beam.

Cheers

Crack test, light skim and new bolts as a minimum. The bolts are stretch bolts, and don't return to their original length when removed. Refacing of the valves, renewing of the exhaust valve guides, and re cutting and reseating of all the valve seats is also a good idea. What about valve stem oil se...

anyone got any tips for rear drum bearing replacement? tried searching but that is proving to be a waste of time as usual.

Cheers

Geoff

for 2k im sure you could have the m52 2.8 put in?? Remap and m50 inlet manifold gotta be 210bhp and a much better engine than a m20 2.7/2.8.

just an opinion.

mattrs wrote:
andrew320i wrote:That is really nice! Let us know if you start making those arches to order!
I too would be interested!

+1

Well done dude, that looks EPIC!! Very very jealous man. If your ever daaarn saaarf i would be very pleased to bagsy a ride in it...for memories sake of course!!

OUCH!!

BMJG wrote:I like the look and with a body coloured centre would look

The car is sterling silver...do you think that is too light...maybe go for like the nogaro ceentre?

Looking at replacement rims..

What do you think of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 9&viewitem

How does the elephant truck get clogged up when its draining downwards?

jmc330i wrote:
Geoff wrote: If all drilled discs cracked then why does an e46 M3 have them. Most 911's...in fact the majority of performance related cars do.
Cheap drilled discs (ebay specials etc) will crack - M3s, 911s etc will not have cheap discs.

This is for street, no track work. id be very surprised if they cracked.

Zimmerman discs crack easily, as do any cross drilled brakes tbh! Thats your opinion but i dont subscribe to that. As i recall Zimmerman used to supply BMW a while back. Yes there are mixed reviews about them, i have had good experiences on my old H26 so for that reason alone im going to stick anot...

Well done that man. Cheers. Probably going to source some zimmerman drilled discs. Why? If your current vented discs are OK, then a clean up and new pads are all you'll need. When I changed the front legs on mine, I thought about adding 'spicier' discs for a while, but my existing, 21 year old, ven...

johnt0709 wrote:To answer the original question if you have front vented discs they are the same as the ones on a 325.

Well done that man. Cheers. Probably going to source some zimmerman drilled discs.

Showing vented on a lot of models? mmmmm http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2-doors/Europe/320i-M20/RHD/M/1989/august/browse/brakes/front_brake_brake_disc/ I did say that? Yeah you did but there were others saying solids so i was confused. Just checking really. But thank you for posting that lin...

sihooker wrote:Does it have rear discs?

No drums.

Well i just called up B&B Components in maidstone and they told me it was coming up as vented discs, i said that you guys told me they were solid. So i checked and they are vented. Double checked it has no ABS (no pump by front left) so i guess you guys are misinformed! always a first im sure! winkeye

Simon13 wrote:they'll be solids on a 320i saloon, drums on the rear. Unless its got ABS

Nope its got no ABS. So solid discs it is then. Booooooooooo.

Anyone have a prefered make of disc/pad combo for a 320?

are these the same as 325i discs..same goes for the calipers.

tried searching but its useless. just brings up everything, even when you search for specific words.

any help mucho appreaciado!

I'm thinking of a super-charged m20 and in particular, a kit from Rotrex specifically aimed at the e30 325. They reckon power outputs of around 280bhp. Has anyone got any knowledge or experience of Rotrex or a super-charged m20 please? thought about buying this set up http://www.e30zone.net/modules...

Hi guys. Not sure if this has been asked before but does anyone know of a company that does a seat very similar to the M3 Sport Evo seat? I have spotted that the Delta Intergrale seat is similar, but as these are rarer than M3 Evo sports finding a seat is going to be very difficult and im sure very ...

mabz wrote:they look awesome pal very expensive rims. my mates dad has a set on his z1.shows how much difference a genuine set of 17" pinas look on a e30 compared to shite reps that are ruining so many nice e30s.very nice

Couldnt agree more.

Why do people do it...id rather have 15" BBS.

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