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by DMW
Wed Oct 08, 2025 9:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cylinder Identification Sensor (CID)
Replies: 2
Views: 1950

Cylinder Identification Sensor (CID)

hi guys just bought a set of aftermarket spark plug leads for my m40 1.8 they do not come with CID, my question is how do i fit the original CID to the new lead. i have also heard you can leave it disconnected , but does that affect the running of the engine or fuel economy .
by DMW
Fri Aug 30, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Car still has pover when key is removed
Replies: 2
Views: 3600

Re: Car still has pover when key is removed

Check ignition switch is actually switching off. Has it had any aftermarket wiring, alarm or stereo? they are prime suspects for incorrect connections. You do know the electric windows should work when the front doors are open, a comfort relay powers them up when the door is open. Thanks for the re...
by DMW
Wed Aug 28, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Car still has pover when key is removed
Replies: 2
Views: 3600

Car still has pover when key is removed

Hi I hope someone can help I bought a new E30 318 Coupe,the problem I have is that when you remove the key from the ignition, the electric still work ,indicators lights radio, what should I look at first in my diagnosis process ,thank you in advance
by DMW
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: Scrapped 2 e30 tourings have some parts
Replies: 11
Views: 20669

Scrapped 2 e30 tourings have some parts

Hi guys have striped a lot of parts of my e30 tourings due to ULez ,so if you need a part ask and I'll see if I have it
by DMW
Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: General Car Photo Gallery
Topic: A weekend with my 2 black babies
Replies: 4
Views: 7926

Re: A weekend with my 2 black babies

very :cool: looking pair
by DMW
Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E36 bottletops
Replies: 8
Views: 568

Re: E36 bottletops

those look well cool on that car , with those invisible tyres :mad:
by DMW
Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M20b25 Running Rich / Failing MOT emissions test
Replies: 76
Views: 5277

Re:

just read this thread , has it been fixed ?
by DMW
Fri Dec 26, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: yellow lights
Replies: 23
Views: 1589

Re: yellow lights

MOT says " a matched pair of lamps both emit light substantially the same colour and intensity.
In a four head lamp system the outer pair of lights need not emit the same colour light as the inner pair
by DMW
Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Time to buy a e36 M3?
Replies: 17
Views: 1339

Re: Time to buy a e36 M3?

check them good underneath moted a few looked nice from outside underside not so good
by DMW
Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BMW E30' six pots actually chronically undervalued
Replies: 71
Views: 5170

Re: BMW E30' six pots actually chronically undervalued

i wanted a cheap fuel efficient runabout from the 90s so i bought a 850i :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
by DMW
Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 328i running problems
Replies: 2
Views: 259

Re: 328i running problems

check for cracking on the rubber intake boot, also check the hose that connects to the idle control valve for leaks
by DMW
Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E39 540I WITH BACK BOX AND RESONATOR REMOVED
Replies: 2
Views: 264

E39 540I WITH BACK BOX AND RESONATOR REMOVED

i am waiting to put strait through pipe with small back box , the video is with out resonator and back box cut off witch i done at work while the boss was out LOL, sounds much loader than in the video

by DMW
Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 328i sport-suspension fitted
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

Re: 328i sport

they are very comfortable hold you in nice when going fast round corners.


have 2 m50 manifolds which iv had for a while now, am in the process of fitting to my black 328i e36 cab at this time will do the silver one after
by DMW
Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Any experiences of these? Gates racing m20 timming belt
Replies: 15
Views: 1404

Re: Any experiences of these? Gates racing m20 timming belt

cost £26.42 not including shipping from usa, £15.12 for standard belt from GSF. so if you fitted the Kevlar belt would the belt change interval be extended. and kevlar is used in making bullet proof vests so you could say my engine is bullet proof if you had the belt fitted LOL :mad: :shoot1:
by DMW
Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 328i sport-suspension fitted
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

Re: 328i sport

jimmyspeed wrote:
@dmw - looks good, what are the vaders like

when i boghut the car it had a mint black vader interior witch i sold for 650 to someone who wanted to fit to a mk 2 golf.

then picked this gray set for 250 is ok just the drivers seat bolster is getting bad
by DMW
Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 328i sport-suspension fitted
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

Re: 328i sport

nice i like the colour

this is mine

Image
by DMW
Fri Jun 27, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Please sign this petition....
Replies: 18
Views: 943

Re: Please sign this petition....

done, i only drive classics :mad:
by DMW
Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: mims 15 inch alloys hitting track rod end
Replies: 4
Views: 278

Re: mims 15 inch alloys hitting track rod end

Rav335uk wrote:Wrong offset.
I had this problem too.
but the other side does not rub and they did not rub on the other e30 could the track rods not have been fitted properly or are they thicker, will have to measure both cars track rods when i get time
by DMW
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: mims 15 inch alloys hitting track rod end
Replies: 4
Views: 278

mims 15 inch alloys hitting track rod end

swapped my wheels from one e30 to another started driving heard this grinding noise stopped looked at wheel and the track rod bottom was grinding against the rim but the other side didn't and had no problems with them when they wear on the other e30. any one had this problem
by DMW
Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: number plate delete panel
Replies: 8
Views: 530

Re: number plate delete panel

US spec. E30s use the same bumper as the rest of the world, but different rubber strips, with a separate bumper mounting plate. I've no idea exactly what they look like, or if they suit your needs, but possibly worth looking into. Seems strange to me as well that you've had damaged number plates. O...
by DMW
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: number plate delete panel
Replies: 8
Views: 530

Re: number plate delete panel

macas wrote:You must be bloody unlucky to have had two number plates cracked!...i would leave it where it should be,it looks shit where you have put it.....

No offence intended,just my opinion :D
i like it :mad:
by DMW
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: number plate delete panel
Replies: 8
Views: 530

number plate delete panel

due to having 2 number plates cracked due to numpty drivers using my bumper as when to stop reversing when parking, iv moved the plate to under the bumper, is their a panel that covers the holes left behind or do i just fill them in and smooth it out. http://imageshack.us/a/img405/8092/e30j7dus.jpg
by DMW
Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Failing emissions, high HC
Replies: 10
Views: 557

Re: Failing emissions, high HC

WHAT CAUSES HIGH HYDROCARBON

1. Improper Ignition Timing 2. Defective Ignition Components 3. Lean Fuel Mixture
4. Defective Catalytic Converter 5. Low Cylinder Compression

and other s**t i can not remember at this time :(
by DMW
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Great book....
Replies: 22
Views: 1005

Re: Great book....

have the e30 version very good book
by DMW
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Top Gear 328i road test
Replies: 20
Views: 1359

Re:

clarkson says e36 328i "goes and handles like a ferrari and rides like a jag" :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
by DMW
Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Touring rear door weather seal
Replies: 14
Views: 462

Re: Touring rear door weather seal

you can cut a bit of the old strip to fill the gap. (I've done this myself.) This is what I normally do - cut a piece of spare strip to fit in either side of the shrunk one. Doesn't look bodged at all, as it gives the impression of being bits of corner trim. im a twat i chucked the old one in the b...
by DMW
Mon Dec 26, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: This winters project (Z3M coupe)
Replies: 68
Views: 4328

Re:

super project very :cool:
by DMW
Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Thinking about swapping for a touring... How's the space?
Replies: 109
Views: 3894

Re:

iv all was hated estate cars when i was joung, but love the bmw tourings :mad:
by DMW
Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Touring rear door weather seal
Replies: 14
Views: 462

Re: Touring rear door weather seal

iv fitted one from stealers, easy to fit
by DMW
Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Bought yet another E36, touring this time...
Replies: 45
Views: 3556

Re:

nice car im looking for a 318 touring, to do an lpg converson on
by DMW
Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust proofing touring boot lid
Replies: 6
Views: 428

Re: Rust proofing touring boot lid

couid you replace the rear glass with perspexs ? but then youll have no wiper or rear heated screen
by DMW
Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Disc brake retaining screw/bolt
Replies: 3
Views: 364

Re: Disc brake retaining screw/bolt

Inner hex bolt M8X12 2 bmw part number 34111123072