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by spiderman
Fri Nov 20, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 320i exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 491

320i exhaust

can anyone recomend where i can get a new exhaust for a pre facelift 320i saloon please cheers scott.
by spiderman
Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 1
Views: 131

fuel pump

hi, i need to replace the fuel pump on my pre facelift 320i, its located outside on the passenger side behind the sill. the one on has been replaced before and there are no numbers or markings on it, the outer casing is blue.can anyone help, there are loads listed on ebay, not sure what to go for. a...
by spiderman
Sat Jun 20, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Z3 rack- Does it REALLY not need a custom steering linkage?
Replies: 28
Views: 2418

Re:

i have been trying to fit a z3 rack today to my e30, and the bottom uj wont fit onto the z3 rack as the size of the output shaft is bigger than on the rack i took off, i am going to have to have a custom linkage of some kind.
by spiderman
Sat Mar 28, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: lollipop bushes
Replies: 1
Views: 134

lollipop bushes

hi, i'm looking at putting poly bushes in the front bottom arms, and i've seen eccentric ones and concentric ones, and i don't know what the difference is between them. can anyone enlighten me. cheers scott.
by spiderman
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clutch blleding
Replies: 6
Views: 290

Re: clutch blleding

yes, changed the slave as well, and it just needed a bit of patience, all sorted thanks for the replies. scott
by spiderman
Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clutch blleding
Replies: 6
Views: 290

clutch blleding

hi, i've fitted a new clutch master cylinder on my 1985 320i e30, and i am having trouble getting a decent pedal. is there any weird way or sequence of pumps needed to build up the pressure? cheers scott
by spiderman
Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: aditional air slide valve
Replies: 2
Views: 167

aditional air slide valve

hi iv'e got a 1985 320i, with a fast idle that gets faster as it warms up. iv'e traced the problem to the additional air slide valve which sits under the rear of the inlet manifold. the valve has a water feed which heats it up and operates the valve which alters the vacuum and brings the idle down. ...
by spiderman
Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: inlet manifolds
Replies: 13
Views: 922

Re: inlet manifolds

so whats considered the best value for money option for an e30 engine upgrade, and whats the easiest?
by spiderman
Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: inlet manifolds
Replies: 13
Views: 922

Re: inlet manifolds

hi, thanks for the replies so far, the main reason was just to be different, everyone up my way just throw a more modern engine in for power gains, and know body seems to tune the 2L engine leaving the capacity the same, there may be good reasons for not. i had a mk1 golf 20 years ago that i put a 1...
by spiderman
Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: inlet manifolds
Replies: 13
Views: 922

inlet manifolds

hi, can anyone point me in the direction of anyone who makes inlet manifolds for sidedraft dcoe45 carbs for a m20b20,m20b25 engine please, been looking on the net and cant find anything. might mean you cant get them, but someone here may know.cheers scott.
by spiderman
Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i engine
Replies: 2
Views: 165

325i engine

Whats a reasonable price to pay for a m20b25 engine, there's a couple on ebay but seem a bit expensive.
by spiderman
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: disc convrrsion
Replies: 3
Views: 211

Re: disc convrrsion

Brilliant, thanks for th ther info.
by spiderman
Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: disc convrrsion
Replies: 3
Views: 211

disc convrrsion

Hi, I'm converting my 320i from drums to disc's on the back, can anyone tell me if the driveshafts on my car will fit in the disc hub, im putting 325i arms and brakes on.cheers dcott
by spiderman
Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: trailing arm bushes
Replies: 4
Views: 283

Re: trailing arm bushes

Ok, thanks for the advice :D
by spiderman
Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: trailing arm bushes
Replies: 4
Views: 283

trailing arm bushes

Hi,im in the middle of doing a disc brake conversion on my pre facelift 320i,I want to replace the standard bushes with poly ones, question is which ones to go for, who do you guys recommend gor them . Cheers scott
by spiderman
Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: drum brakes to disc's.
Replies: 4
Views: 479

drum brakes to disc's.

I want to convert my pre facelift e30 320i from drum brakes to discs. Do I have to change the complete arm or just brake assembly. If so will touring arms, or cabby arms fit, or cabby arms(one of each in local scrap yard), or go gor 325 setup.thsnks in advance for advice.
by spiderman
Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering
Replies: 5
Views: 225

Re: power steering

Ok,just read the wiki section about what csn be used,ni have had a lookb on ebay and there are lots of e46 racksnfor sale, is there any particular model thats best to use or will anyone do.
by spiderman
Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering
Replies: 5
Views: 225

Re: power steering

Ok, I did not know other stuff fitted, where can I grt details of e46 conversion.
by spiderman
Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering
Replies: 5
Views: 225

power steering

Hi folks, I need some advice, I have s pre face lift 320i that does not have power dteering. My question is, is it possible to fit power steering to my car, and if so, would it be something a relative novice could dodo
by spiderman
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fast idle 320i
Replies: 18
Views: 427

Re: fast idle 320i

I hot picd taken yesterday, but can't get them on yet, but from reading the sbove I think I eill check yhe air slide valve first and take it from there.
by spiderman
Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:50 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fast idle 320i
Replies: 18
Views: 427

Re: fast idle 320i

Ok, what info do you need to identify what I have.
by spiderman
Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fast idle 320i
Replies: 18
Views: 427

fast idle 320i

Morning people, I have an 87,88 320i 4 door I am finally just about ready to put back on the road. It has sat for about 13 years in a garage, and I have replaced the fuel pump and filters etc and got it running. My question is this, when it starts it idles about 1100 rpm and as it warms up the idle ...
by spiderman
Fri Aug 02, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fuel gauge sender
Replies: 3
Views: 117

Re: fuel gauge sender

ah ok i kind of thought it would be something like that. worth a try, cheers.
by spiderman
Fri Aug 02, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fuel gauge sender
Replies: 3
Views: 117

fuel gauge sender

hi, got a 87/88 e30 320i with sticking fuel gauge. car had been sitting for quite a few years and the sender was very gummed up. also one of the really small wires that runs down it inside between the terminals was broken. my question is, would i be able to replace or resolder the wire to get it wor...
by spiderman
Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: miss fire
Replies: 2
Views: 125

miss fire

hi folks i need a bit of help. finally got my 89 320i running but it was not firing on number 2 and 6. fitted new plugs and checked spark at all cylinders, which were good and strong. so i am presuming i have no fuel at the cylinder. i have just been reading the section about cleaning the injectors,...
by spiderman
Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: starting
Replies: 8
Views: 301

Re: starting

found the problem, i had pulled out a relay on the steering column, and had not put it back in, but once plugged back in away she went. i'm not very good at all this tinkering. thanks for ant advice given.
by spiderman
Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: starting
Replies: 8
Views: 301

Re: starting

yes the battery light went out, at the moment i have no dash lights at all, i have put a new battery on it and there is still no life at all.
by spiderman
Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: starting
Replies: 8
Views: 301

Re: starting

what a idiot, sorry guys, it helps if i pay attention when asking questions. the car i have is a e reg 320i e30 4 door. sorry again any help appreciated.
by spiderman
Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: starting
Replies: 8
Views: 301

starting

i have a flat battery, and i jump started the car, and it ran ok. then it died and i tried to start it again, still attached to my other car, via jump leads and it was totally dead. i have checked all the fuses and nothing appears to be blown, but still, there is no life in it. is there anything els...
by spiderman
Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: ignition parts
Replies: 2
Views: 122

Re: ignition parts

ok i will get it asap cheers.
by spiderman
Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: ignition parts
Replies: 2
Views: 122

ignition parts

i need price and availability for a rotor arm and distrbibutor cap for a e reg 320i 6 cylinder please. cheers scott
by spiderman
Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: newbie
Replies: 14
Views: 533

Re: newbie

i am in perth in scotland.
by spiderman
Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: newbie
Replies: 14
Views: 533

Re: newbie

i dont know if my limited mechanical skills would stretch to an engine swap, this is my first attempt at any kind of tinkering on a car!
by spiderman
Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear seat removal
Replies: 2
Views: 125

Re: rear seat removal

brilliant thanks,found them and its now out of the car. cheers
by spiderman
Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear seat removal
Replies: 2
Views: 125

rear seat removal

afternoon, i have started stripping the seat from my 320i, and i cant for the life of me figure out how the rear seat back comes out. i cant see any bolts or fixings for it. could someone point me in the correct direction please. cheers scott.