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by ryan72
Sun May 27, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Downpipe gasket?
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Re: Downpipe gasket?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERIES- ... 734wt_1154

It is this shape, but the guys selling it said it will not fit?!
by ryan72
Sat May 26, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help finding correct discs and pads
Replies: 4
Views: 164

Re: Help finding correct discs and pads

Cheapest price I found was £78.49 on eurocarparts..

I have just emailed Matt so see if he can knock abit more off :D

Cheers everyone :)
by ryan72
Fri May 25, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Downpipe gasket?
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Re: Downpipe gasket?

Tried them, they didn't seem to have them in stock.

couldnt see the correct one on ebay either :(
by ryan72
Fri May 25, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Downpipe gasket?
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Downpipe gasket?

M20 2.5 engine..

Standard manifold, standard exhaust.

I need the downpipe gasket.

Its diamond shape, has 2 holes in the middle, and 4 holes on each corners for the bolts.

Any idea where I can get 1 from?
by ryan72
Fri May 25, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help finding correct discs and pads
Replies: 4
Views: 164

Help finding correct discs and pads

The car is a 89 e30 325i SE

I need discs and pads, front and rear.

Cheap as possible to pass MOT, can anyone recommend/get hold/sell me what I need?
I have been looking online but have confused myself :/
by ryan72
Tue May 15, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help with fitting exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 314

Re: Help with fitting exhaust

Could anyone confirm that what grantfk10 posted are the correct parts I need?
by ryan72
Mon May 14, 2012 11:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help with fitting exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 314

Re: Help with fitting exhaust

£53 !! :o I only need the straps, I have the rubber mounts which are in good condition. The straps are completely missing from my car, so that's the bit im not sure on as I dont really know what they look like. The gasket and middle section mount shouldnt be too much of a problem to get, its just th...
by ryan72
Mon May 14, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help with fitting exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 314

Help with fitting exhaust

removed my old rotten exhaust today because I have bought a standard exhaust in good condition. its a 89 235i with the 2 pipes. What I am missing is the fitting kit which goes around the rear silencer/back box.. from pics they look like big jubilee clips which go all the way around the silencer and ...
by ryan72
Sat May 12, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Firing order help needed for distributor cap
Replies: 4
Views: 273

Re: Firing order help needed for distributor cap

Yeah I bought a new one :D thats the old one in the picture, cheapest I could find in stock was eurocarparts at £42 :D
by ryan72
Sat May 12, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Firing order help needed for distributor cap
Replies: 3
Views: 2337

Re: Firing order help needed for distributor cap

Perfect!! Thanks Alot :D
by ryan72
Sat May 12, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Firing order help needed for distributor cap
Replies: 4
Views: 273

Re: Firing order help needed for distributor cap

Perfect!! Thanks Alot :D
by ryan72
Sat May 12, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Firing order help needed for distributor cap
Replies: 3
Views: 2337

Firing order help needed for distributor cap

As title Got a M20 engine (325i) out of a 1989 car. Whats the order on the leads? Firing order is 1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4 .. is that correct? With cylinder 1 being at the front of the car. But what I dont know is where the leads go on the distributor cap, as I have 7 leads coming out the lead rail. I ...
by ryan72
Sat May 12, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Firing order help needed for distributor cap
Replies: 4
Views: 273

Firing order help needed for distributor cap

As title Got a M20 engine (325i) out of a 1989 car. Whats the order on the leads? Firing order is 1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4 .. is that correct? With cylinder 1 being at the front of the car. But what I dont know is where the leads go on the distributor cap, as I have 7 leads coming out the lead rail. I ...
by ryan72
Sat May 12, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Spark plug lead confusion - please help
Replies: 3
Views: 196

Re: Spark plug lead confusion - please help

I have opened the lead packet now, and it says on it - once open, no return available :( So I could just use these new leads, and not run the sensor, and everything will be fine? Just not run 100% correctly, and use a little more fuel? If not im thinking of maybe using that #6 lead with the sensor a...
by ryan72
Fri May 11, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Chrome around windows!
Replies: 4
Views: 242

Chrome around windows!

Got a 325i and it has the very fetching and elegant chrome around the windows .. very nice, but not my cup of tea!

Anyway to remove it and fit black or remove and paint them black?

Or am I stuck with the chrome?
by ryan72
Fri May 11, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Spark plug lead confusion - please help
Replies: 3
Views: 196

Spark plug lead confusion - please help

Servicing the engine today, changed the plugs then came to changing the leads. I changed the whole rail over, plugged in the leads into the correct plugs. This is the bit im confused with.. http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff462/ryanlewis72/18833eec.jpg why is there abit attached to the old lead?...
by ryan72
Wed May 09, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Help needed with M20 2.5 engine servicing and parts
Replies: 1
Views: 154

Help needed with M20 2.5 engine servicing and parts

As title really, I have just bought a 1989 325i SE which has been parked up since 2004! So first things first, im gunna give the engine a going over and service before I take it out for a drive.. Im pretty clued up on the ford zetec engine but the bmw engines are new too me! So far I have ordered th...