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by paulfatmess
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: air slide valve
Replies: 1
Views: 82

air slide valve

after being pointed in the right direction i found my air slide valveon my m20b20 to be faulty has anyone found a better alternative ?
by paulfatmess
Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: NEED HELP
Replies: 5
Views: 148

Re: NEED HELP

thought as much but unfamiliar with this engine, can you strip/clean or is a new unit req
by paulfatmess
Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: NEED HELP
Replies: 5
Views: 148

Re: NEED HELP

sorry more detail needed m20b20 i have a portable emissions tester so i can watch exactly whats happening when adjusting the afm co and co2 are perfect at co .60 and co2 14.2 i believe the "choke" or cold start giving me the high rpm when looking from the off side of the car its the very end pipe co...
by paulfatmess
Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: NEED HELP
Replies: 5
Views: 148

NEED HELP

just about finished ready for cars in the park 5 of may and shes running like a pig i think, choke or idle air valve partially stuck open. i have tried to set the adjuster on the maf but the rpm rises to about 1900 but if i blank off the pipe on the inlet [think its the choke] it can be set perfect ...
by paulfatmess
Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: oil slik
Replies: 7
Views: 239

Re: oil slik

is it that bad?
by paulfatmess
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: oil slik
Replies: 7
Views: 239

Re: oil slik

cheers will order one up in the morning
by paulfatmess
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: oil slik
Replies: 7
Views: 239

oil slik

parked my 320i on a slope today backend downhill and when i came to pull it back into the garage i noticed anoil patch the length of the car seems to be coming from rear sump/rear main oil seal when parked on level ground no drips??? anyone had this
by paulfatmess
Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: chromie finishing touches
Replies: 9
Views: 288

Re:

cheers daimlerman didnt know bmw would do much for e30s worth giving them a bell as i also need back plates
by paulfatmess
Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: chromie finishing touches
Replies: 9
Views: 288

Re:

Cheers didnt think dealers would still supply gaitor
by paulfatmess
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: chromie finishing touches
Replies: 9
Views: 288

chromie finishing touches

Can anyone help I need a petrol flap gaitor and a clutch master cylinder
by paulfatmess
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1605

Re:

would love some oe alpinas but unfotunatly too expensive hense bk reps
by paulfatmess
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:08 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1605

Re:

ha
by paulfatmess
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1605

Re:

no vibration on mine must have correct spacers but still cheep wheels good look what more do you want for a weekend car but i do agree with many i think i would leave on the original wheels looks awsome in first pics
by paulfatmess
Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: rear inner arch covers
Replies: 2
Views: 97

Re: rear inner arch covers

cheers do you know of anybody modifing othrs to fit
by paulfatmess
Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1605

Re:

dissagree with reps running them myself after my borbetts got niked with the right susspension and good tyres they are as good as any other wheels -40 susspension spax avon sp 1s diy paint
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by paulfatmess
Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: rear inner arch covers
Replies: 2
Views: 97

rear inner arch covers

hi looking for some rear inner arch covers for my 320 i can any one help
by paulfatmess
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: old school mods
Replies: 3
Views: 242

Re: old school mods

e 30 badge is the future !!!!!!!! but need more 80 s mods
by paulfatmess
Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Show us custom e30 mods...
Replies: 67
Views: 3467

e30 badge

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by paulfatmess
Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: old school mods
Replies: 3
Views: 242

old school mods

starting to do more visual mods now but want to stay clear of making it a chav chariot so want to keep it old school but with a few trick bits so would like some ideas from you long time e30 die hards to save me from turning my chromie into a bmw asbo http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh613/paulfa...
by paulfatmess
Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: neeeed some 40mm drop springs anyone????
Replies: 2
Views: 93

neeeed some 40mm drop springs anyone????

found my car has cut rear springs after most people advising 40mm i am looking for a full set of springs to replace my cut rears and my adjustable front setup any help
by paulfatmess
Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: susspension problems
Replies: 6
Views: 186

Re: susspension problems

thanx for the advice dose anyone know of any 40mm drop springs
by paulfatmess
Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: susspension problems
Replies: 6
Views: 186

susspension problems

My e30 has got lowerd susspension obought the car thisway since then i have fitted alpina res as my borbots got niked had it up on the ramp and found adjustable spring front but some numpty has cut rears so they just flop about looking into new rear springs bot dont know what its been droped to can ...
by paulfatmess
Tue May 29, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: lip spiler
Replies: 2
Views: 122

lip spiler

i am going to fita lip spoiler to my pre facelift e30 any tips on paint before i fit it
by paulfatmess
Sun May 20, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: rear lip spoiler e30
Replies: 1
Views: 110

rear lip spoiler e30

going to paint and fit my lip spoiler to my e30 any good tips
by paulfatmess
Sun May 20, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: replacement rear arches
Replies: 5
Views: 232

Re: replacement rear arches

can any one give me a link to pics/build dary so i can see whats envolved
by paulfatmess
Fri May 11, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: replacement rear arches
Replies: 5
Views: 232

replacement rear arches

soon enough i am going to repair the rear arches on my 320 want to do as much myself as possable i am a mechanic by trade but could do with any advice tomake the process easy