E30 Zone

Thanks Speedtouch. Great leads and advice. Had a fun morning getting the valve off. Stripped it down and the diaphragm is torn to bits. So a firm answer to the problem. Just off to sell my first born to afford a replacement!

Thank you Speedtouch. I'll check the O ring where the valve tube fits up to the matrix. Is there also an O ring where the electrical valve fits to the tube?

Hi chaps and chapesses. I'm thinking leaking heater matrix or controller for the above indications. Any advice for access and necessary removal/refitting of possible offenders will be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

Hi, I am planning a trip to Ireland next year and note you can only get E10 petrol there. So, probably not before time, I will change all the fuel system flex hoses. Can anyone advise if it's essential to get these from BMW or buy a length of appropriate quality hose and make up my own? A recommenda...

Go to .GOV and click on : Reduce car tax on cars 20 to 40 years old. Maybe worth a try.

As above, clean then tie up the viscous fan (stops blowing the leak/drips about). Take a look at the crankcase breather L/H side of engine around half way along on lower block.. it's a tube heading upwards around 25mm ish.

Hi, Has anyone on here experience of the fibreglass boot spoilers part number: 1916038, on Ebay? Thanks in advance.

If, like my car, your headlight adjustment system gave up working long ago you probably won't get a MOT. My local old car friendly MOT testing garage had a quiet word suggesting I removed the operating knob on the knee panel. IE they can't fail a system if it's not fitted.

SA cars are fitted with a sump guard. Good idea. The one I was looking at was listed as a 3ltr by DVLA which could cause problems. Apparently most had a obc rather than the clock.

Hi again, too many faults, in my view, for the money so I've walked away. Thanks for looking.

Hi, I'm looking to buy a South African import 325i 1992, 4 door automatic. There's lots of info on the 325is and 333i but I can't see anything on a standard 325i. I'd be grateful if anyone could shed some light on this model. Many thanks in advance.

Thank you Ben

Hi, the central locking on my 1990 325i Cabriolet has never worked. This is no doubt due to the fact that none of the components are there! Strange but true. I suspect a previous owner binned them because they were fried. I'm looking to getting a second hand set. Are the components the same across t...

I'm hoping for some good top down weather. Stopping en route for a coffee etc would mean putting the roof up... yeah I know... but it's a faff and I'm a lazy toad. And leaving anything on the back seat is too tempting for some!

£180 for some bent tube? Paddy Hopkirk? Not sure. So I have decided to put my foot down with regard to allocated space on the trip. I will give up my carrier bag space beneath the drivers seat. The extended radio ariel will make an ideal airing facility. My balls will remain in position for another ...

Hi, I'm planning a month long UK tour in the autumn. Obviously the missus will be coming and in need of a complete wardrobe (and that's just for shoes)! I will have a carrier bag stuffed under the seat. My question is; has anyone found/fitted a luggage rack on a cabriolet?

There's an article in Pratical Classics addressing the E10 issues.

I asked my MOT tester, many years ago admittedly, about the system and it not working prior to the MOT. He wasn't bothered saying that as long as the headlights could be adjusted, which they can from the front of the lights, he was happy. He used to have an e30 so was well aware of the problem.

Mine's the same when cold, 325i cab. Same with my e36 328i coupe on the same route; up hill from the house they're fine. Down the other side of the hill they will jerk if I don't dip the clutch. Doesn't last long so I live with it.

Mine's the same. Leaving the house when cold I have to power up a hill and all is well. Coming down the other side on light throttle and it's developed hiccups. I just dip the clutch. Always been the same in 8 years of ownership.

Thanks again Brian. I'll view the Bentley Manual with less reverence in future!

Now that's interesting Brian. I get what you're saying. Was my understanding of the Bentley FPR flawed because it mentions fitting the pressure gauge to the shraider valve at the end of the injection rail. My car hasn't got that facility so I fitted the gauge in line to the rail feed?

I replaced the FPR a short time ago because it failed on the pressure check carried out following the Bentley Manual. However the pressures remained low and that prompted a pressure check on the pump. I fitted a tee piece and gauge in line directly to pump outlet. There it indicated 2.5 bar. I've bl...

Hi, 1990 325i. The fuel pump is pressure is 2.5 bar. I understand it should be 3 bar. On removal I can see very fine pieces of debris. Shiny, non ferrous. I'm guessing it's an aluminium impeller. Question is what is a reasonable replacement choice. The interweb comes up with all kinds of make at pri...

Many thanks Brian for the comprehensive instructions.

My 1990 325 cabby has an imobbiliser fitted. The one with the ugly key hole just fwd of the drivers side door lock and magnetic key. I understand it was a UK dealer fitted part when the cars were new. Mine works fine so far but does anyone know how to disconnect it? I'm thinking one day it's going t...

Hylomar is a good gasket sealant if you're using a paper gasket. I've been using it for industrial applications for many years.

Hi, Is the throttle box water jacket surrounding the rocker cover breather pipe really necessary? 1990 325i. Would appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks.

I changed the batteries about a year ago and use the car all year round. So I'm pretty confident they're OK.

Thanks Brian. I can live with that. Good to know there's nothing serious lurking.

Hi, has anyone have their rev counter reading 750 with ignition off? When the ignition is on it returns to zero and is fine with normal running. 325i cabby 1990. Thanks in advance.

Hi. Can anyone tell me what the small plastic tank and pipes are in the right hand rear wheel arch? I've taken the rusty mud guard of and am curious of what it's guarding! Thanks in advance. 1990 325i cab.

Took zone recommendation for tyres on my e30. They transformed the ride and grip. Keen to give my e36 328 coupe 1997 the same results. Recommendations will be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

There's a number of antifreeze options available. What type is best for a 325i. Thanks in advance.

Hi, I'm looking to change the flex brake hoses on my 325 cab. Any advice on brands to avoid and any recommendations please.

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Re: Overheating/damp LH carpet.

Re: Overheating/damp LH carpet.

Overheating/damp LH carpet.

Fuel hose.

There's a petition running to reduce classic car tax.

Re: Oil Leak - Any Ideas Please

Boot spoiler.

Headlight adjustment system.

Re: South African models

Re: South African models

South African models

Re: Central locking components.

Central locking components.

Re: Luggage Rack?

Re: Luggage Rack?

Luggage Rack?

Re: E10 FUEL ISSUES?

Re: MOT fail

Re: Car Is jerking

Re: Car Is Jerking In First Gear When Cold Please Help!

Re: Fuel pump.

Re: Fuel pump.

Re: Fuel pump.

Fuel pump.

Re: Cabriolet imobbiliser.

Cabriolet imobbiliser.

Re: Gasket Advice

Throttle box water jacket.

Re: Rev counter indication.

Re: Rev counter indication.

Rev counter indication.

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E36 tyres?

Antifreeze type?

Flex brake hoses?