E30 Zone

Brian,

Thank you for your response.

I havent done it from the ECU yet, as I cant find the correct readings that they should be tested at..

Blue 350 ohms when hot.

Ok guys, Constructive advice appreciated. E30 325i Sport 88 Idling at a constant 1500rpm, failed emissions 5..46% carbon and is running rich. I have done the following. Checked the thermostat - replaced - she was running pretty cool. Checked the Blue & Brown Plug for resistance Adjusted the throttle...

Alright guys, need some advice. Restoring an old bmw 325i. Replaced the fuel tank and lines and wanted to turn the car over to see if there where any leaks. The car has been lying up for over a year, so I changed the oil and filter as well as 10ltrs of fuel. When I went to start it, it makes this lo...

Andy, took your advice and went to ring the dealers today, but unfortunately someone got there before me and got the last fuel lines. Have you a link to the guy that supplied your fuel lines, it looks like I am going to have to make them up myself. Also how did you manage to crimp / flare the ends ?...

As described, any body recommend best way going about replacing the steel fuel lines. Dealers is looking £90 for the feed and return line, which I thought was quite expensive for two metal lines. However it seems like a hassle to make up your own as the two ends need crimped / flared?. Any help / ad...

Replacememt was new. And it had the old filter on it but with pulling the pump out it wasn't on then so it could have sucked up old dirt. I also read somewhere about a power surge through the alternator or a bad earth. I did have my suspensions about The battery but I didn't Want to waste money chan...

Theres power going to the pump. The pump started gradually losing its healthy buzzing noise and eventually just stopped working. The tank has fuel yes, however the replacememt pump came with no filter.

Ok, so my 318i m40 was refusing to start last few weeks. Diagnoised it to be the fuel pump as there was a faint buzz from the pump. I purchased a non oem replacement last week, it worked great, fitted it to the car and the car started, lasted a few hours and the same thing happened, no power at all ...

the rev counter doesnt really do much, there just is no power at all, its almost as if their is to much fuel and its making her conk out. I am going to test spark tonight. If the fuel pump is working and their is 12v would this mean that the relay is ok? thanks again folks

Thanks guys I will try that, I think I done the resistant test away back last year as well, when I replaced the blue plug. She also seems to be raising in temperature when stuck in traffic, well she sits above half way mark. Its weird, if I turn her of and on quickly, she will rev completely out, th...

Hi guys, so I noticed my e30 318i M40 started to have a er acted idle, to which I noticed the engine / car seem to shake occasionally on idle. I thought it was an air leak, therefore checked the pipes, cleaned out the ICV, throttle body, cleaned the plugs and the idle problem seemed to have solved i...

Hi guys currently doing up a 3.91 LSD. Some people recommended the red line dff fluid to be the best. EBay has it, but quite expensive. Anywhere in the UK do LSD fluid, willing to ship to Northern Ireland. Also does anyone no roughly how much does a medium case diff take 2 ltrs ?. Thanks

Hi guys, I noticed this last year, but essentially if I was to give the right foot plenty at junctions, you would hear this almight thud, like a clunking noise from the diff.. I heard it last year before she went in for hibernation, but its really annoying me now. Its a 318i 1990. I have a feeling t...

wheres the best place to drill Brian ? I had it off last week, having no carb cleaner i used petrol, but couldnt get the case to split. Simply detached it from the TB and poured the fluid through the hole for the shaft.

I have checked for continuity, it flags up 0.4 just after i put the throttle full down. However on the other side, there is no change, when i push the accelerator etc. Also there is no clicking

318i, manual ? is there any quick fix for the throttle positing switch, or is it a matter of buying a new one

Issues are, car started coughing once started, things I have done so far, Changed the blue plug, Rebuild the injectors, seals etc Checked Air leaks Check the fuel pressure regulator, by disconnecting vaccuum hose and letting the revs increase significantly. Checked the battery reading 12.5V - once s...

Help guys, car is due MOT re-test tomorrow. The car came off the inspection lift last week, as i left the MOT centre I noticed the car was idling at 2krpm. It is now steadily idling at this rate, I checked for a sticking ICV and butterflap on the throttle body, both are immaculate. Its weird, the ca...

Nice car pal, really interested in your suspension setup at the front ? any chance u could send me a few pics ? also have u raised your engine or modified the sump ? sumps are ridiculous on are 4 pots lol. Thanks

Thanks Brian for the feedback pal, however is there any need to cut the bracket etc. I was just going to buy the assembly like this, see link. Surely alls I have to do is 50/50 solution and use the wood to place back in ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-E36-FRONT-WISHBONE-TRACK-CONTROL-WISHBONE-ARM...

Hi guys, my e30 318i, failed the mot on the weekend there, with nearside, inner, rearmost, wishbone bushing. I assume its the passenger side, bushing with the bracket. How hard are these to replace, is it not a simple matter of unscrewing two bolts which secures the bracket, pull the old one of as i...

I have some how lost half of my belated e30 key, after further research online its the light insert that I am missing. Other than the US, is there anywhere else u can buy these in the UK? similar to this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Lighted-Key-Head-for-E30-E34-E36-325-525-0391-/290220827338?pt=Mo...

Where to brian ? any details would be greatly appreciated.

Fellas, currently have an e30 318i, which I pulled the injectors out of, was considering buying the kit and doing it myself, but i remember one time reading theres someone on here that you send away and they do the flow patterns readings, ultrasonic cleaning the works for not that much ££? Any info ...

Hi guys, just wondering do use sell the lock rebuilt kits for a 318i drivers door lock ? 1990 btw. Let me know soon as use can, much appreciated.

I am in the middle of cleaning the manifold in my M40, as ive stripped most stuff out, would it be worth taking the injectors out and sending them away to get new filters etc Is there any point wasting the money sending them away, its only a 318i and the fuel economy is awful anyways, in the future ...

Alright guys, basc bought cheapie stick on angel eyes for my 4 pot e30, stript the headlights right down to the lenses. However there is no way i can seperate the glass for its holder, tryed sticking it in the oven, hairdryer etc. got one done but have more or less broke everything else of it doing ...

I always thought that sunroof lip style just made the car look that extra bit spotter. Am in Northern Ireland

Has anyone ever retrofitted a sunroof to a car, I know they have there pros and cons but would be interested in giving it a go. Obviously I don't have the facilities to leave laser cut finish. Does anyone specialise in fitting ones? Much help appreciated.

As stated. Thanks

Can i join in the band wagon? Pm details please

No of a set of se skirts came of a 4,Dr breaking. Would they fit a 2 door 318I. Would there be much futtering at them to make them fit. Thanks in advance

anyone ever thought.about this mod before? priced kits etc. or hydraulics? or.will i have to join one.of those air.forums thanks

hi guys, already know as do the rest of us tht the sumps in the e30 is ridicolous low. other than sump guards, ive heard of boys getring the sump raised but it means 1 ltre less of oil. excuse the spelling as am on the phone anyone ever done this mod before?

ok guys still have the unstable idle only when cold. to test the bkue plug i believe u test from the ecu. does the ecu simply unbolt and disconnect the main connection? do u act have to remove to test. also plan to check air leaks under the throttle body. again it just looks to be bolted on. anythin...

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Re: E30 325is constant 1500RPM idle, running rich, high carb

E30 325is constant 1500RPM idle, running rich, high carbon?

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Steel Fuel line replacement? To buy pre made or make your ow

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Re: Fuel Pump keeps dying ? Help

Fuel Pump keeps dying ? Help

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No power, car wont rev out ? Help Faulty Relays ?

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Re: HELP needed IDLING issues?

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HELP needed IDLING issues?

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Re: Replacing Wishbone bushings, inner rearmost ? HELP

Replacing Wishbone bushings, inner rearmost ? HELP

Replacement Key Light Insert ? Where sells them HELP

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Injector Rebuilds ? Best options ? advice please

Lock Rebuild Kit ?

Cleaning the injectors ? sending away to who ?

Seperating Glass Headlights ? next to near impossible, tips

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retrofitting a sunroof? any info e30 318i

pre face lift chin spoiler fit onto a face lift model? 318i.

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4door se skirts fit 2 door ?

lowering an e30 air ride / air suspension

lowering an e30? raising the sump?

testing blue plug? removing throttle body?