E30 Zone

Hi.
Just wandering. Is the power steering pump on a 318i M40 compatible with any other engines or cars?
Cheers broadie

Not sure this would help!
Are they genuine mims I was informed that some of the copy's require spacers even on standard brakes.

The belt would have snapped when the alternator light came on. I'd check the pump and alternator.
It might be as simple as the alternator adjuster slipped and the belt went slack and started to slip. If changing the pump I'd fit a new thermostat.

I'd check the coolant temperature sensor resistance at the ECU plug.

Many years ago I took a Webber conversion from a 1.8 golf mk2 and fitted to a 316. Had to make a plate to fit the air filter but it worked well.

I am no expert so please feel free to put me straight.
What about using a m43b16 crank it runs a chain ?

Just pulled the pump apart. The commutator had one section that had less than 0.5mm band of copper left on it . Brushes had loads left but scored. I might have a go at draining the tank over Christmas, thought it would be spotless seeing it gets filled up every 2 weeks! Brian I don't know how far yo...

Thank you Brian I had chuckle as I tapped it and the the car came to life! Took the pump out it was now at 2 ohms took it down to my local Electro Diesel and it turns out they had exactly the same Bosch pump that looked like its been in stock for 20 years. All soldered in now took about 3 hours with...

Hi all
I'm not getting any fuel! I tried strapping out the relay but no joy. Then I went from the plug 87 (pump feed) to earth with the meter and found 620k ohms would this sound like a blown fuel pump?
The car is a 91 M40.
Thanks Broadie

Is there a 10w-40 fully synthetic oil out there which I could use. I guess that it would be better then the castrol magnatec I am looking to use which is part synthetic. The quantum platinum 10/40 I use is full synthetic and meets BMW LL4 its actually made for vw PD engines that are hard on cams. I...

1991 318i m40
Quantum platinum 10-40

Try cleaning out the engine breather.

Multi meter is essential.
As Brian said with the bulb is good, but I prefer to use a 12volt buzzer so I can concentrate on where I'm prodding.

I just fitted some 6 year old bf Goodrich without any problems. Its hard to explain but
I actually quite like the feel of old rubber on the motorcycle, I think it makes me ride smoother.

Send dmcl a pm.

ATE every time for me.

I found.
Rust, wheel arches tailgate and front and rear valances.

Bent wheels, air leaks around the engine.

What last longer than 20years?

Yes. If I'm in the country.

What did they want for it?

What did they want for it?

Nail polish remover!

Also try a bit of PTFE tape on the thread as well.
Let me know if you want the m6 kit.

What size thread is it?
I got some hellicoils kicking around.

Hel in Exeter should make some up for you.
Or Venhill in Dorking are very helpful.

Stick some bg44k in the fuel tank that will clean the pistons up.

Dirty canister fuel filter will push the current up.

Thanks bbs325i.
I told him and offered to help but he's now going to take it to a so called specialist ££££

Oh well.
Cheers broadie

Hi my mate has a 2007 520d E61 with the M47 motor 6 speed.
Its due a new clutch. Is it a straight forward job or to be avoided at all cost? Any info on times and tools I would be grateful for.
Thanks broadie

Result that will be the 400hp you wanted then.

Until it pisses oil out of the camchain box due to being a bodged m40

Wouldn't bother with a 12valve.
I must say for shear corner speed the m40 touring is the most balanced car I've ever come across. I think a K20 could well be even better.

K20 it.

Bogg Bros will make you an inlet manifold.
Diesel cranks are used for stroking but they run chains.

I effing love people like you. In the bike world the bigbore bike riders must be in front then they find out they can't actually ride at the pace that they insisted on leading at.
If you want to race do it for the crack of it.
If not
I suggest you stick to playing toptrumps.

You sound quite disrespectful yourself.

You should definitely race them and report back

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