E30 Zone

As you say i would do a search because there are plenty of threads on here from people who have had similar problems. I have had a few minor running and idling problems with my 325i but nothing like as bad as yours sounds. Mine was due to a faulty blue coolant temperature sensor and a bad connection...

Also goes to show the value of professional testing equiptment, you can spend ages trying to chase a fault (as i have done) when the repair can be a relatively simple thing! Matt I agree with that! The garage found out the fault code within a few minutes whereas i have spent quite a bit longer tryi...

Just thought i would update you on my car (1988 325i) which now seems to be fixed although i have only driven 2 miles so further testing will be needed..... After numerous attempts myself at fixing the poor idle and intermittent fluctuating revs myself i took it to a Fuel Injection & Carburettor spe...

I agree. May not be worth restoring. You could break it up and sell the parts when it does 'die'. May be worth going to look at a few other E30's if you want to keep the same type of car and you can then see what else you can get for your money. I should think there are plenty of good cars around wi...

Hi, As the title really. I need to take my car to someone who knows about E30 325i to sort out poor running. I don't want to waste a lot of labour time at a non-BMW place who don't really know what they are doing. Alternatively, if any E30zoners nr Leicester had some time to have a quick drive in th...

Signal from the blue (and brown) temp senders goes through a round multipin plug and socket fixed to the metalwork below the inlet manifold. Check the condition of this connector carefully. Also, don't assume that a new part is a good part. Sorry, just thought.... when i take my plugs out and if on...

Thanks for the advice Brian. I will check again for any air leaks. When i removed the idle control valve to clean it i had a look inside. All it seemed to do was make a buzzing noise when connected. There didn't seem to be much moving around in there. How can you check that it is working properly? T...

Hi, Still having a few problems trying to get my engine running as i think it should do. It is not serious i think but just not quite right. It is a 1988 325i touring. After changing the blue temp sensor i now have the following problem. After driving the car for a bit so it is warm and then stoppin...

Thanks for the advice. I will have a look at this in the morning.

Hi, Just swapped the above on my 1988 325i touring. The idle is now worse. It will stay at 1200 or so in traffic when warm and not want to drop back down to 800rpm where it normally sits. It also seems to be running hotter. I have since tried to bleed any air out of the thermostat using the little n...

I will have a look for one of these spanners. Cheers for the info.

Wid77

I did buy a blue temp sensor and tried to fit it the other weekend but i couldn't get my spanner on it as in a tight position. I will have another look.

Thanks
Wid77

I have a 325i touring. I have a lumpy idle and the engine doesn't like it when cold or pulling away in traffic. When you depress the accelerator it wants to cut out and therefore makes the car bunny hop a bit. It will idle with no load on it though but a bit lumpily. The problem gets a bit better wh...

I put 40 quid in it, drove at moderate speeds, am now down to below half a tank and have only done 132 miles? surely this can't be right?? My 323i was better than this? Any ideas what it might be, the air filter is clean! Are you sure your fule guage is accurate? I would use all the tank then calcu...

I don't know how them BMW engineers manage to do any work on these cars by following that TIS system. Just wish i had asked you lot before first. There seem to be a lot of people on ebay who are making a packet by selling any old rubbish.

Thanks for all your replies. Will have another look at it over the weekend. Cheers

The glovebox seems to be in line. It just won't shut easily without a smack. I don't lock it.

Hi, Just paid Ãƒ”šÃ‚£4.99 on ebay for a 2005 BMW TIS manual, 'As the dealers use' apparently. Well, i have never seen such a load of rubbish. I feel like i've been robbed. I have just spent a good couple of hours trying to work out how to use it and i have so far managed to find nothing more useful ...

I know this may be obvious to you regulars but can anyone tell me what is the likely cause of the above problem? I am really having to give the f****** thing a smack now to shut it and i am worried that i wil break it once and for all if i don't fix it soon.

Cheers

skidlidsid wrote:Right i'll have a go at that in the morning

Whats the best way carb cleaner or petrol?

I think carb cleaner is usually recommended. I would be interested to find out how you get on as i have exactly the same problem with my '88 325i touring. Cheers.

when i change the oil in my diff it wined ever since,and im talking WHHHHHIIIIIIINNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!! gonna get me another diff i think,never change the oil when it comes to cogs! if theyre happy,leave them alone!! This is what i am starting to think! I would have thought that changing the oil mad...

Yes, i think it is meant to click as soon as you open the throttle.

Will have to change it over when i get time. Sounds like 75W 90 must be the recommended grade. Thanks.

Hi, I changed the oil in my 1988 325i at the weekend for 80W 90. Drained the old oil out and it was a bit dirty. The shift is now worse than ever, especially when it is cold. Does anyone know why?

Cheers

Thanks for all your help and suggestions. You have convinced me, not that i needed that much anyway. You can keep your crappy fords

"Saftey - Above average by '80s standards; strong structure with crumple zones." Parker's Used car reviews http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/carreviews/archivedReview.aspx?range_id=755 Saftey test are a bit dubious because they are formalised - crashing into walls - ninety degree side impact etc. w...

Sorry! Just did a search and found a post from last year that answers all my questions. It is a non-return valve to stop water leaking out of the washers and to make sure that water is there instantly. If water comes out of the side then it shows it is knackered. Need to get new ones from BMW for a ...

My white valve gave me exactly the same problem. I removed the valve and put a normal T-Piece in and all is fine now I have this problem with the white valve spewing water out of a little hole in the side. I am tempted to replace with a normal T-piece but was just wondering what this white valve ac...

i had a head on with a small truck that ripped his front wheel of and pushed my front wheel up through my dash on the passenger side and i walked away without a scratch .doesnt matter how much advanced driving tuition you have, all it takes is for one idiot to crash into you winkeye That sounds nas...

Thanks for the replies. They have confirmed what i was thinking myself. If i am going to replace the car just for safety reasons then it has to be with a nearly new one that has a good NCAP rating. I don't want to do this due to the money and the fact that every journey in the BMW is an occasion. I ...

A bit of a strange request this but wondered if anyone can help? We are having a baby soon and my missus reckons the car will have to go for a safer alternative. I have told her that the BMW is a strong car and it does have ABS but she wants a newer car, such as a focus. I know that she does have a ...

Thanks for the replies. Went to Halfords and bought a 10mm allen key to fit socket spanner. I was unable to loosen the fill plug for the differential although I did manage to get the drain plug loose. i tried WD40 and about 5 mins from a blowlamp then an extension (i.e. big spanner) on the socket sp...

Hi,

Can anyone tell me the allen key size that i need to change the oil in my differential on a 1988 325i? I know the gearbox is key size is 17mm. Is it the same?

Thanks for your help

Well, after 4 days of waiting and being put through to different people and generally being f****d around, i have my price for an inspection 2 + cambelt change....... Ãƒ”šÃ‚£475. I think it is a bit steep but it may explain why they are able to fund a hairdresser and beauty salon for customers while...

Thanks for that.

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