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Top fella, pleasant to deal with and really sorted me out with the head light

, I'll definitely be in touch again for more parts.

Again, Thanks Brian.

Thanks Brian.

Just to clarify if I use the drain plug will it drain the whole tank? If not how do i drain both sides?

The tank was empty and I put in 20 litres as it was only when I put the pump down that I realised what I had done. I did consider draining the tank from the plug but i don't have access to a lift or anything i can fit underneath. I was going to spyhone it but thought it would be easier for the fuel ...

Hi, In a rather priceless moment of stupidity last night I put diesel in my petrol 325. I didn't start the car, just pushed it out of the way and waited for the RAC to tow me home. The RAC bloke suggested I detach the fuel pipe of the fuel rail and short circuit the fuel pump relay and let the car p...

If I have damaged the prop, do i need a prop from a 325 or can i use one from any e30?

Thanks Brian,

Just to clarify the arrows should point towards the head of bolt or in the direct the bolt is going through?

What are the symptons of the centre bearing going/gone?

Thanks

Hi Brian, Do the arrows have to point at the flange on the gear box or the prop? I didn't split the prop when i took it off and i didn't realise until about a month after i had refitted it that i should of slackened the centre joint and adjusted the prop to fit correctly. I have subsequently done th...

I don't think it is the track rod ends (changed them) and it feels as if its coming from below and behind. A couple of months ago i changed the clutch and diff, while i had everything apart i changed the doughnut behind the gear box but not the prop centre bearing. Could it be this and the wear is o...

Anyone?

Bump, anyone, help!

Hi While accelerating hard in 1st and 2nd i experience a vibration/judder through drivers seat, don't know about the others as i never sit in them. The vibration doesn't appear to be there at half throttle or in the other gears. The only thing i have done recently is have new tyres fitted to the fro...

I'm think of buy some seats for my car as i'm having major trouble getting hold of replacement drivers seat.

Can anyone tell me whats the widest seats they have got in with the car pretty much as standard?

Cheers

Rich

Just an idea. Could it be the ball joint on the control arm? you'd probably feel that through the floor as the arms attach just infront of the foot wells.

Mine speaks where the exhaust hanger by the diff rubs against it's self.

I reckon its the track rod end. Mine got abused when i changed my suspension and now i get a clunk over bumps that feels like its coming from under the pedal. There is loads of play in mine so i'll be changing it when i can.

Thanks Martin, i'll give that a go.

KuSt, Thanks for the reply, from what you have described the bearing you are referring to i would call the release bearing. I changed this and the bear that the end of the gear box drive shaft sits in when i replaced the clutch as this bear was my original problem. If you or anyone else have anyothe...

excuse my ignorance but what is the layshaft bearing?

I've just driven home from work and while driving down the dual carriage i took my foot of the accelerator and between 2 and 2.5 thousands revs there was a vibration. However when i dipped the clutch the vibration went, let the clutch out and the vibration is back. Anymore ideas would be appreciated...

I've always have the whining since i bought the car with as far as i can remember no other noticable effects. I did think that as i have replaced most off the drive train bearings and linkages which has effective tighten up the drive train that the wear in the prop bear is now apparent and that i ne...

Firstly thanks to everyone who has replied to my previous posts, you've been a great help while i was working on the car. Now the car is back in one piece and have I installed a new clutch, pilot bearing and the dough nut behind the gear box, changed the open diff for an LSD and replaced the springs...

Hi Old Skool,

Your attention to detail is amazing. Have you managed to do any more work on the car?

Rich

Cheers Smithy,

Thats what i thought but after taking so much of the car part and taking so long to do it (4 weeks now) I wanted to check with the good people on the zone.

I'm after some more advice please. After Brian's advice about my clutch i decide with the help of a friend to change the clutch. While it was all apart we decided to also change the diff for the LSD i had just purchased. This has taken a couple of weeks due scheduling conflicts with my friend (he ru...

daimlerman,

I can get three of them but the fourth is a real pain. Is it best to put the bolt through the bush first?

hoshy,

i'm not sure i do want to know, sounds painful.

Just wondered if anyone had any advice or tricks for re-mounting the diff? I can't seem to get all four carrier bolts to line up.

Cheers

Rich

Following Brians advice that my release bearing has gone, I am replacing my clutch.

I have removed the exhaust, prop and finally all the torx bolts holding the gear box on. I have a gap of about a cm wide between the gear box and engine but can't seem to separate the two!

Any ideas?

Thanks

Rich

Thanks Brian.

New clutch then.

Anyone got any tips on changing them?

Forgot to say the reservoir is full and i can't see any leaks from the quick look i have had.

Cheers

Hi, I have 1990 325 and a week ago I noticed there seemed to be a vibration through my clutch pedal. It was very slight and I wasn't sure if it was one of those things that has always been there or just appeared. Anyway, I'm driving home this evening and suddenly the gear box is very notchy and I ca...

Which bit do i measure to check?

Hi,

I have a 1990 325i, would anyone be able to tell me the strut diameter, please?

Thanks

Rich

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