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by Farrierman
Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Behind dash vin plate
Replies: 5
Views: 235

Re: Behind dash vin plate

May be a chassis number ? Have check the one below the windscreen which is stamped on and one on a plate at the front be herd there is another one behind dash ? Thanks
by Farrierman
Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Behind dash vin plate
Replies: 5
Views: 235

Behind dash vin plate

Hi do I have to remove the hole dash ie remove it from the car to check this vin plate or can I check it any by moving the dash a bit? And where about is it? Thanks for the help.
by Farrierman
Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Top of door card not fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 200

Re: Top of door card not fitting

Great tip thanks :D
by Farrierman
Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Top of door card not fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 200

Top of door card not fitting

Hi have two e30s with same problem the top of the door car won't sit flush and looks bent have tryied to refit a fews times any tips. Thanks
by Farrierman
Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Touring tailgate
Replies: 2
Views: 171

Touring tailgate

Is it possible to take out the glass of the tailgate on a 91 touring
Or is it bonded in and can’t be remove ? Any one have a decent tailgate for sale ?.thanks
by Farrierman
Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:00 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Steering fill light and vague t
Replies: 1
Views: 109

Steering fill light and vague t

Hi have a 134,000 Mile 325 touring , which I do a few track days with , have slight leak from steering rack any advice of different Ones I can fit for better more precise handling ? Thanks
by Farrierman
Mon May 01, 2017 11:57 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coil overs £500 budget
Replies: 3
Views: 285

Re: Coil overs £500 budget

How much are they ? Which one , I do quite a lot of track days and the suspension on it is old and poor
by Farrierman
Mon May 01, 2017 8:19 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coil overs £500 budget
Replies: 3
Views: 285

Coil overs £500 budget

Looking for some coil overs front and rear with 50 mm drop got a budget of around £500 any recommendations ?
by Farrierman
Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Pcd adapters Fitting Penza merc alloys
Replies: 0
Views: 112

Pcd adapters Fitting Penza merc alloys

Any one used these to fit 5x112 to 4x100 ? Will the wheels stick out to far as they are7x15 ? Thanks
by Farrierman
Sun Feb 26, 2017 2:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Fixed the car was the silly immobiliser playing up ( well my 68 year old dad did ) thanks for all the help had to mot tomorrow .
by Farrierman
Sun Feb 05, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Have a new ecu will try today
by Farrierman
Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Tried that still nothing
by Farrierman
Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Does have a immobiliser which I hate it allows the car to turn over ,and is not factory fit
by Farrierman
Sat Jan 28, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Changed crank sensor and coil pack still no sparks !! Maybe ecu which I have taken out to see if it is damp ? Any other ideas ? Ecu is a 0 261 200 380 .It had a new distributor cap and Rotary arm less then 2000 miles ago with top end rebuild but will check theses tomorrow ??
by Farrierman
Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:31 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Thanks great help will let you know .alex
by Farrierman
Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

It's a j reg 325 .with Kent cam and btb six branch ,sorry
by Farrierman
Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Which one is dme relay ?
by Farrierman
Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Fuel pump is working just no sparks , was ticking over fine for 15 minutes then died thought it had run out of fuel ,turns over but didn't even try to start ...?
by Farrierman
Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

In the front
by Farrierman
Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Have checked and no sparks at all
by Farrierman
Tue Jan 24, 2017 2:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Fuel pump

Think it may be the crank sensor
by Farrierman
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Fuel pump

Should the fuel pump how power to it with the ignition on as it not making any noise and car won't start check 11 fuse which is ok . Left car running for 15 to defrost windows then died ?any help?
by Farrierman
Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Track day and Sunday morning arsing about what tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 361

Re: Track day and Sunday morning arsing about what tyres

I did most of the work my self apart from the cam, I live in the same village as btb so got a great deal , the car now flys ,so strong over 4000 rev sound like a race car such a different for not much money .Going to get it on the rolling road to see what it has hopefully 200 bhp, would recommend Ke...
by Farrierman
Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Track day and Sunday morning arsing about what tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 361

Track day and Sunday morning arsing about what tyres

Just got my 325 touring back from having a Kent cam ,top end rebuild ,chip and btb six branch and scorpion exhaust system but the tyres are nearly knacked , any ideas on what to buy thanks all help appreciated Alex
by Farrierman
Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Passage rear door won't open
Replies: 3
Views: 137

Re: Passage rear door won't open

What do I need to overhaul the hole system as no of it works will take the base out this morning and get it open .
by Farrierman
Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:59 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Passage rear door won't open
Replies: 3
Views: 137

Passage rear door won't open

Can't seem to open rear door I need to over haul the central locking as it's not working on my 91 325 touring where to I start any tips on releasing door thanks
by Farrierman
Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Kent cam in 325i ?
Replies: 4
Views: 255

Re: Kent cam in 325i ?

Was looking for some advice
by Farrierman
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Kent cam in 325i ?
Replies: 4
Views: 255

Kent cam in 325i ?

Is changing the cam old Technology and should I drop in a 3.5 instead for the same cash ? Any one driven a e30 with a fast road cam . Thanks alex
by Farrierman
Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:16 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Are chips worth the money
Replies: 16
Views: 1183

Re: Are chips worth the money

Thanks it's a j reg , is there a cat replacement part you can buy or do I make one up ?
by Farrierman
Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Are chips worth the money
Replies: 16
Views: 1183

Re: Are chips worth the money

No have it up on the ramp doings it's mot work and thought might squeeze some more bhp out of it what should it have ?
by Farrierman
Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Are chips worth the money
Replies: 16
Views: 1183

Re: Are chips worth the money

Thanks, have a 1991 325 touring looking for a few more horses is it a good idea to remove to cat to increase performance any other cheep tunning mods thanks Alex
by Farrierman
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Are chips worth the money
Replies: 16
Views: 1183

Are chips worth the money

Hi don't no any thing about chips on bmw e30 ,I have had loads of remaps done on new cars ....any ideas Alex
by Farrierman
Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Need some bulbs
Replies: 6
Views: 402

Need some bulbs

Hi where do I get speedo bulbs for my 325i touring from thanks
by Farrierman
Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i touring no ignition light but will turn over
Replies: 2
Views: 112

Re: 325i touring no ignition light but will turn over

Think it might not have power going to the ecu ??
by Farrierman
Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i touring no ignition light but will turn over
Replies: 2
Views: 112

325i touring no ignition light but will turn over

Just bought another 325 touring but went to take it for mot today and no ignition lights but will turn over but not start .i have jump started it and don't think I spiked it, check all fuses all good ?? Relays ? Haynes manual coming tomorrow . Thanks any help much appreciated Alex