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by Stubabalu
Mon May 16, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: changing sunroof cable
Replies: 5
Views: 287

Re: changing sunroof cable

I see what you mean try this one there is a trick to it....
http://m-power.lv/files_misc/E30%20m3%2 ... 412240.htm
by Stubabalu
Mon May 16, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318is. Problems bringing it back to life.. some help please.
Replies: 3
Views: 230

Re: 318is. Problems bringing it back to life.. some help ple

P.S. To get at the gauges you have to remove the drivers side cowling (kick panel/under dash trim) using the 3 plastic retaining screws. Careful these panels are difficult to replace so be delicate, you will need to unscrew head light adjustment control to remove it completely. Then you can access t...
by Stubabalu
Mon May 16, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318is. Problems bringing it back to life.. some help please.
Replies: 3
Views: 230

Re: 318is. Problems bringing it back to life.. some help ple

With your interior fan you should first investigate the heater blower motor, accessed through the engine bay. There's plenty of videos on YouTube such as this one : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o0p1dNGQH0w With the Rev counter the first thing to check is its not a loose nut at the back of the gauge...
by Stubabalu
Sat May 14, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Mild Overheating 316i/M40
Replies: 7
Views: 333

Re: Mild Overheating 316i/M40

Have you done anything to the cooling system such as drained and refill? There is definitely a knack to bleeding which if not done properly will cause high temperatures. As Brian said first thing to check is the fan with a rolled up news paper, if she stops easily it's knackered. If it requires repl...
by Stubabalu
Wed May 11, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Vanity BMW Show - 17 July
Replies: 38
Views: 6715

Re: Vanity BMW Show - 17 July

What's the crack must I bring my rust bucket to get a ticket, was hoping to just stare wide eyed at the lovely examples I wished I owned?