Search found 15 matches

by MrGCC
Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:44 pm
Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
Topic: Restoration in Bristol shall I or sell?
Replies: 11
Views: 2276

Re: Restoration in Bristol shall I or sell?

Hi mate, I can get in touch with a few companies I know that could restore it for you (Rust Busters is their name) . I am very hands on and looking to restore mine myself but I can get in touch with them to help sort you out a discount. Personally it all depends on if you are happy with spending the...
by MrGCC
Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:12 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Best brake servo to use?
Replies: 32
Views: 45348

Best brake servo to use?

Hi everyone, I am sure many of you might be getting bored from reading my posts but I had another question which I cant see anyone has answered before (directly that is) I understand that the Clio brake master cylinder is a good one to use if doing the M52 engine swap. So I am doing the M52 engine s...
by MrGCC
Mon Jun 03, 2019 1:25 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52B28 with E36 M3 Evo 6 Speed manual
Replies: 2
Views: 1517

M52B28 with E36 M3 Evo 6 Speed manual

Hi everyone, So I took a risky move and brought a 6 speed manual with linkage and front drive/prop shaft from an E36 M3 Evo. Looking to see what parts/bits and pieces I will need to complete the swap. Will I need the M20 flywheel or should I stay with an M52/S50 flywheel? Anyone know what kind of se...
by MrGCC
Mon Jun 03, 2019 1:17 am
Forum: New Members'
Topic: New guy (kind of)
Replies: 4
Views: 548

Re: New guy (kind of)

martauto wrote:
Fri May 31, 2019 1:15 pm
You can post direct from all devises now , no need for photobucket any more mate, go to the bottom of your post and click on attachments and the rest is history.

Mart.
weird... I have been out of the forum game for so long but thank you so much for the update haha. I will definitely take note!
by MrGCC
Fri May 31, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: New guy (kind of)
Replies: 4
Views: 548

Re: New guy (kind of)

Welcome to the zone mate and lets have as many pics and details as you can muster !! Post away with your links as well mate :D :D Mart. Thank you so much, I need to get all my pictures up onto photobucket and off my phone haha. Awesome, well here is the link to my channel (every supporter helps!) h...
by MrGCC
Thu May 30, 2019 9:07 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: 318i M40 Auto to M52B28 Manual help..
Replies: 2
Views: 2373

318i M40 Auto to M52B28 Manual help..

Hi everyone, Just looking for some advise really on how to go about getting my engine swap done the best way possible. As the title suggests, I am looking to go from the 318i engine to the M52B28, I have the gearbox and prop that came with the engine and ecu etc but I wanted to know the following. I...
by MrGCC
Thu May 30, 2019 9:02 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: New guy (kind of)
Replies: 4
Views: 548

New guy (kind of)

Hi everyone, So this is a weird one for a new guys post. So I have been a member for a while but I haven't really introduced myself. Some of you might have seen my project car already on YouTube, but I am really getting more involved with building my car and yes it isn't going to be the normal E30 a...
by MrGCC
Sun Jun 17, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: e30mclow - back in an e30 and going 1JZ
Replies: 34
Views: 5973

Re:

damn thats some pretty cool projects you got going on man, I actually really like the white e30 with the red and black interior. looks the business with the set up underneath too
by MrGCC
Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:20 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My e30 drift / track tool
Replies: 1
Views: 497

Re: My e30 drift / track tool

hi Pascal,

Car looks really cool! Looks like a lot of fun that I wouldnt mind getting a chance to drive haha, so different from my e30.
by MrGCC
Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coolant keeps overflowing out of expansion tank
Replies: 6
Views: 915

Re: Coolant keeps overflowing out of expansion tank

Thanks for all the advise everyone, I haven't had enough time lately to get to the bottom of this but hopefully will know the answer within the next week of what the issue is.

Still got a little digging around to do!
by MrGCC
Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coolant keeps overflowing out of expansion tank
Replies: 6
Views: 915

Re: Coolant keeps overflowing out of expansion tank

2 things to keep in mind with an M40 cooling system 1/ the level of coolant you observe in the expansion tank can vary. i have had systems where the level is well below the cold mark and all is fine. 2/ the M40 has two bleed screws. one on the expansion tank, the other on the 'stat housing. double ...
by MrGCC
Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:13 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coolant keeps overflowing out of expansion tank
Replies: 6
Views: 915

Coolant keeps overflowing out of expansion tank

Hi everyone, Needed a little bit of help and hope you all can help. Car is a 1992 318I auto with the M40 engine. So recently changed my thermostat, water pump and everything went fine. Since the change I have bled the system and have had the hot air coming out the interior. Works fine and this has b...
by MrGCC
Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 1st BMW 325I Sport M-Tech 1!! In For Its Overhaul...
Replies: 43
Views: 7151

Re:

Car looks really good! I would say keep it as it is, doesn't really need much at all.
by MrGCC
Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Auto roof to manual
Replies: 1
Views: 373

Auto roof to manual

Hi everyone, So I recently picked up my e30 and I am really looking to get some help, so the previous owner has taken off everything apart for the folding top flap drive, located in the boot of the car. The only thing that is keeping me from getting to the latch wire. Now I am looking to get to this...
by MrGCC
Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 M3 V10
Replies: 120
Views: 26161

Re:

Good lord this car is amazing! Just a beautiful build with so much detail. :cool: