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by DanThe
Sun Apr 26, 2026 4:55 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day Builds
Topic: 318iS race car - back on track
Replies: 382
Views: 489218

Re: 318iS race car - back on track

What happened to that lovely exhaust?
by DanThe
Sun Apr 26, 2026 4:52 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: E30 diff 2.93 or 3.20 ratio
Replies: 5
Views: 1651

Re: E30 diff 2.93 or 3.20 ratio

Andyboy had a good ratio Z3 LSD recently
Check the for sale ads it will be near the top
by DanThe
Sat Apr 11, 2026 1:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 5 lug drive shafts
Replies: 1
Views: 1321

Re: E30 5 lug drive shafts

Your original driveshafts will usually work
by DanThe
Sat Apr 11, 2026 1:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel leak
Replies: 6
Views: 596

Re: Fuel leak

Beware of new aftermarket fuel hoses, 95% of fuel hose is not fit for purpose, id highly recommend you buy from BMW
by DanThe
Sat Apr 11, 2026 1:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel senders
Replies: 4
Views: 497

Re: Fuel senders

Are you sure its the sender? I wouldnt be buying new parts until id tested everything, there are a few tests you can do, for example you can join the wires together on the pass side and it will tell the gauge the left side of the tank is full, so the gauge needle will then move to at least half way
by DanThe
Fri Oct 03, 2025 8:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Next job.
Replies: 7
Views: 3463

Re: Next job.

For the master cylinder I would strongly recommend buying a new length of hose and the plastic fitting that connects the two together
by DanThe
Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Triumph Rocket 3 vs BMW E30 325i
Replies: 2
Views: 2516

Re: Triumph Rocket 3 vs BMW E30 325i

Would make a great power to weight engine conversion, must be best part of 100kg lighter! :lol:
by DanThe
Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A huge thanks
Replies: 4
Views: 2788

Re: A huge thanks

You are welcome, please leave me a review as thanks :D

https://bmconversions-uk.co.uk/testimonials/
by DanThe
Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:44 pm
Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
Topic: S38B36 Laguna Touring
Replies: 386
Views: 1266206

Re: S38B36 Laguna Touring

Looks like the sump has a date with an AC/DC tig welder 8)
by DanThe
Wed Jul 09, 2025 8:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fueling Problem on 320i L-Jetronic
Replies: 62
Views: 32358

Re: Fueling Problem on 320i L-Jetronic

The car was running fine before I changed the pump and eliminated the fuel pressure regulator. How long before changing the pump, weeks/months/years? Did you test the fuel pressure while cranking the engine over or shorting the pump wiring? While cranking the engine gives a better idea of if it con...
by DanThe
Wed Jul 09, 2025 7:35 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: Pair of facelift front fog lights
Replies: 4
Views: 2779

Re: Pair of facelift front fog lights

Just sent you a pm
by DanThe
Thu Jun 05, 2025 7:24 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: bmw e30 sport bolsters / centres
Replies: 142
Views: 60241

Re: bmw e30 sport bolsters / centres

Hi Brutus, I sent you a text earlier regarding some seat parts :thumb:
by DanThe
Sat May 03, 2025 8:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Water Ingress Rant
Replies: 4
Views: 3907

Re: Water Ingress Rant

I find cars that have been for extensive panel replacements are usually the worst for leaks, most bodyshops are only interested in what they look like rather than how they function
by DanThe
Fri Mar 07, 2025 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake advice
Replies: 2
Views: 1994

Re: Brake advice

Yes it will be fine, done it plenty of times, if you need a pair of trailing arms let me know as ive got a couple of sets here
by DanThe
Fri Mar 07, 2025 7:05 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 head? Coolant issues.
Replies: 2
Views: 4420

Re: M52 head? Coolant issues.

The fan switch should be in the side of the rad, there is a provision for this on the right hand side tank about 1/4 of the way down. If you have an original 90+ thermostat then the gauge will show above 1/2 way at running temp and it will take much longer to flow coolant to the radiator which is ho...
by DanThe
Fri Jan 24, 2025 7:23 pm
Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
Topic: e30 316i sedan restoration and some upgrades from Bulgaria
Replies: 42
Views: 24008

Re: e30 316i sedan restoration and some upgrades from Bulgaria

Excellent updates, great to see something other than cupholders being made on a 3D printer! :lol:
by DanThe
Fri Jan 24, 2025 6:57 pm
Forum: Pub Talk
Topic: Iain p Hamilton
Replies: 4
Views: 4262

Re: Ian p Hamilton

I heard this yesterday, what a terrible shame :(
by DanThe
Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Forum crashing
Replies: 13
Views: 10388

Re: Forum crashing

Nope, try a different browser
by DanThe
Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: M54 Engines
Topic: M54 with m50 manifold
Replies: 4
Views: 9737

Re: M54 with m50 manifold

All the M50 intake does is give it a bit of top end power, there are far more downsides as explained above
Race car yes
Road car no
by DanThe
Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
Topic: Alpinweiss II Build Thread
Replies: 53
Views: 28448

Re: Alpinweiss II Build Thread

Nice bit of zinc N yellow there 8)

New or refurb?
There was a guy in the states doing a cracking job of refurbing these a few years ago
by DanThe
Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Heater box removal
Replies: 3
Views: 4780

Re: Heater box removal

Its common to pull the heater box out with the 2 lines attached, however, I have changed the expansion valve with the box in place, cant remember exactly how I did it, but it was not fun!
by DanThe
Sun Nov 03, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: M10 Engines
Topic: Swapping 2.0L m10 into BMW 316
Replies: 7
Views: 9903

Re: Swapping 2.0L m10 into BMW 316

If you want a moddified M10 then its probably the best place to start, S14 bits were the way to go about 25 years ago but its an expensive game nowadays
by DanThe
Fri Nov 01, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: M10 Engines
Topic: Swapping 2.0L m10 into BMW 316
Replies: 7
Views: 9903

Re: Swapping 2.0L m10 into BMW 316

In standard form its about 7hp and 10lbft difference, not much of a reward for the effort involved
by DanThe
Tue Oct 29, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: Abs relay
Replies: 1
Views: 6477

Re: Abs relay

If its the silver one above the glovebox you can fix it with a soldering iron, but dont add any new solder
by DanThe
Tue Oct 29, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Breaking in a newly rebuilt M20 engine
Replies: 4
Views: 18264

Re: Breaking in a newly rebuilt M20 engine

Less lubrication is needed because you want the rings to wear into the bores, mineral oil 100% works best, I usually go for 20w50 type grades, drive the car up to around 80/90mph then shut the throttle and allow the momentum of the car to slow the engine down, this creates vacuum in the cylinders pu...
by DanThe
Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: E39 loom
Replies: 2
Views: 9279

Re: E39 loom

You can remove all the auto wiring back to the common power/earth connections and remove the can connection to the DME
by DanThe
Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E39 m52 gearbox
Replies: 17
Views: 14311

Re: E39 m52 gearbox

The clutch you use must match the flywheel, the 2.8 stuff is always 240mm so its a good option, if its an E46 era box it 'should' fit over a 2.8 fly/clutch but people have run into problems with bigger engine flywheels in smaller engined boxes
by DanThe
Wed Oct 16, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E39 m52 gearbox
Replies: 17
Views: 14311

Re: E39 m52 gearbox

Plate needs to stay fitted yes
by DanThe
Wed Oct 16, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 remap and ews delete
Replies: 3
Views: 14611

Re: M52 remap and ews delete

Yes indeed, send me a pm with requirements :thumb:
by DanThe
Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Which Bilstein Kit? 1989 325i Sport Coupe, please help me choose right.
Replies: 3
Views: 6433

Re: Which Bilstein Kit? 1989 325i Sport Coupe, please help me choose right.

Ive spoken to Bilstein UK on several occasions over the years and came to the conclusion they are not interested in older cars, the staff seem to have no idea what they are talking about Looking at the difference in weights its possible you are being offered a kit for a 2 door saloon, and a kit for ...
by DanThe
Sat Oct 12, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tooth belt change label
Replies: 6
Views: 4829

Re: Tooth belt change label

Washer bottle, top of the headlamp grill, strut tower, anywhere and everywhere really, there is no official location although personally top of the headlamp grill is the most sensible in my opinion
by DanThe
Fri Oct 11, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E39 m52 gearbox
Replies: 17
Views: 14311

Re: Getrag 260 anb for m52

Depends on a few factors
What do you have already
How much are you willing to spend
How do you want to drive, fast road or just cruising etc
by DanThe
Tue Oct 08, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Past E30 Alpina/Hartge rival
Replies: 15
Views: 8458

Re: Past E30 Alpina/Hartge rival

Some Griffin Motorsport info I have
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by DanThe
Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Past E30 Alpina/Hartge rival
Replies: 15
Views: 8458

Re: Past E30 Alpina/Hartge rival

There was also Les Stannard, "Stannard Motors" that did engine builds