E30 Zone

Hey mate, It’s totally do able if you can find a good body repair shop. Look to set you back about £800-1000 though. If you do get it done, and done well (all rust removed, lots of rust preventing paints, wax etc), should last another 30 years. They’ll basically need to cut out the rusty patch, wel...

Hi there, I am potentially buying a new (to me) coupe with a small rust bubble on the outer skin of the roof, near the sunroof. I know this is not a good sign. I just want to know if anyone has experience with repairing/having repaired such an issue and, if I do buy the car, how much I can expect to...

How much would a facelift Zinoberrot front valance be (in the off chance you have one)?

I’d just add here that I used an E36 loom and it still needed trimming / adjusting to suite E30 standard ECU location. I can’t see how I could have used it ‘as is’ to be honest. So you had to cut individual wires and lengthen them? Extra length on several wires can be obtained simply by unwrapping ...

joeyb wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:26 pm
I’d just add here that I used an E36 loom and it still needed trimming / adjusting to suite E30 standard ECU location. I can’t see how I could have used it ‘as is’ to be honest.

So you had to cut individual wires and lengthen them?

Still in the process of getting my donor car, going to daily it through the winter and wait until summer to get cracking. Figure I’m going to break the rest of it and make some money back with a bit of luck! Good plan. I done the same so give me a shout if you need any help! Sweet, thanks man!

Still in the process of getting my donor car, going to daily it through the winter and wait until summer to get cracking. Figure I’m going to break the rest of it and make some money back with a bit of luck!

I used an auto loom from an E36 and trimmed it down to fit. The auto part of the loom comes away quite easily and you can delete the traction control wiring and a few other bits as well. I can send you some pin out diagrams if you need them - you can use them to make sure you're not cutting anythin...

I'm sure there's info. in the wiki or M50/52 forum. The EWS module and antenna just need simple connections to permanent and ignition switched 12 volts, and earth, then there's a single wire between the EWS module and the engine ECU. The ring antenna can be fitted to an E30 ignition switch/shroud w...

Any of the looms can be used, but the E36 version places the various bits attached to it in places suited to installation in an E30. Cutting and extending of various wires is required if you use any of the others. All do able, but it's one more job to do. If you have a complete donor car, I'd think...

joeyb wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:23 pm
Everything from the E36 328i donor car, including the ECU. Sent it off to DanThe for EWS delete and map for M50 manifold.

Great, thanks for the help!

The wiring in the looms is usually present, right up to the plug under the RH side of the rear seat cushion. Look for a green/purple wire coming into the plug, but not continuing on the the small loom that goes under the rear of the car. Fuel return pipe can be made up from 8mm cunifer (cupro-nicke...

I used an E36 328i manual. Had EWS deleted from ECU and cut / adapted loom to work on E30. Fitted in M50 inlet manifold. I think an Auto loom would work but needs more cutting away? Yeah that’s what I figured, I assume your 328 had the single vanos engine too? So would the best move be to get a pro...

Hi all, I want to fit an injected engine sooner or later, therefore I will need an electric pump and return system. What would be the best way of doing this? I am aware my car shouldn't have the swirl pot in the fuel tank as this was exclusive to injected cars from the factory, and this could cause ...

Hi everyone, With the bodywork on my 316 finally in a good place, I'm moving my ambition to getting rid of this engine for something more fun. My main question is which donor car to buy: a 728i from 95-98, a 528i from 95-98, or just go down the M50 route (despite the fact that I'm finding it hard lo...

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MyNameIsOllie wrote: ↑
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sskoda wrote: ↑
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With or without ABS on both counts?
Without
Front strut bodies non-abs without brakes £150 delivered
Rear arms without brakes non-ABS £150 delivered
Brakes + £50 front, + £30 rear.

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sskoda wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:11 pm

MyNameIsOllie wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:10 pm

sskoda wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 02, 2019 11:34 am

With or without ABS on both counts?
Without
Front strut bodies non-abs without brakes £150 delivered
Rear arms without brakes non-ABS £150 delivered
Brakes + £50 front, + £30 rear.

Thanks for the reply. I'll consider this when I sort out my suspension.

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MyNameIsOllie wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:14 am
How much for 51mm front struts with or without brakes?

Also, how much are rear disc brake trailing arms with calipers etc.?
With or without ABS on both counts?

Without

How much for 51mm front struts with or without brakes?

Also, how much are rear disc brake trailing arms with calipers etc.?

Hello, As the weather is about to turn, I figured I would attempt to get the heat finally working in my 316. I have spent the last day doing a coolant flush with RadFlush and just water to clear out the rust from the cooling system - the water was opaque brown upon the first flush and I have managed...

martauto wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:09 pm
Give Jon all your car details and he will see if it right for your car mate.

Mart.

Cheers dude

martauto wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:58 pm
Is it this one no 5 in the pic ?
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=11_0529

Have a word with Jon on here from Cotswold he is very helpful and very good.

Mart

Yep no. 5 is the one! Thanks!

Hi there, Just a quick query; which part number to order as a replacement for the hose circled in red in this generic picture? Mine is creating a rather large air leak. I cannot find a diagram online for a carb model and all the hoses that I have found are for injected models. https://imgur.com/MbqB...

Just replace it with a counter sink stainless screw, something like this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-M5-X-30-STAINLESS-STEEL-TORX-T25-TX25-SECURITY-PIN-COUNTERSUNK-METRIC-SCREW/292458719116?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D57477%26meid%3D7fd2661962f64661b19419bd1476a7dc%26...

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Hello, I recently got some basketweaves for my 316 and the centre caps have these weird bolts that seem to be very specific to this type of centre cap (see pics). These bolts do not have any way of tightening with a conventional tool such as an allen key, screwdriver or even a specialist tool as the...

steve_k wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:05 pm
i did mine the other day,

it should just pull out nice & easy if you wiggle it about a bit while pulling on it,

see if you can remove the firewall grommet as that may help.

Thanks dude, pried that sucker out and it worked a trick.

Hi everyone, I'm trying to replace my clutch cylinders, however I'm stuck on removing the master as it will not move. I have removed all relevant nuts and bolts, disconnecting the hard line and cutting the soft line to the reservoir (I'm replacing this anyway) - however the bastard won't budge. The ...

Thanks guys, sorry for the late reply.

I will definitely have a look and consider my next move.

In terms of pumps, which would be the go to? I was looking at a Bosch 044, but I am assuming that would complicate things due to its in-line nature when compared to an in tank pump.

martauto wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:01 pm
I think the sameller dia ,47mm are for the smaller engine cars (below 2.0 liter) and the 51 mm make up for the rest...................except the 318is and ALL tourings are 51mm . (I think.lol)

Mart.

Yeah that would make sense, just don't want to play games with returns lol

Hi, I want to install Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach lowering springs on my 1988 316, but I'm a little confused about which to buy. The description of the products I've been viewing mention two different strut diameters - 47 and 51mm. What's the difference? Is there anything else I should know before...

Hi, I'm considering an M5x swap for my 1988 316 (carbed) and I'm unsure about what to do in terms of fuel delivery. Currently the car has the standard mechanical fuel pump fitted to the side of the engine head, and no return line. Obviously, an M5x would require an electronic pump. Does this mean I ...

martauto wrote:Can anyone help this guy ??
I cant crawl under mine right now or I would do mate.

Mart.

Appreciate it, dude!

Is it possible that it is a bad front crankshaft seal? I don't want to tackle this job until I'm certain of what the problem is...

Does anyone have the torque specs for the upper sump?

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