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Yes, the base and bracket look similar, but I am not 100% certain. I like the website a lot! Very useful! In the morning I am going to get a look at the underside of it. Hopefully the electronic fitting will confirm. Thank you for your help!

Cooling fan belt broke. Knocked the top cover off this part. What is it? I want to create a replacement cover for it, but may just replace the entire part. But what is it?

@BHadley if you took pics of those sunroof drains I would love to see them. I have 2 mystery leaks I am trying to track down

Also, just in case, here’s a good thread on sorting and replacing instrument cluster bulbs that I found helpful a few months back.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=269317

Yes! Take the sunroof out and than change out its headliner. Much easier that way.

To follow up, the loud ticking audible in the video was due to me not tightening the eccentric bolt down enough. The gap was enormous. I completed another valve adjustment and the car runs pretty rough. Sputtering, rough idle. Slight lack of power. Very light white smoke (or moisture??) coming from...

Found this regulator on eBay.com https://www.ebay.com/i/263246315151?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D324344111de94a8b95d18e94d7f1b9b5%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D254193956100%26itm%3D263246315151%26pg%3D2385738 And also this motor:...

I’m spreading the news like gospel! Great Site.

BenHar wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:17 pm
If you search the internet for "e30 bentley manual" you can download a copy.

Ben

I bought the physical book, but no matter the format, I’ve found the E30 Bentley manual to be worth every penny! I think I found my copy brand new on eBay for around $40.00

I really enjoy this site! I look forward to reading about your work and results!

Nice work! Thank you for explaining your troubleshooting results. Grounding issues are a common cause, but aren’t always easy to track down.

Ok, so I found a video of a good ol’ boy here in the US demonstrating how to adjust the idle mixture screw on his Weber 32/36 (I know it’s not a 32/34). A91EF57C-4F4E-4AF9-A97B-55A320FB0A57.jpeg He describes how he sets his idle mixture beginning at 43:20 in the following video. He also explains whe...

From this image, I would say yes. It was over 30 years ago that I owned that Weber-ized 2002 I cant believe how much difficulty I am having finding you a decent picture. I’m determined to get you a definite answer.

Thanks Ozu, not sure if you meant your message for me, but it’s handy to demonstrate what type tubing I’m looking for!

I had a ‘73 2002 with a Weber carb. I was taught to pump the throttle pedal twice, then start. No choke needed (but I live in a warm climate).

I’ve had difficulty finding the proper diameter clear vinyl tubing with the white webbing reinforcement on ebay, or anywhere so far. Perhaps I am searching for it using the wrong terms? I currently have a patchwork of different tubings & connectors. Would love to tidy it up. If someone has a source ...

From Carb Unlimited’s Website, I hope it helps. http://www.carburetion.com/Weber/adjust.htm 60BECEB0-ADFD-4C72-9AEF-A93B039C5701.jpeg D073A2E2-B3BD-4F76-B976-C3A1754DD866.jpeg Weber CARBURETOR SET UP AND LEAN BEST IDLE ADJUSTMENT It is important to follow all linkage and lever installation instructi...

Interesting. A couple months ago I had a gasoline smell in the cabin. It took a while to track it down. My 318i’s fuel return line’s hose clamp was loose, and the metal ridges wouldn’t hold tightening up. I replaced the clamp and all is good again. The early BMW’s have an elegant simplicity to the m...

Just wondering, what is the “Newspaper Trick” mentioned above?

Thank you, I will do that when I change the belts and water pump. I also want to remove all the old adhesive from the bottom of the bonnet. The center piece of insulation has fallen off and refuses to stay attached.

Yes, I agree. I had a ‘73 2002 automatic with same issue. Turned out to be the universal joint on the driveshaft had gone bad. Replaced it, all was good again.

http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/153
https://www.samarins.com/glossary/window-regulator.html

Thank you! I appreciate your help!

BimmerForums has a thread on this very topic:
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/show ... -replacing

I hope it helps!

I guess I should have provided photos demonstrating the condition of the cylinder head cover and the associated gasket, which appears to be made of cork. Here they are: 62DCA7B1-D70F-4100-8441-28C2B675A1EC.jpeg 460E6992-7FC3-4781-AB5E-0CD96870B5F4.jpeg 344F2E0A-36B4-4D0C-9520-BD97657A7596.jpeg

I have an ‘85 318i 5spd, M10. My cylinder head cover has been leaking just the very slightest bit of oil from the #2 mounting nut since I bought the car last year. Car runs fine. A couple days ago, OCD set in and I decided to check to make sure that the mounting nuts were properly torqued. According...

So.... What happened? Did you get it sorted?

Thanks again Brian!

Thanks Brian!

Greetings to the E30 Braintrust, I’m helping a friend with a 1991 325i cab. Transmission swap’s done. Mechanically, everything works fine. Airbag light’s on, as is ABS light. Airbag light resets, but retriggers as soon as the car is moving. ABS does not work, wheels lock under braking. The ABS light...

I have the same issue. Disassembled and reassembled. No improvement. Any ideas out there?

CF6948F0-31E1-4B96-864A-100526DD576F.jpeg If it is the speedometer (not the odometer which shows the distance travelled and is prone to worn cogs) then check the wires from the sender at the back of the differential. The last 10 inches of those can get brittle and snap inside the insulation. Ben Do...

I fixed my dash lights while I had the instrument cluster apart. I can see the speedometer at night! I’ve replaced all of my instrument cluster lights now. Hopefully that’ll be good for a long time!
Thanks for your help!

I didn’t remove the steering wheel either. Too much work; no need. I’m glad you have your odometer back up & running!

I found some useful videos on YouTube for removing the instrument cluster and replacing the odometer gears. Several were good, but those by Dan Cronin and Bimmer Zeit were most helpful. Garagistic provides online instructions to install the gears, but I didn’t find them as helpful as Bimmer Zeit’s. ...

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