E30 Zone

In the past, I have discounted the sticky lifters idea, because the noise is different than other cars I have heard with a lifter problem.

The clattering that I have heard doesn't sound the same as lifters because it does not appear to increase and decrease in frequency when I make RPM changes.

I have owned 3 M40 powered E30 BMW's. All of them had minor noises coming from the top of the engine. I would describe these noises as a "clattering". Unfortunately, I know that my American English may not translate very well to British English and this clattering could be called something else. My ...

Yes, the valves need adjustment. If you're lucky, that will fix your idle.

Is the exhaust smoky? I couldn't tell from the video if it was just water vapor or something more of a problem.

"When refitting the cam pulley, leave the centre bolt finger tight until the belt is on. Fit the cam locking tool (it's a steel plate that locks the cam at TDC), fit the new cambelt, tension it and then tighten the centre bolt. This is because the cam pulley has a few degrees of movement, essential ...

No one can help me with this? Hasn't anyone taken the cam out of an engine?

Does anyone have a picture of the back side of their gear? I would like to compare it with mine.

Sorry about the repost, but I need some help on this: I recently had the head rebuilt on my 1993 M40 Touring. (new cam, lifters, rocker arms, valve guides , etc.) When I got the cylinder head back, the the cam was separate from the tooth belt gear wheel. ( the one that the belt rides on to turn the ...

Make sure the cam is not worn. It's an expensive repair.

Did you bench bleed the master cylinder before you put it on the car?

If you haven't done that, you will never get all of the air out of the system.

I need another part for my Touring. How about the rear cover that fits over the rear windshield wiper. Its called a Cover and it also has the two holes in it to wash the rear window. Do you have one of those?

There are plenty of youtube videos that show you how to change the odometer on an E30. Not sure about the legality of if, but it looks pretty easy to do

We need a picture. Can you post a picture of your driveshaft?

Before you pull out the transmission, have a friend move the shift lever while you watch from underneath the car. It is possible (and maybe likely?) that some part of the shift lever is disconnected.

This will not hurt the car. These cars are pretty stout and won't be bothered by any uneven block

Sometimes the tach doesn't work because the SI board batteries are dead. Check them with a voltmeter.

Any update on a Touring Spoiler?

Yes, that would be fine. Before you do this, we should check shipping charges to the US. How much will this cost to ship to zip code 46220?

I need a rear spoiler for a Touring. Got one of those?

Here is a picture of the accumulators and lines that are underneath the spare tire:

I agree with the poster above that says you don't have to get it ALL off. I used sandpaper to remove the big lumpy stuff and didn't touch the paint.

The new insulation stuck on just fine.

Most of the system is mostly invisible. It has a slightly bigger power steering pump and lines going from it to the shocks. The only real visible components are the accumulators under the spare tire. I'll try to get a picture of them.

I have discovered some more information for this load leveling system: I think it is misnamed. It should be called: Rear Suspension Height Maintenance Device. It is a system that contains a dual element power steering pump (one pump for the steering and one pump for the suspension) that sends oil to...

Yes, I am a regular viewer/poster on R3V. The problem is that R3V is a US based website and the US probably only has about 20 E30 Tourings in it. They were never officially imported into the US. They have started to trickle into the US, since the rules for importation are easier, if the car is 25 ye...

Does anyone have any info on this system?

Here's what it looks like:

Here's some addtional info: The rear springs look exactly like the stock springs of a 1994 318i Touring ! The front springs are blue and have these numbers on them: E30 V/A and 6008101039G09. Do you only have to change the front springs on a car equipped with a load leveling device and the rear will...

Here's what I have (from realoem.com) :

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=33_0358

I just recently purchased a 320i Touring and imported it to the US. After getting it here, I discovered that it has a load leveling suspension. In addition, the springs have been swapped to some much shorter springs. The ride height is probably 60-70 mm (2-3 inches) shorter. Here are my questions. 1...

Just because your ICV is clean, doesn't mean it works. I'd try a new one. There are inexpensive aftermarket ones.

Make sure you use a clutch. Some ev's conversions don't have them and it takes forever to shift gears. It takes too long to line up the engine rpm.

i have a 91’ 318i and i was curious how i show go about making it faster. i do not want to directly modify the engine, bc idk if it’s capable of handling anything. what are the best options when it comes to engine swaps and turbos? i know the M50 and the M52 are very common swaps, but is it worth i...

I wonder if the fan that blows air out the vents is drawing too much current.

Instead of running the A/C, can you run the vent fan with the heater on? If you do, do you still blow fuses?

Get inside the car with a flashlight (torch?). Have a friend spray water on the car from every angle. Watch for where the water come in.

You have found your leak!

Looking good!

is the fan rubbing on the fan shroud?

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