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- Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:27 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Brakes coming on automatically
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1215
Re: Brakes coming on automatically
Ok.. so found that if I take the vacuume pipe out and put back in it frees up the brakes… puzzled on what to do
- Thu Jun 05, 2025 10:40 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Brakes coming on automatically
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1215
Brakes coming on automatically
I’ve had a m54b30 swap, after driving the car for around 20 minutes, the front brakes gradually apply, the car no longer rolls at the lights, this gets worse as the minutes pass. If I turn the car off, wait a minute and start it again, the brakes “reset” and the process starts all over again. I have...
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:17 am
- Forum: M54 Engines
- Topic: E46 parts into the E30
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7035
Re: E46 parts into the E30
Thank you.. I’ll look at sourcing the correct sump, was the loom link no good? DanThe is really busy with other work at present so just trying to locate as much of the things needed myself before taking it to someone to do the swap. A e30 325i diff should be fine with my buoy I take it, I look at ge...
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:18 pm
- Forum: M54 Engines
- Topic: E46 parts into the E30
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7035
E46 parts into the E30
Hi all I'm currently trying to restore a 83 316 carb coupe which is proving to be a money pit but have bought a 2003 330ci as a donor car as I want to do a M54b30 swap. My question is, what parts can i transfer over to the e30 - i want to be able to use as many parts as possible from the e46 as gett...
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:11 pm
- Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
- Topic: E46 to E30
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1258
Re: E46 to E30
The subframe is this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333869367188 its made by ARM BMW Motorsport - they did say that not all sumps may fit and to send them a picture of the one I have on the car now I've also seen the wiring loom here; https://www.hackengineering.co.uk/product/m52tu-m54-s54-s62-wirin...
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:22 pm
- Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
- Topic: E46 to E30
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1258
E46 to E30
Hi all I'm currently trying to restore a 83 316 carb coupe which is proving to be a money pit but have bought a 2003 330ci as a donor car as I want to do a M54b30 swap. My question is, what parts can i transfer over to the e30 - i want to be able to use as many parts as possible from the e46 as gett...
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:39 pm
- Forum: M54 Engines
- Topic: M54B30 swap garage needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7956
Re: M54B30 swap garage needed
Thank you all for the recommendations, I will give them a call to discuss the options available.
Appreciate the help!!
Appreciate the help!!
- Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:31 pm
- Forum: M54 Engines
- Topic: M54B30 swap garage needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7956
M54B30 swap garage needed
Hi I plan to at some point get my 1982 316 coupe (once i have the body work sorted) engine swapped for a m54b30. I have already purchased the donor car (2003 e46 330ci) I need a tuner who can do the swap for me as this is simply something I cannot do. Anyone in the southeast of England? If you know ...
- Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:04 pm
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: Coupe door frame seal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 796
Coupe door frame seal
Hi
How much is a coupe passenger side door frame seal (the rubber seal that goes around the body frame) and both B pillar covers for a coupe.
Thanks
How much is a coupe passenger side door frame seal (the rubber seal that goes around the body frame) and both B pillar covers for a coupe.
Thanks
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:35 pm
- Forum: For Sale - E30 cars
- Topic: 89' e30 Coupe 4.4 V8 project for sale
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13649
Re: 89' e30 Coupe 4.4 V8 project for sale
Hi
Am interested in a coupe, how do i get in contact with you? Am new to the site.
Thanks
Am interested in a coupe, how do i get in contact with you? Am new to the site.
Thanks
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:10 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Facelift Rear Section and Arches to Pre-Face?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1132
Re: Facelift Rear Section and Arches to Pre-Face?
Hi How did you get on with this? I am thinking of doing the same as I prefer the facelift rear end and have the Mtec 2 kit which I want to fit. If you have completed this, what was needed? Facelift quarter panels Facelift rear panel Facelift inner arches Face boot panels? Just weighing up my options...
- Sat Aug 07, 2021 10:49 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Dash wiring
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1170
Re: Dash wiring
Thanks guys.. I’ve also just bought the Haynes manual to read through.
Just tried to upload pictures on my phone but doesn’t work?
Will transfer to my laptop and upload. It’s a mess at the moment, bought a shell which I want to make right.
Just tried to upload pictures on my phone but doesn’t work?
Will transfer to my laptop and upload. It’s a mess at the moment, bought a shell which I want to make right.
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:29 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Dash wiring
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1170
Dash wiring
Hi all. I am in the process of renovating a 1983 E30, When i bought this, the dash had been taken out including the clock. Have got a dash, clock and the bits however, all the wiring seems to be messed up. On the back of my clock, i have the blue clip and yellow. The blue is connected to the loom an...
