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by iahmed82
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
by iahmed82
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...
by iahmed82
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...
by iahmed82
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...
by iahmed82
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...
by iahmed82
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...
by iahmed82
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!!
by iahmed82
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 ...
by iahmed82
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
by iahmed82
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
by iahmed82
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...
by iahmed82
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.
by iahmed82
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...