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by Corasdad
Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

Mine is cable not drive by wire, throttle body looks like this
by Corasdad
Fri Apr 24, 2026 12:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

So taken my car for spirted drive today and all was great parked up de ided to go back out and the problem is back (i hate this car now ) can anybody help,it has a code p0220
by Corasdad
Thu Apr 23, 2026 8:44 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: E30 diff 2.93 or 3.20 ratio
Replies: 2
Views: 1395

Re: E30 diff 2.93 or 3.20 ratio

Still looking
by Corasdad
Thu Apr 23, 2026 11:22 am
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: Rear sway bar and fitting
Replies: 0
Views: 34

Rear sway bar and fitting

Looking to add a sway bar to my e30 so will need bar and mounting points as mine doesnt have it
by Corasdad
Thu Apr 02, 2026 6:25 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 318 now m52 2.8
Replies: 11
Views: 9283

Re: My 318 now m52 2.8

Direct gloss no topcoat needed,i have never spray a car before and as i say o am doing it outside so direct gloss seamed the best option for me
by Corasdad
Sat Mar 28, 2026 9:00 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 318 now m52 2.8
Replies: 11
Views: 9283

Re: My 318 now m52 2.8

More, its been hard with no garage just need a few weeks of nice weather
by Corasdad
Sat Mar 28, 2026 9:50 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 318 now m52 2.8
Replies: 11
Views: 9283

Re: My 318 now m52 2.8

Rear
by Corasdad
Thu Mar 26, 2026 2:19 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 318 now m52 2.8
Replies: 11
Views: 9283

Re: My 318 now m52 2.8

Started painting my e30, i dont have a garage so just doing what i can when i can
by Corasdad
Thu Mar 12, 2026 9:06 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

Lol its on the cards but need to get wheel alignment first
by Corasdad
Mon Mar 09, 2026 3:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

So my fuel pressure is about 3.2bar when running,today i took off my disa ,my throttle bodyand icv all seems ok so i put it all back together and now it work again ,i have not taken her for a drive yet but this is defo a head scratcher and the trouble is i jave lost all faith in her as i have no ide...
by Corasdad
Sun Mar 08, 2026 5:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

I ordered wrong one but new one has turned up today but after taking things off and putting them back on it works now no idea why, going to teat fuel pressure monday anyway
by Corasdad
Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Value of e30
Replies: 1
Views: 843

Value of e30

I am at the end of my tether with my e30 and i am think of getting rid ,it would have to be sold as a project My car is 1990 4 door e30 which has ben manual swapped and an m52b28tu swap, its lowered 30mm on 17 wheels, it has e90 front seats re dyed red with tempory rear seats that match, its had fib...
by Corasdad
Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

No not yet, i dont think its compression but worth a try ,my fuel presser tester came today so thats saturdays job
by Corasdad
Wed Mar 04, 2026 9:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

Can anybody confirm vemo are who make bmw crankshaft and camshaft sensors for e39 2.8.

New fuel pump and filter and regulator no difference
by Corasdad
Tue Mar 03, 2026 3:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

Right my troubles have returned same issues bad running trys stalling when reved and back firing onto intake i have done a smoke test today and had a leak qhich is fixed but still running shite,i am just waiting for fuel pressure tester recommend by dan but does anybody else have an suggestions befo...
by Corasdad
Mon Feb 23, 2026 4:33 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: E30 diff 2.93 or 3.20 ratio
Replies: 2
Views: 1395

Re: E30 diff

Bump
by Corasdad
Wed Jan 28, 2026 5:51 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: E30 diff 2.93 or 3.20 ratio
Replies: 2
Views: 1395

E30 diff 2.93 or 3.20 ratio

Look for a 2.93 or 3.25 ratio
by Corasdad
Thu Jan 22, 2026 2:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: G663 BLR any idea where it is?!
Replies: 6
Views: 3251

Re: G663 BLR any idea where it is?!

Looks great with cage wish mine had a cage bit its 4 door so would look gash
by Corasdad
Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Supercharging an m52tu 2.8
Replies: 5
Views: 1473

Re: Supercharging an m52tu 2.8

Brill thanks will look em up
by Corasdad
Tue Jan 13, 2026 11:41 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Supercharging an m52tu 2.8
Replies: 5
Views: 1473

Re: Supercharging an m52tu 2.8

Idea shelved for now then thanks for that imput, i did email hydemotorsport about a kit they sell and of course they said yeah no prob the kit will fit but they never mention about possible block issues so thank you for that to be honest i only wanted the sound as i miss my supercharged mini lol
by Corasdad
Sat Jan 10, 2026 7:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Supercharging an m52tu 2.8
Replies: 5
Views: 1473

Supercharging an m52tu 2.8

Has anybody done this in the up that can provide links and info please
by Corasdad
Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:44 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: 3.38 Torsen LSD
Replies: 3
Views: 3197

Re: 3.38 Torsen LSD

Will this fit straight on to e30 4 stud
by Corasdad
Sat Dec 27, 2025 10:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lsd options
Replies: 2
Views: 1286

Re: Lsd options

Do you shim them or just supply the lsd unit
by Corasdad
Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lsd options
Replies: 2
Views: 1286

Lsd options

I have swapped in an m52 and i am thinking it might need an lsd what options do i have other than an e30 lsd which seem to be like rocking horse poo
by Corasdad
Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 318iS brake servo.
Replies: 1
Views: 2123

Re: e30 318iS brake servo.

E90 there is no cutting or welding look on youtube for spannerrash he does a full video on fitting one even i managed to fit one very easy
by Corasdad
Wed Oct 29, 2025 5:40 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: Small Case 4.1 Diff & 4HP22 EH Auto Gbox
Replies: 1
Views: 1692

Re: Small Case 4.1 Diff & 4HP22 EH Auto Gbox

I have an auto box from a 1.8
by Corasdad
Fri Oct 24, 2025 5:30 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 318 now m52 2.8
Replies: 11
Views: 9283

Re: My 318

M52 fitted, and engine bay painted
by Corasdad
Sun Oct 19, 2025 9:13 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Rear diff options
Replies: 5
Views: 2914

Re: Rear diff options

Thanks
by Corasdad
Sat Oct 18, 2025 5:57 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Rear diff options
Replies: 5
Views: 2914

Re: Rear diff options

How doni know if my diff is small or medium, i cant afford an lsd at the moment but its on my list with rear disc conversion
by Corasdad
Fri Oct 17, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Rear diff options
Replies: 5
Views: 2914

Rear diff options

Whats the best rear diff for m52b28tu swap mine has a 1.8 auto diff in and it feel ok but is there a better option for normal spirted driving
by Corasdad
Tue Oct 07, 2025 12:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Sorted
Replies: 1
Views: 1571

Re: Help need please indicator issues

Ok when i turn left its blowing fuse 4
by Corasdad
Tue Oct 07, 2025 11:56 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Sorted
Replies: 1
Views: 1571

Sorted

Sorted
by Corasdad
Mon Oct 06, 2025 9:53 am
Forum: E30 Videos
Topic: How e30 is made
Replies: 1
Views: 7844

How e30 is made

by Corasdad
Thu Sep 18, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Injector upgrade
Replies: 0
Views: 2900

Injector upgrade

I need to change an injector so maybe worth an upgrade can anybody recommend a set for m52b28tu
by Corasdad
Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help rough running car
Replies: 27
Views: 6679

Re: Help rough running car

Do i take the fuel rail off to tap them is it worth spraying carb clean into it