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by vernon77
Wed May 11, 2005 9:10 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My first e30 320i - before i sold it!
Replies: 7
Views: 426

Those were on it when I bought it and to be honest the side skirts weren't my favourite, if I'd kept it I probable would have changed them for a set of mtec's. The kit is similar to a Rieger but thanks the guys on here i tracked it down to a Autofashion Rymax (minus the spoiler) http://www.autofashi...
by vernon77
Wed May 11, 2005 8:37 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My first e30 320i - before i sold it!
Replies: 7
Views: 426

I needed a cheap run around for work and to transport the dog in, after a few too many beers one night I bought it off ebay :eek: I loved it, she hated it!!! It needed a bit of work, lots of classic e30 stuff vicous couple coolant sensor clocks clutch slave breather elbow engine temp sensor rockers ...
by vernon77
Wed May 11, 2005 5:23 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My first e30 320i - before i sold it!
Replies: 7
Views: 426

My first e30 320i - before i sold it!

Due to an unforgiving girlfriend I'm afraid after only 6 months I had to let it go :cry: :cry: :cry: Nevermind all the money goes back into the pot for my next one :D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/mdvernon/320i004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/mdvernon/320i003.jpg http://img.ph...
by vernon77
Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Aagghhh! It's pinking!
Replies: 9
Views: 403

Hey, mine is doing the same thing it sounds awful, glad to hear it could be the fuel as I usually use BP Opti but just filled her up with Texaco prem. It happened to me a couple of months ago, I checked all the cooling system (changed engine sensor) and changed the breather elbow and it stopped. Sin...
by vernon77
Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 Air Filter
Replies: 1
Views: 123

325 Air Filter

hey,

does anyone know if a 325is touring air filter box is the same size as that on an '88 320i. I'm sure the AFM is bigger so I'm not sure of that menas the filter box is as well?

cheers
by vernon77
Thu Mar 24, 2005 7:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: coolant light
Replies: 3
Views: 172

my coolant is always on as well, closed the circuit (paper clip into the sensor connection) still on, did the same as you and bought a new sensor away but again no joy :cry:
I just check the level once a week or so and try to forget about as my electrical skills are zero :lol:
by vernon77
Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: (!) whats it mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 308

cheers guys I feel like such a tit!!!! :mad:

it would make sense as the brakes had to be bleed as well :D

I'll try and stop posting such stupid topics in future!!! :stupid: :stupid::stupid:
by vernon77
Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: (!) whats it mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 308

(!) whats it mean?

Hey,

apologies for the stupid question but as I don't have a manual I can't reall y check :D
Replaced the clutch slave last week and for some reason the (!) light on the dash has come on, it comes off for a while if I drive it hard but then comes abck on again - anyway got any ideas :?:

cheers
by vernon77
Tue Mar 08, 2005 1:41 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Rieger Bodykits
Replies: 4
Views: 354

Hi, I've got a similar kit to a Reiger on mine, its actually an Autofashion rymax kit but I think apart from the side skirts its the same. Not sure if they do what your after mind :?: I've also seen similar kits on ebay from joytuning. http://www.autofashion.co.uk/3_seies_e30.htm http://www.beckerel...
by vernon77
Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Goes to stall
Replies: 6
Views: 280

Treeman12,

I've got the same problem with my 320i ('89) if mattsbe3mer doesn't want it and its up for sale I'd be interested in buying it :lol:

cheers
by vernon77
Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coolant light
Replies: 3
Views: 166

Hi,

my 320I does the same thing, changed the sensor and it still stays on, if I press the check button on the panel the CHECK light on the dash goes out but not the coolant light :?:

Given up in the end!

I know thats not any help just thought I share it :P
by vernon77
Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:24 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Clutch Biting Point
Replies: 4
Views: 278

thanks guys, much appreciated!

It wouldn't go into gear this morning so I'm guessing its a cold night under the car for me!!

Are either of the cylinders easy to replace and or expensive?

thanks again
by vernon77
Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Clutch Biting Point
Replies: 4
Views: 278

Clutch Biting Point

Hey, over the past couple of months (as long as I've had the car) the biting point of the clutch has got closer and closer to the floor and its got to the point where the clutch has to be right in before it would go into gear. The guy I bought it off said it had recently had a new one but I've got n...
by vernon77
Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:38 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Welsh meet 20/02/2005
Replies: 25
Views: 1941

many others from merthyr or was it just an easy place to meet for everybody else?

Havn't been back in a while and the last time I was living there I was in a mk 2, 957cc fiesta (pepperpot alloys and hella's off course :burn: ) so wasn't really looking for e30's!
by vernon77
Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:36 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Welsh meet 20/02/2005
Replies: 25
Views: 1941

As a Merthyr boy living in Essex all those pictures of the valleys are making me home sick :cry: Have to make sure I'm back for the next meet seeing as I used to live the other side of that Asda's!!! I bet the storey Arms was cold this time of year, great drive up there though. Great pics though!!
by vernon77
Mon Feb 14, 2005 1:46 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: 320i Bodykit?
Replies: 10
Views: 868

thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated. :D :D I changed the v/coupling (turned out I could stop it with my hand!!!) and the car seems to be running fine. Whats the best way of checking the head as the coolant does look a bit dirty - oil and dipstick seem fine though - fingers crossed. Also t...
by vernon77
Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i hiccups!.
Replies: 4
Views: 282

I've got exactly the same problem with my 320i, just did a quick search of the forums as johnono suggested and came back with this one. Thought it might help, good luck!!

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... t=stalling
by vernon77
Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 Timing belt or Chain
Replies: 5
Views: 212

hi,

sorry to jump in! I've just bought a 320i and assuming it has a belt, given that the car had no doc's is changing it yourself easy or is a job for a garage? How much would a average garage cost?

cheers
by vernon77
Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coolant Light
Replies: 2
Views: 206

Coolant Light

Hey there, I'm having trouble with the coolant light on the check panel, its been constandly since I bought the car 2 months ago despite having plenty of coolant in the resvoir. I've changed the viscous coupling, flushed the system and bought a new coolant sensor but it's still on. When I changed th...
by vernon77
Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: axle stands and trolley jacks.?
Replies: 11
Views: 612

Hi, I put mine of axle stands yesterday and have done it a couple of times over the past month or so. Not sure if I've doing right but you may have the same problem I'm having with that bodykit. I've added the pic below to show where I jack mine up, I jack it up as close to the middle as I can makin...
by vernon77
Sun Jan 30, 2005 1:12 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Fog Lights
Replies: 1
Views: 202

Fog Lights

Does anyone know if you can take a fog light unit apart to replace the inner "bulb" or lens?

:?:
by vernon77
Sat Jan 29, 2005 12:30 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: 320i Bodykit?
Replies: 10
Views: 868

I'm a complete novice when it comes to engines, the guy told me it was solid but it over heated when I was in the garage having the tire done - hence the changing of the fan coupling. I'm changing the oil and filter tomorrow and brakes seem ok, the steering seems a little nervous but I've read somew...
by vernon77
Fri Jan 28, 2005 11:48 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: 320i Bodykit?
Replies: 10
Views: 868

tell me about it, especially if you're a welsh bloke in the middle of essex!!

Thats why I asked really waying up the pros and cons about changing them for some less pimp'ish gear.

Any idea about the fogs?
by vernon77
Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:19 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: 320i Bodykit?
Replies: 10
Views: 868

320i Bodykit?

Hi everyone, recently decided I needed a cheap run around for work (cycling in this weather is no fun!) and being fed up with fiesta's and the like I bought this 320i of ebay for Ԛ£700. Not know anything about cars I took it on the guys word that it was sound and apart from a new tire, battery ...