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I also looked at the production series to get into racing but decided that I would start off with simple track days and local sprints/hillclimbs. Doing the odd local track day, spring or hillclimb is cheap, your car doesn't have to be super competetive as you are just learning and are unlikely to wi...

Hi The reason why I'm asking is because after fitting my Piper 285 cam the little notch in the cam pulley decided to snap off. I happen to have a spare (used) cam pulley, however that one is also looking a little weak and I don't want to bend anotehr set of valves. Here's a pic of the old cam pulley...

Does anyone know if there is a vernier pulley available for the 318 M40 engine? If not would other people be interested in this as I am sure either piper or kent cams might produce one if there is enough interest.

Indeed. The little notch in the Cam pulley broke and now all my pretty valves are now not so pretty. Engine is in bits again - new vales needed ... does anyone make a vernier for the M40 engine?

Hi. Thanks for you reply. I think I didn't make it clear enough as to what happened ... After rebuilding the head it started ok and we had it running for about 30 mins to make sure everything is working and it doesn't overheat. Trying to restart it a couple of days later it seems like it wanted to g...

Well looks like it's time to take it apart again.

Hello again everyone. After putting my engine back together with the new Camshaft and eventually pluggin gthe plugs in the right holes everything appeared to be just fine. However trying to start the engine up again tonight and I am finding a serious lack of compression ... none! I was planning on w...

Thanks all for your replies. It turned out to be the fuel rail connector (there are 2 plugs which are interchangable).

Hi everyone

I have just finished putting my engine back together (old head was cracked). Now I get plenty of spark and fuel to the return pipe, but the engine won't fire. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the problem could be?

Many thanks!
Marco

Is this sensor required or can it be left off? I have a set of leads for mine without sensor, but my car uses the ones with sensor?

Rallynuts also do omp cages http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/OMP%5FR ... es%5F1927/

Ok. Just had a quick look and found a picture of the thrust pads, they are not the part I am looking for. It's more and more looking like these bits are not supposed to be there (unless someone knows different).

Thanks for your answer, just to confirm that we are talking about the same part: The bit I am talking about is the square shaped spring clip that sits underneath the hydraulic tappet within the head. Ã‚£1.18 seems a little expensive for the part I am talking about?! They almost look like they don't ...

Hi everyone. I am in the process of changing my cylinder head and in the head, behind the tappets are small (spare-ish) spacers/pressure things. Does anyone know what these are, why and are they only available through bmw? They don't come with head gasket sets etc.

Thanks!

Thanks for your reply. All makes sense so I'll just leave it as is for the time being.

Cheers
Rizzo

Hi Folks

I am preparing a 318i M40 track car and was wondering if changing the diff is worth doing and what diff would people recommend?

The car is a 318i with the M40 engine pretty much standard but I might be tuning the engine at some point. Not decided yet.

Cheers,
Rizzo

The usual story then? hehe

Well if anyone has a used set I could buy that would be fantastic!
Other than that I guess I will have to make some bars as well.

Cheers!

JimmyC wrote:I have to call Cobra tomorrow anyway so will ask Marc about them for you, they do do them but dont carry stock and you cant buy them anywhere as they are not an official line ;)

Ok ... I'd be surprised if you get a different answer but hey, surprise me! ;)

As far as I know Cobra don't make them anymore. Does anyone have a set? I would be interested. Cheers!

Growing selection of stuff here http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/BMW%5FE30%5F1991/ including bushes, brake lines etc. Hope that helps.

http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/BMW%5FE30%5F1991/

Few bits on here.

Hey dude! welcome from the other end of the e30 empire :D good to see someone being a bit distinctive down there-all i remember about newquay is bugs and buses as far as the eye could see! rock on, and i may be joining the bmw challenge if cash plans are ok! LOL ... take it you were down here for R...

Should be easy to spot then. Will keep an eye out for you!

So how is your technical knowledge on the e30? You never know a little local tech support may be very useful ;)

Thanks for the welcome guys. That sound like fun, whats that involve Not a great deal really, there is quite a bit of info in the Motorsport Section of the forum. Looks like a great opportunity to get into motorsport without spending loads of money. Still have to ask a few questions myself about the...

Hi Everyone I just thought I would introduce myself before posting in other sections of the forum. I am from Cornwall and have a Red 318i Lux which I am looking to prepare for the BMW Challenge next year so I will have a few parts up for grabs soon :wink: :wink: My everyday car is only a little hond...

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