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by Alistair
Thu May 09, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts availability please
Replies: 2
Views: 556

Parts availability please

Hi Guys,
Can i please get a price on -
E28 525e rear brake back plates
34211159933
34211159934

Thanks
Al
by Alistair
Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: parts order please
Replies: 1
Views: 166

parts order please

Hi there
how much for -
2 x Protection tube 33521129263

thanks
Al
by Alistair
Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
Topic: Rust under rear seat
Replies: 2
Views: 747

Rust under rear seat

Am I just lucky or are the fuel tank mounts A common place for rust?
by Alistair
Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: prices please
Replies: 1
Views: 143

prices please

Hi there
can I please have a quote for the following 318is bits -
13411721907
13411721909
11151717858
11151727393
11151739266
13541739248

thanks
Al
by Alistair
Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: M30b35 engine on offer
Replies: 3
Views: 643

Re: M30b35 engine on offer

sorry no
by Alistair
Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: M30b35 engine on offer
Replies: 3
Views: 643

Re: M30b35 engine on offer

I'm in Gloucestershire GL11
by Alistair
Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: M30b35 engine on offer
Replies: 3
Views: 643

M30b35 engine on offer

Hi All I got this a few years ago, the project stalled and now I've changed my mind and don't intend using it. I know little about it, out of an E34 if i remember, I found "95" on the block behind the flywheel. has - engine wiring ECU flywheel and old clutch has not - water pump distributor cap (hav...
by Alistair
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 11
Views: 632

Re: Parts order please

Excellent, thankyou
by Alistair
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: Exhaust for my 318is
Replies: 5
Views: 5030

Re: Exhaust for my 318is

I work building vintage bugatti race cars, I’m probably being too fussy
by Alistair
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:35 am
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: Exhaust for my 318is
Replies: 5
Views: 5030

Re: Exhaust for my 318is

It’s been on the car for servaral months now, don’t get me wrong its great, I remember there being a heavy dent some where and spent some time porting the flange where it meets the manifold. For a serveral hundred £ tuned exhaust I though it would have been super But it fit perfectly and has been no...
by Alistair
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:18 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 11
Views: 632

Re: Parts order please

Hi Jon,
Would you have a
5210 1 940 490 - thigh support guide x 1
To add to my order?
by Alistair
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:37 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 11
Views: 632

Re: Parts order please

Pm sent

Thanks
by Alistair
Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 11
Views: 632

Re: Parts order please

Thanks Jon,
Can I collect on Saturday Morning?
by Alistair
Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 11
Views: 632

Re: Parts order please

Your right of course, I just searched the forum for previous enquires, i assumed they were all the same.
So yes 51 48 1925 437 would be more appropriate

Thanks
Al
by Alistair
Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 11
Views: 632

Parts order please

Hi there ,
Could please order -
51488103798 - under bonnet insulation


Thank you
Al
(318is H840PWJ)
by Alistair
Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: coolant/heater oddity. (318is M42)
Replies: 3
Views: 251

Re: coolant/heater oddity. (318is M42)

I'm pretty sure the heater pipes are on correctly, it difficult to see - its back of the head to bottom pipe (feed/electric valve) and top pipe to plastic manifold (return) right? while filling the system i waited to see coolant spilling from the heater pipes (one at a time) before connecting them i...
by Alistair
Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:00 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 workshop manuals
Replies: 1
Views: 4608

Re: M42 workshop manuals

its covered in the E36 manual, there all much the same
by Alistair
Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:57 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: Exhaust for my 318is
Replies: 5
Views: 5030

Re: Exhaust for my 318is

I installed a fritz bitz exhaust before the summer.
i was a bit disappointed in the build quality (for the price)
but it did fit straight on and sounds good
by Alistair
Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: coolant/heater oddity. (318is M42)
Replies: 3
Views: 251

coolant/heater oddity. (318is M42)

hi there, So the heater only blows hot air at revs, at idle it goes cold. heater switch/valve checked and working fine (although electrics disconnected for test) New radiator. Engine and heater matrix flushed. The head and thermostat housing get very hot to touch, temp gauge sits on about 1/4 to 1/3...
by Alistair
Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 9
Views: 472

Re: Parts order please

Great, thanks see you tomorrow
by Alistair
Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:35 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 9
Views: 472

Re: Parts order please

Yeah I thought as much, I know exactly what you mean.
So I’ll take the 2 jacking slots and the window seals, will I be able to collect them from you tomorrow?
by Alistair
Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:54 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 9
Views: 472

Re: Parts order please

Sorry i should have said, 2 door and rears
by Alistair
Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 9
Views: 472

Re: Parts order please

Thanks Jon,
Both if possible
by Alistair
Thu Jan 10, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 9
Views: 472

Parts order please

Hi Guys,
Can I please get :
1x 51211913055
1x 51211913056 - left and right outer window seals (2 door)

And are jacking points still available as a repair panel? 2 0f if so.

Thanks
Al
by Alistair
Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: parts order please
Replies: 1
Views: 133

parts order please

Hi there,
could I please get some e28 prices

fuel lines
16121178468
16121177267
fuel pump brackets
16121152305
16121152308
intake boot and hose
13711707785
13411718777
thermostat bleed screw
11531275881

I think thats it for now
thanks
by Alistair
Sun Oct 12, 2014 2:08 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts order please
Replies: 1
Views: 107

Parts order please

Hi There,
Can I please order;

Protection plate right 34111154242 x1
Inner hex bolt M8X12 34111123072 x1
Cup 31211126790 x1

here from you soon
thanks
Al
by Alistair
Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: parts order please
Replies: 1
Views: 95

parts order please

Hi there,
could I please get some diff parts

CLAMPING BUSH 33121744368 x1
Shaft seal 33101214099 x1


thanks
al
by Alistair
Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Diff pinion shaft removal
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Re: Diff pinion shaft removal

as it happens I found a press......sort of

Image

will more brute force remove the races from the diff housing?
by Alistair
Sun Sep 01, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Diff pinion shaft removal
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Re: Diff pinion shaft removal

my ears are ringing and i'm destroying all my lumps of wood.

Gareth are you back in business after your move?
by Alistair
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Diff pinion shaft removal
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Diff pinion shaft removal

hi all,
from countless searches it would suggest the pinion taps out
with a soft face hammer.
Now, I've been bangin on the pinion like a chimpanzee,
how much force should be necessary and is the end bolt the
only thing holding it?

cheers
al
by Alistair
Sun May 19, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Buckled bbs's
Replies: 6
Views: 365

Re: Buckled bbs's

wheel weights are
outer inner
15g 30g
none 25g
none 35g
30g 35g

So yeah - now I know. if I had all the machines I wouldn't need a 'professional'
you'd think they'd notice and tell me wouldn't ya
by Alistair
Sun May 19, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Buckled bbs's
Replies: 6
Views: 365

Buckled bbs's

4 ebay BBS's 4 good but used tyres 4 Tyres fitted to my new alloys 6 months of an annoying vibration the better part of £400, many a prop off investigation and many bushes later 4 buckled alloys 1 pissed off 318is owner who's had to put his 14" steelies back on 2 days before a trip to Nurburg gotta ...
by Alistair
Tue May 07, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: parts order please
Replies: 1
Views: 110

parts order please

Hi there
can I please order:

52101940490 x2 seat thigh bracket
52101923905 x4 pin
51231943279 x4 and plate
63121378369 x4 light clips
51131872146 x8 grill trim clips

thanks very much
alistair
by Alistair
Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: Other BMW Technical Help
Topic: m42 Burning hot valve cover
Replies: 1
Views: 251

m42 Burning hot valve cover

as the title says, after a pretty short drive (20mls) the valve cover is scorching hot!
its been said on here they don't get that hot?
am I paranoid
by Alistair
Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: parts order please
Replies: 1
Views: 118

parts order please

Hi there,
can I please order -

11531721218 thermostat o-ring
11531721172 thermo housing gasket
23121282394 gear selector shaft seal
25117519669 bearing sleeve

thanks