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Thanks for the info...i'll try Brian ,but if he doesn't fancy it I'll have a look at the other places. Cheers

I live in North Devon and commute to Somerset, which is putting about 25k a year on my mileage...I'm running a 2.0 l tourer...and its all starting to get a tad expensive....I'd like to keep the E30 and convert it to lpg rather than change it for a Euro rot-box diesel of some sort....does anyone know...

If the seller's not too far away...could always drive over and just try to see if they fit before buyin...it's only 4 bolts...if they don't fit don't buy??

Bit of a dullard question but....This morning my wipers were frozen to the windscreen....stupidly didn't check the switch when I turned the ignition on..the passenger side worked normally but the drivers side remained frozen...now the motor is working fine but the arm on the drivers side is not movi...

Thanks Brian and Stonsie...indicator now working and not leaking under a pressure washer....the cooling isn't a real problem (yet)...the fan is still able to shred a news paper but is slowed up a little bit when doing it...so I guess the viscous coupling will need doing at some point.... Is the 2.0 ...

I've just picked up my E30 touring today....seems all pretty straight no rust in anywhere...so i've been spending the day in the company of a wire brush ,bucket of hot water and waxoyl to keep it that way.... Runs and stops as it should but a couple of very minor niggles to welcome me back to owners...

wheel off ,and either high pressure hose to clean...or wire brush for inner arch and then paint brush....make sure as clean as possible and as dry as can be before you apply underseal....

if they have rusted and been repaired then chances are the rust will reappear what ever you do....other than that if they haven't rusted , a rust resistant stone chip protector (waxoyl/dinatrol both do them) and clean, clean and clean again the lips under the arches are a good trap for mud ...make s...

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Got this to give it a try...much to my suprise works exactly as described!!!!

Does it smell of antifreeze??? heater matrix or matrix seals if it does...

Not 100% sure on this but sure I've read a similar problem on the zone somewhere ,think you'll find the leak just behind the glovebox on the inside and if memory serves me correctly then below the fuse box...don't think its uncommon but if you do a search sure you'll find it somewhere.....sorry not ...

For anyone thinking about having this done.....well worth it! My cabby was starting to look a bit scruffy with annoying dings from various careless b/stards but the paint is still relatively good...went to 2 body shops , one gave me a Ã‚£1500 estimate for front /rear valance and sorting the dings ou...

think you're probably right Dave ,the leather is v. brittle there (already been doing the hide food thing daily for the past 5-6 weeks or so but although the rest of the leather is soft ,the top of the back seat isn't) will try an ad in the wanted section....failing that just that area to be reuphol...

think you're probably right Dave ,the leather is v. brittle there (already been doing the hide food thing daily for the past 5-6 weeks or so but although the rest of the leather is soft ,the top of the back seat isn't) will try an ad in the wanted section....failing that just that area to be reuphol...

The leather on the seat back of my cab has split at the seam ( stitching has torn)...I've seen this on other cabs so it isn't uncommon but is it fixable...the leather is otherwise OK...cheers

common problem...they should work but often don't...v difficult to get hold of but I think there are similar sized hydraulic struts from the front seats which can be used??? Sure someone will let you know

I'm running my 325 cab on 15" BBS ,since I raised the suspension from 60/40 to 35/35 there has been a noise that sounds like a very high tyre rumble which starts at 40 mph and then staysat higher speeds. there is no vibration, no pulling to the sides ,wheel bolts are all tight....I,m hoping the tyre...

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Think semi synthetic is best for these engines every 6k (ur right that synthetic will leak from gaskets/seals at higher temps)

Agree with all that has been said b4 ,a few nuggets from my own buying experience over the years....condition is far more important than mileage, don't be overimpressed by FSH although it is desirable, but look at what has been done eg check coolant has been changed every 2 years...otherwise cracked...

If its that good why don't all car manufacturers just spend Ã‚£60 on this rather than galvanizing/undersealing etc. think I'll stick with the waxoyl for the time being...

Thanks Iain

anyone??

The drivers side door on my cab is misaligned...it sits slightly higher when closed and the bottom of the door toes in ie the window/quarter light sit slightly out from the seal at the top corner it also doesn't close cleanly on the striker....is there a specific adjustment to make or is it a case o...

Think that reading is a whisker low...should be ?14v? with lights/heaters etc. on...had this problem with warning lights tho , fixed with a new alternator...I'm sure Brian'll probably come up with a cheaper alternative if there is one to be had...my lights/heater also brightened/dimmed with revs...i...

d'u leave your car in beiruit having lost your licence twice already??

Try Tesco's or virgin should get the levels right down

Blue plug marked 1 in your picture is not the temp sensor it goes into the indicator stalk ,the temp sensor is marked 5 in your picture , yellow plug marked 2 in your pic has an earth included in it, so no need for extra earth (Mark u must have been writing same time...same info)

17's give an uncomfortable ride (IMO) and probably coincidence but had 3 blow outs in 6 months with these wheels...went back to refurbed 15 BBS's....much better ride/handling and no blow outs....again only my opinion but if Hartge/Alpina engineers thought 17" rims would have improved things they wou...

Thanks guys ,have to start saving the pennies then...

anyone?

Any ideas where I can get these from for a cabby..have looked on GSF and ECP with no joy

Thinking of getting a respray , there are no rust issues on the car but lots of car park dents/minor scratches etc. which I would like tidied up. Quite happy with the royal blue colour .Although I'm willing to go back to bare metal if necessary ,I not sure it's required...if this is needed in some a...

Not really tech help needed but more an explanation...changed alternator as per previous post...all going well...lights don't dim, dash lights now light up...strange flashing ignition/brake warning/battery light all gone..I understand why thats all happened...but why has my mpg/torque/acceleration a...

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LPG conversion N.Devon

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Wiper question...not the usual

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E30 320 tourer...couple of niggles....

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split in leather

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door alignment

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door seals/rubbers

where are galvinized panels??

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