E30 quick fixes....

[pukar]

so many e30 problems are common but take too long to fix or too much money to investigate or fully sort out, so here are some quick fixes i thought up for the masses for common e30 problems.....

whining diff? - turn up the stereo

water in footwell? - wear flip-flops

(...any other suggestions? )

[sunnyr83]

Hidden rust issues- Sell it for top dollar as 'rust free'

[Ajsingh]

Not idling properly?

Tune the AFM to run richer

[capri_rob]

Blowing Exhaust ?



Aldi bean can & Jubilee clips FTW

[cee]

Blowing Exhaust ?



Aldi bean can & Jubilee clips FTW

WINNING

[Ranchero]

There are few things that can't be fixed with a bit of gaffa.

[cee]

There are few things that can't be fixed with a bit of gaffa.

Mine's held together with electrical tape. But Gaffer/Duct tape would work better...

[pukar]

battery keeps draining? - always park on a hill

handbrake not working? - never park on a hill

[Sanchez]

Always carry a mixed bag of tie wraps.

[Jim320i]

whining diff? - turn up the stereo

Turning the stereo up also works for my whining fuel pump


Dont drive in the dark either when your bulbs are out

Thats me just being plain old lazy and not changing them though

[Speedtouch]

Didn't someone (smithy318i, IIRC) use their windscreen washer pump as a temporary replacement for when his fuel pump packed up?!

[skipunda]

wacking the top of the dash for the temp needle

[Duke137]

Broken drivers door lock, climb in through passenger side

[Stu_Bee]

Drivers side electric window motor jammed/sticking? Open door and slam it while holding the window switch down.

[cee]

As above but passenger side. Have to hold down the 'down' button and tap the 'up' button to make it go down

[Quaser]

Water in Boot - Drill a hole!

Windows not comming down/rear window not demisting - smash it!

Engine overheating/viscous fan packed up - open bonnet so front is raised and drive faster - more cooling!!!

[Jhonno]

Quick fix = Petrol and matches. Sorted.

[Tom_Maverick]

I had a trans-am with the bottom of the doorcard removed and a 15mm spanner in the centre pocket.. if you wanted the drivers window open you had to hold down the switch and tap the motor with the spanner.. I spent a good few thousand on the engine,drivetrain and having the paint sorted out.. never did fix that window though...

[Speedtouch]

Noise through the steering column - blob of Blue-Tac behind the BMW badge does the trick!

[Barx325i]

full lock & find the rev limiter in 2nd gear - boredom / anger issue fixed

[Ajsingh]

Manual sunroof winder keeps falling down.... Bit of blue tac and it stays in place

[E30BeemerLad]

got 4 doors, scrap it

[mercdriver]

Ball joint - on removal the nylock bolt thread facked?...Pack it with washers and nip it up for now

Shouldn't be admitting to actually doing that!

[Barx325i]

Ball joint - on removal the nylock bolt thread facked?...Pack it with washers and nip it up for now

Shouldn't be admitting to actually doing that!

in fairness there's very little effort transferred via that assy

gravitational resistance vs spring load will overcome any issues unless you're aggressively rallying it, like me

[mercdriver]

Ball joint - on removal the nylock bolt thread facked?...Pack it with washers and nip it up for now

Shouldn't be admitting to actually doing that!

in fairness there's very little effort transferred via that assy

gravitational resistance vs spring load will overcome any issues unless you're aggressively rallying it, like me

I should get a picture - there must be 20 washers or more in there! Its only being moved now and then at my house and i've got a new ball joint for it to press in when i can be arsed to do it!

[mercdriver]

Blowing Exhaust ?



Aldi bean can & Jubilee clips FTW

Not only did Rob use the cylindric tin - he even bodged the lid in!!

[Joe-318i]

wacking the top of the dash for the temp needle

find that works well for the petrol needle in mine

[Barx325i]

Ball joint - on removal the nylock bolt thread facked?...Pack it with washers and nip it up for now

Shouldn't be admitting to actually doing that!

in fairness there's very little effort transferred via that assy

gravitational resistance vs spring load will overcome any issues unless you're aggressively rallying it, like me

I should get a picture - there must be 20 washers or more in there! Its only being moved now and then at my house and i've got a new ball joint for it to press in when i can be arsed to do it!

just heat the strut assy a little and it'll grip on like a koala, good for 80+k

[mercdriver]

in fairness there's very little effort transferred via that assy

gravitational resistance vs spring load will overcome any issues unless you're aggressively rallying it, like me

I should get a picture - there must be 20 washers or more in there! Its only being moved now and then at my house and i've got a new ball joint for it to press in when i can be arsed to do it!

just heat the strut assy a little and it'll grip on like a koala, good for 80+k

You nutter

[Barx325i]

yes

[A18RPF]

PAS pump screaming on cold starts? Always park with a straight exit

[capri_rob]

Blowing Exhaust ?



Aldi bean can & Jubilee clips FTW

Not only did Rob use the cylindric tin - he even bodged the lid in!!

To be fair I can't claim this as my own work - my best mate did this epic bodge to his Mitsubishi FTO - could quite easily be done on an E30 though

[DavieP]

Brake sensor warning light on - cover with a bit of black electrical tape. More warning lights on - use a longer bit of tape

[corkie]

ariel not working-use a coat hanger
intermediate wipers not working-keep on full or fully off

[Speedtouch]

Glovebox torch knackered or missing? Just remove the centre console and there's sure to be one lying underneath.