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E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:11 am
by 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?
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Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:42 am
by sunnyr83
Hidden rust issues- Sell it for top dollar as 'rust free'
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:56 am
by Ajsingh
Not idling properly?
Tune the AFM to run richer
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:02 am
by capri_rob
Blowing Exhaust ?
Aldi bean can & Jubilee clips FTW
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:06 am
by cee
capri_rob wrote:Blowing Exhaust ?
Aldi bean can & Jubilee clips FTW
WINNING
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:07 am
by Ranchero
There are few things that can't be fixed with a bit of gaffa.
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:11 am
by cee
Ranchero wrote: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...
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:27 am
by pukar
battery keeps draining? - always park on a hill
handbrake not working? - never park on a hill
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:30 am
by Sanchez
Always carry a mixed bag of tie wraps.
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:32 am
by Jim320i
pukar wrote:
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
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:58 am
by Speedtouch
Didn't someone (smithy318i, IIRC) use their windscreen washer pump as a temporary replacement for when his fuel pump packed up?!
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:22 pm
by skipunda
wacking the top of the dash for the temp needle
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:33 pm
by Duke137
Broken drivers door lock, climb in through passenger side
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:48 pm
by Stu_Bee
Drivers side electric window motor jammed/sticking? Open door and slam it while holding the window switch down.
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:50 pm
by cee
As above but passenger side. Have to hold down the 'down' button and tap the 'up' button to make it go down
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:53 pm
by 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!!!
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:56 pm
by Jhonno
Quick fix = Petrol and matches. Sorted.
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:10 pm
by 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...
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:18 pm
by Speedtouch
Noise through the steering column - blob of Blue-Tac behind the BMW badge does the trick!
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:31 pm
by Barx325i
full lock & find the rev limiter in 2nd gear - boredom / anger issue fixed
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:23 pm
by Ajsingh
Manual sunroof winder keeps falling down.... Bit of blue tac and it stays in place
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:27 pm
by E30BeemerLad
got 4 doors, scrap it
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:32 pm
by 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!
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:39 pm
by Barx325i
mercdriver wrote: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
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:44 pm
by mercdriver
Barx325i wrote:mercdriver wrote: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!
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:47 pm
by mercdriver
capri_rob wrote:Blowing Exhaust ?
Aldi bean can & Jubilee clips FTW
Not only did Rob use the cylindric tin - he even bodged the lid in!!
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:49 pm
by Joe-318i
skipunda wrote:wacking the top of the dash for the temp needle
find that works well for the petrol needle in mine
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:51 pm
by Barx325i
mercdriver wrote:Barx325i wrote:mercdriver wrote: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
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:54 pm
by mercdriver
Barx325i wrote:mercdriver wrote:Barx325i wrote:
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
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:05 pm
by Barx325i
yes
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:22 am
by A18RPF
PAS pump screaming on cold starts? Always park with a straight exit
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:02 am
by capri_rob
mercdriver wrote:capri_rob wrote: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
Re: E30 quick fixes....
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:23 am
by DavieP
Brake sensor warning light on - cover with a bit of black electrical tape. More warning lights on - use a longer bit of tape
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:18 pm
by corkie
ariel not working-use a coat hanger
intermediate wipers not working-keep on full or fully off
Re:
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:30 pm
by Speedtouch
Glovebox torch knackered or missing? Just remove the centre console and there's sure to be one lying underneath.