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Newbie Alert !
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:30 pm
by m1key
Just got my self a 1987 320i Auto in standard trim.
Few questions!
Are they really thisrty or is mine just fecked ? Ԛ£20 gets me about 100 miles
I took her for an MOT and she passed no problems.
It is using?/leaking? water, and is leaking an oily fluid of some sort.
It does not over heat and is not burning oil. (130K miles)
Ive not had a chance to take a proper look at the car as yet as i have been working.
If it was the head gasket would it have died by now ? i have done 1000miles without any problems. ?
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:33 pm
by Davenotouring
Hi there.
Welcome!
Looks like a classic, old school e30.
Do you know where it is leaking from?
How much water is it using?
If you take off the oil cap, is there any 'mayo' there?
So long as you top the water up when it is low, and the head isn't really bad, you can drive for a while without it dying, but it's not recommened. I did that, and broke the engine completely! Although the head was quite bad.
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:36 pm
by m1key
davetouring wrote:Hi there.
Welcome!
Looks like a classic, old school e30.
Do you know where it is leaking from?
How much water is it using?
If you take off the oil cap, is there any 'mayo' there?
Coolant light comes on once a week, no oil in my water or water in my oil. Could be the water pump bearings.... ? ? cant see any visible leaks.
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:38 pm
by Davenotouring
A chap on the forum said that water pumps can leak and it's not noticeable. Try leaving the engine running to spot leaks under the bonnet.....
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:38 pm
by cuk325
welcome matey, looks nice & clean, very old skool
hope your enjoying the zone
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:43 pm
by billgatese30
welcome amte, hope you enjoy it here.
the fuel econemy doesn't sound too bad, depends on wht miles you do, motorway or door to door stuff etc. doesn't sound ridiculously high but its still not the best ever, i wouldn't worry about it though, alhtough your wallet might
anyway, welcome
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:30 am
by bigrimz
hello mate.. im quite new aswell.. but this seems like a top place to be !
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:33 am
by m1key
thought i should find some people to harass, cos im sure my car will need mega work done and its the poor individuals here that will get all my questions when i fuck things up ! !
M1key MPG
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:15 am
by jibbers
Hi mate welcome , i have just converted from 2.0 to 2.5 cos i didnt like the colour anymore ! !
Your mpg sounds ok , my 320 did 60 to a tenner , but it was a manual so i reckon your ok .
And i bet your raggin it a bit aint ya ! !
Im still thrashin the pants off my 325 i cant help it ! , if i see a tarted VTR or a silly spoiler i jus gotta eat it up
Jibbers