Some 335i questions

[Theo]

The M30 is going in a RHD tech 1 sport by the looks of it.

[Andy335Touring]

Thought I would dig this up as I am hopefully getting the car next week so can start the transplant.

Cool, what base car are you using ?

I want to get a new waterpump for the engine, are the ones from ECP/GSF ok or should I go to BMW? The ones from ECP/GSF are about £30, Im guessing they are alot more from BMW?

I've never had a problem with an M30 water pump, wiggle the pully to check for play, if theres a tiny bit thats fine.

Oh and another thing I was wondering, why is there a duct on the top of the alternator? Is it for cooling? Is it meant to be connected to anything?

Yeah, it's for cooling, leave it on and point the end of it to the old hole in the plastic cover for the M20 air filter box.

[Andy335Touring]

too slow posting

[ed325i]

The servo is a mk1 gti.

[Theo]

Excellent! I was hoping it was the gti one not the 1.3. Thanks again for the help.

Andy - thanks for the tip on the water pump, will check out the belt - hopefully will be £30 less that I need to spend.

Car it will be going in is a tech 1 sport in dolphin grey, just had new rear arches in (which are still in primer) and seems to be a decent enough shell. By the time the engine/box/headlining/interior etc is sold the car will owe nothing, which is always good.

Hopefully just sorted some H&R -35mm springs and some beefier Hartge anti roll bars. Just want to get a Sparco strut brace like Ed has in that picture and some poly bushes and then thats the suspension side of things sorted.

Still ALOT of things on the shopping list though

[johnl320]

The servo is a mk1 gti.

Also found that mk11 diesel golf servo is the same size as mk1 gti so it may be easier to source. Thats what I've fitted to mine



john

[gareth]

I want to get a new waterpump for the engine, are the ones from ECP/GSF ok or should I go to BMW? The ones from ECP/GSF are about £30, Im guessing they are alot more from BMW?

i'd change it if i were you. every bmw engine i've owned has needed a new water pump at some point and as you say, they're cheap enough. GSF ones are febi/bilstein which i assume are OEM or as near as dammit.

oh, i like the alternator snorkel! how much cooling did bmw think this thing needed? it's nearly the same size as the engine inlet!

[oze30]

another q..

Can I use the prop off an e36 m3? Or will I have to cut it down aswell? Or a 325td prop come to think of it

[Toby_Unna]

another vote for change the water pump, i had one let go on my m535i.

the mk2 golf diesel servo is the same size as mk2 1.3/1.6 petrol etc which will be easier to find. at least, those in my local breaker are the same size.

[mybmw6]

Just want to get a Sparco strut brace like Ed has in that picture and some poly bushes and then thats the suspension side of things sorted.

Still ALOT of things on the shopping list though

I'm having the same problem Theo, first I had a small shopping list and lots of money now its a huge shopping list and no money..

Be interesting to see what people have to say about upgrading various suspension components. Are you replacing all your suspension components? Looks like your projects coming along nicely!

[oze30]

Just want to get a Sparco strut brace like Ed has in that picture and some poly bushes and then thats the suspension side of things sorted.

Still ALOT of things on the shopping list though

I'm having the same problem Theo, first I had a small shopping list and lots of money now its a huge shopping list and no money..

Be interesting to see what people have to say about upgrading various suspension components. Are you replacing all your suspension components? Looks like your projects coming along nicely!

Ive already swapped almost all my front end for new (inverted billy shocks new arms/bushes/mounts. just need new rod ends) and going for some eibach -35 springs when I get back. Then it should handle quite well!!!


mybm, what mounts did you use?

[kabeer]

DRIFTBOY,
How does the 740i front caliper fitting? like to know more ..... cos i'm going thru a M30 conversion here,

ED325i,
any pics of your engine mounts ? . . . .please.
Also audi TT brakes . . anyone has done this ? will fit on 16'' BBS ? pics please . . .

[gooner1]

Kabeer, just got mine from spooxmotorsports for position 2.5.Can post pics tomorrow if any good for you?.

[DRIFTBOY]

DRIFTBOY,
How does the 740i front caliper fitting? like to know more ..... cos i'm going thru a M30 conversion here,

Hi,
I'm sorry but I don't know alot about this as I've not fitted them!
I was planning on getting the adaptor brackets to fit the calipers to the E30 hubs from www.335i.de but they seem expensive for what they are to me!
Probably not going to fit them anyway as I'm planning on keeping 15" BBS wheels on mine, they have really grown on me!

[ed325i]

ED325i,
any pics of your engine mounts ? . . . .please

[ed325i]

Also audi TT brakes . . anyone has done this ? will fit on 16'' BBS ? pics please . . .

Look on www.300mm.de

[kabeer]

DRIFTBOY,
You have mention the 740 front calipers...what's the requirments to fit on an E30 ? im doing M30 swap on a 320 boyshell. (working on custom mounts) i checked the 300mm.de convertion . . looks like a list of cocktail parts.
Anyone has undergone a Audi TT brake swap ? if you have, pics please . . . .

[ed325i]

DRIFTBOY,
You have mention the 740 front calipers...what's the requirments to fit on an E30 ? im doing M30 swap on a 320 boyshell. (working on custom mounts) i checked the 300mm.de convertion . . looks like a list of cocktail parts.
Anyone has undergone a Audi TT brake swap ? if you have, pics please . . . .

Have a look here at my old ones >> http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=

[Theo]

I finally picked up the tech 1 325i sport yesterday, stripped the interior today to find that it has some serious rust issues Theres rust on the bulkhead, floorpans, front battery tray area, both rear inner arches, the rear valance, the n/s sill and both front jacking points are knackered!

So it's looking rather likely that I will have to get a really clean 316/318/320 with ABS to use to for the 3.5 conversion. Will this create any more problems besides having to change the front legs and the whole rear axle setup as this in itself is not a major issue, I want to change all the bushes anyway, springs, rollbars anyway. Any other things I should be aware of?

[Kos]

the chances of finding a 316/18 with abs, but i hate abs on e30's and in general

[Theo]

Thinking about it the chances of finding a clean m40 shitter with abs are pretty slim. Good point!

I'm planning on uprated brakes - either 4 pot calipers or using the m3 5 stud setup. Will the lack of ABS not be a problem? It's going to be a track car so will endure some heavy braking.

[Kos]

abs is only effective in the rain or snow, but you will be on a dry track you'll learn the lines a breaking points no bot hae to worry about it

[gareth]

when i get my ABS working again, i will be fitting a switch to kill it as i generally hate it too. it's not bad to have while out with the kids etc but not when pushing on. the ABS on our old stinky diesel 406 was FAR superior to the older E30 setup and that didn't bother me so much.

[Theo]

So are you saying that you would disable it when driving hard?

BTW - do you know what 5 series ripleys have in at the moment? I spoke to a guy the other day on the phone but he didn't know which one it is. I still need the top rad hose and throttle cable so maybe my luck will be in and its an e34 m30?

[gareth]

i would indeed it's a personal preference thing but i prefer it to be between me and the car, not a technologically outdated safely feature that increases your stopping distance

maybe a steering wheel mounted ABS re-engaging panic button would be a good idea also

re the E34, i've not been up to ripleys in ages so i'm not sure what's in there at present. the E32 M30 rad top hose and throttle cable will do the job just as well and these are a lot more plentiful in the breakers. the E34's in there keep being M20's.

i did see a E34 518i the other month though, the engine looked so lost in the engine bay!

[Theo]

ANOTHER tedious question here.

What diff would you 3.5 owners recommend for the M30? I've been offered a swap on a 3.25 LSD for a 3.64 which I was going to use, is the 3.25 going to be too long, bearing in mind that it's going to be a track car.

[Andy335Touring]

For a track car you are much better off with the 3.64

[Theo]

Shame really, would be a good bit of business getting that 3.25 for a straight swap.

[DRIFTBOY]

I agree, if you are using the E34 535i gearbox then 3.64 would be much better on track than a 3.25 unless you have Toby Unna type turbo power outputs!

[BristolBulldog]

Just skimmed through this thread. I am about 70% through my project. the site used to be www.335itc.co.uk. new to this forum, heard alot about it. I am also stuck on the top water hose, but created a seperate thread.

just some answers to your questions (or hints).

I am using hi-spec motorsport 360mm monster kit. 6 pots. they cost me around £1400. excellent quality, and an overhaul kit is only around £35! You must have 18's, and some chunky spacers (so m3 wings only) to fit these in.

i used the 324td washer jet tank, so i was able to re-locate the motronic water header tank (havnt been using car terms for nearly 6 months so excuse me) there.

Standard manifold clears, but you should probably dish the downpipe a little to add extra clearance, unless you are using all poly mounts, in which case you should get away with it.

hope that helps a little.

[ed325i]

Just skimmed through this thread. I am about 70% through my project. the site used to be www.335itc.co.uk. new to this forum, heard alot about it. I am also stuck on the top water hose, but created a seperate thread.

just some answers to your questions (or hints).

I am using hi-spec motorsport 360mm monster kit. 6 pots. they cost me around £1400. excellent quality, and an overhaul kit is only around £35! You must have 18's, and some chunky spacers (so m3 wings only) to fit these in.

i used the 324td washer jet tank, so i was able to re-locate the motronic water header tank (havnt been using car terms for nearly 6 months so excuse me) there.

Standard manifold clears, but you should probably dish the downpipe a little to add extra clearance, unless you are using all poly mounts, in which case you should get away with it.

hope that helps a little.

Is yours a cab ?

[BristolBulldog]

yep. 1987 chrome convertible.

[Andy335Touring]

Nice info mate, i can't view your web page though for some reason ?

[BristolBulldog]

That used to be the site. i had 1600 pictures on there. but am in the process (among other things) of transfering the site over to my own server. I will have a website back up soon.

[Andy335Touring]

Oh right, must be a ball ache swapping your web page over