Some 335i questions

[SPADGE]

Andy how about using an auto E34 rad and using the tranny cooler for the oil? Stupid idea??

[Andy335Touring]

Andy how about using an auto E34 rad and using the tranny cooler for the oil? Stupid idea??

Interesting idea, not sure how much cooling capacity difference there is though ?

Bolt on unions so you might be able to mix and match pipes or have to go custom ?

[Andy335Touring]

Sorry, forgot to post the picy

[gareth]

i was wondering about this a while ago as my E28 rad has an auto transmission fluid cooler. would allow a bit more space if an intercooler was also on the cards

[SPADGE]

Andy how about using an auto E34 rad and using the tranny cooler for the oil? Stupid idea??

Interesting idea, not sure how much cooling capacity difference there is though ?

Bolt on unions so you might be able to mix and match pipes or have to go custom ?

Not such a stupid idea then
The pipes would be on the correct side too
I doubt the slightly less coolant capacity will make any difference as they were obviously ok on the e34.

[Theo]

Still no reply from Ireland Engineering, anyone used them before?

Was at a scrappers the other day, was largely unsucessful, got an E28 bottom rad hose for £1, but all the E34 top hoses had been pinched So I started taking a throttle cable out of an E32 with an M30, had it disconnected from the inlet and disconnected in the interior after removing that bloody grommet, but I could not really see how to remove it through the bulkhead. My hands had been sliced up on all the bloody glass so I was probably a bit hasty to give in!

Any tips so I can nip back and remove it quickly without spraying blood everywhere again!!

[gareth]

gloves?
can't remember how they disconnect to be honest!

[Theo]

Will go back for round two soon enough, theres an M535i in there at the moment, but I could not see the T piece which I was told I needed? Do they lurk somewhere unexpected?

[DRIFTBOY]

Just out of interest Theo - which scrappy was this at?

Did they have any E30s?
I'm after a few little bits and pieces (I promise I won't take anything you might need!).

If it's on a scrappy car can't you just enlarge the hole in the bulkhead with a big screwdriver (levering it open wider) to get the cable out?
My E34 one came out quite easily from the engine side once the plastic clip/grommet thing was unclipped from the inside.

[Theo]

The scrapyard is up in West Drayton, in west london (near to where im at uni) They have a few poverty spec e30's there, a few e32's, few e34's, and a couple of e28's. What bits do you need?

I was reading www.e30.de/335i/00.htm and it states that in position 3, the standard M3 prop shaft needs reducing by about 7cm, is this correct? I thought it would go on without modification?

[ed325i]

was reading www.e30.de/335i/00.htm and it states that in position 3, the standard M3 prop shaft needs reducing by about 7cm, is this correct? I thought it would go on without modification?

They got it wrong !

I could not see the T piece

Its not a t piece from a e28 you have to buy one from a place that sells t piescs.

[DRIFTBOY]

The scrapyard is up in West Drayton, in west london (near to where im at uni) They have a few poverty spec e30's there, a few e32's, few e34's, and a couple of e28's. What bits do you need?

I'm after an under-dash trim and a few clips and little bits.
I'll probably try Woodgates as they had a few E30s last time I went.
Thanks anyway Theo!

[Theo]

They got it wrong !

I thought that might be the case, would be odd to go throught the hassle of sourcing an m3 prop, only to hack it anyway to get it to fit.

Thanks for the T piece info too.

[Toby_Unna]

Its not a t piece from a e28 you have to buy one from a place that sells t piescs.

it's number 3 here isn't it?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=11&fg=35

[Ant]

O/T nice to see Martins(Driftboy) 335i in PPC this month BTW, and of course the 335iT

cheers for the plug too Toby

[Toby_Unna]

i think i owe it to you Ant

more plugging on way next month, staff car

[DRIFTBOY]

O/T nice to see Martins(Driftboy) 335i in PPC this month BTW, and of course the 335iT

Thanks Ant.

And thankyou Toby !

PPC came through the letter box on friday and after a crappy week at work it put a smile on my face all weekend!

[gareth]

must go and buy a copy of that methinks!!

the T piece is there on a E28 but i didn't use it. i made my heater hoses up using part of the E30 325i and part of the E32 735i hoses, keeping the stock expansion tank. they're cut and joined under the inlet manifold. i can't remember what bits went where as it was a case of seeing what fitted. fits well though!


oh the M3 prop will be fine in P3. that's only about 8 - 10mm bach from my P2.5 and i had easily enough spare on the slidey bit on the prop to accomodate it.

[SPADGE]

They got it wrong !

I thought that might be the case, would be odd to go throught the hassle of sourcing an m3 prop, only to hack it anyway to get it to fit.

Thanks for the T piece info too.

Absolutely 100% that an M3 prop will fit using P3 no problem! Mine did with no bother at all

[Theo]

Good stuff, hoping that once I have the car in a working space I can get the conversion done in a short period of time. I've got a shopping list which is over a page long, which I need to start doing something about!

[ed325i]

I've got a shopping list which is over a page long, which I need to start doing something about!

Have you writen a letter to santa ?

[DRIFTBOY]

I've got a shopping list which is over a page long, which I need to start doing something about!

Have you writen a letter to santa ?

If youv'e been naughty - don't bother!

[Theo]

Santa will hopefully negotiate a discount at ECP, GSF, BMW,Ireland engineering, BMW Spares Ashford, and a couple of eBay shops!!

If he doesn't he can stick his mince pie up his ****!

[Ant]

Theo, when is the start date for this project ?

I may be able to find a sub let space for you to use in the early new year

Nice and Local too dude

[Theo]

Hi Ant, I'm really just waiting until I've sorted a place to do the work then I can trailer the sport down from Coventry and get cracking. The seller ideally wants the car out of his unit before Christmas, as he is moving to a new unit on Jan 4th and wants to avoid having to move the car from one place to another. Would be great if we could make some arrangement, I will have a talk with him during the week and give you a shout.

I really appreciate the offer, thanks again,

Theo

[Theo]

Out of interest, would I encounter any major problems if I were to fit the M30 into a LHD car? I know the engine mounts Ed made shift the car about 1-1.5 cm towards the nearside, would this give problems with the steering linkage?

[DRIFTBOY]

It would probably be easier!

The steering coupling would probably have more room and on the exhaust side there will be plenty of room for a turbo!

[Theo]

Hell yeah! Thats what I like to hear! Not sure about a turbo, but a 6 branch would be nice..... to start with.

[DRIFTBOY]

Please don't take my words as gospel on that, I'm just going by what I've read elsewhere and a bit of assumption!

A 6-branch would be nice but have you seen the prices!

[Theo]

Yeah, the RHD BTB one is serious money - going by the sound the M20 one makes, it would be nice!

[gareth]

LHD would be easier to fit and work on i reckon.

[Theo]

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

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?

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?

[ed325i]

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?
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You should have the pipe you can see where it goes in the pic.

[ed325i]

Are you going lhd or rhd ?

[Theo]

Ah-ha! I put that pipe away in a box of associated bits, had forgotten about it.

Whilst I ahve your attention Ed, could you tell me what mk1 golf the brake servo came from please? Was it a gti?

Thanks