An M30 swap/general playing with E30 scrap thread

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:34 am

Still a few things to do to the motor before it goes in. I need to tidy the bombsite that is my garage and get cracking!

The tax runs out on the 325 at the end of October, I'll pull it off the road for the winter and get it all done then hopefully.

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:12 pm

this is the cheapest i've seen a M30 clutch. beware though, depending on the year there are two clutch part numbers. one for the E28 flywheel. one for the E32/34 dual mass flywheel.
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... m30+clutch

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:20 pm

Nice one Gareth. I hadn't seen one that cheap! Not sure about the call charges though. Surely there must be an alternative way of getting an order to these people??

Anyone used them?

Post Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:37 am

Dude the boot lid of the black one, what condition is it in?>?? Its flat schwarzt isnt it??

Post Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:30 am

Cliffy, Not sure what colour it is, and generally the car is not in the best nick. I will have a gander for you though. It's not at my home but I'll get down there in the next day or two hopfully.

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:59 pm

*cough*

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 31#1614731

Change of plan?

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:00 pm

'fraid so.

Just not the right time...

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:03 pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mate you had everything, so near , i read the other post, shame rally but work comes first

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:07 pm

Rav, gutted is not the word. I need to raise some funds and I can't sell the children!

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:10 pm

E30Gheko wrote:Rav, gutted is not the word. I need to raise some funds and I can't sell the children!

You could sell your arse

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:18 pm

I said I need to raise FUNDS not a LAUGH!

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:26 pm

So whats going then? everything E30?

What about the 318i shell

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:27 pm

leeparkes wrote:
E30Gheko wrote:Rav, gutted is not the word. I need to raise some funds and I can't sell the children!
You could sell your arse

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:28 pm

leeparkes wrote:So whats going then? everything E30?

What about the 318i shell

Everything mate. 318 shell may have a buyer so it's not listed yet.

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:31 pm

a fiver says you'll be found in a garage by this time next year. all the best with the sale, man

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:33 pm

skipunda wrote:a fiver says you'll be found in a garage by this time next year. all the best with the sale, man

I can't see it but I would at least hope to be back in something E30 shaped next year.

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:05 pm

Sorry to see this Rob but thanks for the texts

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:13 pm

Cheers Dan

Post Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:14 pm

such a shame Rob! I'll call in sometime and offer my condolences!

Post Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:28 pm

Hold on hold on. I still got an M30 AND after today's little morning meeting I STILL HAVE A RESTAURANT TO RUN with a rather big lifeline been handed to me....

I must have done something they liked.

The fat lady has certainly been warming up her tonsils but she hasn't broken into song just yet!!

Post Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:33 pm

Congrats dude.

Post Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:32 pm

Excellent news!

Post Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:33 pm

Post Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:10 pm

DanThe wrote:

It might be a bit uncomfortable though now! Not to worry though... I'll get the thing running first and then worry about what I'm going to sit on!

Post Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:34 pm

Good stuff man! - Woohoo!

Post Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:08 pm

E30Gheko wrote:
DanThe wrote:
It might be a bit uncomfortable though now! Not to worry though... I'll get the thing running first and then worry about what I'm going to sit on!

You knew I wanted them though! Nevermind, the nasty bits will be replaced and if I ever sell them on I will give you a shout

Post Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:59 pm

Right I'd better get my finger out then eh?

Almost all parts have been sourced. The one bit that has got me scratching my head is the 320i gear linkage that I apparently need. Anyone got a picture of one of these or better still does anyone have one?

I'm planning on taking this to bits at the next available opportunity...

I might be able to get this done on Saturday cos I can get cover at work easily on a Saturday. I'm just waiting to hear if I can borrow the ramps again.

I'm planning on keeping most of the bits from it including the engine. The leftovers are heading for the crusher..

Post Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:06 pm

Its a 325i linkage you need

Post Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:08 pm

Oh good. I have one of those!

I could have sworn I read 320 though!

Post Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:47 pm

320i linkage is for the m50 swap

what you taking off the breaker?

Post Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:52 pm

& m52

Post Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:55 pm

exhaust, prop, gearbox flange & linkage, rear axle, diff, and a few other bits to tart the chav up a bit.

Post Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:33 am

rear axle, as in rear beam or new drive shafts?

Post Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:03 am

rear beam

Post Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:30 pm

Got the use of the ramps this Saturday.

Anyone available to assist in a one day strip down?