what i did today

[e30lou]

well, I feel dead chuffed with myself as I've managed to achieve so much on my 325i today and thought I'd share. not done any of this before but not too shabby with a spanner either!

started by draining the gearbox oil and replenishing. not sure of an easier way to top it up apart from squeezing the hell out of the bottle as the angle isn't great

then moved onto the power steering, had a peek in the reservoir and it was black so drained that, bled it a few times and voila, smooth steering again

changed the air filter and spark plugs.

needed to replace a bulb in the dashboard so took steering wheel and column shrouds off to get access to dashboard cluster. took various fasteners and screws off to be able to get the cluster out. bit fiddly but got it sorted in the end. think that was the hardest bit! oh and if anyone read my other post about squeaky steering wheel, sorted that too

only a few things left to do really. need to change oil filter but waiting for that to arrive monday. the only other bits are cosmetic but still waiting for quotes on those. after taking it for a test drive I felt so happy as it felt like I really achieved something

[Jim320i]

Well done pal. Nothing better than getting bits sorted on your car.

[Rav335uk]

I did my Master clutch cylinder yesterday and replaced my fuel filter too.
I would recommend the fuel filter if it has never been done.

[daimlerman]

You do accept,E30lou,that photo evidence is nessesary,nothing like a young lady with grease smears...

BTW,I work at a place in Gonerby Moor,keep an eye out for other E30's!

[eko]

Cant believe a bird has done all that too a car....my Mrs wont even wash ours the lazy cow

[magpie]

Cant believe a bird has done all that too a car....my Mrs wont even wash ours the lazy cow

i let mine hoover it out if she's been good

[daimlerman]

Cant believe a bird has done all that too a car....my Mrs wont even wash ours the lazy cow

i let mine hoover it out if she's been good

My wife claimed that she MUST have the touring to use for work and shopping last Friday(I wieghed the Toyota in a week or two back!)so I showed her how clean the interior was and told her I expected it back in the same condition....




I was very disapointed!

[Dezzy]

Well done i say.

[e30-EVN]

Yep, second that!

Good effort

[e30lou]

You do accept,E30lou,that photo evidence is nessesary,nothing like a young lady with grease smears...

BTW,I work at a place in Gonerby Moor,keep an eye out for other E30's!

well, you could have a photo of my greasy oil covered overalls

Gonerby Moor, the MX track is there isn't it? i'll be on the look out for E30's then

giving the motor a rest tomorrow but monday back on it. forgot to order fuel filter Rav but thanks for reminding me. hope it's not too much of a pain to remove?

[Z3I]

You deserve to be well chuffed! Getting a few jobs ticked off is so satisfying.

Feet up tonight, bottle of wine and chocs!

[Rav335uk]

You do accept,E30lou,that photo evidence is nessesary,nothing like a young lady with grease smears...

BTW,I work at a place in Gonerby Moor,keep an eye out for other E30's!

well, you could have a photo of my greasy oil covered overalls

Gonerby Moor, the MX track is there isn't it? i'll be on the look out for E30's then

giving the motor a rest tomorrow but monday back on it. forgot to order fuel filter Rav but thanks for reminding me. hope it's not too much of a pain to remove?

Fuel filters easy enough to remove, it's a case of some jubilee clips to come off.
M ake sure you crip the fuel lines though, and have a catch can ready for the petrol in the filter.
Located just in front of the NSR wheel.

[e30lou]

nice one Rav will give it a go next week I reckon. will keep you all posted....that is if you want to hear me waffle on again haha

[Rav335uk]

[harry_p]

For refilling gearboxes and diffs you can buy oil syringes from most motorfactors for under a tenner which hold 500ml at a time and makes the job a lot easier.

[Kemlo]

Nice one E30lou - I have a clutch slave cyclinder change coming up I think based on the weeping from the g/box bellhousing. But today I mostly cleaned the interior... very satisfying.

Rav - what benefits have you noticed since the fuel filter change? I don't think mine has ever been changed.

[Rav335uk]

Kemlo,
Mine had never been done , I never did it for the last 14yrs
If it hasn't been done on yours, the petrol that comes from the olf filter will be BLACK as mine was.
Car used to hunt around, but now it's alot smoother, and hopefully abit better on fuel too.

[DanThe]

Rav, you sure your fuel isnt turning black because your engine prefers coal?

[magpie]

watch your eyes on the fuel filter trick

[Rav335uk]

Rav, you sure your fuel isnt turning black because your engine prefers coal?

Oh my. i've been getting it wrong all these years

[DanThe]

This is how your meant to get those M30's going :d

[Dezzy]

Rav, you sure your fuel isnt turning black because your engine prefers coal?

[Rav335uk]

Didn't take you long to get here Dezzy

[Dezzy]

I am never far away from an M30 bashing mate

[Rav335uk]

Let's not clog up the ladies thread now.

[magpie]

Let's not clog up the ladies thread now.

said the pot & kettle in one breath

[Rav335uk]

Let's not clog up the ladies thread now.

said the pot & kettle in one breath

Mick

[Gortour]

Rav, you sure your fuel isnt turning black because your engine prefers coal?

Quality.

[Brianmoooore]

Let's not clog up the ladies thread now.

DanThe's post did make me spit out a mouthfull of tea though!

Before you change the fuel filter, start the engine and pull out fuse 11 (fuel pump) with the engine running, then turn off the ignition when the engine stops.
This will remove most of the 3 bar pressure that the fuel line and filter has in it.

[Rav335uk]

Let's not clog up the ladies thread now.

DanThe's post did make me spit out a mouthfull of tea though!

That must be a first then Brian

[bss325i]

Just for you Rav.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=197151

[Rav335uk]

Just for you Rav.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=197151

Thank you Barry , wouldn't look out of place though

[ian332isport]

For refilling gearboxes and diffs you can buy oil syringes from most motorfactors for under a tenner which hold 500ml at a time and makes the job a lot easier.

I've got a long length of rubber hose with a funnel stuck in the end. I feed it down from the engine bay and fill it from above. It is a bit tricky to know when it's full, as you can't see the fill hole from above.

Ian.

[e30lou]

haha, i didn't mind....was quite amusing actually

[MurphyE30]

Cant believe a bird has done all that too a car....my Mrs wont even wash ours the lazy cow

i let mine hoover it out if she's been good

Quality