What did you do to your E30 today?

[Brianmoooore]

This was how I got mine off in the end..

For anyone using this method to stop the the pump pulley turning, it's important that you use a longer bolt than the original, or you will very likely partially strip the threads in the pulley flange and ruin the original bolt.

[Craggy73]

[G-Bear]

This was how I got mine off in the end..

For anyone using this method to stop the the pump pulley turning, it's important that you use a longer bolt than the original, or you will very likely partially strip the threads in the pulley flange and ruin the original bolt.

I think that's what happened to me actually a couple of the bolts were threaded. I only noticed when refitting everything. I thought I just hadn't lined up the holes on the pulley with the flange on the water pump well enough.. causing them to thread.

[Mrreds]

Bought 4 tyres to test stretching 4x continental sport contact 2s with 4.5mm for £90 bargain and purchased sum temp lowering springs

[ross2009]

just fitted a new crank thanks to maggs new mains and big ends and a few new goodies ready for this years outing

[Rav335uk]

Walked passed mine today, saw some rust, and kept walking.

[oomz1975]

Filled it full of crap, then drove to the dump to empty it.

[Morat]

Went to the garage, paid over £900 and waddled back to car like John Wayne.
11 hours to change the brakes all round....really?

[PG325]

New diode pack in the alternator and Z3 rear shock plates fitted to the cab.

[matt86]

treated some rust, then treated some more, then treated some more, then finally got some paint on it

[jamlid]

Fixed the driver's seat tilt mechanism, lubricated the boot lock so it returns on it's own now and added more new things to the "To Do" list than I ticked off..

[alexdejonghe]

Had a faulty pulley replaced (£59.00), suspension arm replaced (£98.00), mounting bush changed (£19.00) and full service with engine flush (£88.00) plus labour over two whole days (£105.00)....the look on my face when she quietly pulled away, priceless.

[magpie]

fitted some new spaccas and e46 cab top mounts .

[Sanchez]

Took my injectors out and gave them a clean an now running on 6 cylinders and sounds lovely.

[Motorhole]

Not to my E30 - but what was left of the M52 donor car finally met its demise and got towed off into the horizon.

[gaszman]

after getting her back from the body shop with fresh paint on the roof boot lid rear spoiler front splitter both rear quaters and rear bumper fell in love with it all over again now i need to clean it and change the carpet dash so shes fresh all over.

[matt86]

Waxed it and put linseed oil on the bumpers, almost looking factory fresh now, the convertible still needs a bit of paint, front, shocks, lowering springs, one wheel repairing and road tax

[adamski80]

Payed insurance ready for may 1st start. Frigging still too expensive £285 on classic.
3 points for rolling smoke whilst driving still hanging over me unfortunately!

[G-Bear]

Had enough of the wonky back on (un)compfort seats. Pulled the front seats out and stuck my sports seats in from my old IS. Although it looks a touch odd some tartan front seats in a grey interior of a touring, it feels great sat in and driving. Can't wait to get some black leather sports in there...

[oomz1975]

Filled it with petrol & drove around cussing all the potholes that suddenly appear when driving around on 17s'.

[German-Whips]

Filled it with petrol & drove around cussing all the potholes that suddenly appear when driving around on 17s'.

I'm always swerving around the road avoiding them, a few savage ones around my area

[mark_i]

325i auto to manual conversion...

2 issues caught us out
1/ when removing the auto box, forgot to remove the 10mm bolt holding the ATF dipstick bracket on the bell housing, so struggled for ages to slide the slush box out...grrr
2/ a blocked slave cylinder outlet so faffed around to bleed the clutch hydraulics

btw the 1990 shell had no bracket to attach the slave hose to the body...

[Rav335uk]

Bought an E46 067 rack

[G-Bear]

Bought an E46 067 rack

[macas]

Yesterday got the hard top off and hooned around down to the Kings Road yesterday.

Need to get the garage sorted out as the HT is now in my living room but it was worth it

Haha!!...im the same...get a sweat on taking it off and carrying it into the lounge...but as you say....
Its fookin worth it!

[Rav335uk]

I store my hardcopy in the conservatory

[macas]

^^^haha!!....but your mrs is used to you putting shit in the house....didnt you post a pic upbefore with parts in the oven or dishwasher or something i recall??

I was pissing myself when i seen it

[Mo13]

Primed....

[Rav335uk]

^^^haha!!....but your mrs is used to you putting shit in the house....didnt you post a pic upbefore with parts in the oven or dishwasher or something i recall??

I was pissing myself when i seen it

Yep, wheels in the oven to split them
The "Conservatory" is now a store room, way too much E30 crap in there it's unusable
What's the saying,......"Given an inch, take a mile"

[Chris_B86]

Yep, wheels in the oven to split them

How big is your oven

[Gert_8]

Yep, wheels in the oven to split them

How big is your oven

Same size as Pete's back passage..

[Rav335uk]

Hahahahahahaha

[darkchild]

Flat battery.

Removed it and its now on a charge. Hoping it will be salvageable and can be refitted later...

[darkchild]

Flat battery.

Removed it and its now on a charge. Hoping it will be salvageable and can be refitted later...

Well, the battery is fully charged and has been refitted so the E30 is back on the road. The only mishap was I dropped and lost the bolt for the battery clamp when refitting it! Looking at the parts website its a M6 25mm bolt so that will mean a trip to the shops today as I doubt the main dealer keeps them in stock.