What did you do to your E30 today?
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daboy3000
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I looked at mine, thought about trying to get the passengers door to open then decided to play Fallout all day. 
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darkchild
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Swapped my 15" BBS' for my winter bottletops with Goodyear Ultragrip 8s. 27 year old brake pipes replaced. Somethings just aren't built to last. 
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darkchild
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And now the fuel tank! Removing it to sort the brakes has resulted in it developing a leak. It did look a bit fragile but after 27 years service I can't really complain. Its been patched for a temporary fix and doesn't leak too much when its less than half full. A new one turned up from Germany yesterday (£150) and will be fitted on Tuesday.darkchild wrote:27 year old brake pipes replaced.
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320Touring
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Decided to drag the 320i out from underneath the tree its been under since August and get it in for an MOT..
This is it as dredged from the the quagmire outside the house:

and you can find out how she got on here
https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2015/ ... damp-cars/
I was as nervous as an expectant father when I took her for the MOT...
But I neednt have worried:)
A shiny new certificate was issued!
https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2015/ ... eek-makes/
This is it as dredged from the the quagmire outside the house:
and you can find out how she got on here
https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2015/ ... damp-cars/
I was as nervous as an expectant father when I took her for the MOT...
But I neednt have worried:)
A shiny new certificate was issued!
https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2015/ ... eek-makes/
The big Unit Parts Clear out Make me an offer on parts!
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 81#2766881
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 81#2766881
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darkchild
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New fuel tank fitted! 
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RetroAde
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Mr-Lachs
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Cars looking well mate ^ 
Mr-Lachs
1988 BMW E30 325iSE Auto, 4 Door, Lachs Silver (Fair Weather Machine)
2012 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv, Technical Grey, (The Daily)
1988 BMW E30 325iSE Auto, 4 Door, Lachs Silver (Fair Weather Machine)
2012 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv, Technical Grey, (The Daily)
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Jesus325iTouring
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Given I've not spun a spanner on my Touring for a year, I can finally add something to this thread
I washed it Sunday, it was looking sad what with the green and moss growing on it
I washed it Sunday, it was looking sad what with the green and moss growing on it

X5 V8 for thrills, CRV for chills, Range Rover P38 V8 for sooooo much aggravation...
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bigwinn
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Passed MOT again- no advisories
Another year as a car not a washing machine!
Another year as a car not a washing machine!
Bronzit gone- she lives on
'89 325i auto touring: Malachite Green
Now, I'm no gynecologist, but I know a tw4t when I see one...
'89 325i auto touring: Malachite Green
Now, I'm no gynecologist, but I know a tw4t when I see one...
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Cloggy Saint
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darkchild
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MOT today...
Will report back later.
Will report back later.
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darkchild
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MOT Pass!
Just the one advisory for slight play in the steering rack. Result!
Just the one advisory for slight play in the steering rack. Result!
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oomz1975
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Mr-Lachs
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Took it for its first run after winter hibernation, was fantastic and makes the world a better place again!! 
Mr-Lachs
1988 BMW E30 325iSE Auto, 4 Door, Lachs Silver (Fair Weather Machine)
2012 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv, Technical Grey, (The Daily)
1988 BMW E30 325iSE Auto, 4 Door, Lachs Silver (Fair Weather Machine)
2012 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv, Technical Grey, (The Daily)
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Jesus325iTouring
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Moved it today off the drive, had some scrappers pull up with a hiab and a flat bed making inquiries 
Not been started for 6 months or so, possibly longer, but still started first time
Oh the sound, reminds me to get my arse into gear to get it finished, mind, that is the plan this year, caught up with a lot of home related projects so can focus on it now
Back in my garage with my jap turd for security....

Not been started for 6 months or so, possibly longer, but still started first time
Back in my garage with my jap turd for security....


X5 V8 for thrills, CRV for chills, Range Rover P38 V8 for sooooo much aggravation...
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magpie
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i opened the garage and walked past it to get some tools off the bench ... totally ignored it ! 

m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
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Cheekychunkyfunkymonkey
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Taxed mine for the next 6 months....................Mot Next week 
The owner of one of the last registered e30 tourers in the UK. If not the last registered!
94 316i lux tourer( Life's too short without one)
94 316i lux tourer( Life's too short without one)
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Jesus325iTouring
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Got cracking today and stripped down the front of the engine, cam belt and roller, drive belts, water pump and thermostat etc all a bit of a mess though the cam belt was in good order, still, it's never been changed so will of course be.
Just bought a Seicento to knock on and cover the cost of the above parts and other service parts I will need, one question, best way to retighten the crank pulley bolt?
Just bought a Seicento to knock on and cover the cost of the above parts and other service parts I will need, one question, best way to retighten the crank pulley bolt?

X5 V8 for thrills, CRV for chills, Range Rover P38 V8 for sooooo much aggravation...
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