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reddevil
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Post Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:27 pm

Hi Guys, recently purchased a 318Is from a fellow Zoner (AndyMN) and thought I would just say Hi to you all.

Here is the Wee Beastie:
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I already have some questions regarding the car (horn not working and small things like that) but I will post them in the right section rather than do a one for all.

I guess my most basic question is what service/repair manual do you guys use?, I generally go for Haynes through lack of choice, is there any better for the E30 keeping in mind that I am a very basic mechanic (oil change etc).

Thanks in advance and Hi to you all.

Red Devil UK
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Cava
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Post Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:30 pm

Hi,

If you're happy to splash out about Ԛ£40, the bentley manual is well worth the money - although it does not cover the 318is :cry: but will be fine for a 318i.
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smithy318i
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Post Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:31 pm

Hello and welcome.
Haynes manual is rubbish for the E30
Everyone raves about the Bentley Manual but it doesnt cover the M40 engine, so i didn't buy one.

Nice car BTW.
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HartgeH27
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Post Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:31 pm

Welcome Dude !!!!!

Enjoy the zone !!

Iain

Cannot put a live link in here (realoem object) but complete the http://www. and this will help you out too

realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=AF92&mospid=47256&prod=19891100
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Cava
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Post Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:33 pm

Doh! Sorry, just realised you also have an IS :mad:

The bentley manual is good for 90% of the car, although the only manual I know of that covers the M42 engine is the E36 haynes manual (although it is not that good).
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jonbuoy
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Post Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:35 pm

Hello and Welcome mate :D

Nice car mate :cool:
To learn about these engine's there is alot cheaper way.....get stuck in :D
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Colin
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Post Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:42 am

:D You have a piece of history there. She looks fantastic. Try to avoid Modding the looks to much, those wheels are the biz. Look after her, she is arguably the best E30 they made. Ps The horn is behind the front spoiler on the right. It will be full of water. Eurocarparts do a relacment for about Ԛ£13.00. Get the loud one. The old one will be f#c#ed.
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Post Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:45 am

Welcome fella, why don't u use the zone tech help when ur stuck. better than any manual..
M30 Tech 1 Touring on gas.
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andymn
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Post Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:33 pm

Hya mate,
hope you enjoy her as much as me......and no seeing how fast she can go...hehe

:woohoo:
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reddevil
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Post Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:38 pm

Hi Guys, thanks for the replies, much appreciated and the usefull link.
Andy, loving it, ticks all the boxes for me, especially that engine note....lol, even the wife is impressed.

All the best

Red D
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