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$80 or so from memory

Can do but probably easier to leave inlet on & remove as one. Can leave exhaust one ok. Do water pump while doing cam belt etc. Watch for (when reasembly) the drain tube between inlet manifold & bottom of block - that it locates correctly with O ring at the top

Now to diagnose & fix the GM

Long way still to go -Not wrong! Agree though - job getting done right

Yep, world tuners 01> Bear in mind - band expanders in these cars although doable are crap Best option - fit a Euro tuner in place of Jap unit PM me if you want details

This has been mentioned a zillion times on here regarding these problems. There are umpteen variables on possible problems albeit some more common than others. As mentioned -It needs to be scanned to confirm the problem otherwise it is only a guess & can lead to a lot of frustration & unecessary cost in trying to fix. Any decent auto sparky will have a scanner to diagnose the fault.

Hope she appreciates your efforts & keeps it looking as such. Well done! I have in the past (not recent) been known to clean with similar effort but certainly not removing seats. And no - you wont want do the same in the Beemer - a shitload more effort involved compared to a jappa.

Brilliant!!

In the current climate - a house is best option. Hope the new owner looks after the car as you did - would have to be one of the best examples around. Can imagine you are gutted to see it go

Don't think so. From memory ABS computer is behind glovebox. I have one if you need it

Yep there is - obviously screen & video module but also complete nav/TV wiring loom & aerials, radio module, nav unit, GPS antenna (if you want). Doable but expensive

Yep, looks Getrag 260 to me. Same box as E30 M20 engine

Welcome & what an insane colour - never seen it but from pics love it!

Welcome to site - nice car you have - good on you. For servicing near you - you cant beat Glenn at Botany Motor Worx. He's a forum sponsor on here with a bundle of knowledge & always ready to help with advice

Yep - confess I have been known to

Priceless!! Best thread in a while

Maybe Mr Foxy could put one of those in Stevos new E30

Ditto!!

Yep, as you say Glenn. Because of low current consumption of the LED - it is able to see a circuit to earth through any units connected to acc or ign (depending which circuit you use). Same process for a headlight warning buzzer as long as buzzer is a very low wattage unit. In this case connection between head/park light & ign/acc

Another year older Shuey - more maturity going to give that yellow machine a little more edge Have a good one!

Looks to me from first pic that the rim is incorrect offset - as Nick has suggested to confirm

sh*t Dave - I know you said its about how you prioritise & use your time but it still amazes me how you can turn these cars out in such frequent fashion. I only have one to deal with & at the moment haven't got the time for that - bugger it! Good on you by the way

These cars STILL cut the mustard. Timeless!!

Would have to be a charging problem (maybe intermittent) otherwise a main supply or earth problem Has it got a kill switch - maybe VD across those contacts?