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A Clio does. Buy it, lol. <and don't cry that its mid-engined>

I have nothing new to say about the car so ... nice lawn.

Sedgedins on dominion rd has it.

Surely you can just bung them on trademe? Someone always seems keen to pay something... Don't forget to put "as new - never used" for the airbags, haha.

They're often glued in with swear words - you need to say all the right ones to get them out.

Is it actually the right oil for the engine? Manual says no - what does BMW say these days? My best internets research suggests the e36 m3 needs a very good 10w40. My own experience is that the vanos is quieter and engages smoothly, with lower oil temps with a 10W40 compared to the TWS. TWS appears to be for S54 (different rockers) and the S60?

You guys are a tougjh crowd - I am sure Mobil 1 and Castrol Edge are pretty decent oils.

Ah good point. I'm looking on a phone so pics a bit small but I should have noticed. Its relevant I reckon - you would want to know what's involved in getting it into an e30.

LOL - looking at the auction again, a beast with the air filter sticking out of the bonnet!

Surely anyone buying it would inspect it carefully, in person, and ask a lot of questions (eg, does the car need much modification to fit). I can see how 2 t25 turbos could be bottom-mounted, espcially if the pipework is smaller diameter. Might make the downpipe/steering problem easier too. Assuming its as advertised, would be a beast.

Assuming the hydraulic system is bled properly and the slave cylinder rod located correctly ... its possible for the clutch to stick to the flywheel if left for a while. Simplest way to get it unstuck is to put it in gear with the engine off and clutch pedal and brake down, then crank the starter - make sure there is nothing in front of the car(!) as it will try and move forwards. There are other ways that are less shock on your driveline etc - try google. You have to be sure that the pushing the clutch pedal is disengaging the clutch before trying it.

As much as I'd love to accumulate more M10 parts I can't - I have plenty. Out of interest, did you have it as a running setup? How did it go? Life keeps getting in the way of me getting mine finished...

The Megane launch? Or have they had a change of heart and going to bring in the Clio?

I'd love to be proved wrong

Its really unlikely this will happen - its just not how they make cars any more. Its more likely to be fast, sharp and ridiculously capable.

Wow, that would be a surprise the first time you nailed it.

OK fair enough They did have the water pump when I needed that (bearings failed apparently).

Ordered one through Glenn - thanks For the record (ie anyone searching in the future): - Aftermarket importers of Behr don't stock the M3 one, but can get it with reasonable delay (eg 1 month) - Nissens importer doesn't stock it (didn't ask if he could get it) - BMW NZ doesn't stock either (grrrrrr), so a couple of weeks ex-Germany wait for me. Am philosophical about the wait, but irritated BMW NZ don't stock it (I'm ok with the others - I don't expect them to carry stock on an uncommon item but I do with BMW).

Make the photo size smaller and you should be good.

PM replied Glenn. I'd already had the waterpump (and thermostat I think) replaced when the bearings failed, so I guess I should look on the positive side - I will have an almost new cooling system.

I dunno - maybe its been replaced for some reason already? The radiator is a Behr one with plastic end tanks. The plastic top hose inlet/outlet (not sure which way the water flows) on the plastic end tank has snapped off about 5mm out. It's stuffed...

I need a new radiator - the one in the car has cracked the top hose attachment. The whole "15-20 year service life" on modern radiators sucks (I know its not all radiators and many last longer, but its pretty common). So, a new one. Anyone have a good source for an M3 one (ie a good price)? I don't want second hand, I don't think alloy's worth it as I probably won't own the car in 15 years, and it's not a normal E36 one - M3 is special (ie $$$), although shared - with Z3M. Thanks

Waited for the AA tow guy to show up and tow it home after the radiator top hose cracked off

Assuming E46, there is a proper M3 which has a LOT of different parts and wider guards compared to a 330i (or any other E46 with Motorsport options). Proper M3: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-364441024.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-364054965.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-362649336.htm

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