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Im halfway through training as an aircraft engineer with Air New Zealand.. Based at Chch Intl Airport. We maintain 737s, ATRs, A320s, USAF hercs, and the odd 767. Loved aviation and always will .. Alan

Trade me usually has 2nd hand auto transmissions for sale.. around $300 - $500 last time I looked... I reconditioned mine for around 2 grand last year.. Prices have probably changed and it really depends on what bits need replaced.. But that should give you an idea. If you're thinking of keeping the car long term it's probably worth reconditioning it as you never know - the 2nd hand ones might be on their way out as well.. It's really up to you man .. Good luck Alan

Correct me if I'm wrong.. but I'm pretty sure pre-facelifts use Jetronic fuel injection while facelifts use Motronic. Just a newer system I guess Alan

Same thing happened to me mate.. I wriggled the belt out of its socket and found a tiny piece of plastic lodged inside the hole that was causing it to jam up. Hope this helps Alan Edit: woops might be talking aboutt the wrong end..

Beautiful mate.. nice wheels

No safety glasses

Looks awesome.. Big difference

Welcome man.. Nice project ! Interesting to see how it goes.. Another E30 down south Alan

Thanks zenetti, turns out the air intake pipe was cracked underneath.. Spot on mate... Thanks for the help Alan

In the meantime I have left it and for the last couple of days since it happened the car has been starting great.. I imagine it will happen from time to time though.. I will let you know what we end up doing if we decide to check it out anytime soon.. Alan

Hey Brett, Thank's for that man.. Faulty control valve sounds about right on this one.. Alan.

Hey guys, Was driving my mum's '95 E36 320i tonight.. But as I was leaving my sister's place the thing had touble startng - I turned the key to start the car and the car almost started but I felt the engine vibrating and the revs just jumping around 500-1000.. The red lights pretty much remained on.. I tried another couple of times and the same thing happened, the car just stuttered, engine vibrated and failed to start.. Tried about the 4th/5th time and it started prefectly as if nothing happened.. Car has only done 100,000k's .. I've heard of starters failing on e36's but this seemed more like an air and fuel problem.. ? But I'm really not sure... I was wandering if anyone else has had a problem similar to this, or if anyone can offer me some advice on what to check out .. I might take a look at the air filter .. I believe the engine is an M52B20.. Thanks guys - any help would be much appreciated Alan

Haha thanks man.. Hey at least I've colour coded the filter with the exterior right..

80's cool .. I've seen a couple of E30's round with just a single stripe.. no labels or anything .. Looks alrite though

Yeah I have tried to keep it as original as possible .. - excuse the pod filter

Thanks Nick.. I remember seeing the ACS stripes on an E39 once.. Real nice.

If I ever get it resprayed I guess I'd lose the stripes, but I'm not planning on respraying anytime soon.. And I like the stripes.. Something different on an E30 man..

Yeah was thinking of painting those lower parts some time.. It is registered as a 320 schnitzer and has the side pinstripe/labelling but that's all man - It's a Japan model.

My ride..

Wow neat!

Your Ruby Red E30 looks great bro.. Mine's a wee bit darker in colour..

Thanks guys, They are 16x7.5.. on 205/50/16 wheels Tom.. "ATS was a German Formula One team, named after German alloy wheel brand Auto Technisches Spezialzubehör"

Thanks Quailboy.. Lovin' E30's, 1 is not enough man

Hey guys, I'm Alan, an E30 fan.. This is my ride.. '89 320 Schnitzer with 'ATS' Wheels made in Germany.. bought it at the end of '06 - Spent quite a bit on it since but was well worth it..