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  4. Posted · Report reply

    A couple of possible hints:

    Make sure the pinch bolt on the joint is removed. It not only pinches up the splines but also locates in a grove so has to be removed to release propperly.

    Ive seen people bend the rack tabs down to get the rack out, not a elegent solution but.. Also before resorting to that try sliding the rack out sideways, no idea if it will work tho.

  7. Posted · Edited by MLM · Report reply

    You would be doing well to fit a 6cyl block into a dishwasher wouldnt you?

    Im not sure how a dishy works, as in does it draw water from the mains to spray the dishes or is this drawn from an internal sump and re-pumped arround.. Idealy it would be modified to spray engine cleaner also not just waster from the mains to be most effective. I could find out as i do work in the right place..

    Another option ive always wanted to try is a tank with a ultrasonic cleaning head in it.

    Like this

    http://www.jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID...mp;form=KEYWORD

    EDIT: Yes dishys do have an internal wash pump so in theory could be made independant of water mains with a header tank of cleaning fluid which it would drain into ant the end on a cycle.

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    I read that as "dont lower you car to stupid heights with massive amounts of camber then fit unsuitable spring rates because your wheels hit your guards so you can chase fashion over function" The rest is down to certifier disgression.

    This is probably an attempt to control unreasonable suspension geometry, however the stated limits would be hard to police. It does however still give the ability to refuse what is wrong and dangerous with a stated clause.

  13. Posted · Edited by MLM · Report reply

    FOR SALE: 1989 318I 4 door Automatic

    It has come time for my E30 to be sold, I have owned it for 2 years as a runabout while the my e36 became a project car and also for the GF to learn to drive in.

    Specs:

    1989 (facelift) 318I automatic

    Delphin Metalic colour

    224xxx,km

    New warrent of fitness at vtnz (2 weeks ago)

    New 1 Year rego at same time

    New shocks all round 12 months ago (5000km ish)

    New rear suframe bushes 12 months ago (5000km ish)

    New tie rod ends (Left and right) 12 months ago (5000km ish)

    Niggles:

    Typical e30 318i lifter tick.

    rear windows dont go down. Both require new window motors

    AC dosnt work

    Drivers door is tempermental (locks but dosnt unlock, suspect the key cut is slightly off) all centeral locking works perfectly including driver door if unlocked from other doors.

    Typical E30 cracks in dash.

    Occasional drip from power steering rack.

    Interior is not bad for a car of this age though has wear in areas.

    Its been a solid little runner for the last 2 years but must move on due to an upgrade. Kept garaged throughout is life.

    Im looking for $1900 ono, Im flexable on the price so make a offer.

    Car is in Auckland and can be viewed, just PM me.

    pictures to follow shortly

  22. Posted · Edited by MLM · Report reply

    Does anyone have a Z3 pwer steering rack available at a reasonable price <$400 or there abouts.

    By replacing the one on my E36 with a Z3 rack my E30 can inherit a e36 rack to replace its current leaking rack. Upgrades all round :)

    Cheer

    Matt

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