Vinu Chandrakumar

Anyone have a spare set of E30 sport seats they a willing to let go. After ones to suit a sedan, but would be happy with anything.

Hi, 

Any one have a spare E30 shift lever lying around part no. 25117527246. Cheers 

Hi, anyone know what the fabric code for the bolsters are below. Center fabric code is 0376. 

Hi All, 

Just wanted to see if there was some interest for Indoor Car Storage in Auckland with access, I know there are some of us that would love to store our cars indoors, out of the elements but don't have the space for it. 

Admin, delete if not allowed. 

Cheers, 

Vinu

Hi,

After a E30 Selector Rod (25111221657)

Cheers,

Vinu

Hi, do you happen to have a E30 Clutch Hardline?

8 hours ago, 325iRod said:

Buy a deep socket from bunnings and cut the middle out, use a ring spanner to hold the center.

Ended up doing this and worked great, cheers @325iRod

Hey guys, 

Have some trouble getting my top strut nut off shaft is spinning while using my impact, i'm reusing the inserts so don't really want to clamp down on them, just need to take it apart to add some bump stops for my WOF. Anyone got any tips? 

Thinking i might have to purchase a through socket set so I can actually counter hold the shaft with a 8mm socket or anyone know where I can get  BMW Tool 313170 in Auckland? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tool-313170-BMW-E36-E34-E32-E30-E28-E21-Strut-Top-Nut-With-Hex-Counter-Hold-/323059258619?_ul=IL

1 hour ago, 325iRod said:

In the past I've gone down to the local brake shop and picked up the hard line / fittings and made it up myself with a pipe bender and flaring kit. 

Hey Rod, that is actually the plan, got a new pipe from BMW, just need the original to base it off.  

Hi, 

I am after a clutch hardline for a E30. It is a G260 325i if that make a difference. 

Cheers,

Vinu

Hey guys, 

I am piecing together a G260 manual conversion kit for my car, have everything apart from a driveshaft and pedal set. Just needing to source a driveshaft, does it matter if the G260 driveshaft is from a PFL or FL car, or are they interchangeable? Everything else has been sourced from a FL car.

Thanks in advanced. 

Cheers,

Vinu

18 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Is that for the pre-FL chrome bumper light? 

It's for a facelift bumper light. Another part number is 63131386011. 

6 hours ago, Allanw said:

Price one at the dealer.

They used to be REALLY cheap.

The old Jerry Claytons in Takapuna replaced Dads for free while I had it parked by workshop, back in the 90's 😎

Hi Allan, 

Dealers are on backorder too .

Hi, 

I am after a E30 Front Turn Signal Lens. Part no. 63131386015

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-lens-sidler-63131386015 63n131386015

Cheers,

Vinu

Hi,

After a euro plate filler for a facelift E30. Pictured below. 

On 3/10/2022 at 9:20 PM, 325iRod said:

Here's a pretty good diy video for heater core

 

16 hours ago, Olaf said:

No.  It's a somewhat shitty job.  Remove glovebox, remove centre console, unbolt brake booster etc.  Install a new heater core, you don't want to do that again if a used part fails!

I got new OEM M40 radiator from Abel Smith Radiators in Wellington.  It's been in 3 years and 4 months, trouble-free.  Be sure to get Genuine BMW Coolant and some deionised water.

 

PS - you'll want to check out (and perhaps replace) your thermostat, clear the bleed bolt etc, perhaps new bolts.  Disconnected rotted heater may indicate some cooling system neglect.

13 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Unless you’re going to replace all of it.. core pipe, matrix, hoses, etc. I would plumb it back in to find exactly what is leaking, and where from.

I thought I was staring down the barrel of pulling it all out when at the last minute I found the leak was from one of the pipes coming through the firewall (those ends sticking out corrode and don’t seal against the rubber hose). Cleaned it up with sand paper a bit of sealant for good measure and was all good.

It helps that coolant is bright green so you can see it easier!

4 hours ago, nick496 said:

Yeah, I'd go with Jon's advise on testing where the leak is coming from.

I'd add to his notes, that it's worth removing the center console, and glovebox, and putting down some towels to try catch whatever comes out

 

Hopefully it's just a dribble, and you don't end up with something like so

4 hours ago, KwS said:

Even better is to borrow/buy a pressure tester and pressure test the heater core with just plain water in it. 

Thanks for all the tips guys have sorted the correct radiator, new too. Gonna plumb everything back up and find out where my leak is actually coming from, then get to either replacing or fixing the necessary parts. 

11 hours ago, BM WORLD said:

have heater core and valve if needed

Good to know, how much will it run me? 

16 hours ago, aja540i said:

There's a good chance your heater has a leak and a previous owner couldn't be bothered taking the dash out!

Does it require taking the whole dash out? That's gonna be fun. 

1 hour ago, Palazzo said:

Aren’t they the heater pipes from memory?

Yep, just checked if my heater works. It doesn't.

Hi all, 

Have found myself another E30 after a few years of not owning one, my first 4 cylinder.

Can anyone help me out and tell me what these pipes are: 

Also seems like my cooling system is from an M20, Does anyone have an M40 radiator lying around. 

Great to be back on the forums, thanks in advance.

Vinu

Longshot but does anyone have any lying around. Or have any idea when they will be stocked again?

Part # - 36-13-2-225-376

On 15/02/2018 at 3:31 AM, Milan said:

what gearbox? getrag 260?

240 box bro 

2 hours ago, E30kid said:

Do you have a kit for sale? Got a mate who's after one

yea mate I have everything except the clutch kit.

29 minutes ago, Milan said:

how much?

I'd want $1200 for it all got a few bits from Garagistic too, such as braided clutch lines, poly trans mounts etc.