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Hmm... now theres a funny groaning noise coming from the car around where the transmission selector is... diddn't do it initially when I started driving it... but has started getting noiser...

Possibly over-filled the gearbox with fluid?

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nvm, trivial as... tranny wires were hitting the flex disc. LOL

FIXED.

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haha.. yeah, Been a massive learning experience for me.

Biggest thing I have learned is. - Do it right once... I had to d*ck about fixing the gearbox that I broke by not knowing how to put the transmission on properly.

the local euro mechanic was more than happy to explain how to fit the torque convertor!

If in doubt, ask someone that knows better :P

Either way... still mightily impressed with the power this beast has :D

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haha.. yeah, Been a massive learning experience for me.

Do it right once.

Love this. What bimmersport (for me) is/was all about, learning so much stuff. Well done on getting it all sorted. And remember quote of the year a la Apex: E30, its not a car it is an education :D

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Haha, owning an E30 is like a mechanical apprenticeship, after two years you have replaced every mechanical item and you are qualified.

Antill33T, did you work out how to read the dip stick yet?

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Haha, owning an E30 is like a mechanical apprenticeship, after two years you have replaced every mechanical item and you are qualified.

Amen rofl

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^+1 E30 owners - mechanics are for people who don't own one.

A couple of things I thought of whilst reading through this that may help others.

The bad earth you experienced that stopped the car from starting can also be caused by not tightening the starter bolts up properly as it relys on this connection for the earth as hotwire points out.

Also, someone else mentioned the correct procedure for checking auto trans fluid - warm gearbox, engine running at idle, flat surface, gearbox in park. Otherwise you won't get a reading.

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^+1 E30 owners - mechanics are for people who don't own one.

You forgot something Graham.... most, but not all E30 owners are broke :P

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Hahha... Leave me to be poor. Should have an apprentiship year after next... then I'll be slightly less poor.... but still poor.

Now to fix my stereo... I choped the wire when removing the loom.

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Antill33T, did you work out how to read the dip stick yet?

Yep... She's full.

Tranny feels a bit sharper with brand new fluid.

the old fluid made me cringe... :rolleyes:

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