westy 614 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 Fu*ked the altenator on the 540, gotta get a new one. Ray to the rescue again. Thanks for sorting out a loaner car. Not part of the E39 V8 club till you've done your alt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 cheers. Will be giving them a full refurb and looking at getting custom lips made up and for them in the future so normal tyres for now. Should suit the car a lot better than the old 17's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 re-ignited my hatred for e30 ball joints need a bigger hammer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Discovered the drivers side rear door seal has failed with the ton of rain we've had this week and has absolutely soaked the carpet on that side. Pulled drivers seat out, squeezed about 2l of water out the underlay and now have a dehumidifier going in it. God damn it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted August 19, 2012 Frenched the highbeams on the touring while it's out of action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted August 19, 2012 Pieced back the front struts and installed Nolathane sway bar bushes. Found the easiest way to do it was by using a scissor jack underneath to lock and support the bracket, then use vice grips and a screw driver to line up the holes. Easy as | Yea Right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 195 Report post Posted August 19, 2012 cheers. Will be giving them a full refurb and looking at getting custom lips made up and for them in the future so normal tyres for now. Should suit the car a lot better than the old 17's You do know the lips are welded on these right? I made the same mistake when I thought mine were 3 piece Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted August 19, 2012 Yup, i'm aware of that. I'm sure it wouldn't be too much of a mission to get them split at an engineering firm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) The black vinyl I was going to go with was no longer available in NZ till October so I scraped that and chose another colour and started again... This time its called "storm grey" I quite like it, more than the black and done this much so far whole right side, bonnet, boot and the other front guard! Edited August 20, 2012 by Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 20, 2012 Booked it in for some Professional help.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 broke the 540 .. time for guide replacement, fun with m62tub44's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 Booked it in for some Professional help.... "just do it yourself maaaate!" Details? or are you being a Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 broke the 540 .. time for guide replacement, fun with m62tub44's looks like fun .is that a ali replacement part looks better than the plastic type Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 21, 2012 That pic is just one I found off the net, but the chain guides and race (black bits) need replacing. Not sure if the chain is damaged yet and weather the sprokets need replacing. Getting a bunch of other servicey sort of items done at the same time. Thrust arm bushes, rear brake lines, belts etc. Would love to attempt to do this myself but off overseas so will be leaving it in Rays hands while i'm away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Would be a good job to do yourself but as you said..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 "just do it yourself maaaate!" Details? or are you being a It's at Integrity Automatics with a Transmission leak. I could DIY it, but it's a complete c**t to get to without a Hoist, better off just leaving it to Professionals.. I must have f**ked something up when I did the trans service a few months ago. Decided i'm better off just spending the few hundred now than a grand later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Ahhhh right. Fair enough then. Thought you might of been getting something done to the e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Two new rear 265/35/18 tyres ($700... ouch!) and alignment to try and fix camber - they've been wearing on the inside thanks to the lowering. Replaced rear brake hoses. Can't find vacuum leak so still not 100% sure what's causing the rough idling when cold but it's not that serious (yet). Also found an oil leak from the oil filter housing. The seals probably need replacing but it's a pain to get at so probably will need pro help for that... So it'll have to wait! Replaced worn steering wheel buttons. Still on the look out for mint working front comfort seats and/or tan leather interior to get a two-tone thing going. Edited August 22, 2012 by jeffbebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Ahhhh right. Fair enough then. Thought you might of been getting something done to the e30 I wish... I have a few more E34 ventures to complete yet. Have you done an oil filter housing seal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 I wish... I have a few more E34 ventures to complete yet. Have you done an oil filter housing seal? $290 bucks later... Transmission fluid is ALL. $32 bucks a liter! f**k retail pricing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Had the E30 not start at lunchtime, and I am guessing starter/solenoid issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Ignition Barrel? Changed insurance policies around... E30 to 3rd party, instead of full. E34 to full cover instead of 3rd party.... Now spending what I was on just the E30 for both cars... Hax. They wanted to charge me $80 a month just for the E34... Had good ole mum sort that out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Had the E30 not start at lunchtime, and I am guessing starter/solenoid issue. Starter fires but no spark? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 If it's a starter/solenoid issue I assume the starter won't be doing jack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Your right .. shame on me for not reading. Was going to suggest the 80amp inline blade fuse in the boot which is part of where the cme gets supply. mine went once, couldnt figure it out for ages. In the end replaced it with a circuit breaker instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
