Apex Effects 3 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 removed moldy rear seat an rubbish that has filled the car for the past year an a bit. Removed rubber o ring to drain boot/battery tray of water. buffed back rear section of roof to find a gold metal substance looks like brazing? hmmm went over al visible rust patches(uk model) an sanded back an rust killed. found a mint tail light in boot while cleaning out... SCORE now i only have to buy one more to replace broken rear lenses. So wish i had a sand blaster about now start the strip back but must finish 1 car before i can fully start another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Had it towed to Kevin Burts in Chch It's 7.45am on the way to taking my son to school and "BANG". No power steer. WTF ??? Pulled over and water pouring from underneath. WTF ?? Was only 400m from home so managed to muscle the car into a U-turn and get home. Battery light is now on. So, no power steer, water pouring out, battery light on I had thrown the belt. Lucky the fan didn't smash into the radiator. Water pump hose looked stuffed as well. Waiting for prognosis as Kevin has a full yard .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 got home and saw this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotheschu 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) 1/4 of the way done with my center console panels. And 1st coat of red paint on the towing eyes =) Edited February 4, 2011 by Young Jack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 Took my rego off hold....needed E30 back..am now poor haha also need uni rail base plates for my recaros.. maybe next week E30 life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 Waiting for prognosis as Kevin has a full yard .... He will probably fix it and then ask for 2k that's why I go to DCH now haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlracing 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 Fixed a chip in the windscreen, onemore thing off the list! And also replaced the busted rear cup holders with a pocket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 Had it towed to Kevin Burts in Chch It's 7.45am on the way to taking my son to school and "BANG". No power steer. WTF ??? Pulled over and water pouring from underneath. WTF ?? Was only 400m from home so managed to muscle the car into a U-turn and get home. Battery light is now on. So, no power steer, water pouring out, battery light on I had thrown the belt. Lucky the fan didn't smash into the radiator. Water pump hose looked stuffed as well. Waiting for prognosis as Kevin has a full yard .... Hope its not to bad Mike, Always hate seeing water pouring out etc followed by the sounds of ching ching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mash 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Brought this Edited February 5, 2011 by Mash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 Listed my one of them^ on TM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 He will probably fix it and then ask for 2k that's why I go to DCH now haha.Interesting you say that Matt as we have known Kevin for many years what with our E30, A4 and inlaws many Mercs. and in that time has been very reasonable in pricing. The old adage of looking after long time customers I guess.I've only just started taking the E39 there as JG/Chch BMW were too expensive and pi$$ed me off last time I was there. Hope its not to bad Mike, Always hate seeing water pouring out etc followed by the sounds of ching ching.Hoping the same Jase. Was a stressful morning! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted February 6, 2011 Changed Diff Oil, smelled awesome. Also noticed a bit of a leak from around where the passenger side axle shafts is bolted to the diff? May be time for an LSD swap so won't worry bout putting that on the never ending to-do list Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 6, 2011 Washed, claybarred and handglaze... Sweaty business.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Replaced passenger door trim. Getting her up on blocks tonight to rebuild front adjustables with sorter springs. YES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Was that the only thing stopping you from getting a cert? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 I can just picture the cert man saying "No, it needs to go lower" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Had it towed to Kevin Burts in Chch No power steer, water pouring out, battery light on Waiting for prognosis as Kevin has a full yard .... Update Got her back today. Got away lightly - new water pump only. No damage to other parts from the belt flaying around Also had overdue service. Runs sooooo smoooth now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 Was that the only thing stopping you from getting a cert? Door locks are only thing that would fail, they don't work. I'm trying to get low as poss so I can be certed as low as poss. Want to be able to tell the police NO IT IS LEGIT, LEAVE ME ALONE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 Removed head, cams, cam trays and dropped the head off at the machine shop this morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scruffycheese 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 i swapped out the nokia speakers in the rear of my 97 e36 320i for some nice six 1/2 inch boschmann components i salvaged from my van. some little mods to the housing and it looks standard from above but party below! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 New wof, oil change, new micro filter, flush and new brake fluid, flush and new coolant, refreshed window washer water, filled it with gas and parked it in the garage as I was to farked to go for a decent drive. Pfffft I must be aging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Brand new manual sunroof winder $125 and new brake pads, will hopefully be doing them tomorrow. Edited February 16, 2011 by AJ_D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted February 16, 2011 On the w/end put in a motorsport x-brace I've had hanging around under my house for 2 months, and changed the oil (am trying Edge 0W40). Results: - front end a little taughter perhaps - Vanos quieter, engaging very smoothly. My M3 (can't speak for all of them) loves fresh oil and 5,000km changes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted February 16, 2011 Reconnected the Vanos Solenoid... yes I know who didn't connect it... it was over a year ago and it wasn't me The drags ? Hampton ? Taupo ? without it working... driving it's like a new car. I was wondering why it didn't feel the same...just thought it was me till I put the scanner on it to check some data for comparison on a job we were doing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2011 Changed the front brake pads and bleed the brakes with Max, cheers bro! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
