Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 Just been slowly doing the timing belt, water pump, bearings, tensioner, distributors and rotors etc. All OEM Japanese made parts of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 52 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Installed replacement shoes, drums and cylinders. Then bled the brakes. Soon to adjust the handbrake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 We don't sell the bosch ones at Repco but have the Repco hydroblades and Tridon flexiblades which are pretty much exactly the same. Have them on my E30 and they're bloody awesome. Mm yeah, $25 each atm.. was too wet and I couldn't be bothered working out how long each one needed to be. Have the Repco Hydroblades on my E30, have the same issue, passenger one doesn't sit flush, the stock wipers never sat that flush there either. - money well spent though. today, I rewired my E34 to use ISO sockets for the headunit, and tested the carkit I was given which required ISO sockets... worked good.. now just to get around to it... and also ragequitted at the JVC headunit flying out and landing on my lap! and installed my Clarion from my E30. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 looked at it as i got out the merc. it looked at me back with puppydog eyes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Shiny parts arrived woo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 Mm yeah, $25 each atm.. was too wet and I couldn't be bothered working out how long each one needed to be. Have the Repco Hydroblades on my E30, have the same issue, passenger one doesn't sit flush, the stock wipers never sat that flush there either. - money well spent though. today, I rewired my E34 to use ISO sockets for the headunit, and tested the carkit I was given which required ISO sockets... worked good.. now just to get around to it... and also ragequitted at the JVC headunit flying out and landing on my lap! and installed my Clarion from my E30. Let me know if you need anything from ripco Michael cos I get mad discount. Got a hundy off a battery last weekend and Also looking into the hydroblades. I'd say BnT will sell the Bosch ones so mite try there, also get a good discount there too. Also, I'm sure you would of had to get the gas struts redone for the touring, if so where from and would you recommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 Got a plethora of parts this week to try fit over the weekend. New key for the touring, new ignition barrel for the sedan, 2x cabin filters, 2x thermostats, viscous coupling for sedan and outer balljoints for touring. Let the good times roll! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Replaced my thermostat, cracked the housing when bolting it back on, said f*ck lots. Drove to work today with lots of coolant spewing everywhere, came home and replaced the housing. Really sick of coolant and it's tendency to go everywhere except where you want it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Replaced my thermostat, cracked the housing when bolting it back on, said f*ck lots. Drove to work today with lots of coolant spewing everywhere, came home and replaced the housing. Really sick of coolant and it's tendency to go everywhere except where you want it. Well Matt - don't crack it then... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Must have not been sitting quite right...lucky I have my box of spares Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Replaced rear shock mounts on the e30. Can't believe how much of a difference it made. Old ones were in pieces Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Replaced my thermostat, cracked the housing when bolting it back on, said f*ck lots. Drove to work today with lots of coolant spewing everywhere, came home and replaced the housing. Really sick of coolant and it's tendency to go everywhere except where you want it. Also Cracked my thermostat housing fitting new thermostat yesterday. A shiny new alloy one showed up today though thanks to MillAnd. Emailed him at lunchtime and new housing was sitting at the front door when I got home And the correct viscous coupling and hadnt even paid for it yet! Talk about service Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Booked the e30 into the panel shop for roof rust. Finally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Booked the e30 into the panel shop for roof rust. Finally. Has it got much worse over the years? It was my number one issue with the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted June 19, 2012 Has it got much worse over the years? It was my number one issue with the car. Not too bad really. It's bad now but has lasted 6 years from when it started to get ferral. The cars been garaged so thats helped it I guess. Lately its meant I have stopped driving it in the rain. There are no other spots luckly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 52 Report post Posted June 19, 2012 Installed replacement shocks. In for it's warrant re-check tomorrow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 Picked it up from the painter. So shiny woo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneSeventy 1 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 I didn't do it myself, but finally had my airbag light problem taken away hopefully for good, courtesy of a squib ring replacement by Glenn and the team. It was expensive but I'm glad the problem has gone (and it was cheaper than quoted!) Thanks Glenn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted June 24, 2012 Fitted new thermostat, alloy housing and new viscous fan clutch to the 328i and got to drive it for the first time in about 3 weeks! Also fitted new outer door handle surrounds on both rear doors on the touring aswell as a drivers window seal and re aligned the window. No more whistling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted June 24, 2012 drive the E30 350km, fitted newley painted bits thanks to John (Bellicose), drove 350km home. 8.2L/100km average, not bad for a 24 year old car with 240k on the clock and a trailer in tow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 De-greased the engine bay, nice and clean now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 Finally replaced rocker cover gasket and took the grinder to the manky flaking paint on the cover. Now can't stop myself humming Rammstein when I open the hood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 Bought my e28 a friend, her name is 85 Toyota corolla 1.3l and she is going to keep my e28 nice and warm in the garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 Bought my e28 a friend, her name is 85 Toyota corolla 1.3l and she is going to keep my e28 nice and warm in the garage. A BMW and a Toyota make a great pair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 A BMW and a Toyota make a great pair. Yeah, convert the 1.3 toyota engine into the E28. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
