Top Secret 2 Report post Posted April 5, 2010 What 2 wires go to the brake light switch in the E30 pedal box? I can take pictures if need be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 E36 Manual Trans Fluid change ... what brand/type should i be using?, can find lots of info for auto's but not much about manuals. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 6, 2010 E36 Manual Trans Fluid change ... what brand/type should i be using?, can find lots of info for auto's but not much about manuals. Thanks in advance. G3 full synthetic or for high load abuse (racing) 75w80 full synthetic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khairul23 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 Has anyone got a P.A.Soft diagnostic scanner? I'm looking for a manual and code lookup for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 If I remove the centre muffler and replace it with straight pipes (while keeping the stock back muffler), will it be too loud? m20b25 e30. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 Probably... depends on the condition of the rear muffler. I would suggest fitting a couple of Coby Bullet mufflers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 My fuel guage light went out so i took the cluster out and replaced the bulb, which hasn't worked. Have tried three bulbs to no avail. all bulbs in good condition before and after installation. No other dash issues/light problems or dead pixels. everything else works as it should. 1994 E34. Possible cause? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) My fuel guage light went out so i took the cluster out and replaced the bulb, which hasn't worked. Have tried three bulbs to no avail. all bulbs in good condition before and after installation. No other dash issues/light problems or dead pixels. everything else works as it should. 1994 E34. Possible cause? Possibly a cracked or burnt out circuit on the board. Do you have an LED test light? and do you know how to check for an earth & a power feed ?? Edited April 7, 2010 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Possibly a cracked or burnt out circuit on the board. Do you have an LED test light? and do you know how to check for an earth & a power feed ?? Short answer - No. Happy to learn though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted April 10, 2010 how do you remove the door frame lining/ surround in a e38? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 10, 2010 how do you remove the door frame lining/ surround in a e38? Very carefully ......with the right instructions which I don't have here at home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted April 10, 2010 yeah i figured. that thing is stuck on tight!! well now dont need to found out i dont have to remove them to remove the headlining Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark_Diaemus 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 hey there '84 e30 3 series coupe just had the engine swapped over ( same for same) ( m20?) and now am having heaps of trouble with the battery. put a new ( NOS) alternator in and then went ahead and upgraded to a 500cca battery. should i try for a 3rd alt? or any other ideas as to what it may be? whyte 02102760421 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 hey there '84 e30 3 series coupe just had the engine swapped over ( same for same) ( m20?) and now am having heaps of trouble with the battery. put a new ( NOS) alternator in and then went ahead and upgraded to a 500cca battery. should i try for a 3rd alt? or any other ideas as to what it may be? whyte 02102760421 Trying parts without proper diagnosis is a waste of money & time. If the alternator wont charge...then change it... but first the problem needs to be diagnosed first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 I have a reconditioned m20 alternator (from Hotwire on here) that was working mint when I used it, Can have it for pretty cheap give me a PM if you like.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark_Diaemus 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 I have a reconditioned m20 alternator (from Hotwire on here) that was working mint when I used it, Can have it for pretty cheap give me a PM if you like.. i may eventually take you up on that but in the mean time i may just chuck out there if anyone knows of any good "friendly" auto elecs in Sunny Gissy, as i have just shifted up here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2010 after the weight of a M50b25 engine, i'm gonna buy a engine stand but unsure which of the two to get Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2010 i had my m20 on a supercheap stand for about 8 months. it was fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2010 Thanks for the reply! yeah supercheap have 2 different weights aswell from what my mate said?, I'm not buying the supercheap one anyway lol I can get better brands cheaper elsewhere luckily i can get 1000lbs/450kg or a 1500lb from memory, if it weighs in close to 450kg i'll just get the next one up. just wanna know for certain first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted April 19, 2010 Way less than 450kg mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted April 19, 2010 Thanks for the reply! yeah supercheap have 2 different weights aswell from what my mate said?, I'm not buying the supercheap one anyway lol I can get better brands cheaper elsewhere luckily i can get 1000lbs/450kg or a 1500lb from memory, if it weighs in close to 450kg i'll just get the next one up. just wanna know for certain first they're 136kg i believe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2010 yeah they are somewhere around 130ish kg, any stand will be fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 n00b as question, but where can I go to get my E30 headlights aligned? I would rather not do it myself and risk making them worse. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 Most good workshops that do WOF's should have a light box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 ^ Cheers Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites