cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted January 9, 2011 Can anyone give me a link or tell me how i can see if a transmission will fit my car ie which number on the trans is what!? Chur Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted January 9, 2011 which part actually broke? has the holder come completly away from the screen?? the glue came off so the whole thing was hanging just by the auto dimmer wire. solved it though. went to BNT and they had a special rearview mirror adhesive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzer 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 Would the e30 fl 316i 5 speed manual gearbox fit on the 318i e30 fl engine? I want to do a conversion from auto to manual. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 do both the engines look the same? if so they are both M40s and yes they will fit 100% compatable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzer 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) do both the engines look the same? if so they are both M40s and yes they will fit 100% compatableyes they are both m40s i just was making sure thanks Edited January 17, 2011 by e30 power Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2011 Hey guys. whats the best way to remove e30 coupe rear side glass? thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2078 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Anyone come across the p/n for the chrome strip that sits next to the interior window seal on the front doors of an e30 coupe? The rear sections are part #1, but the front door sections dont seem to be listed, or are listed somewhere funky on realoem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 52 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Hi There, Does anyone know how to remove the lower sill trim on an e30, specifically a coupe? I can slide it slightly forward and backward but not sure how it pops out. Many Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 carefully, and you will proably break it. i slide mine all the way forward, lift the back slide the opposite way, and repeat till its off. to put it back remove the clips and slide them into the plastic. any other way ive tried i seem to break them, they are realy weak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 52 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 carefully, and you will proably break it. i slide mine all the way forward, lift the back slide the opposite way, and repeat till its off. to put it back remove the clips and slide them into the plastic. any other way ive tried i seem to break them, they are realy weak Thanks! I will give it a go tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzer 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Hey there, I have done a compression test on my m40b18 engine and 3 pistons came out 160psi and 1 at 90psi. At first i thought it could be my rings are worn so I put some oil into the cylinder to act as the rings and did test again but still came out 90psi so would this mean burnt/worn valve? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 120 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 What is the easiest way to remove a strut top without an impact wrench? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 What is the easiest way to remove a strut top without an impact wrench? In or out of the car ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 120 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Out of car. Can put them in if that's part of the trick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Out of car. Can put them in if that's part of the trick Get an old leather belt and put it around the top of the shock shaft. Use large polly's to hold it and undo the nut. I hope you've got spring compressors ?.... and large polly's Edited February 3, 2011 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Hey there, I have done a compression test on my m40b18 engine and 3 pistons came out 160psi and 1 at 90psi. At first i thought it could be my rings are worn so I put some oil into the cylinder to act as the rings and did test again but still came out 90psi so would this mean burnt/worn valve? Thanks When doing a compression test on any vehicle, whether it be a BMW or not, always loosen the spark plugs a couple of turns and restart the engine before removing the plugs. This will get rid of any carbon deposits that may get trapped under a valve and give you a false compression reading Edited February 4, 2011 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1524 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Good tip, learn something new everyday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 Hi there, Looking at doing a 2.7L conversion on a 320i. M20 - M20 and I'm curious about a few questions that have come to mind... My first question: For engine conversions in E30's, at which point do you need to get certification? Do you need to have certification for insurance purposes? or can you just tell them? etc. etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Hi there, Looking at doing a 2.7L conversion on a 320i. M20 - M20 and I'm curious about a few questions that have come to mind... My first question: For engine conversions in E30's, at which point do you need to get certification? Do you need to have certification for insurance purposes? or can you just tell them? etc. etc. You need certification for engine mods that produce more than a 25% inrease in power output. Insurance Companies dictate their own terms.. the cert will help though Andy Edited February 6, 2011 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted February 7, 2011 are all red tails illegal ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 7, 2011 are all red tails illegal ? Only when you get caught.... you arent meant to alter any approved lense Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 1985 e28 535i m30b34, I believe, not the original engine. So seems I did not dodge a bullet with my overheating. I have found coolant in the oil... the chocolate milkshake look on the cap and 50mm along the centre of the dip stick. Also a rather noticble amount of steam out of the exhaust, looks worse on a cold day. It is obviously losing coolant, will need to top it up today and thats after a couple weeks since it was full. I can see no oil in the coolant. How can I test the engine to determine if it is a head gasket or a cracked head? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 sounds like you got a blown headgasket but you could always try a tee-kay test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 How can I test the engine to determine if it is a head gasket or a cracked head? Its either one or the other. You would need to remove the head and get it crack & hardness checked. The blocks are also known to crack as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 Its either one or the other. You would need to remove the head and get it crack & hardness checked. The blocks are also known to crack as well Cheers Guys. I will need to sort out a temp car if i am to pull this engine apart. Would I be correct in assuming I could possibly get a second hand engine for less hassle than repairing this one. I have a good running m30b25 haha could do a stealth degrade in power but also sound. The engine is so cool and even though it has the leak I do seem to have sorted the overheating, as in it takes alot longer to reach half and does not go close to 3/4 as before. I dont think it has been well looked after in the past. Shame.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
