e30ftw 410 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 They are just rubber bushes. I had a spare Sh*t alternator which had mint bushes, Just swapped them over in no time. They slide in / slide out from what I remember. The ones in mine were... Melted? Was weird as. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Going to put the car in next week just to have a couple of things done, one of them will be an oil and filter change, Its not due for it but might as well do it while its in there, Can they reset the oil service due even though the light is not showing so it knows its just been done ???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Yep, My Service light reset tool does it.Same car (96 323) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Yep, My Service light reset tool does it.Same car (96 323) Cheers for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted January 13, 2010 WD 40 plus CRC zinc a good combo? I just glued the tail light seals so it doesnt leak, and i WD 40'ed the rusted bits, then sprayed CRC zinc over the WD 40'ed rust areas. Is this a good idea? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted January 13, 2010 Going to put the car in next week just to have a couple of things done, one of them will be an oil and filter change, Its not due for it but might as well do it while its in there, Can they reset the oil service due even though the light is not showing so it knows its just been done ???? Yes they can Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Hey guys, just a quickie: My airbag light came on a couple of days ago. Could this have been from pulling out the cluster? a couple of times I plugged it back in and it beeped at me (plugging plugs in wrong order). Although, I am pretty sure that the light didn't come on until a few days later... Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cole29 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2010 just wandering if any one knowswhat the solution could be to my e30 cutting off after warmed up.. after driving for a while and arrive at destination car is fine but then when i startit again the revs go crazy and eventyually cuts off. if any one could help would be well appreciated... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Could be a stupid question but what can I do to stop my factory oil cooler connections from coming undone all the time. I have nipped them up tight and they still work themselves loose after a while. Can I use thread tape or thread lock for extra security or is there another option. Cheers, Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Could be a stupid question but what can I do to stop my factory oil cooler connections from coming undone all the time. I have nipped them up tight and they still work themselves loose after a while. Can I use thread tape or thread lock for extra security or is there another option. Cheers, Nathan Any twists in the hoses ? if not use loctite 243 (blue) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Hey guys, just a quickie: My airbag light came on a couple of days ago. Could this have been from pulling out the cluster? a couple of times I plugged it back in and it beeped at me (plugging plugs in wrong order). Although, I am pretty sure that the light didn't come on until a few days later... Cheers My E34 did the same so assume it's just what happens when the cluster is unplugged, best to get it sorted, light on means not working when you want them to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) ^^ I will double check and thread lock. Thanks Glenn Edited January 27, 2010 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 What is the best method to replacing the sump gasket on a E30 M20B25? Can it be done in place or does the engine need lifting off it's mounts/subframe dropped? What is the easiest method? Cheers, Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Easiest way drop your subframe and hoist the engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 64 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Hey, I'm just wondering if there was a way to manually adjust the seat position for an e36 with electric seats? My passenger seat's forwards and backwards motion doesn't seem to work (the other 2 do however work). At the moment it seems to be as far back as possible so I wouldn't mind moving it forwards a little bit. Also, how expensive might it be to fix and is it a DIY job? Thanks, Kaz Edited February 4, 2010 by Kaz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 may get my hands on a cheap e30. wondering how much i'll be looking at to repower it with a m50 + manual gear box + install + cert... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Hey, I'm just wondering if there was a way to manually adjust the seat position for an e36 with electric seats? My passenger seat's forwards and backwards motion doesn't seem to work (the other 2 do however work). At the moment it seems to be as far back as possible so I wouldn't mind moving it forwards a little bit. Also, how expensive might it be to fix and is it a DIY job? Thanks, Kaz Really depends whats wrong Kaz. You need to remove the seat to check it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 may get my hands on a cheap e30. wondering how much i'll be looking at to repower it with a m50 + manual gear box + install + cert... At a guess if your going to pay someone to do it ...about $7,000 to $10,000... Ring Ray @ HELLBM a forum sponsor. He might have a deal for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) may get my hands on a cheap e30. wondering how much i'll be looking at to repower it with a m50 + manual gear box + install + cert... It depends on what you do yourself. If you get a mechanic to do it all for you then it could cost megabucks. I did mine for well under $2000 excluding cert. Edited February 4, 2010 by Mark247 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 So I am replacing all the exhaust gaskets on my M20 along with all the exhaust studs with new copper nuts etc. The one thing I didn't account for was to have 12 head -> exhaust manifold studs to either snap in half or be so rusted the nut stayed with them and they pulled off the head. Thankfully, I have all 12 studs out now safely to replace, the question is, where can I go to get some replacement studs? Sadly I just ordered the rest off Pelican Parts apart from the head studs, so can I get these anywhere local? Also, when refitting the new studs, do I have to put any loctite or similar on them before installation? Cheers, Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Gavin from Euro Italian can supply new exhaust studs. When I replaced mine I just tightened them in place without any loctite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 So I am replacing all the exhaust gaskets on my M20 along with all the exhaust studs with new copper nuts etc. The one thing I didn't account for was to have 12 head -> exhaust manifold studs to either snap in half or be so rusted the nut stayed with them and they pulled off the head. Thankfully, I have all 12 studs out now safely to replace, the question is, where can I go to get some replacement studs? Sadly I just ordered the rest off Pelican Parts apart from the head studs, so can I get these anywhere local? Also, when refitting the new studs, do I have to put any loctite or similar on them before installation? Cheers, Nathan Use copper slip on the threads.. steel into alloy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Sweet thanks Glenn, John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 trying to remove the door rubber seal that goes around the doors on the coupe. im stuck at the bottom part where that black long panel is clipped on tight. tried to pull it ending up breaking one of the clips holding it. how do i remove it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) ^ If it is the same as a E30 carpet/door trim use a long flat screwdriver and wedge at each point where the clips are (as in use the screwdriver to lever right beside where the clips are) not inbetween them as it breaks the clips. Edited February 12, 2010 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
