tire 10 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 What size i-torx are the bolts that hold the bumpers on on facelifts? Are there more than one size? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 You can use an allen key - 8 or 10mm if I recall correctly. I wouldnt go using an allen key in a torx bolt for anything else though. Just tap it into the head of the bolt gently with a hammer and away you go. Saves buying tools Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 You can use an allen key - 8 or 10mm if I recall correctly. I wouldnt go using an allen key in a torx bolt for anything else though. Just tap it into the head of the bolt gently with a hammer and away you go. Saves buying tools Sweet thanks for the tip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted March 17, 2010 If you can't fit your 0.012in (0.305mm) thicknesser between the valve and the rocker.... should you make the proper gap? I'm guessing yes, but would like another opinion. Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 17, 2010 If you can't fit your 0.012in (0.305mm) thicknesser between the valve and the rocker.... should you make the proper gap? I'm guessing yes, but would like another opinion. Cheers. Yes E30 should be .010in (.25mm) cold and make sure you are on the back of the cam opposite the lobe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2010 If you can't fit your 0.012in (0.305mm) thicknesser between the valve and the rocker.... should you make the proper gap? I'm guessing yes, but would like another opinion. Cheers. yeah otherwise you will burn your valve out because when it gets warm the gap will dissapear and the valve wont fully close. you should be able to push it through with a reasonable amount of friction Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted March 17, 2010 Yes E30 should be .010in (.25mm) cold and make sure you are on the back of the cam opposite the lobe Whoops, I set the hot gap.. this proves I can't read. I'll do it again tomorrow cos I can't drive the car atm till I get a new hose.. but yeah, I couldn't even fit a .007 gauge in there... but one was way out of adjustment... poor little motor Cheers Oli, I'm onto this now <.< Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwimalayalee 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 hi there i have got a 2001 728... an E38 Yesterday morning, tried to start the engine and it wont.....thinking if it was a low battery problem, checked if the lights were on or if any of the doors were unproperly closed over night, but none of the problems... gave it a restart a couple of times but it failed....went back to uni cos i was getting late for class on by brothers car.... came back in the afternoon.... and gave it a try... turned the key to on and i kept it there trying to start the engine, after a couple of seconds say 4-5 secs the engine started reving and finally turned on.... and on the display read TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG. the car ran smoothly yesterday and today morning... while i was at uni today googled TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG. and some of the search reaults made me understand that the car runs on a perticular gear all the time whenever such an error shows up.... didnt notice that while i drove since the error message.....thought i was lucky... but the after the classes... got into the car and turned it on, but still showing the same message on the display , and the car doesn move at all...seems it was stuck on a higher gear..... turned it off and waited for a while thinking what cud be wrong..... and then gave it a try... ran fine till i got home... ny one please help me out with this..... kinda love the car alot and this makes me unhappy...... cheers joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 take it to john at hillcrest autos for a scan man he will sort you out . either talk to john or Matthew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwimalayalee 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 take it to john at hillcrest autos for a scan man he will sort you out . either talk to john or Matthew can i have the name of the shop.... is it hillcrest autos??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 can i have the name of the shop.... is it hillcrest autos???hillcrest auto services 8567165 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 E36 323 Manual conversion... Does it need to be certified? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Only if you use non stock parts and/or have the driveshaft lengthened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Only if you use non stock parts and/or have the driveshaft lengthened. Great! Thanks Westy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) Im trying to figure out which slave clutch cylinder part number I have so I can find prices on a new slave cylinder. For a G242 4spd 73' At the moment i think it is; 215 2111 6300 or 215 211 58677 Is there anything to measure on the slave cylinder itself to confirm? Edit: G242 Edited March 30, 2010 by bumpstop325 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted March 29, 2010 Theoretically speaking, if I want to put a E32 booster and mast cyl in my E30, will I need a cert? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted March 29, 2010 Did you say M5x conversion? Oh right. awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) ^ Not this week. Maybe a mod for the future incarnation, plus the added bonus of better brakes now with the M20. Back to my question, anyone? Or is the better question should I be able to get away with it come WOF time Edited March 29, 2010 by Hellpina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2010 technically speaking yes. as you have modified the braking system. although some has to realise that its not the origianal parts 1st. which i doubt very much would happen unless you stuck a big sticker on there saying "THIS IS MODIFIED PLEASE FAIL ME!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiscot 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2010 Best way to remove the sticky foam from behind a 320i badge [e30] thats left on the car? Have tried scratching, heat gun, meths, warm/hot soapy water... Any other ideas? Cover it with an M Badge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2010 ^ i got mine off with a rag and meths, worked fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted March 31, 2010 Get your thumbnail or a very sharp blade and get rid of the foamy stuff first, then the residue will come off with meths. Meths won't move the foam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted April 1, 2010 how hard is it to fix a cracked bumper? more specifically, a vertical crack on a front bumper. that goes from the bottom to the left side of the middle of the middle air vent. i would imagine fibre glass, body filler, sanding?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 How much oil will I need to fill a Med case diff in an E30 that is completly dry? I know how much is full, but want to know how much to buy. Is it around a litre? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 After a bit of hunting, the figure I have found is 1.3 qz which is 1.23 litres. Correctus? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
