_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 back of the cylinder head #13 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtgts300kw 90 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 How is this piece of trim held on? Is it held on by some sort of adhesive which has perished and is where those rusty spots now are? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rrascal 4 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 back of the cylinder head #13 Thank-you...! I was looking for it on the block... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 How is this piece of trim held on? Is it held on by some sort of adhesive which has perished and is where those rusty spots now are? It just fits around the metal guttering. Just press is back over or look at it side on you will see it just clips over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 How is this piece of trim held on? Is it held on by some sort of adhesive which has perished and is where those rusty spots now are? The rust spots are where clips were. Clips similar to this I assume, can't seem to find the exact ones on real oem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtgts300kw 90 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Thanks dude. I wonder where the hell the clips went... It started coming loose sometime last week. It's not possible that someone stole them is it? And I guess the question now is where can I get some replacements? Edited December 16, 2013 by vtgts300kw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 64 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 Drove my e30 in the weekend, only to have the air conditioning/heater unit die completely (doesn't blow out any air). The fan has been squeezing quite a bit lately.Any idea why this may have happened and is it an easy fix? Really want to get it going again as I'm driving half way down the country over new years in it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 Drove my e30 in the weekend, only to have the air conditioning/heater unit die completely (doesn't blow out any air). The fan has been squeezing quite a bit lately. Any idea why this may have happened and is it an easy fix? Really want to get it going again as I'm driving half way down the country over new years in it... My first thought, seized blower motor (check and see if it spins) http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=816093 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 64 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 My first thought, seized blower motor (check and see if it spins) http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=816093 Thanks for that link. I tried searching but was using the wrong words so that helps a lot. I'll check all fuses in the weekend, otherwise sounds like it is this issue, Is there a way to check if it's spinning without pulling it all out yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 You're right, check the fuses/relays etc. you probably still have to remove that cover on the firewall to see the fans, check using a multimeter to see if power is going to the motor, if there is and it's not spinning I would say that's your problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 64 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 You're right, check the fuses/relays etc. you probably still have to remove that cover on the firewall to see the fans, check using a multimeter to see if power is going to the motor, if there is and it's not spinning I would say that's your problem. Thanks a lot. That will give me something to do in the weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 The rust spots are where clips were. Clips similar to this I assume, can't seem to find the exact ones on real oem I have plenty here, how many do you need? can't remember how many the E30s have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Why is my new shift rod join not circular? it has heaps of play in it so at the moment i've left the old one in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 I bought one from the dealer and it was oval too. I got a engineer to fit a brass bush in my old one instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 So apparently some E30's have a fuel filter in the engine bay and others have them in front of the rear left wheel. I have a 325i produced 7/87. I can see the filter in the engine bay, so I know there's one there, but when i look in front of the rear left wheel I can also see something that looks like the fuel filter? Could there possibly be 2 fuel filters?I may take some photos tomorrow if required,anyway, hope someone can help me outThanks,Toby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 are you sure its not a/the charchoal canister you are looking at? but i guess its possible it has both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 are you sure its not a/the charchoal canister you are looking at? but i guess its possible it has both I finally figured it out - what i was seeing in the engine bay was the fuel filter and what i was seeing by the rear left wheel was the fuel pump. I thought the fuel pump was under the back seats but apparently not on pre 8/87 E30's. Thanks for the quick response anyway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 Amateur hour here, I'm pretty sure there is a difference between facelift and prefacelift headlight assemblies? Picked up a pair of Smileys today, followed instructions to take the black light mounts out and found the mating hole locations were way out for the headlight. Can someone confirm they're not compatible? Wanna make sure I'm not crazy. Took a picture if you need to see what I mean, Haven't got the hang of my new phone in terms of the photo uploading game yet. Disappointed, but its alright. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 Amateur hour here, I'm pretty sure there is a difference between facelift and prefacelift headlight assemblies? Picked up a pair of Smileys today, followed instructions to take the black light mounts out and found the mating hole locations were way out for the headlight. Can someone confirm they're not compatible? Wanna make sure I'm not crazy. Took a picture if you need to see what I mean, Haven't got the hang of my new phone in terms of the photo uploading game yet. Disappointed, but its alright. Thanks You should have grabbed the entire assembly, headlights and brackets. Then all you would need to do is some re-wiring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 What's the pezo speaker looking thing under the driver's side console cover with the big round green connector? Mine had the two cables running into it disconnected, reconnected both and nothing seems to have changed? It's the reverse warning beeper on jap models. Should beep at you when in reverse. Hence why most are disconnected! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 You should have grabbed the entire assembly, headlights and brackets. Then all you would need to do is some re-wiring. Yeah I see now. Fortunately/unfortunately it was only the bulbs for sale. Have given them a super thorough clean and polish and have set them aside for the day I get some facelift assemblies for them to go into. Whoops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
740i_Lou 5 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 Where's a reasonably priced place to get some exhaust tips from? After something similar to the dual square Remus ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 612 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 What's the pezo speaker looking thing under the driver's side console cover with the big round green connector? Mine had the two cables running into it disconnected, reconnected both and nothing seems to have changed? It's for the chime to let you know the tempature is below 3 degrees and to warn you of ice on the road and also for the memo on the obc that goes off 10secs before the hour to remind you to turn the radio on for the hourly news update. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
740i_Lou 5 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 the memo on the obc that goes off 10secs before the hour to remind you to turn the radio on for the hourly news update. Wait, what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 Wait, what? Its true, i know my E34s have it too, its in the owners manual lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
