jpp 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2007 Whats the widest mag wheel that can fit on a FL E30? I want front and rear, can be different if possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted July 14, 2007 Dicussed a bit here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joel 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2007 Whats the best diff oil for a E30? Cheers, Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mavrick 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 The tweeters that are built into the door cards of me pre f/l m325i dont work.... What are the simple things to look for to get them to work? Cheers, Mavrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brennan 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2007 have you recently played around with the front normal speakers? they take their connections from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2007 Where can I find the temperature sender unit? I think mines bung? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Water temp? on a F/L its on the drivers side near the top of the radiator. For the OBC? in one of the front brake ducts behind the valance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Looking for a workshop manual for an E36, have a 1997 and a 1998 model in the family but assume there would be a manual for e36. Can anyone recomend the best brand and where to purchase from? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Bentley Publishers produce excellent workshop manuals and usually cheapest on Amazon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Sweet, Cheers for that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitarfish 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Hi, I have a 1990 525i E34 M20 imported from Japan - Every now and then the Check Engine Light (I assume its the CEL. Its a red exclamation mark in a circle with brackets around it). While the light flicks on the engine has no power. Anyway, how do I find out the fault code? I tried stomping on the accelerator 5 x within 5 secs with the ignition on but no flashes - nothing happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Who has had a blown head gasket and got it fixed? Is it best for me to get the whole shaband done through a garage, or is it possible for me to pull the head off and get a shop to skim etc for me?!? I'm in Auckslands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 on my old car i blew a head gasket and the whole shabang got re done, however this was expensive as hell, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2007 on my old car i blew a head gasket and the whole shabang got re done, however this was expensive as hell, Aha, how much $$$? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 Would a Getrag 240 5 Speed gearbox be strong enough for an M50B25 Motor in my E30? I want to Turbo the motor in future so am bringing that into consideration as well. Cheers, Luke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) In a word. No. It wont bolt up. Getrag 260 can be made to fit. Or else you will need to find a ZF 5 speed from e36. How much did you score your M50 for and what are you planning to do before you turb it? Edited August 21, 2007 by Jake The Muss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 In a word. No. It wont bolt up. Getrag 260 can be made to fit. Or else you will need to find a ZF 5 speed from e36. How much did you score your M50 for and what are you planning to do before you turb it? Oh thought they did, my bad hah. Yea pretty hard finding a ZF 4 speed i will keep hunting though. Umm got it for $600 with both intake and exhaust mani, AFM, All pumps starter motor etc, loom, ECU, Radiator and hoses and engine mounts. Was gonna be $1100 for it all but cracked head between exh valve seat and water jacket on cyl 3 so hes taken off more than what it will cost me to get it rebuilt (providing theres no other damage to head) A guy I know at the rebuilders said he knows of a certain BMW motor that has descent pistons that will be ideal for boost so will put them in if its to expensive for forgies. Going to buy a LINK before i even look at buying a turbo made that mistake once before with my honda. Have a friend who can make me a top mount manifold can do the rest myself pretty much. Probably consider a thicker metal head gasket and replace all big end/main end bearings seals etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 p.s dont u mean from a E34? E36's are the 4 cyl arnt they? or does it not matter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 E34 or e36, ZF 5 speed is manual from any M50. Bearing in mind you may need E34 oil tray pickup etc. Was the M50 form an E34? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 E34 or e36, ZF 5 speed is manual from any M50. Bearing in mind you may need E34 oil tray pickup etc. Was the M50 form an E34? Oh thats right i knew that haha! Yea nah the Motor is from an E34 so should drop in using the E28 mounts i have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitarfish 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2007 Hi, I have a 1990 525i E34 M20 imported from Japan - Every now and then the Check Engine Light (I assume its the CEL. Its a red exclamation mark in a circle with brackets around it). While the light flicks on the engine has no power. Anyway, how do I find out the fault code? I tried stomping on the accelerator 5 x within 5 secs with the ignition on but no flashes - nothing happened. Not CEL - it was the Brake light. Also had trouble starting cold. I replaced the ht leads, rotor, fuel filter, fuel pump relay - problem still there. Cleaned the Idle Control Valve out in a solvent bath and then with CRC contact cleaner. The problem is now fixed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Will a 1986 318i manual fit up to a 1989 318i auto? Yes, no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Will a 1986 318i manual fit up to a 1989 318i auto? Yes, no? Pretty sure they dont... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) What are the difference in motors? M10 and M40? A getrag 240 should work for both dude. Edited August 24, 2007 by Jake The Muss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 No, doesn't fit, different bolt layout. Both are getrag 240's tho, just different types, be careful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
