qube 3568 Report post Posted November 13, 2015 Anyone know who stocks Elf motor oil? I want to give it a try :~) glenn @ botany motor worx 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted November 14, 2015 replaced all the tensioners pulleys and belts on the e46 but the whistling sound still continues. so now is it just the alternator left? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted November 14, 2015 That, or could it be a vacuum leak? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 replaced all the tensioners pulleys and belts on the e46 but the whistling sound still continues. so now is it just the alternator left? Did you spin the pulleys with the belts off? Were they quite? On of my new ones was noisy as hell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 yea all the replacement parts were in good condition and needed doing anyway. im thinking its the alternator bearing not a vacuum leak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3193 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 I have a similar problem on my 190E - turns out it is the power steering pump pulley that is squealing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 Anyone know if there is a difference between the M20 single mass flywheel type pressure plate and the M50 dual mass flywheel type? And I asume Milland will be the easiest place to source an E21 throwout bearing locally? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 Anyone know if there is a difference between the M20 single mass flywheel type pressure plate and the M50 dual mass flywheel type? And I asume Milland will be the easiest place to source an E21 throwout bearing locally? completely different units , not compatible pic of M20 325I E30 TYPE small dowel pins , clutch disc has springs in it . larger top hat pressure plate m50 dual mass type , shallow top hat , large dowel pins , clutch disc has no springs in it also diameters vary depending on engine size etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 completely different units , not compatible pic of M20 325I E30 TYPE small dowel pins , clutch disc has springs in it . larger top hat pressure plate m50 dual mass type , shallow top hat , large dowel pins , clutch disc has no springs in it also diameters vary depending on engine size etc Well aware of the differences in the friction disc but was unsure if the pressure plates were different. Looks like they are - will order a full new clutch kit for the M20 flywheel conversion then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terroth 5 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 After some recommendations E30 325i clutch, what recommendations do people have and where to purchase? Timing belt and water pump, same thing. Finally, who should I contact regarding parts, OEM etc, as well as for aftermarket parts? List of suppliers would be great. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 942 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Anyone know who stocks Elf motor oil? I want to give it a try :~)Exedy Wairau Valley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 942 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 replaced all the tensioners pulleys and belts on the e46 but the whistling sound still continues. so now is it just the alternator left?PCV valve or broken pcv pipe. Pretty common Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 942 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 replaced all the tensioners pulleys and belts on the e46 but the whistling sound still continues. so now is it just the alternator left?Try taking off your oil cap and see whether the noise goes away while engine is running Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 942 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 After some recommendations E30 325i clutch, what recommendations do people have and where to purchase? Timing belt and water pump, same thing. Finally, who should I contact regarding parts, OEM etc, as well as for aftermarket parts? List of suppliers would be great. Cheers Exedy wairau valley. They will sort you with a Sachs clutch kit for the clutch. Runs beautifully in my e30. See Eugene. Hes a great guy to deal with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Any thoughts on substitution of a regular ordinary M18 x 65mm high tensile steel bolt for the actual bmw listed part the holds the timing and accessory pulleys on the front of my M20 motor? Assuming of course i can get the stub of the old bolt out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 It's a special bolt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 It's a special bolt I can see that the head has a weird profile, but other than that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 You need that special bolt 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 I've already ordered the proper one, 2 weeks ex germany :-/ just a bugger of a time to be vehicle-less Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Have you got the broken piece out yet ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted November 21, 2015 Have you got the broken piece out yet ?? Measured the depth of the hole, 70mm, i.e. no stub of the bolt, it totally fell out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted November 21, 2015 Quick question, E30, Motronic (i think, timing teeth on the harmonic dampener). Do they run a unique map for WOT that ignore the AFM? I have some hunch that they do, making APexi power fc & gizzmo afc etc a very poor choice for tuning... My E30 has a camfc as the PO had intended to run a supercharger with a Clutch to activate at whatever RPM. The car does have the B25 intake and injectors aparently and some grinding on the ports or valves maybe, so some tuning is probably desirable, but i question if the camfc is the best means. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) What oil should I run in my getrag 260 (from what we have here in NZ). Most things I've read have said either redline mtl or mt-90. I'm pretty sure my box doesn't have a sticker which means it should be mtl, but I haven't been able to find it for sale yet. Would mt-85 work as it is between mtl and mt-90 in terms of viscosity. EDIT: Box has no sticker on the side Edited November 29, 2015 by eliongater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted November 29, 2015 What oil should I run in my getrag 260 (from what we have here in NZ). Most things I've read have said either redline mtl or mt-90. I'm pretty sure my box doesn't have a sticker which means it should be mtl, but I haven't been able to find it for sale yet. Would mt-85 work as it is between mtl and mt-90 in terms of viscosity. EDIT: Box has no sticker on the side I use red line MTL in my 260. It's good stuff and a lot of the e30 guys in the US use it if you have a look online. I have no complaints, at 330km it still shifts nicely with the redline oil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 What oil should I run in my getrag 260 (from what we have here in NZ). Most things I've read have said either redline mtl or mt-90. I'm pretty sure my box doesn't have a sticker which means it should be mtl, but I haven't been able to find it for sale yet. Would mt-85 work as it is between mtl and mt-90 in terms of viscosity. EDIT: Box has no sticker on the side Picked up some mtl from bnt. But they only had one bottle, so heading in tomorrow for the second one. Was $48 for about a litre. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
