r/E30 • u/protomor • Jul 27 '16
We have an FAQ! Help populate it
We have the same 3 topics every day and it's cluttering the sub. "What do you think of this E30" and "What do I look for in an E30" are the ones I'm going to start deleting (soon).
We do have an FAQ with the absolute basics. If that. So help us out by suggesting or even writing the content that goes into it.
r/E30 • u/Retro-ActiveEngineer • 7h ago
Small Project Finished keyfob project
Took about 4 hours of prototyping but I finally got there!
Range took a slight hit but still good enough. I like it because I can use it for both my remote locking and my garage opener, and because it looks super cool.
r/E30 • u/Retro-ActiveEngineer • 14h ago
Small Project A little project I’m working on: E30 keyfob!
Using a universal fob and a diecast metal E30 I found online. Further updates coming soon 😁
r/E30 • u/br0nc0222 • 19h ago
1985 318i 5 speed. Getting the manual driveshaft out of the parts car and in today
Been a big project, previous owner cut the afm, distribution and battery mounts out of the engine bay when he Shaved it. Welded all the mounts back in after cutting them out of parts car. Gold car is sitting on BC coilovers, have about 150 hours into the car. Looking forward !
r/E30 • u/Klutzy-Tea7287 • 2h ago
Dismount electrical board from tail light
Hi, I I'm trying to fix some tail light issue on my Belgian e30 1991 ,
so I would like to remove the electrical tail light board to inspect it, but no way I can remove it, I see some small plastic spot to move but the middle can't seem to move away ...
Any help welcome ...
Thanks,
r/E30 • u/Extension_Animal_177 • 7h ago
What should I do
So I’m changing the cooling system and so far everything has gone well but I got to my thermostat housing cover and the bolts are corroded so bad I can’t even put pressure on the bolts without them snapping what’s the safest way to not cause any damage I am going to replace the housing cover but should I also replace the housing itself or what should I do
r/E30 • u/LandscapeLeather445 • 16h ago
Unknown hose
Hi I recently bought this 1989 325is and I found this random hose line sitting and I can’t seem to find out what it is or were it would go. If anyone could help me with this I would really appreciate it
r/E30 • u/Machine_gun_pooper • 22h ago
General Other dash options?
I’ve always stare at this blanking plate wondering what other kind of options where available for this spot. Would love to see what other people have going on in their console
r/E30 • u/ThisPerformer2898 • 18h ago
1800 for rear trailing arm and subframe bushings a lot?
Just did my front control arms and steering rack myself. It wasn’t too difficult but definitely annoying since the car had some seized bolts. I no longer have a place to keep my car jacked up for a few nights so I have to take it to a shop. The rear definitely looks way harder. The shop quoted me 1250 for the trailing arms which is pretty fair but the sub frame bushings are 750? Which I was thinking everything is already off pretty much with the trailing arms so wouldn’t the sub frame bushings only take like an hour to do? This is without alignment and everything. Just bushings
r/E30 • u/Agitated-Welcome-993 • 1d ago
Recently bought
Just got this 88 325i automatic from marketplace for 350. Ngl there is definitely a lot of work to be done especially some bad rust spots but that’s part of that uphill push right? lol but I alr got a replacement engine from an 86 325e manual. Despite all this work I’m hyped to get to work. Any advice is appreciated 🙏🏽🔥
r/E30 • u/br0nc0222 • 19h ago
Attaching MTECH valances to early model E30 ?
Have seen some pics of this done but wondering before I start drilling holes if anyone would like to share how they found success and not lost a valence on the highway lol hoping to do front and rear
r/E30 • u/Due_Replacement2882 • 1d ago
Quick GSP Axle Review
The whole job took me about 4.5 hours but install was decent. One of my GSP axles came with grease in the diff flange mount holes?? They were also misaligned so the bolts could not go through properly (PITA)
The axle shaft also seemed to not have any paint so I quickly sprayed some rustoleum high heat (not pictured)
Rubber boot quality seemed similar to OEM.
Overall 4/10 but will see how long these last. Cost me about $230CAD with shipping
r/E30 • u/D19_G500 • 22h ago
Tech question Help! E30 325i Fuel Gauge always at full.
Hi everyone, I recently replaced my fuel pump on my E30 (pre-lci) and the immersion pipe sender, now my fuel gauge is showing the right fuel level only when the car is in ignition 2 but when the fuel pump is working it‘s going to full and stays there. I checked every ground cable and ground connection and everything is clean and connected. When I am driving it sometimes goes back a little bit but it doesn‘t show the right fuel level. I checked everything and I can not find the issue.
r/E30 • u/e30_technic • 1d ago
Replacement vanos fitted
Thanks for everybodys comments and well wishes for my engine after my vanos on the s50b32 blew its solonoids out, and squirted all the oil out.
I got the day off work and spent it getting it sorted. Decided to leave my old splined shafts in the hubs as i'd recently done anti rattle on them. This way you dont disturb the timing, you just undo the splined shafts off of the vanos unit and just change the unit.
When i took the cap off the replacement unit to remove the splined shaft, i found that whoever rebuilt it had overtightened the nut and snapped the hex end off the shaft (pictured). Meant the only way to get the shaft out was to cut the end off (pictured). So lucky my shafts were good.
Im having a few beers now after grafting all day, left the engine without oil because i want all the sealants to cure before i fill it, and am waiting for a new oil filter anyway. (Lucky enough to have a parts shop two doors up from me). Fingers crossed that when i fire it up its ok.
r/E30 • u/DizzyCap1175 • 1d ago
Tech question Anyone with these adapters know how to remove the gold puck?
Pre death wish comments lol
I was torquing the stud that connects the puck and accidentally tightened the puck to hub , now the stud is stripped / puck is misaligned and I can’t remove the gold puck to insert a new stud :/
ive tried putting a second stud in and rotating like that and it doesnt wanna move
r/E30 • u/tristatee30 • 2d ago
AC Schnitzer tribute E30, realized I had not posted a recent Pic. It's done !
r/E30 • u/mheryerznka • 1d ago
Quick questions: What car sometimes match with e30
Hey guys
I have e30 and and my fuel snesor is not working. Can I use a sensor of e34 or e36?
r/E30 • u/Spatz126 • 1d ago
Tech question Does it need more light bulbs?
Does it look healthy, it work perfectly. Just wondering if it need something else.
r/E30 • u/mheryerznka • 23h ago
Where to get used working parts
Guys I see some sensors on eBay go for $300. But local shops sell the used ones for $10. Where to buy used parts online?
r/E30 • u/Ok-Panic-4877 • 1d ago
Schneller Parts Price Help
I got this kidney grill and the eyebrows from a box of parts and they came off a Schneller E30 car which I have never heard of before. Does anyone have any idea on the pricing for these? Trying to sell a lot of parts to be able to make some money after painting my car 😂 Lmk if anyone can find previously sold items or ideas on prices, thanks!
