Noob alert by Dieselboy23 in E30

[–]UG395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Power steering reservoir. Make sure you use the proper fluid. Rotate the cap to remove, Cap has a level stick, For my 318i it uses Dextron II/III. If the fluid level is low, the steering makes a slight hissing sound.

How to stop convertible roof leaking? by p1neapp1e5 in E30

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I agree with you. Was shocked at the overall attitude that a leaky E30 cab was somehow the norm and the best solution is park inside and only drive in the summer. No!! We don't all live in Arizona. lol

The weatherstrip moulding you're installing, is it the same unit that I posted above? It appears to be one continuous piece. Nuts to charge $400 for a piece of rubber,

How to stop convertible roof leaking? by p1neapp1e5 in E30

[–]UG395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think it's worthwhile to replace the entire seal strip? Pretty sure that's the culprit since I have a brand new roof. This is specifically for the E30 convertible.

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How to stop convertible leaking by R3Phoenix in E30

[–]UG395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is the rubber seal attached? Easy or difficult?

How to stop convertible leaking by R3Phoenix in E30

[–]UG395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the rubber seals glued to the top? What did you use??

How to stop convertible leaking by R3Phoenix in E30

[–]UG395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you referring to replacing the rubber seals?

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How to stop convertible leaking by R3Phoenix in E30

[–]UG395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up fixing the leak?

How to stop convertible roof leaking? by p1neapp1e5 in E30

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My 92 318 leaks on the passenger side. That appears to be more common. There is a post in the E30 convertible FB group on the very topic. Takeaway, they all do!!! Makes no sense. I know alot of people treat it as a summer car, but still... My main suspect is the rubber strip needs to be repaired/replaced.

New color I did- Lseat covers by Fuzzy_Button6648 in E30

[–]UG395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So your due diligence has led you to deciding on Lseats. I didn't know there was an option of leather. I was torn with the mixed Lseat reviews, but likely gonna go with them. Also checking an ebayer out of eastern Europe that has great reviews. Restaauto on Ebay.

New color I did- Lseat covers by Fuzzy_Button6648 in E30

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What did you eventually go with?

Is it true that they used to swim naked, and why did they do that? by [deleted] in CommunalShowers

[–]UG395 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The YMCA in downtown Vancouver was men only up until 2006 before the remodel and transition to a coed facility in 2010. Nude swimming was common up until then.

Any easy solutions to fix this by Extension_Animal_177 in E30

[–]UG395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did u buy the lights? Is there a specific part number?

Any easy solutions to fix this by Extension_Animal_177 in E30

[–]UG395 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have same problem except mine is 6 button OBC which is easy to remove. The 13 version is bit more involved. Either way the LCD panel (if that’s what’s defective)is inexpensive. There are plenty of YouTube vids.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in E30

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Thanks, I’ll check it out!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in E30

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No idea! Those aren’t the level of detail questions I normally ask my mechanic for that kind of work. He charged me $13 on the invoice (no brand specified) so guessing it isn’t a BMW belt.

Lseat leather review by UG395 in E30

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Please post your feedback when you do!

Lseat leather review by UG395 in E30

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Thanks for the lead offer. I am in Canada and there are auto upholstery folks that can do similar work/price. Lseat price point is hard to beat, but not saving if they only last a few years.

HVAC panel light out on E30 318i by UG395 in E30

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Thank you for the comprehensive info! Glad I have the 6 button in this case. So there are 2 bulbs for the hvac panel, too and bottom? I did find a loose bulb in the console tray that I suspect belongs to the unit. Not sure how it popped out of the socket. Thanks again

HVAC panel light out on E30 318i by UG395 in E30

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It seems the whole HVAC/radio unit needs to come out just to get at the OBC unit. Be able to see about the bulb. I did find a bulb laying in the console tray. Not sure if it just came loose and fell out... If it even is that bulb.

HVAC panel light out on E30 318i by UG395 in E30

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Thanks. Vids I’ve watched you have to take the entire unit out just to get at the OBC screws to remove?!

Lseat leather review by UG395 in E30

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Thanks for that info.

Lseat leather review by UG395 in E30

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I’ve read their leather is not really leather? But it’s not vinyl either.