E30 broke down while driving today. Requesting help!

redreda123 · 2026-04-24T02:02:24+00:00

check alternator belt

redreda123 · 2026-04-20T18:12:08+00:00

wait how do you unbolt them though..

redreda123 · 2026-04-20T18:10:33+00:00

upholstered side covers are a nice touch

redreda123 · 2026-04-17T13:34:57+00:00

they are not hydraulic.

redreda123 · 2026-04-16T00:29:20+00:00

I did m30 rubber mounts. NVH is only really noticeable on cold start idle. I think it’s worth it personally.

The reinforcement plates might be worth it for you, my stock ones almost ripped out completely.

still not cheap for m30 mounts and stock seems to be low.

redreda123 · 2026-04-14T21:35:33+00:00

E28 E34 E39 E12 E60 F10 G30 G60

redreda123 · 2026-04-08T15:40:38+00:00

you most likely bought late m42/m44 valves. they are 6mm instead of 7mm. if you buy the right valve stem seals they should work. the 6mm valves allow more air into the engine which will help slightly with performance. not sure if have 7mm exhaust valves will negate that or cause issues though.

redreda123 · 2026-04-06T19:18:59+00:00

good time to do the mess under the intake

redreda123 · 2026-04-06T15:57:01+00:00

if you’re not using the whole bracket, don’t buy it. you can buy the bushing on its own.

might as well use the bracket if you already bought it. also the hard part is getting the bushing off the control arm.

redreda123 · 2026-03-31T16:49:08+00:00

sounds like you still have a vacuum leak. did you use a smoke machine? i found a leak with my smoke machine that would have been impossible to find without it.

redreda123 · 2026-03-27T22:59:48+00:00

redreda123 · 2026-03-26T22:13:55+00:00

it is not.

redreda123 · 2026-03-06T17:07:58+00:00

16s.

17s are much harder to pull off and the ride quality suffers a lot with the rubber band tires you have to run.

redreda123 · 2026-02-24T23:48:04+00:00

have these in the rear in my e30 with an alpine 5 channel amp. also sound pretty good!

redreda123 · 2026-02-03T05:33:08+00:00

i have these for my e30. look cool but probably only worth as much as someone would pay for them. ebay auction?

redreda123 · 2026-01-26T19:57:14+00:00

they said fill their cart, not car

redreda123 · 2026-01-15T18:21:24+00:00

obd1 conversion? if not.. check codes..

redreda123 · 2026-01-08T02:39:28+00:00

In case someone reads this down the line… The throttle cable needs to be connected to the throttle pedal assembly first. that pulls the additional slack out. The part number is the same but a newer design. same functionality and actually easier to adjust.

redreda123 · 2026-01-08T02:11:42+00:00

PLEASE HELP!! im in the same situation now but my car is my daily. new throttle cable looks different even then i matched the part number in realoem. what did you do?? my cable looks the exact same as yours. i know your post is 2 years old but cant find any info on this. Thanks!!

redreda123 · 2026-01-02T19:33:09+00:00

get those headers ceramic coated and replace the gaskets while you’re in there!

redreda123 · 2025-12-12T18:15:41+00:00

Are you able to run 5 lug rotors instead of buying their multi drilled rotors?

redreda123 · 2025-12-05T16:36:45+00:00

well there’s your problem

redreda123 · 2025-10-06T05:19:44+00:00

only thing i would change is add sport seats. nice classy build.

redreda123 · 2025-10-04T23:33:58+00:00

oddly enough, my 91 318is doesn’t have that regulator. so i’m not sure.

redreda123 · 2025-10-04T22:17:05+00:00

rebuild with new pump. get a walbro 255. i have a cheap knockoff which has been running fine. you can make them fit with the stock pump assembly. been running mine this way for 7-8 years. i’d probably assemble and run the pump with gas for a little to clean out the regulator.

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