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  • SteelBlueS
    SteelBlueS
    SteelBlue
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    straight6pwr said:

    I have Depo and they are the same plugs as any OEM euro lights. The wiring is easy. The connectors Depo supplies for the headlights lights are only half of what you need, you'll want to get some OEM headlight plugs for euro spec lights. The connectors they supply for the city lights are sufficient for tapping into your side markers.

    Its the same as swapping to euro headlights. You can search on the internet and find write-ups.  This DIY is quick to the point: http://www.rtsauto.com/e30-euro-smiley-conversion-from-sealed-beams-or-us-ellipsoids/

    I will be contacting you in the future with any other questions. Thank you.

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      gilber33
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      SteelBlue said:

      I will be contacting you in the future with any other questions. Thank you.

      Confirmed they are Depo. 

      Question: tonight I started putting the power steering stuff back together. And I cannot remember how all the brackets worked on the pump. Can someone tell me if this looks right? It doesnt feel right and I don't see how it would allow for the tensioner to even work. 

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        Nevermind. I looked at my pictures more and the PS pump is on there correct. I didn't feel right at the time, but I see now how it is.

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        • YoungCRY
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          YoungCR
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          Welcome to multiple bmw ownership, it’s a slippery slope. 😂

          Chris Young
          BMWCCA #458972
          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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            gilber33
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            Fixed a few things on the e46: window regulator, windshield cowl, and new heater control valve. Someone at some point bypasses the heater valve and the AC was pretty weak. 

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            I was also in Malibu this past weekend for a friends wedding and got to drive a couple of his cars as well as a friend's S52 swapped E30 in the canyons. It was an absolute blast and gave me renewed motivation to get my e30 done. 

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            • straight6pwrS
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              straight6pwr
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              Did you get to drive that 993? 😍

              Dan
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                gilber33
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                straight6pwr said:

                Did you get to drive that 993? 😍

                I was lucky enough to drive all of them up and down a couple times. It was an experience I will never forget.

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                  gilber33
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                  I'll have to put it back on jack stands eventually for doing the clutch stuff and a couple other things, but back on the ground while I put together the engine stuff. 

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                    gilber33
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                    Does anyone have some pics of what hoses, or could describe to me, what hoses go to the heater core? 

                    From what I can gather the top hose goes to the hard pipe on the back of the block and the bottom hose is the large one from the thermostat and reservoir? 

                    I found some coolant hose diagrams, but its difficult to tell which ones go to the heater core.

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                      gilber33
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                      Figured out the coolant hose question. Now for another one. The little plastic ring that sits right next to the o ring on the FPR broke when I pulled it all apart. Will it still seal okay on the rail?

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
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                        You need that ring for it to clamp properly.  Does it show as a separate part in realoem?  I can't remember if that comes with a regulator or not.

                        Edit:  Or do you just mean it cracked but still will be in place?  It is just a spacer so if it is just cracked that probably won't matter.

                        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                          gilber33
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                          jc43089 said:

                          You need that ring for it to clamp properly.  Does it show as a separate part in realoem?  I can't remember if that comes with a regulator or not.

                          Edit:  Or do you just mean it cracked but still will be in place?  It is just a spacer so if it is just cracked that probably won't matter.

                          It crumbled into a bunch of pieces, but a friend locally came to the rescue and has the spacer and o ring. 

                          Now, sorry if this has been asked but I tried searching the internet for reviews but couldn't find any. Has anyone used this swaybar before?

                          https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F162678681936

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                            Boris3
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                            Not clear what size that bar is. Popular sway bars to upgrade an e30: Suspension Techniques, Ireland Engineering, UCC Sway Barbarian, just to name a few.

                            1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                            • The Full BananaT
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                              The Full Banana
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                              It appears to be 22.37mm thick, at least in the part being measured in the photo.

                              Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                                Boris3
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                                Thanks, my eyes and a small phone screen...

                                1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                                  gilber33
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                                  Stock is 20mm and  most sway bar upgrades I found are 22mm.

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                                    Boris3
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                                    SE30 race series runs 22f/19r which is a common upgrade kit. With a bigger bar you'll also want the weld in subframe reinforcements

                                    1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                                      gilber33
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                                      According to the seller, the subframe has already been reinforced. And when I was working on it, I believe I noticed the reinforcement plates welded in. So I'm good on that.

                                      I think I'll get this one.

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                                        gilber33
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                                        Wagon got new brakes tonight. In desperate need of new control arms, too. Thankfully I have those coming next week. 

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                                        • SteelBlueS
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                                          SteelBlue
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                                          gilber33 said:

                                          Wagon got new brakes tonight. In desperate need of new control arms, too. Thankfully I have those coming next week. 

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                                          Is this delphin?

                                          I love this color. Smoked head lights look great.

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