E30 Parts & Maintenance

[Jules]

e30 a/c fixwent to nandos last sat to fix my a/c. had it refill gas the sunday b4, fine for few days only to start blowing hot air after that..he said no pipe leaking but compressor is leaking badly. time in : 10amservice compressor: change shaft seal,change all compressor orings-rm 145change compressor pulley bearing - rm44a/c service: clean condensor, blower motor,refill gas -rm120rewelding a/c condensor pipe - rm35labor - rm40( i wish i cud diy a/c )time out+ 8:30pmverdicK: a/c cold as swedish winter... pee oso turn to ice no more sound from compressor. and yea.. he called me to confirm that everything is a ok ... but who said hes from oto bav b4 ???

 

[Jules]

just to share with you guys...my bill doing top overhaul due to untimely snap of timing belt (only after running 36,000 km):timing belt (bmw original) RM 95 (belt only)top gasket set RM 3752 pc inlet valve RM 901 pc exhaust valve RM 55labour cost + skimming valve RM 390on top of that, i also take the opportunity to replace other parts:1 set hydraulic valve RM 3851 set rocker arm RM 3848 pc adapters (for the teppets and rocker arm) RM 88thermostat RM 48rotor RM 85distributor cap RM260

 

[Jules]

Changed my rear absorber last week, heres the break down.....Sachs absorber 2 pcs RM440Dust cover 2 pcs RM32Front brake pads 1 set RM130Labour RM120Total bill- RM728

 

[Jules]

to make my old edirty become sport car... Mtech Bodykits - RM forgot already (1500++)In & out painting - RM2400M3 Front seat - RM1450/pairSeat Cover (leather) + carpet+roof cover - RM 3000Brake Disc + caliper - RM480/pair coming....(can anyone advise the lastest price n where to find.. area subang jaya/shah alam/PJ) TQSmoke Lamp (allround) + sport lite- Door rubber trim.....(to fit with Mtech body kit)Wheel Spacer Eibach + bilstein sport (yellow)Audio System....ICE or whatsAlarmrewiring + steering rack repair + longshaft bushing + all undergarage bushes + axle (leaks) + all the belt.Ori Part for really cheap sale..(gif ur price)Ori steering ...head lamp+switch...tail lamp (model '90)...ori e30 318 front seat....fog lite....rear muffler (ori).....rear brake drum....auto antenna motor...centre console...

 

[Jules]

Went to Naidu last Saturday (met 2cents over there). Done aircond repair works.Cooling coil RM180Aircond air hose - from blower to the outlet RM 15To vacum the system and refill gas RM25Workmanship RM120Total RM340Think it reasonable cause I had done my Saga b4 (almost identical scenario), cost me more than RM600

 

[Jules]

***************************************************END OF POST FROM PAST FORUM MEMBERS!Cheers,Jules

 

[dvng]

jules, distributor cap at RM260+++ something wrong lah, i got mine at RM150++ M20b25 Motronic.

 

[2cents]

Originally posted by dvng@Dec 11 2004, 08:36 AM jules, distributor cap at RM260+++ something wrong lah, i got mine at RM150++ M20b25 Motronic.
Possibly there could b difference in prices btw models. Problem wid dis type of nomenclature or way of describing & listing parts & prices, is dat der price & part may refer to one class/ model only & not de same for der others.Perhaps our "website committee" can look into availing the "poster" to post the type/ configuration of his ride just like in the old website. Dat way we readers of the post can all follow what the "poster" is refering to. Naturally, he's refering to repairs made on his ride but deh r quite a few types of e30s and we don't all necessarily own the same type of e30 dat the "poster" is refering to. So while he (the "poster") is refering to the problems/ part prices of his ride, we're all left wondering which type of e30 he'd relating to.Is anybody following this idea so far? :unsure:

 

[Jules]

Dear Mr Administrator,Can we get this PINNED up, just like the e46 parts & maintenance...? We are now almost 50 member strong on E30 ownership-lar!Cheers!

 

[yop1]

Hi all,latest cost:1. Wiper relay..RM100(OE) vs RM200(Ori)2. Plug cable --250.00 thks

 

[Jules]

yop1,Ur plug cables for 6 pot or 4? I assume it comes with the plastic tube which holds all the leads alongside the engine block.....cheers!

 

[ozone]

eh, moderator, why this thread not stucked up there like E36 and E 46 maintenance thread - not fair

 

[yop1]

yop1,Ur plug cables for 6 pot or 4?6 pot but it's an old '84 engine(longer cable). However , not change yet as need to troubleshoot more on distrbtr cap and rotor as well. that was the price quoted to me last week..thks

 

[2cents]

Originally posted by Jules@Dec 11 2004, 02:55 AM
OK! Finally got my car back! Here's the abstract...
- engine broken down due to broken radiator (24/2/04)
- radiator replacement (above stated cost - post)
- found out water resevoir empty (29/2/04)
- check-up (pump air... don't know what) (1/3/04)
- diagnosed a possibility of burnt gasket (2/3/04)
- found out cylinder head KOYAK a bit (2/3/04) and...

Here's the "KICK" (from HER**AGE Services):
01. 1 water hose (don't know which) - 40.00
02. 1 air hose (don't know which) - 55.00
03. 1 cylinder head (used) - 1000.00
04. air hose (don't know which) - 35.00
05. 1 set cylinder bolt - 130.00
06. 1 air hose (again) - 20.00
07. 6 spark plug - 36.00
08. air bellow - 80.00
09. 1 top gasket set - 300.00
10. 1 air slave valve - 600.00
11. 1 thermostat housing - 240.00
12. 1 water hose (again) - 55.00
13. 1 thermostat - 40.00
14. 1 coolant (a bottle I think) - 25.00
15. 1 O'Ring (don't know which) - 5.00
16. 1 vacuum hose - 60.00
17. 2 engine mounting - 110.00
18. 10 hose clip - 30.00
19. 1 steering coupling - 50.00
20. 1 cold start valve - 350.00
21. 1 oil filter - 35.00
22. 1 air hose (again...) - 35.00
23. 1 bottom hose (what the hell) - 65.00
24. 1 fan belt - 20.00
25. 1 power steering belt - 20.00
26. 1 air cond belt - 25.00
27. 1 timing belt - 190.00

 

[2cents]

Originally posted by yop1@Dec 27 2004, 02:39 AM
Hi all,
latest cost:
1. Wiper relay..RM100(OE) vs RM200(Ori)
2. Plug cable --250.00
thks

Mor confusion 2 methods of posting parts & prices, jus s I said! E.g. what c.c. model, which engine-type, what oem make, which locality & source of purchase & etc.
Is ther any light 2 d end of der tunnel yet, Mr. Moderator? Help! :unsure:

 

[KiNaKa]

yes... is the admin willing to change our mini profile back to the previous forum.. its very good...

as 2cents said is absolutely right !

it let us know the member posting topic on which model they are driving...

 

[Jules]

2cents, ( & kinaka )

Since 2cents quoted my thread - I find it necessary to clarify. As mentioned in my 1st thread on this topic, the prices were from the OLD FORUM and posted by members who we had no possibility to recall now.

While it is a good suggestion to mention all details of your ride when we quote our spending list - regulars will soon know what model the regular forumers drive........come to TT, then u remember better.

Please remember this : Those who post are doing ALL READERS FAVOURS in sharing their info & data. Please be reasonable okay in your suggestions/requests.....just my opinion.

 

[KiNaKa]

oh my friend....

i'm not mean that poster (never/have to) mention their makes & model..

i mean its better if our mini profile on the left shows our makes and model.. its easier for those who nvr join the TT session or other forumer easy to understand what actually others forumer trying to explain....

i believe some ppl will confuse on the model where the forumer chatting... hehe

This is just my humble opinion to the admin..... thankssssss

 

[2cents]

Originally posted by Jules@Jan 1 2005, 12:10 PM
2cents, ( & kinaka )

Since 2cents quoted my thread - I find it necessary to clarify. As mentioned in my 1st thread on this topic, the prices were from the OLD FORUM and posted by members who we had no possibility to recall now.

While it is a good suggestion to mention all details of your ride when we quote our spending list - regulars will soon know what model the regular forumers drive........come to TT, then u remember better.

Please remember this : Those who post are doing ALL READERS FAVOURS in sharing their info & data. Please be reasonable okay in your suggestions/requests.....just my opinion.

If I may clarify, my comments were not meant to make demands nor to hurt, they were simply meant to provide examples to get my point across, that the way in which the posting of parts & prices had been done in the past & from what's evident to-date, tho' on a voluntary & spontaneous & a 'as-best-can-be' basis, imho, there exists a need a for guidance in posting & also better methods of collecting & organizing such info.
As I said, my comments were not directed at anyone in particular but if any at all, the moderator. And neither was it meant to put impositions on any forum contributor (I was also one of them posting parts & labor prices).
I kno this matter is not so easily solved as it costs time & money to create such a sub-registry within the web portal.
So in the meantime, with the illustration of my points via the previous posts, I hope that some of u will at least agree that if we had info put into the various fields I listed, we will all benefit more from the greater clarity.
Again, I offer my humble apologies if I've seemed to been demanding on you and anyone else on these matters as I didn't mean for it to be so.

 

[Jules]

No problems 2cents,

I agree with you on the models we drive should be mentioned somewhere, as per the old forum. As an interim measure, do what Kinaka does......display it on your signature.

another poor substitute is to check the E30 register...and best suggestion - come TT & get to know the members and their rides....

I am also newbie although a migrant from old forum - so yet to meet all and remember what their rides are.

last of all, I drive a very old 323i 2 door.....probably the oldest E30 here. ( registered 8th June 1983 ). wave when you pass me.....