Non-BMW Stuff on a BMW Forum

[KaiserRolls]

Ditch that tumor of a damper

[straight6pwr]

what do you mean by 'too large'? 

realoem cross references the same giubo to nearly every every e30:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?id=1123-USA-02-1990-E30-BMW-325i&mg=26&sg=10&diagId=26_0023&q=26111225624&series=E30

in any case, as long as the bolt hole locations are the same, either one will work. the driveshaft splines takes up the difference if one is thicker.

[gilber33]

KaiserRolls said:

Ditch that tumor of a damper 

How do I remove it?

straight6pwr said:

what do you mean by 'too large'? 

realoem cross references the same giubo to nearly every every e30:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?id=1123-USA-02-1990-E30-BMW-325i&mg=26&sg=10&diagId=26_0023&q=26111225624&series=E30

in any case, as long as the bolt hole locations are the same, either one will work. the driveshaft splines takes up the difference if one is thicker.

The giubo I ordered that is listed for a manual transmission and is gab01017 and the one on my car gab01009. 

Auto: 

Manual:

They are visibly different sizes. From what I can gather the manual has a 78mm bolt hole distance and the auto has a 110mm distance. The one I ordered (for a manual car) is way too big. The bolt holes are not even close to lining up.

I guess I'm just wondering if this is a long term issue with having a giubo for an automatic car paired with a manual transmission.

edit edit: I guess the e30 came with two types of flanges - small and large. And the late models typically had the smaller. It's weird that the part number of the smaller flange would fall under and automatic transmission listing though. Either way, seems like it should be fine. I'm returning the one I ordered, so with that said does the one in my car look fine? I know when they are visibly torn they need to be replaced ASAP, but I'm trying to eliminate any drivetrain slop - and I do not know if these can wear to the point where they look fine on the outside, but the material is worn enough where it produces some noises?

[straight6pwr]

if the one you have fits, its fine.  if you have it in your hands and can inspect it up close and see no damage, you should be good to go!

[KaiserRolls]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/E30/comments/88932d/tips_for_removing_driveshaft_dampener/

[gilber33]

That was easy. What’s the benefit of removing it? 

Anywho. Got the diff pulled tonight and replaced the bushing and changed the fluid and reinstalled that. I had ordered a new giubo and that’s coming tomorrow. Otherwise I can put the driveshaft and exhaust back in and be done. 

[Jdesign]

gilber33 said:

""done"'

What does that word mean?

[straight6pwr]

you need the correct washer fluid tank or you're going to fail in the concours judging

[gilber33]

straight6pwr said:

you need the correct washer fluid tank or you're going to fail in the concours judging

I didn’t realize I had the wrong one in there. I’m so embarrassed.

[gilber33]

Felt like it was a little late at night to start it up, but at least it’s on the ground and has fluids in it. 

[B C]

We have been here once before, I think....

[gilber33]

B C said:

We have been here once before, I think....

You are 100% correct.

[The Full Banana]

No judgment. I've groundhogged far too many times with my project.

[gilber33]

I made a graph of my car so far. 

[gilber33]

I should be able to start the car tonight, but I don't want to take it out for its first shakedown to seat the rings when it's dark out. Does anyone see any issues with me starting it tonight and bleeding the cooling system but not taking it out right away?

[B C]

gilber33 said:

I should be able to start the car tonight, but I don't want to take it out for its first shakedown to seat the rings when it's dark out. Does anyone see any issues with me starting it tonight and bleeding the cooling system but not taking it out right away?

Yes,  you could be kidnapped and never know how it drives.

[gilber33]

Started it and bled the cooling system. Sounded great. 

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[gilber33]

Drove it to work for the first time for the third time. 

Also, I’m sure you’re all dying for an update on the playhouse. It’s drywalled, taped, mudded, and painted. Other than staining the floor and interior accessories, it’s pretty much done. Put these adorable solar lights on it. 

And my shed is almost done! Wrapping these up is a huge relief. 

[B C]

Impressive! Me and wood do not get along.

Playhouse doesn’t appear to meet required egress codes as the grass could obstruct the door in the event of a fire. Also  Wis. Stat. M20.b25(e)(30) states that “No external structure shall take precedence over completion of any existing E30 builds, and something something about culverts.. or culvers...”

 I’ll give it a B+

[gilber33]

Condor tall knob. Felt it fit the time period of the car better than the ZHP knob. I love it. 

And the shed and playhouse are done (other than putting stuff in it for her to play with). It is such a relief to be done.