my E30 story
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alright i just got done with the gas tank. i decided to try and fix the hole. why not if its out right? i tried to do it sort of right so here it is.
here is the damage.
i started by buying a bunch of that quick steel and rubber undercoat. i then used a wire wheel to remove the paint that was around the hole. i then put three layers of that quick steal on and all over the hole.
this is all of the putty stuff i put on. i fully went over board but i dont know if this will actually work and why not.
i then sprayed two cans of rubber undercoat on the whole tank. i obviously cleaned the whole thing in mineral spirits and also wire wheeled the rust on the seams so it wouldnt rust any more.
id say it went very well and that the tank wont leak.
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i decided to loop my heater core to get heat faster so it doesnt have to run through the engine first.
i put the rear end back together kind of. i started making a list of what i have to put loctite on and torque it to N.G.A. spec.
im starting a new trend guys.
le first step. open trunk
carefully disconnect any wiring from body to trunk.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddddddddddddd boom new trend. eehhh ehhh what do you guys think? maybe some facebook/instagram fame???
i thought id show you guys the damage that was done by the PO or who ever owned this thing.
ok now i put the new trunk lid on. i know i know the paint match is incredibly close. im thinking of a neat idea to keep it closed. i got it to sit flush so im not sure what i want to do here.
got this bad boy on today.
i got a little frustrated with the old control arm. it just started to cross the line and i couldnt take it.
i will be attempting to put this thing in on friday and saturday.
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im crossing my fingers for this weekend. the m50 is currently under the car.
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My god its so close! I take it you wont be attending Dubs in the Valley on Saturday then?
I WANTED TO GO BUT I DIDNT KNOW WHO WAS GOING SO I JUST DECIDED TO MESS WITH THE E30. IF I GET IT DONE IN ONE NIGHT I MIGHT GO HAHAHA. I DONT THINK THAT WILL HAPEEN THOUGH HAHA
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alright, after a saturday of bitching and complaining i finally got the motor in. it wouldnt start so i was bummed. after getting help from who ever would help i finally got it going last night.
the shaking is from me dancing just so you guys know.
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Yes sir, I switched them and she fired right up. I'm now trying to find space to his the wiring so it's not laying on top of the motor. After that I need a radiator and new slave cylinder.
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i found a new slave cylinder and got that in after i popped the first two. brian helped me over the phone so i am happy about that.
i have some extrat things to work out but she runs and kinda stops. it does pretty good burnouts too.
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hopefully soon. i usually dont mess with it until the weekends so maybe this weekend?
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Right now it's just open headers. I still have to make one.
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Right now it's just open headers. I still have to make one.
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oh and im looking for shift knob ideas. i want something thats unique but cant figure out what i want yet.
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