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My name is Earl, and I have a Stainless Steel bolt fetish =)

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  • wasnt m3W
    wasnt m3W
    wasnt m3
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    #987

    You guys just made my day. Hahahaha

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    • KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRolls
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      #988

      Hahah. 10/10. Would read again.

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      • Bassboy3313B
        Bassboy3313B
        Bassboy3313
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        #989

        LMFAO!!!!!!

        CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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          Rowleym
          wrote on last edited by
          #990

          Again. I love this place. Thank you snap.

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          sk8 or die

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          • andyhundleyA
            andyhundleyA
            andyhundley
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            #991

            That put a huge smile on my face!

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            • jc43089J
              jc43089J
              jc43089
              wrote on last edited by
              #992

              What did you do to get the fusebox out?

              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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              • jc43089J
                jc43089J
                jc43089
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                #993

                NM, found your post on BFC, if anyone else is wondering.

                http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1948071-E36-fuse-box-relocate

                Where did you put everything?

                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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                • EarlE
                  EarlE
                  Earl
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                  #994

                  It is being tucked under the kick panel of my dash. The top left bolt is a huge pain to get at. The headlight harness also needs to be extended about a foot. The other issue is figuring out how to route your engine harness so that it can attach to the connector from the fusebox.

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                  • jc43089J
                    jc43089J
                    jc43089
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                    #995

                    I dont want to relocate mine, just to be able to paint.  I got the four screws out that hold it to the firewall which may be enough, it moves a little now.  Not sure about getting the screws back in though...  I will worry about that later lol, thanks!

                    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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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #996

                      The lid needs to be removed to get it to move. It has four screws around it. You have to tug up hard to get it up. After that you need to remove the lower portion of the box. It has a plastic piece that needs to be removed to allow it to separate from the wiring. It is pretty easy to get moved once you get the lid off.

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                      • EarlE
                        EarlE
                        Earl
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                        #997

                        My Adams Rotors showed up Friday.

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                        There was a miscommunication between Adam and I on the front rotors. Compacts end up having the option for either solid or vented fronts. My car ended up having the vented option, but Adam assumed it had the solid option. No biggie whatsoever. He was very happy to sort this out with me and it luckily happened at a time where they aren't needed ASAP anyways.

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                        My buddy Greaser Kyle did more work in the bay.

                        We want it to be mostly symmetrical when it is done. There was an odd bump on the drivers side frame rail where a mount used to sit. It was ground off and patched.

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                        He also patched an indent in the drivers side tower but I forgot to take an after picture=/

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                        He ended up finishing the patch on the inside of the passenger side tower as well to rid of the tear drop shaped indent. (I forgot to picture this as well)

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                        While this was going on, my friends and I procured the cam lock tool and made an attempt to get the timing chain on and then engine timed. I think we got it but I am too afraid to turn it over. lol

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                        I was going to install the M44 tensioner (upgrade over the M42 tensioner) but I didn't seem to order a new seal and cover to install it=/

                        Other than that I have been thinking about sideskirts lately and how I don't think the ///M skirts will be good enough. I have been told e46 skirts are the same length but cannot find any good pictures of e36's running stock e46 skirts. I will be looking into my options.

                        I also took this picture while I was walking around #rippinshelfies

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                          Rowleym
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                          #998

                          Even if the motor is slightly out of time, you won't hit any valves/pistons together. So turn it over at free will(if it's tensioned)!!! And if it hits anything, stop and do it again :) I would advise to do so before you actually put it in/together.

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                          sk8 or die

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                            REKIII
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                            #999

                            Adams Rotors?  They look like Earls Rotors to me!  see what I did there?

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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1000

                              Rowleym said:

                              Even if the motor is slightly out of time, you won't hit any valves/pistons together. So turn it over at free will(if it's tensioned)!!! And if it hits anything, stop and do it again :) I would advise to do so before you actually put it in/together.

                              Thanks for the heads up. Should I install the tensioner with the old plug and washer for now just to check this out?

                              REKIII said:

                              Adams Rotors?  They look like Earls Rotors to me!  see what I did there?

                              I see what you did there=)

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                              • jc43089J
                                jc43089J
                                jc43089
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1001

                                Just leave the tension tool in there, turn it a couple turns and check that the cam lock tool fits back on or is dang close.  You won't wreck anything turning it by hand, you would feel if something hit.

                                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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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
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                                  #1002

                                  I have a new tensioner since the m42 one exploded when I removed it. lol I will get it in this weekend and see what is up. So I will know if it is timed right if it spins over without hitting anything correct? I just want to make sure I am getting this right.

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                                  • jc43089J
                                    jc43089J
                                    jc43089
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1003

                                    Yep, you are way over thinking it, it's super easy.

                                    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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                                    • EarlE
                                      EarlE
                                      Earl
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                                      #1004

                                      I feel much better about this now=) I love this forum=D

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                                      • jc43089J
                                        jc43089J
                                        jc43089
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                                        #1005

                                        Even the vanos timing on the m50/52 is really easy if you think about what you are doing.  I have done it several times and never even use the cam locks, a straightedge works great the only tool you need is the threaded tool for the chain tensioner.

                                        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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                                          Rowleym
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                                          #1006

                                          Earl said:

                                          I feel much better about this now=) I love this forum=D

                                          Yea Ive taken apart a running m20 that was two teeth off and no problems(ran like poopy). There is some slack before valve/piston interferance.

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                                          sk8 or die

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