1992 525it with an M30B35 Swap
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So after a nice drive up to Green Lake Wisconsin yesterday; me and Rowley found out a few things...
One of the subframe bolts is completely missing
The engines leaking some oil out of the oil pan gasket
The underbody is spotless. same with the rockers. However, both front fenders will most likely need to be replaced at some point due to them rusting on the bottom.
My wagon and snow do NOT mix.
A turbo will eventually be added
The plan of attack you ask???
Well...
Most likely the subframe will have to be dropped to access the bolt (am i wrong?) after that is done we'll most likely do the oil pan gasket with a fresh oil change.
Wire wheel and sand any surface rust that is on the doors/body and prime it to prevent it from rusting further.
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So after a nice drive up to Green Lake Wisconsin yesterday; me and Rowley found out a few things...
One of the subframe bolts is completely missing
The engines leaking some oil out of the oil pan gasket
The underbody is spotless. same with the rockers. However, both front fenders will most likely need to be replaced at some point due to them rusting on the bottom.
only minor surface rust past the fenders! woohoo
My wagon and snow do NOT mix.
AKA HE SLID INTO THE DITCH
A turbo will eventually be added
The plan of attack you ask???
Well...
Most likely the subframe will have to be dropped to access the bolt (am i wrong?) after that is done we'll most likely do the oil pan gasket with a fresh oil change.
Correct. Has to be dropped to remove old one..
Wire wheel and sand any surface rust that is on the doors/body and prime it to prevent it from rusting further.
sk8 or die
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Slid into the ditch..... The first great rage drift of 2014 has happened
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Slid into the ditch..... The first great rage drift of 2014 has happened
Lol yup. Not used to the torquey M30
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Sounds like you were texting while driving / DUI / brain / dreaming about M20 swaps.
I may have been under the influence... of something..
Nope... Nope... Nevermind....
It must've been the m20 swap daydream.
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Most likely the subframe will have to be dropped to access the bolt (am i wrong?) after that is done we'll most likely do the oil pan gasket with a fresh oil change.
Correct. Has to be dropped to remove old one..
Rowley...
We probably should've checked to make sure the old one was still in there with a screwdriver and a flashlight or something
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He put it into 3rd, about 2500 rpms, down a hill, and that was enough torque to lock up the lsd haha. I thought he was joking around. HE WASN't
I'M FAUKING SORE FROM DIGGING MY ASS OUT YESTERDAY(and his..)
I even had the clutch partially in going down hill. I don't know what % lock my LSD is but holy shit...
Not to mention my tires aren't made for the snow or they don't have enough tread... minaswell be on ice!
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Yea I said that after we went back to my house... We're good at this.
I'll try and check today. because if the old one is out we wouldn't have to drop the subframe?
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Correct. I just thought because he said he torqued it down and it broke it would be in there?
Awesome; I'll check today to make sure the old one isnt in there; and to make sure i cant get it out
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Mitch and this kid love ditches!!!
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Always taking pictures bro!
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