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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
    wrote on last edited by
    #414

    Rowleym said:

    Sorry brotha! Didn't mean for any hurt feelings. Just figured you wouldn't want to step away from the awesome wheel game to go a little fast! I personally couldn't make a car that nice, go fast haha. But I also have never owned an e30 that clean.

    I was being sarcastic - no worries.

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #415

      I thought about working on my car tonight - so that's *kinda* like working on it right?!?

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      • R
        R
        Rowleym
        wrote on last edited by
        #416

        Me too. But its just too damn cold to pursue those thoughts.

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        sk8 or die

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
          wrote on last edited by
          #417

          Interested in knowing what is going on in your head in regard to that manifold!

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               @DrLeadFoot

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
            wrote on last edited by
            #418

            Short Version: Taking a stock M20 manifold and the manifold above.... And cutting/welding into a SRI (using flange and injector bunges off M20, and runners/plenum off V12 mani.

            Will allow for easy IC piping in future, and even more important to me: get rid if that horrifically ugly crab mani.

            In the process I'll be losing the brake booster, abs lines and mani on DS frame extension, ICV, etc, etc... Simplifying and eliminating as much as possible.

            Finally have enough saved for MS, so that should be ordered any day so I can get started (I want to install and get a MS running before I tear everything apart and redo.). Which is why a lot hasn't been done so far this winter (that - and this damn weather).

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            • B
              B
              B C
              wrote on last edited by
              #419

              Im so excited to see what happens with the manifold

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              • ClassEC
                ClassEC
                ClassE
                wrote on last edited by
                #420

                From what Ive read the runner size and shape is the same, so I'll be losing alittle overall runner length (but gaining a larger plenum volume) coupled with a less restrictive intake setup and a better tune....

                So I have no friggen clue.

                But it'll be fun to find out.

                Then throw boost at it.

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                • Brian.B
                  Brian.B
                  Brian.
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #421

                  Once I get my E46 Touring back on the road we'll have to meet up again! :)

                  instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                  • ClassEC
                    ClassEC
                    ClassE
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #422

                    After driving home from the gym this AM with the sunroof open on the daily.... I see my procrastination on getting work done on the E30 is gonna come back to bite me.

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                    • ClassEC
                      ClassEC
                      ClassE
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #423

                      Going to replace my slave cylinder and clutch line either tonight or tomorrow. Anyone familiar with bleeding the line?

                      I'm assuming it'll be like bleeding the brakes? Pump up the brake pedal - then press the clutch pedal down while cracking the bleed screw? I'm not entirely sure how the hyd clutch system works on this car...

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                      • GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGrey
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #424

                        Look up the video on reverse bleeding. You will thank me

                        ...

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                        • ClassEC
                          ClassEC
                          ClassE
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #425

                          Slightly afraid to goggle "reverse bleeding".

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                          • B
                            B
                            Boris3
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #426

                            https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wdf--suwqw0

                            1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #427

                              Boris3 said:

                              Outstanding link - Thank You!!!

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                              • YoungCRY
                                YoungCRY
                                YoungCR
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #428

                                Yup reverse bleeding is the way to go.

                                Chris Young
                                BMWCCA #458972
                                1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
                                  jc43089
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #429

                                  To bleed the master I have had no issues just letting some fluid run through the bleeder by gravity. Then let it sit for a half hour and pump it gently a couple times. Repeat the wait and pump a couple times and the air just rises and the gentle pumps let it go back to the reservoir.

                                  Sent from my potato phone

                                  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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                                  • ClassEC
                                    ClassEC
                                    ClassE
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #430

                                    I went out and bought a small oil can like in the link above - as well as a vacuum bleeder kit (since I'll be redoing some brake lines soon and having to reveled the whole system anyways). So I've got acouple options to get it done.

                                    At gym... Then home to get to work.

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                                    • EarlE
                                      EarlE
                                      Earl
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #431

                                      Better get snapchats of said work!

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                                      • ClassEC
                                        ClassEC
                                        ClassE
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #432

                                        Went to drain slave.... And no fluid to drain.

                                        Pulled the slave: shaft just slops around inside of it, seal appears to have been leaking fluid... AKA - It's Toast!

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                                        Reinstalling new slave with braided line now... Hopefully that solves it!

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #433

                                          Tried the reverse bleed - but combination if not enough room under car and the emerging size fittings/hose is not working.

                                          Tried the suction bleeder, works well and have pedal feel now... But still think there's too much air in the system.

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