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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
    wrote on last edited by
    #530

    Well.... Took a one hour break for dinner and some play time with the kids - other then I've been wrenching since noon.

    She's back on the ground, oil changed, coolant system burped and working, elec fan works, front lip is on.... Only thing left to do is get the hood on and drive it - neither of which I can do because I don't have a helper at 11pm and it's raining outside.

    So after work tomorrow will be its test drive... All I can do is cross my fingers and hope for the best.

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #531

      Test drive couldn't have gone better. Drivetrain vibration is gone, no squeals or noise from anywhere... Overall feels fantastic.

      No power steering under 5 mph kinda sucks, but if you're moving its totally fine.

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      • B
        B
        B C
        wrote on last edited by
        #532

        Great work Collin!

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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
          wrote on last edited by
          #533

          Can't thank everyone enough for the help since I got this car. Some of you have had to endure painfully stupid questions via call and text - and for those people I'm eternally grateful. Earl, Brian, and Andy (and really everyone who's helped me with this) - I truly appreciate it.

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
            wrote on last edited by
            #534

            Backed the E30 outta the driveway in Saturday, and noticed a nice drip line from under the car on the pavement. As I sat contemplating what it could be for a second - I slowly watched it evaporate.....

            "Oh crap..."

            Straight back into the garage.

            Found the culprit - and got it replaced tonight:

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            Replaced the filter and both lines running to/from it. PO at some point apparently thought a kinked straight line would be fine.

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            • ClassEC
              ClassEC
              ClassE
              wrote on last edited by
              #535

              Ordered all the parts last night to make a temporary intake for the M20 (so I can remove the AFM and stock air box - and have a good mount for an AIT).

              Trying to win the "Biggest Goddamn Filter We've Ever Seen" Award at EuroWerks.

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              • wasnt m3W
                wasnt m3W
                wasnt m3
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                #536

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                • ClassEC
                  ClassEC
                  ClassE
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #537

                  Noise makers have arrived.

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                  • ClassEC
                    ClassEC
                    ClassE
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #538

                    Much filter. So wow.

                    It's just hilariously huge.... I can't help but laugh.

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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #539

                      Is that to slip over the velocity stack?

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                      • ClassEC
                        ClassEC
                        ClassE
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #540

                        Earl said:

                        Is that to slip over the velocity stack?

                        Yup! Unfortunately, the velocity stack I got does not match the dimensions given on the website I bought it from (it's a 6.5" OD, should have been a 7" OD) so hoping they just sent me the wrong one.... But doubt it (They don't offer a 6.5").

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                        • ClassEC
                          ClassEC
                          ClassE
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #541

                          Josh came over with his e30 vert - and we decided to take a quick drive and he snapped some pics... Here's what he got of mine:

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                          • YoungCRY
                            YoungCRY
                            YoungCR
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #542

                            Hey I know that place... Great Pics

                            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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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #543

                              CYoung said:

                              Hey I know that place... Great Pics

                              It's about a mile from my house Chris.

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #544

                                ClassE said:

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                                I had thought that I was the only one with the gap between the bumper and upper valance (under the headlights) that reduces near the kidneys.

                                It appears that I am not!

                                ...

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                                • B
                                  B
                                  B C
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #545

                                  Looks amazing! Im appreciating the fact that there is more front camber than rear camber.

                                  The world needs fewer understeering pigdogs

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                                  • JasonMasonJ
                                    JasonMasonJ
                                    JasonMason
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #546

                                    Well Collin I decided to read your build thread today and it made realize all the fun moments that have been had so far. With many more interesting fun times down the road.

                                    1988 325i vert

                                    2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #547

                                      JasonMason said:

                                      Well Collin I decided to read your build thread today and it made realize all the fun moments that have been had so far. With many more interesting fun times down the road.

                                      Heck yeah - putting air on your car at some point in the future will be awesome!

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                                      • ClassEC
                                        ClassEC
                                        ClassE
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #548

                                        Acouple hundred miles on the E30 to EuroWerks and back... Drove perfectly the whole way and couldn't be happier.

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #549

                                          Any words of wisdom for removing the forward-most lower intake manifold nut? It's directly behind the heater core hose, and I'll be damned if I can find a way to get to the thing. My assumption is I need to drain the coolant system and heater core - but it's a huge PITA to do so looking for any other ideas. I've used every combination of box wrenches and 1/4-3/8 drive swivel/extension/sockets and it just seems impossible to get to. Absolutely infuriating.

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