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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
    wrote on last edited by
    #552

    Sometimes the easiest things just turn into hellish nightmares. Took the 4 bolts out that hold the fuel rail in place - pulled out fuel rail to swap injectors - and reinstalled... Went to put the exact same 4 bolts back in and every. damn. one. feels like they were cross threading going in. Didn't wanna start, then when they finally did, had just a pinch of tension on them, now they don't wanna snug down, just feels like they're spinning under tension about 1/16" off being fully seated.

    Every hole lined up perfectly - I could see right down into the bolt holes.... But I'll be damned if they wanted to start and thread nicely.

    Fuel rail is in place, everything looks fine.... Just can't seem to get that final 1/16" of bolt in to firmly seat the rail. Absolutely infuriating that something that simple could be such a PITA. I could see 1 bolt not wanted to go in - but EVERY SINGLE FRIGGEN ONE?!? I triple checked to make sure I didn't mix up hardware (could've have - bench top was freshly cleaned before I started).

    Just one of those "Why does this crap always have to be an issue" kinda deals.

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #553

      Can't express how thankful I am to Ben and Brian for the help today and the past week. MS is installed and running excellent for the short period of time we had the car running and working today. Holding off on more tuning until I get a slight break-up at 2.4k RPM sorted (think we've got it sorted, just needs some tweaking).

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      • KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRolls
        wrote on last edited by
        #554

        Ben fixed my exhaust this weekend too. He will tell you otherwise though

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        • B
          B
          B C
          wrote on last edited by
          #555

          Can't express how thankful I am to Collin for having a multimeter and actually using it. Its no fun trying to assist folks with diagnostics and wiring when they dont (not talking about anyone on here)

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          • GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGrey
            wrote on last edited by
            #556

            Snap said:

            Can't express how thankful I am to Collin for having a multimeter and actually using it. Its no fun trying to assist folks with diagnostics and wiring when they dont (not talking about anyone on here)

            I see how it is Brian....

            ...

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            • B
              B
              B C
              wrote on last edited by
              #557

              Except that I claimed I wasn't talking about anyone on here so I can save face by lying and indirectly criticize you.

              You cant prove anything

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              • GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGrey
                wrote on last edited by
                #558

                Snap said:

                Except that I claimed I wasn't talking about anyone on here so I can save face by lying and indirectly criticize you. You cant prove anything

                ;)

                I feel as though a picture of the typical expression when working on m20 stuff will surface in this thread...

                ...

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                • ClassEC
                  ClassEC
                  ClassE
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #559

                  Many thanks to John P for helping me out with an OE VR sensor to test with my MegaSquirt install. The new sensor solved a sync loss issue and allows my car to rev above 2400rpm!!!

                  Also a huge thanks to Ben and Brian for all the help via call/phone/text and in person getting MS setup and running well!!!

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                  • B
                    B
                    B C
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #560

                    Ben and John ftw, they give the best hugs

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #561

                      I'm glad it was an easy fix! 
                      We should talk to the guys that make tunerstudio and suggest that the data logs record audio, as the best conversations happen while trying to tune!

                      ...

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                      • B
                        B
                        B C
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #562

                        Awesome

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                        • ClassEC
                          ClassEC
                          ClassE
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #563

                          "Now let's try a full throttle run..."

                          .

                          .

                          .

                          .

                          "...that was a full throttle run!?!"

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                          • ClassEC
                            ClassEC
                            ClassE
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #564

                            It's hunting season.

                            Saving money for car parts - and working on stocking the freezer.

                            Don't expect much in here till after Christmas.

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #565

                              Took the day off work to duck/goose hunt and work in the garage. Was hoping to get the oil pan swapped, but ended up cleaning and organizing instead. I want to get the heater exhaust installed so j can use my heater this year!

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                              • YoungCRY
                                YoungCRY
                                YoungCR
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                                #566

                                What kind of heater?

                                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
                                  #567

                                  YoungCR said:

                                  What kind of heater?

                                  Don't remember the brand - but it's a 75k BTU downdraft. It's hung and gas line is run to it.... Just gotta get the exhaust in and a thermostat.

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                                  • ClassEC
                                    ClassEC
                                    ClassE
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #568

                                    (Crickets)

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #569

                                      ClassE said:

                                      (Crickets)

                                      Accumulating parts?

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                                      • YoungCRY
                                        YoungCRY
                                        YoungCR
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #570

                                        *needs more 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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                                        • andyhundleyA
                                          andyhundleyA
                                          andyhundley
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #571

                                          Pics or BAN!

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