Hello. My name is Dan, and today I doomsday prepped
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I have a pack of o-rings for that, too late now. I replaced mine last Saturday. I don't know if only early cars had the o-ring seals. My 2/94 has crush washer plugs, I think the same ones as the vanos access plugs. The o-rings came in a pack of 25 so 11.5 more people can have a pair if they want them.
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yeah, i see no real point in that, but thanks!. they are machining access holes which can just be welded shut, so putting new o-rings in just will be a point of failure again in the future.
and you are correct, early versions had the plug/oring. not sure if there was a specific cut-off date based on each motor (m50/s50) but mine is also an early 94 date.
Dan
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the one time each year when the car is actually clean. into daily driving duties she goes!
also, i saved a trapped baby bunny during this photo shoot. highlight of my week.
Dan
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and an update to my project list:
- find oil level wiring, or add it. SKIPPING THIS. I HAS DIPSTICK.
- find washer fluid pump/sensor wiring, or add it. reconnect washer tank to hood hoses.
- replace windshield with used OEM glass.
- wire in electric fan correctly. https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=210783
- permanently mount elec fan with bracket kit. DONE
- Buy ignition cylinder/key to match VIN.
- Fix my antenna. z3 or e36 mast.
- Shadowline window trim.
- Replace rear subframe bushings. Soft poly.
long term wish list
- adjustable trailing arm bushings
- bigger sway bars
- dedicated set of auto-x wheels/tires.
Dan
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Melt my heart with that bunny
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👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
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I had a bunny hole in my front yard with about 6 of them. I found this out as I was mowing the lawn and the ground suddenly gave birth to some furry little creatures. Fortunately I didnt mow over them, unfortunately a predatory bird knew this was coming and quick grabbed one as a snack. My wife was also watching as this happened and gave me the Lee Trevino Happy Gilmore look of shock and disbelief that I had somehow caused this travesty.
Love the photos! Excellent use of sepia, I normally am not a sucker for sepia but you have succeeded with it here
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thanks guys! wasnt sure about the sepia thing either
I have a z3 style mast from my compact that I won't be using=)
stubby version? sold!
Dan
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I don't have a short antenna for it but I believe it's in good working order.
cool. shoot me a pic and a price and we'll get this rollin. i was annoyed to be out of milwaukee and have no radio reception this weekend...
Dan
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ill take it! paypal/willing to ship? i could also come pick it up.
Dan
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aaaaand the parts go clunky clunk. my CSB sounds like its dead again. assuming my driveshaft is bad, causing the repeated issue from last year.
link for my referencehttps://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1834781-Failed-CSB-Bad-u-joint
at least its easy to replace, and I bought it from FCP so ill get a new one for free.
Dan
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woot woot, stubby antenna, thanks to earl giving me a great deal on the ti base. also got the long antenna, which I will keep in the trunk for rides into the boonies where reception goes to hell. (to install just buy the match grommet. everything else is plug and play)
also finally had the opportunity to remove the trunk ballast. for those not familiar with e30s, there is a large amount of this super heavy, tar like weight ballast in the trunk of 6-cyl e30s for weight balance/sound deadening. it is not needed. to remove, wait for a hot day and leave your trunk open in the sun and it just pries right off with a hammer claw/screw driver.
this stuff is heavier than it looks!
also swapped CSBs. although the driveshaft's u-joints spin freely, the front one has some play which i assume is the main cause of the CSB wearing quickly. i've got my eye out for a used e36 m3 driveshaft. the csb pulls off easily in two parts with a 3-jaw puller. to install the new one, I used a length of PVC (1-1/4, i believe) with the correct inner diameter and tapped it on.
Dan
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small updates. a nice roaring/vibration sound started last weekend suddenly, when shifting the cars weight to the left side. pretty easy to diagnose as a wheel bearing.
old vs. new
the old hub pulled off by hand (bonus!)
securing nut replaced, as well. torque to 210ft lbs. (or approximate if your torque wrench only goes to 100ftlbs.)
decided to pull apart the old bearing to see what wore out. "well there's your problem"
also, i got a little more sound transmission than i liked through the car after removing the rear trunk tar, so i put a couple lbs of dynamat xtreme back in. solved.
replaced a worn tie rod and had the car aligned.
first autox is Sunday!!!!!! stayed tuned for video.
Dan
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