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  • Ryan...R
    Ryan...R
    Ryan...
    wrote on last edited by
    #5055

    Do we know anyone here on the forum that enjoys removing e30 engines for a drastic overhaul, cleaning, and/or potential rebuild/stroker job?

    I'm not the most mechanically capable guy ever, and I don't have the space, tools, or confidence to do something like this myself..

    2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

    2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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    • GB-335xiCoupeG
      GB-335xiCoupeG
      GB-335xiCoupe
      wrote on last edited by
      #5056

      I wish I had that kind of equipment and capability. I've thought of replacing my N55 with a "new" one with a few less miles (it has 193,700 today). But I'd need an engine crane and a lot more know-how! But I'd definitely try to fit a bigger engine in rather than the same.

      • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
      • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

      Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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      • Ryan...R
        Ryan...R
        Ryan...
        wrote on last edited by
        #5057

        In a moment of weakness I listed the E30 for sale after receiving some news from my 2nd employer that made me consider quitting. I went downstairs, spent about 15 seconds looking at it, then pulled the ad off Craigslist.

        Probably going to push back my modifications plan, but I can't bear to part with it.

        2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

        2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
          wrote on last edited by
          #5058

          Last day at Hormel today.  Not sure how I feel leaving after 9 years.  Starting the new adventure on Monday.

          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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          • GB-335xiCoupeG
            GB-335xiCoupeG
            GB-335xiCoupe
            wrote on last edited by
            #5059

            Ryan... said:

            In a moment of weakness I listed the E30 for sale after receiving some news from my 2nd employer that made me consider quitting. I went downstairs, spent about 15 seconds looking at it, then pulled the ad off Craigslist.

            Probably going to push back my modifications plan, but I can't bear to part with it.

            Aw man! I was going to put a bid in!

            • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
            • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

            Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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            • GunMetalGreyG
              GunMetalGreyG
              GunMetalGrey
              wrote on last edited by
              #5060

              Ryan... said:

              Do we know anyone here on the forum that enjoys removing e30 engines for a drastic overhaul, cleaning, and/or potential rebuild/stroker job?

              I'm not the most mechanically capable guy ever, and I don't have the space, tools, or confidence to do something like this myself..

              I feel like this is my calling
              I mean, I have been called a competent shop before...

              Will require snakes on my neck during timing belt work tho

              ...

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              • JdesignJ
                JdesignJ
                Jdesign
                wrote on last edited by
                #5061

                Anyone have big plans this weekend?

                SumBunny.jpg

                https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

                🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
                👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
                ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
                🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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                • HipMFH
                  HipMFH
                  HipMF
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #5062

                  Jdesign said:

                  Anyone have big plans this weekend?

                  I'm moving. Wanna help?

                  j/k, I've moved 2 compact loads so far, and I think I'm about 25% done. I don't have that much stuff.

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                  • straight6pwrS
                    straight6pwrS
                    straight6pwr
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #5063

                    GunMetalGrey said:

                    I feel like this is my calling
                    I mean, I have been called a competent shop before...

                    Will require snakes on my neck during timing belt work tho

                    does your shop work on diesels?

                    JK you're better at car repair than most of us here.

                    Dan
                    yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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                    • JdesignJ
                      JdesignJ
                      Jdesign
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #5064

                      HipMF said:

                      I'm moving. Wanna help?

                      j/k, I've moved 2 compact loads so far, and I think I'm about 25% done. I don't have that much stuff.

                      Sounds fun. I have so much shit, I dread moving again.

                      SumBunny.jpg

                      https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

                      🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
                      👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
                      ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
                      🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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                      • straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwr
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #5065

                        autox at miller park sunday

                        Dan
                        yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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                        • ChrisOC
                          ChrisOC
                          ChrisO
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #5066

                          Anyone else addicted to this stuff

                          imageService.jpeg

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                          • RekpointR
                            RekpointR
                            Rekpoint
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #5067

                            ChrisO said:

                            Anyone else addicted to this stuff

                            imageService.jpeg

                            Basic...... But its good.. LOL

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                            • HipMFH
                              HipMFH
                              HipMF
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #5068

                              No worries. I got this.

                              fWCP0Cd.jpg

                              That's a big burrito.

                              Foam mattresses are dope.

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                              • patsbimmer1P
                                patsbimmer1P
                                patsbimmer1
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #5069

                                New winter car!  2003 Volvo xc70 with 128k miles and it's very clean!

                                20180823173651.jpg

                                2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                95 325is *sold*
                                93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                BMWCCA #473306

                                Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                • SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlue
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #5070

                                  Buddies are in from out of town this weekend. Which means I'll be hung over Saturday most likely. Good thing I don't have much I can do with the car right now as I'm waiting on parts.

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                                  • GB-335xiCoupeG
                                    GB-335xiCoupeG
                                    GB-335xiCoupe
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #5071

                                    patsbimmer1 said:

                                    New winter car!  2003 Volvo xc70 with 128k miles and it's very clean!

                                    20180823173651.jpg

                                    From what I've read and seen, these are excellent cars! Hope you got a good price.

                                    • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
                                    • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

                                    Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #5072

                                      GB-335xiCoupe said:

                                      From what I've read and seen, these are excellent cars! Hope you got a good price.

                                      I paid $3600 for it!  The lady had a bunch of maintenance done recently and had it detailed for me before showing it.  She's owned it for 12 years and I talked to the mechanic who worked on it at The Family Mechanic and he vouched for the vehicle.  I feel pretty good about it and my wofe hates it.  She said "I thought the xc70 was a short suv.... not a WAGON!"

                                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                      95 325is *sold*
                                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                      BMWCCA #473306

                                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                      • jc43089J
                                        jc43089J
                                        jc43089
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #5073

                                        patsbimmer1 said:

                                        I paid $3600 for it!  The lady had a bunch of maintenance done recently and had it detailed for me before showing it.  She's owned it for 12 years and I talked to the mechanic who worked on it at The Family Mechanic and he vouched for the vehicle.  I feel pretty good about it and my wofe hates it.  She said "I thought the xc70 was a short suv.... not a WAGON!"

                                        It's a lifted wagon, same as all the other P2 cars just higher.  My wife's complaint about ours is poor visibility over your left shoulder because of the B pillar and head rest.  The price you pay for safety I guess.  Is that your wife's issue?

                                        If the front sub frame bushings are loose get the Kaplhenke delrin ones.  They really make the car feel a lot better.  And as long as your engine mounts are stock and in good condition it does not affect NVH.

                                        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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                                        • patsbimmer1P
                                          patsbimmer1P
                                          patsbimmer1
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #5074

                                          jc43089 said:

                                          It's a lifted wagon, same as all the other P2 cars just higher.  My wife's complaint about ours is poor visibility over your left shoulder because of the B pillar and head rest.  The price you pay for safety I guess.  Is that your wife's issue?

                                          If the front sub frame bushings are loose get the Kaplhenke delrin ones.  They really make the car feel a lot better.  And as long as your engine mounts are stock and in good condition it does not affect NVH.

                                          My wife's problem is that she is wagon averse.  She absolutely hates them, can't stand the sight of a wagon.  Wait until she see's how practical this thing is!

                                          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                          95 325is *sold*
                                          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                          BMWCCA #473306

                                          Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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