First venture into the world of BMW's, lots of E30 questions:

[ClassE]

Dirty, nasty, stock M20:

Pulling stuff apart to get to timing belt and tensioner:

[Earl]

Whats the bmw color name on the strut tower?

[ClassE]

Got the water pump replaced, and have everything ready to swap timing belt and tensioner..... That'll be tomorrow nights project.

How we left it for the evening:

Thanks to Brian for swinging over and lending a hand!

[ClassE]

"lachssilber-metallic"

[KaiserRolls]

did you ever find a fender?

[ClassE]

Nope, still need one.

[Brian.]

No problem man! I love wrenching on cars. Hit me up whenever, you got my #!

[ClassE]

Bergstroms wants $265 for that passenger front fender. Not super expensive... But not cheap.

[Earl]

How much does certifit want? They would definitely be cheaper and would work as long as the fit is decent.

http://www.certifit.com/Default.aspx?

[ClassE]

They only list the 5-Series on their website when choosing your car. I've got a line on one in Minnesota, just waiting to hear shipping info.

[YoungCR]

If interested I could get you a oem fender for probably $160

[ClassE]

I would take you up on that - but just arranged to have one delivered from Minnesota for $85!!!

Just got into garage, gonna finish up timing belt install and work on reassembly. Then it's just oil change, fuel filter, plugs and start it up!!!

If all goes right, I'll make my paint appointment on Monday!

[KaiserRolls]

^ I like how fast you work!!

[ClassE]

I've got a LONG list for this winter.

Cam seals and timing belt swap DONE. Started reassembly and called it a night cause work is going to come early tomorrow.

How we left it, finish reassembly tomorrow night - oil change - fuel filter - and *hopefully* take it for a spin!

[ClassE]

Fender will be here at noon tomorrow (how's that for shipping huh!), which means I should have all of the body stuff I need to make the paint shop Monday. Only thing I need is to make sure my guy with the fender roller can make it Saturday to roll the hell outta these fenders!

[Earl]

Making great time=) Wish I was this motivated

[Brian.]

Looking good Collin!

[ClassE]

I'm also whipping through this pretty quick, knowing it's all coming back apart in a month or two anyways. M20 is only staying in this car for this next summer, but I'm still gonna pull everything apart and have it sandblasted/zinc coated/powder coated.

I have every intention of driving it this weekend for a bit, maybe even tonight if reassembly goes well. Acouple questions:

-Fuel filter: I'm assuming it's an inline filter under the car just forward of either the drivers or passengers rear tire? Standard issues "bung-in bung-out" filter or anything I should know?

-I haven't picked up a Bentely yet for this car, anyone have suggestions on an appropriate oil weight to run in this car?

-I have never owned a car that needed a valve adjustments (does an M20 have solid lifters - hence the need to adjust?). Any harm in driving the car if it hasn't had an adjustment in years? What should I listen for?

Hopefully gonna have it all buttoned up tonight!

[Brian.]

Answers to your questions:

inline fuel filter, bung-in, bung-out design

oil weight, if not driving in winter, standards 10w30

valve adjustments usually only stay "adjusted" for a few weeks, then will slowly settle back into it's prior state. Kinda weird. My M30 does it as well!

[ClassE]

Awesome, thanks Brian!

I've got a bit of reading to do on valve adjustments and this style cam/lifter/rocker set-up.... Quite a bit different from all the SOHC VW engines I've had.

10-30 huh? Auto parts run over lunch!!!