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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
    wrote on last edited by
    #333

    So replacement inner tie rod ends are "fatter", so not enough overhang to bend washer flanges down.... Nice.

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
      wrote on last edited by
      #334

      Eh, just giver!

      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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      • ClassEC
        ClassEC
        ClassE
        wrote on last edited by
        #335

        Blue loctite and DUN... Taking to work tomorrow as a test run for Saturday... Kinda worried still about the quasi-whine thing from rear.

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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
          wrote on last edited by
          #336

          Well... Might not make GTG now on Saturday.

          Broke upper bearing spring seat on coils, having pieces brought to machine shop tomorrow to hopefully remake. Long story - to angry and tired to elaborate... So pics and info tomorrow.

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
            wrote on last edited by
            #337

            Well - three emails back and forth to Igor already tonight (he must be up late - it's friggen 11:15pm). Bedtime - tired and sad.

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #338

              =/ It seems to be a super simple piece so getting it machined today shouldn't be impossible. This does sucks though=(

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              • ClassEC
                ClassEC
                ClassE
                wrote on last edited by
                #339

                Yeah, I don't think it'll be a big deal. I'm more upset I'll have zero wheel time to troubleshoot any issues before hoping on a highway tomorrow AM. We're having both sets of parents over tomorrow night for a birthday dinner for my mom - so can't get wrenching until after that...

                If it wasn't for the last minute - nothing would ever get done.

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #340

                  Im in the same boat as far as driving an un-proven setup an uncomfortable distance from home. Luckily you are NA  and luckily its not too far from my house.

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                  • wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #341

                    If it makes it around the block, it'll make it around the world.

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                    • jc43089J
                      jc43089J
                      jc43089
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #342

                      AAA FTW, speaking of unproven cars.  I am taking my family to Alabama next week in the vert which has less than 500 miles on the swap and a bunch of other work.  Living on the edge!

                      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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                      • ClassEC
                        ClassEC
                        ClassE
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #343

                        162 miles on the car Saturday.... Drive quite well.

                        Steering rack has some play in it, just enough to vibrate the steering wheel and be annoying, so putting that on my short list of stuff to do before Scooters.

                        Current list to accomplish before Scooters:

                        -Paint/Replace exterior trim pieces (vents under windshield, etc...)

                        -Get windshield replaced

                        - Install stereo system (replace deck, get sub/amp in, etc...)

                        -Tear apart engine bay and paint/coat/remove/replace so it's more gooder looking.

                        Also promised my wife I'd get re-started on finishing our basement.... So gonna be some long nights and weekends this month again!

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #344

                          If the steering rack has slop in it and it is not related to tie-rods, loose mounting hardware, loose steering shaft collar nut (airbag cars only) or worn steering coupler, then you could try adjusting the gear lash in the rack by tightening the 22mm screw on the bottom of the steering shaft housing. Something to try before going for a whole new rack

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                          • KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRollsK
                            KaiserRolls
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #345

                            Snap said:

                            If the steering rack has slop in it and it is not related to tie-rods, loose mounting hardware, loose steering shaft collar nut (airbag cars only) or worn steering coupler, then you could try adjusting the gear lash in the rack by tightening the 22mm screw on the bottom of the steering shaft housing. Something to try before going for a whole new rack

                            Or get z3 rack

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #346

                              Snap said:

                              If the steering rack has slop in it and it is not related to tie-rods, loose mounting hardware, loose steering shaft collar nut (airbag cars only) or worn steering coupler, then you could try adjusting the gear lash in the rack by tightening the 22mm screw on the bottom of the steering shaft housing. Something to try before going for a whole new rack

                              Excellent - I'll give it a try!

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                              • B
                                B
                                B C
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #347

                                I do have a spare steering joint with good u-joints that would be a perfect candidate for a flex disk replacement in case you find its the u-joints that are sloppy.  The steering joints pull a premuium, new or used anytime before or after race wars.

                                24/7

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                                • ClassEC
                                  ClassEC
                                  ClassE
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #348

                                  Poly steering coupler ordered! I'll wait to pull everything apart till it arrives.

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                                  • R
                                    R
                                    Rowleym
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #349

                                    ClassE said:

                                    Poly steering coupler ordered! I'll wait to pull everything apart till it arrives.

                                     Wanna measure it when you get it :)

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                                    sk8 or die

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #350

                                      Sure - looking to make a solid version?

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                                      • R
                                        R
                                        Rowleym
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #351

                                        ClassE said:

                                        Sure - looking to make a solid version?

                                        Yup! I also like to have cad files on all the parts I can!

                                        We are putting an extra m50 head under the rover arm tonight and will be measuring the intake and exhaust flanges, and possibly the combustion chamber as well.

                                        I don't always build things just to save money or whatever, I like the experience of building it, and I often learn much more about the part by doing so.

                                        Thanks for supporting my enthusiasm :)

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #352

                                          I'll take some measurements when it comes and throw together a flat layout at work for ya.

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