TehRaydarlover's AWD lover

[B C]

Check the TPS

[TehRaydarlover]

Damn! Good call! Went out and started it and when it started to stumble, I unplugged the TPS and it immediately shot back up to 900rmp. Can the TPS be adjusted or does it just need to be replaced? I do have a spare if needed.

[YoungCR]

Protip: you learned the lesson on using powerwashers on engine bays, its a no no. Spraying hot water after soaking in degreaser (mean green or equivalent) is best unless you have access to a steam cleaner.

[B C]

It can be adjusted but the tb has to come off (no big deal)

It is a three position switch, idle, part throttle, full throttle. So the switch can be checked for proper adjustment with a continuity tester

[TehRaydarlover]

Pulled the tb off but one of the mounting screws for the tps is stripped. Kinda annoying.

[TehRaydarlover]

Installed the spare TPS and it still doesn't want to idle correctly. when I unplug the TPS the rpms jump up to 900 where it should be. With it plugged in they are at around 6-700... makes me sad.

[B C]

Idle control valve may be suspect then since the TPS signals the idle control valve to run.

[TehRaydarlover]

Forgot about the idle issue, it went away I think it just took some time for something to get dried out.. power washing engine bay - never again

Also someone at a car show I went to took this with a real camera.. I like!

Also thanks Andy for the new fog light! got it in just in time for the show

[YoungCR]

Which show was that at?

[Earl]

Mad Further: http://www.madfurther.com/

[TehRaydarlover]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/4639481413.html

Saw this add on craigslist and immediately jumped in the car. Let me know how I did, here's my haul:

s52 complete bottom end, exhaust manifolds w/o2 sensors, and valve cover- $250

i intake manifold - $20

hid kit - $10

m20 i head - $40

4 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec - $60

Total investment - $380

By the time I got there the dash, race springs, e engine, 1 i engine and the seats were sold to people who paid him through paypal. lol cheaters I was the first one there :[

[B C]

Dang! Nice grabs. S52 bottom end for 3.0 m20 stroker???

[TehRaydarlover]

maybe I already have a s52 crank for that haha, I kinda want to take the rods out of it but the BMW gods may forsaken me for disassembling a perfectly good bottom end just for the rods lol

[TehRaydarlover]

lol I bought an m20 i head and s52 bottom end... s52 12 valve swap FTW!!!!!!

[GunMetalGrey]

If you don't want to use the bottom end I most certainly would

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[Earl]

I was just thinking of finding a set of those exhaust manifolds....

[TehRaydarlover]

We'll see, I want to put it on an engine stand, pull the oil pan and see how a few crank and rod journals look compared to the crank I have. I more or less bought the s52 stuff as a financial investment so I guess if the price is right.

[B C]

Invest in the Clam Man

[TehRaydarlover]

Bullet proof front diff in the making...

At the machine shop now

[jc43089]

Looks nice and clean in there.