<![CDATA[Snow drift 2015 E30 project]]>I got this california e30 325e 1987 for $450.

Motor was seized.

Got it to turn and start.

Head gasket was blown.

Replaced head gasket and did not deck head.

Head gasket still blown.

Bought and installed new e motor from Schmidts in New London.

Head gasket was blown.

Returned motor.

Bought e motor from craigslist from wibimmer member.

Installed motor and runs good after I adjusted the valves now starts in half a turn.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50701https://wibimmers.com/post/50701Sun, 07 Dec 2014 21:08:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:39:32 GMT]]>Whens this event taking place?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50664https://wibimmers.com/post/50664Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:39:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:01:23 GMT]]>ha very good then. I am getting a crew together and gathering a few gopro's too!

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Snap said:

Vote cyoung in 2016

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M318 said:

How didn't I?

I know that you built that, but our leader says that the govt built it since it provided the road network used to go get parts for it

/lamepoliticaljoke

Stopping before i strike a nerve with anyone

Vote cyoung in 2016

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50486https://wibimmers.com/post/50486Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:16:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Wed, 03 Dec 2014 06:07:08 GMT]]>That's awesome! I've thought about putting up an ad like that too but I'm in the mood to get rid of things lol. Hopefully I'll get to see this thing on the lake.

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Snap said:

Id like to drive one

Find me an I head for a decent price and you can drive mine!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50454https://wibimmers.com/post/50454Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:24:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:18:29 GMT]]>Id like to drive one

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M318 said:

I do have two different paints I could use... I have black and I also have this crazy cosmos blue with pearl and flake in it. Cost over $700+. I'm not sure which one I want to do. I will probally plasti dip it flat black before I take it to the ice drift meet. I am coming with 3 E30's and an E class 5spd.

Need another driver to bring them? Lol

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50449https://wibimmers.com/post/50449Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:23:13 GMT]]>Nice valvecover=P

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50432https://wibimmers.com/post/50432Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:23:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:31:57 GMT]]>Here is how she sits now. There is no body filler on this thing accept for the trunk lid that had a small dent.

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jc43089 said:

Wouldn't hurt to adjust them, its easy. Just need feeler gauges, 10mm wrench, and a smallish nail. Get a new valve cover gasket and the occur hose that goes from the valve cover to the throttle body. They are usually very hard/brittle. Sent from my potato phone

And boss skils. Each cylinder you adjust has to be top dead center on that cyl. There are a few good youtube vids on it.

michael1972 said:

Would a valve adjustment be why mine cranks for a bit before it starts?

It can. It can also cause lower compression in a cylinder, misfiring and so on. Most likely you just need a tune up.

faja92 said:

My guess is he'll do a dip coat on it, he's been pushing his business doing that lately http://www.diptechdetail.com

I do have two different paints I could use... I have black and I also have this crazy cosmos blue with pearl and flake in it. Cost over $700+. I'm not sure which one I want to do. I will probally plasti dip it flat black before I take it to the ice drift meet. I am coming with 3 E30's and an E class 5spd.

Snap said:

I am blown away at how faded that dash is! Also

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How didn't I?

Snap said:

Oh idk Perhaps California jaguars-fan-confused-wtf.gif

I got this car from some small hick town south west of Green Bay. I found it by posting an ad on craigslist about how I will buy your BMW. I was getting alot of calls and getting alot of first dibs! I got a call from some weriedo about this and I went and got it for 450 after some negotiation. I saw that it was previously titled in california. Had only been sitting for about a year with a blown head gasket. NO FREAKING RUST! Not even the right rear under the battery area! The interior was completely shot in every way due to  the sunroof being open and the right rear window. Strange thing is, the windows all worked!

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michael1972 said:

Would a valve adjustment be why mine cranks for a bit before it starts?

Could be leaking injectors (losing fuel pressure + flooding cylinders slightly)

Could be a dirty cold start injector

Could also be some other items. Every little bit will help though and as jc said, its so easy even snap can do it

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50341https://wibimmers.com/post/50341Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:42:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:36:29 GMT]]>Wouldn't hurt to adjust them, its easy. Just need feeler gauges, 10mm wrench, and a smallish nail. Get a new valve cover gasket and the occur hose that goes from the valve cover to the throttle body. They are usually very hard/brittle.

Sent from my potato phone

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50325https://wibimmers.com/post/50325Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:36:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:53:35 GMT]]>Would a valve adjustment be why mine cranks for a bit before it starts?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50321https://wibimmers.com/post/50321Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:53:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:41:20 GMT]]>My guess is he'll do a dip coat on it, he's been pushing his business doing that lately

http://www.diptechdetail.com

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50315https://wibimmers.com/post/50315Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:41:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:26:08 GMT]]>Post edited by moderator

Reason: Earl discovered multi-quote

11/26/2014 8:35AM

^Foiled again by Sir Snap-A-Lot

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Rowleym said:

Friend of his knows what he is doing with the painting thing. He used to paint or something. He does good work I guess. They will setup the plastic booth type thing for painting I think. 

This is one of the most noncommittal statements I have ever read lol

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CYoung said:

Whatever snapster.

Also how are you painting the car?

Friend of his knows what he is doing with the painting thing. He used to paint or something. He does good work I guess. They will setup the plastic booth type thing for painting I think.

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CYoung said:

Whatever snapster.

Also how are you painting the car?

Im sure he isnt using a paintbrush.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50139https://wibimmers.com/post/50139Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:03:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:12:56 GMT]]>Whatever snapster.

Also how are you painting the car?

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CYoung said:

Where did you find a sub $500 California car?

Oh idk

Perhaps

California

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50129https://wibimmers.com/post/50129Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:16:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:05:11 GMT]]>Where did you find a sub $500 California car?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50127https://wibimmers.com/post/50127Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:05:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Snow drift 2015 E30 project on Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:00:25 GMT]]>I am blown away at how faded that dash is! Also

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