Doormans e30 325e
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An update finally!!!
Local e30 FB page had a user parting out an early e30.
I picked up a package tray with premium speakers (really only wanted the speakers)
Leather shift knob (who could say no!)
Kick panel/knee bolster for under the steering wheel. (Mine had some cracks)
Knob.....
Package tray before charcoal grey painting/cleaning
After painting/cleaning/partial assembly
After installion!! (Installion is NOT a typo......aren't we all "installers" and "stallions"!!!)
Non-cracked kick panel.
Cars running good, A/C blows cold and she always starts.
Premium speakers made a huge difference!!
Leather shift knob increased speed for sure
Kick panel.......has better kick!!!
Diff is a bit noisy
Bottle caps need replacing still
Shocks/struts/springs still need an R&R.
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Busy couple weekends in Doormans world!
Last weekend I decided the faded bottle caps had to go!!
I've been telling myself "self......you're gonna buy new wheels/tires.....live with them for now".
I couldn't anymore!!
A good wash/some sanding/self etching primer/VHT aluminum wheel paint and waalaa!!
This morning I met a WiBimmers member in Pleasant Prairie to pick up an LSD diff. A 2.79 or 2.93. After a good degreasing/rusty metal primer/Rustoleum black appliance epoxy.....behold!!!
I'll order new seals for the output shafts, run all the mounting threads with a tap and hopefully get her installed over the holiday weekend.
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glad to help and meet you. I hope the diff works out well for you.
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glad to help and meet you. I hope the diff works out well for you.
Thanks John!
Good to meet you as well.
I do as well. Mission creep is setting in.....thinking about dropping the whole subframe and doing more then just the diff!
You ever see anything down this way parts wise you are interested in, hit me up!
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I did the bushings on my subframe and it wasn't too bad to drop everything. The brake lines are a pain if they are really rusted but it not too bad.
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Got the subframe/trailing arms/diff out!!!
Not too horrible looking under there. Springs perches still look pretty good. I do have a broken end of a spring stuck on one of the perches on the trailing arm.
Now clean up/prime/paint.
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Got the subframe bushings out. One fought me to the point of drilling out the rubber, cutting the sleeve and using a drift to work it out.
Hit the subframe with a wire wheel, prime and some black epoxy paint.
Ran outta primer and paint after the subframe so I moved onto the LSD I picked up last weekend.
A good sized order from the boys at Blunt arrived this week. Part of my order included new o-rings, seals and a cover gasket for my diff.
I haven't put the cover on yet but did put some fluid in it and gave it a couple twirls.
Too hot and humid too be playing in the garage still.
Hopefully I'll have some time tomorrow to get the trailing arms cleaned up and painted and maybe start reassembly.
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Finally some time to work on the E30!!!
Replaced all the hard and soft brake lines in the rear of the car. Picked a spot under the drivers door to cut the line and start new.
Finished assembling all the new bushings, hard brake lines on the trailing arms, sway bar end links and mounting brackets, caliper hoses and attached the trailing arms to the subframe and got it all bolted in. I left the LSD out to make it easier to install solo.
Hopefully I'll get a few hours sometime this week to finish up reassembly!!
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Finally some time to work on the E30!!!
Replaced all the hard and soft brake lines in the rear of the car. Picked a spot under the drivers door to cut the line and start new.
I know the union looks crooked. I threaded both ends in by hand before tightening.
Finished assembling all the new bushings, hard brake lines on the trailing arms, sway bar end links and mounting brackets, caliper hoses and attached the trailing arms to the subframe and got it all bolted in. I left the LSD out to make it easier to install solo.
Hopefully I'll get a few hours sometime this week to finish up reassembly!!
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Cross threaded union in that second pic?
Noticed that too, hopefully no leaks!
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Noticed that too, hopefully no leaks!
I threaded then both on part way with my hands before tightening.
Hoping it's just camera playing tricks.
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Been really busy in my life lately!!!
Finally finished some non E30 projects and have been hoarding parts along the way.
New shocks/struts/springs/front strut mounts (ECS) xmas present from the wife.
Brake calipers/RSM/front brake hoses (Blunt)
Passenger fender/rear ashtray/passenger inner headlight cover/rear ashtray p>
RSM reinforcement plates
Hopefully in the next few days I'll get the old girl in the garage and get cracking!!
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