Lifted E30 V2

[GunMetalGrey]

Snap said:

How is the rear view mirror even attached/removed? Mine wiggles a little bit and id like it to not wiggle a little bit. Can you, with your vastness of space and clarity provide me with any such explanation on removing/tightening the rear view mirror? its something id rather not break off out of hopelessness

 I remember trying to pull a mirror out of a shell before and it didn't want to move. 
It is spring loaded pins that push into the chassis and apparently you can just wiggle and pull. 

[dealindave]

GunMetalGrey said:

I don't know if it's the dealer, they have no issue ordering them for me but when the request goes to BMW over in Germany they are saying it is illegal to send that item here. Usually only happens with Euro only stuff, but I may go there today and see what the heck is going on. It is a US part, so it getting denied is not logical. 

There are some random parts on US cars that end up being blocked for no reason and it's frustrating as hell.  We spoke with a BMW rep at SEMA in 2016 in hopes to get more info and finding a workaround for their policy and all we got was a blank look. BMW seems totally oblivious to why this is even a concern among enthusiasts.

If you need blocked Euro parts let me know. We work with a dealer in Europe specifically for this reason. Shipping takes a bit longer and is a little more expensive, but it is an option.

[Jdesign]

Dealindave coming in hot with the hook up!!!

[KaiserRolls]

*cocks sold separately

[B C]

That line reads more fluidly than it should

[Jdesign]

Bodily fluid?

[dealindave]

Jdesign said:

Dealindave coming in hot with the hook up!!! 

I have a very favorable opinion of this project. While some may consider this an abomination, I am very much looking forward to seeing it's completion. 

KaiserRolls said:

*cocks sold separately

Oh no, always free for you cutie.

[GunMetalGrey]

15 holes in the roof later...

Test fitting and marking more holes

Added a wire to get them running without buttoning the whole car back up. 
I'm extremely pleased with how they turned out!

Dave, you will be getting a message from me! Thanks for the help on that, didn't know you were still lurking on this thread!

[GunMetalGrey]

Oh, my coolant expansion tank is dry now. Gotta find where that is going. Assuming heater core yet, need to swap that out.

[suspenceful]

Lookin' rad.

Also, did you forget to tighten your oil pan drain bolt? 

[GunMetalGrey]

suspenceful said:

Lookin' rad.

Also, did you forget to tighten your oil pan drain bolt? 

Nope, as stated somewhere earlier that is all diesel leaking from the fuel pump. I pulled the fuel feed line off of it yesterday so hopefully it will stop soon.

[suspenceful]

GunMetalGrey said:

Nope, as stated somewhere earlier that is all diesel leaking from the fuel pump. I pulled the fuel feed line off of it yesterday so hopefully it will stop soon. 

I didn't realize spilled diesel was so dark and oily-looking.

[Daggerty]

Definitely diesel fuel

[GunMetalGrey]

Coolant leak confirmed

I already bought the heater core so now it's just a matter of swapping it. 

Pulled out the fuel injectors and removed the fuel hardlines running to them. I had soaked them for a few days in PB so pulling them wasn't too scary, it certainly wasn't that fun though! 

Worked on pulling the fuel pump out, took the pulley off the front, disconnected the throttle, fuel line, thermostat, and the bolts that hold the rotation of the pump. It didn't want to move so I called it a day and looked at the manual to see how it comes out. There are 3 bolts hiding that I need to take out and it should be free!

I finished up the cab lights as well.

Completely hidden, and come on with the key. I'm pleased with the way they turned out!

"New" injectors will be here tomorrow, and will be taken to a local shop to be tested/cleaned. Fuel pump seal kit should be here this week, and will tear the pump down a bit to get the new seals in and then back together it goes! I want to get the heater core swapped out while the motor is down. 

I ordered some couplers to get the intercooler in there as well. 

I'm quite excited to see how it feels with clean injectors and an intercooler. Should start scooting pretty well!

[GunMetalGrey]

Reference for later:
Fuel heater turns on at fuel temp below 30 degrees F.
Fuel heater turns off at fuel temp of 55 degrees F

[GunMetalGrey]

Hmm. What is missing from this photo?

Oh! Found it!

I removed all the accessory stuff and was left with this.

It looks interesting, and I think I can see where fuel was leaking which is relieving. This lower sensor (timing advance) seemed to be quite soaked, so either the o ring seal there went or something above it did, but that area is easy enough to take apart.

My "new" injectors also came in! These look 1000x better than what I took out of the car. I will be taking them in to have them checked and cleaned if needed.

Now just waiting on the pump seal kit so I can get that taken care of!

[B C]

The injectors were the first thing I saw and my first thought was "those cleaned up well"

[GunMetalGrey]

El Snapo said:

The injectors were the first thing I saw and my first thought was "those cleaned up well" 

Haha, the old ones are destined for the garbage. The bodies aren't even metal anymore it seems.... 
They are really quite bad.

[Jdesign]

That's a neat looking carburetor you have there. Glad to hear it sounds like an easy fix. Those injectors look wayyy better too.

[GunMetalGrey]

When taken apart it looks a bit like this. (Not my pic, 4cyl VW stuff)

Also, I would like to take this moment to laugh at the fact that my leaking heater core is likely the reason I struggled with temp issues for so  long. It was allowing air into the system and was always getting stuck in the thermostat housing. That's the next thing to get taken out!

New radiator ordered (was using a friends) 

Thanks to @dealindave I have $50 of sealing washers on the way!