91 318 Nostalgia
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So it looks like the HG wasn't the issue luckily!
I replaced the radiator with the one I had been using this summer in my M52 car, and bled the system and my overheating issue went away. The old radiator didn't really drain, so I think there was something plugged in there.
As a result of this I decided to start doing bushings. This is always a whole lot of fun! Of course the parking brake fought me on the way out.
Plan is to remove the subframe bushings from my red e30 and install riser bushings into that car, and take the subframe bushings from that car and put them in the 318.
I will also be doing the trailing arm bushings, rear shock mounts, and replacing the diff with an LSD.
I should also be obtaining some snow tires soon for the car.It feels good to finally get this thing under the knife. Though I always forget that doing the subframe is pretty lame!
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Poly RTAB's and shifter carrier bushing ordered.
Got a line on some RSM's from Mr. Suspenceful.
Got another line on some Altimax Arctics on bottle caps that are ready to rock. -
Want my lowering springs?
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Want my lowering springs?
I do
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I will not throw them away then
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Got to work on the other car.
The other subframe came down with much less drama, so that was quite nice!
The bushings that were in the 325 show some odd shaping and I'm trying to determine the cause.This is the bottom bushing (facing up though)
This is the top bushing (correct orientation)
The bottom bushing has become concave, and I'm trying to determine if that was the result of me not running a washer on the top of the top bushings.
I think that makes sense, but at the same time it almost makes less sense. The plate that the lower rests on has a raised middle portion so I would expect some deformation, but not quite that much.RTAB's ordered, 4.10LSD located, things are starting to move smoothly on this!
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Boom! 4.10LSD obtained.
It's a medium case, which is meh for the car but I couldn't be picky as there were very few options available.I was working on unbolting the CV's, then I realized I can just swap the diff cups over and not have to unbolt anything. I was happy with my decisions.
She's a bit crusty and needs some love.
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Noob question. What's the advantage of a small case compared to a medium case?
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Noob question. What's the advantage of a small case compared to a medium case?
In this scenario the only disadvantage to a medium case is the weight, which is around 20lbs. In terms of strength, the medium case can handle much more torque.
So it's really not a big deal. -
I set fire to many bushings last night.
Got the old RTAB's out, as well as the old subframe bushings.I also cleaned up the diff a bit and put new fluid in it. The old diff was messed up and makes plenty of weird/bad noises when you spin just one output cup.
If I get bushings today I am hoping to have the car back on its own feet this weekend!
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Weeee! I got some snow tires!
This excites me.
I also got the car back on the ground!
Next step is to take the lower pan off the motor and check the upper pan bolts as well as replace the lower pan (PO stripped the drain plug and failed to use a gasket when installing the lower pan)
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Took this out last night to feel how the new rear end felt, and all feels good! I fixed the PO's terrible exhaust work as well, so now the exhaust actually exits from the muffler!
Sadly I found that what I had thought was diff whine before is in fact a wheel bearing that is close to giving up on life.
I also have hot start issues, and am going to try replacing the FPR as most people claim that's what is common on these.
I want to start daily driving it, but I don't trust it yet.
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Good thing e30/e36 wheel bearings are a cake walk=P
Yeahhhh, about that.
Though I have never used a proper tool set, and I believe Mr. Rice has one that I may be able to borrow. -
Arbor press ftw
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Arbor press ftw
If you pull the trailing arms out, sure.
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Wheel bearing party this weekend? I'll order one for the e34.
I'm booked this weekend unfortunately
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