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  • jc43089J
    jc43089J
    jc43089
    wrote on last edited by
    #40

    With how much oil was leaking out of the turbo it may have been full all of the way back.  And it never even ran like that lol.

    I took it for a spin last night, drives better than expected for being so low.  It is feels darty because of too much camber and it idles high/surges when warmed up.  It actually idles too high all of the time, 1100-1200 while partway warm and then starts a slow surge up to 2000 when warmed up.  I will look at the throttle body stop because it might not be moving the TPS correctly, also the coolant temp sensor could be not reading warmed up to back off the enrichment.  My e30 would surge like this when the temp sensor connection went bad.

    Transferring plates today!

    2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
    3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

    '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

    '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
    '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
    '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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    • B
      B
      B C
      wrote on last edited by
      #41

      Nice! Have you done any work on your other e36 lately? Last i remember was a lot of rust repair.

      On a stock ecu, a manually set idle speed via TB stop screw will have the engine trying to fuel and time the engine as if its at partial load since it sees a TP and RPM above what it expects for the idle settings. So it is not applying the idle advance and fueling that will help it to have a stable idle

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
        wrote on last edited by
        #42

        Nope the other one is sitting waiting for me to get the barn shop ready.  Someday...

        I will check out the TPS and see what it is doing when the throttle is closed, it has probably been messed with because of how I found other things...

        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
          wrote on last edited by
          #43

          Mine is having idle surges and other weird idle issues lately so I cannot wait to see what you come up with.

          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
            wrote on last edited by
            #44

            Earl said:

            Mine is having idle surges and other weird idle issues lately so I cannot wait to see what you come up with. 

            Must have a nasty cam

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            • jc43089J
              jc43089J
              jc43089
              wrote on last edited by
              #45

              KaiserRolls said:

              Must have a nasty cam

              I wish.. 

              Well I had to run home at lunch to pick up 25 chicks from the post office (bring your best jokes), and I got the plates transferred from the old car so I drove it back to work.  Seems to run well, LSD works too.

              2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
              3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
              '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

              '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

              '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
              '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
              '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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              • patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1
                wrote on last edited by
                #46

                jc43089 said:

                I wish.. 

                Well I had to run home at lunch to pick up 25 chicks from the post office (bring your best jokes), and I got the plates transferred from the old car so I drove it back to work.  Seems to run well, LSD works too.  

                I had baby ducks shipped through the mail one time and a bunch of them died from the cold.  I have no jokes and your statement made perfect sense to me.

                2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                95 325is *sold*
                93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                BMWCCA #473306

                Instagram @patsbimmer1

                AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                • D
                  D
                  Daggerty
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #47

                  Mb they adjusted the throttle cable so its further open at idle.

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                  • jc43089J
                    jc43089J
                    jc43089
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #48

                    Daggerty said:

                    Mb they adjusted the throttle cable so its further open at idle.

                    I did check that and it has enough slack to close all of the way.

                    I drove it to work again today, the only problem is some tire rub in the back when hitting a bump.  And that someone threw away the cruise control actuator!!!!!  

                    Looking for some uncut lowering springs.  The Billies seem to still work, it isn't bouncy.

                    2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                    3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                    '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                    '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                    '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                    '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #49

                      Glad it is treating you much better than assumed at the start=)

                      museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                      • D
                        D
                        Daggerty
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #50

                        Got an actuator in my parts car.

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                        • jc43089J
                          jc43089J
                          jc43089
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #51

                          Ok, let me see how much of my wiring harness is missing.  I know the plug isn't there either.  But it has the stalk inside.

                          2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                          3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                          '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                          '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                          '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                          '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                          '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                          • jc43089J
                            jc43089J
                            jc43089
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #52

                            TPS code 1216 today.  I will investigate that this weekend, hopefully that solves the funky throttle action.

                            2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                            3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                            '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                            '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                            '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                            '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                            '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                            • D
                              D
                              Daggerty
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #53

                              I have a spare tps sensor if you need to test

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                              • jc43089J
                                jc43089J
                                jc43089
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #54

                                400ish miles so far, it runs better the more I drive it.  Sitting for 5 years is no good for any engine.  After adjusting the throttle stop it idles properly and has no codes.  It was held open a little.  

                                I replaced the rear springs with the Eibach ones from my other car, it raised about 3/4" but the ride is way better and doesn't rub except over big bumps which I can deal with.  The wheels are 17x8 et13.  That explains the rubbing.  The hub bore is also too large, I assume they were intended for an e39?  I also removed the stickers as it isn't stancy enough to have cool guy stickers.

                                I ordered a few parts now that I feel confident that it runs well.  RSM's, hardware for X-Brace, oil filter housing gasket, vanos oil line, cabin air filter, radiator clips, hood release cable, Spal 16" fan ( I can't stand the mechanical fan), and front control arm bushings (centered m style ones).

                                Next up will be some cooling system work to make sure everything is solid.

                                LSD works, I left 2 black streaks each time on 3 attempts.

                                2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
                                  jc43089
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #55

                                  A cylinder quit on me on the way to work.  I am guessing a coil is the problem.  It must have still been spraying fuel because the exhaust was stank and cat was super hot.  Hopefully I can figure it out at lunchtime.

                                  2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                  3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                  '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                  '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                  '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                  '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                  '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                  • B
                                    B
                                    B C
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #56

                                    Annoying, but a small hiccup considering where the car was a couple months ago

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                                    • jc43089J
                                      jc43089J
                                      jc43089
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #57

                                      Good to go, the result of not having the beauty cover or any under panels below the bumper means a ton of water sprays everywhere while driving in the rain.  It fills up the spark plug wells and shorts out the spark.  

                                      Soaked it up with paper towels and it is good to go!

                                      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                      '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                      '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                      • patsbimmer1P
                                        patsbimmer1P
                                        patsbimmer1
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #58

                                        Were you driving through a fucking monsoon!?  I have never heard of that happening.  It almost seems to defy gravity lol.  Any pictures?

                                        2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                        07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                        97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                        95 325is *sold*
                                        93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                        BMWCCA #473306

                                        Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                        AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                        "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #59

                                          patsbimmer1 said:

                                          Were you driving through a fucking monsoon!?  I have never heard of that happening.  It almost seems to defy gravity lol.  Any pictures?

                                          I've had it happen on the compact in the past. It rolls off of the rain tray and onto the valve cover

                                          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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