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    Looking for Help in East Bay

    Hey guys,

    I'm new to the Bay Area, and I just picked up a 318IS (my second E30) with either a blown headgasket or a blown engine.

    Just looking for others in East Bay that would be interested in hanging out, drinking a few beers (on me), and assisting with a pretty awesome build at any time. Preferably, you've done an engine swap before. I'm by no means an expert, but I know my way around, sometimes an extra set of hands can be super useful, and makes the project more fun.

    1986 325e Maaco Black M62 Project [SOLD]
    2008 135i Alpinweiss III Cabriolet 6MT [SOLD]
    2013 Subaru WRX [SOLD]
    2011 BMW X5M [Daily]
    1991 318is Slicktop Diamantschwarz Metallic [Thread]
    1973 BMW R75/5 Toaster Tank [Summer Daily]

    #2
    Hi There,

    I'm happy to help, but in the interest of full disclosure, I'm still just learning my way around the car.

    So if you cannot find help from someone who knows what they are doing, I offer myself as an extra pair of hands (and a mouth to drink beer).

    I'm not a complete idiot, I've done some basic fixes on my e30 (driveshaft, exhaust) but I'd be lying if I said I'd ever come anywhere close to an engine swap.


    Originally posted by chriso View Post
    Hey guys,
    Preferably, you've done an engine swap before.

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      #3
      I think I replied to your build thread but I'm down to help. Haven't done an engine swap myself but I've pulled a handful of engines in and out of 911s (used to work at A Porsche shop) and know my way around mechanical things.


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      1984 Delphin 318i 2 door

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        #4
        Ill also offer a helping hand. I have decent mechanical knowledge, can turn a wrench and like beer. I replaced the headgasket on my M42 last fall(stupid profile gasket, did a couple autoxs and its still running strong.lol

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          #5
          Where in east bay?
          Build Threads:
          Pamela/Bella/Betty/325ix/5-Lug Seta/S60R/Miata ITB/Miata Turbo/Miata VVT/951/325xi-6

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            #6
            Woah, all of you all of a sudden!

            I'm near Albany.

            I actually think my engine is okay! At least for the time being, but if any of you guys are around this weekend, I'll be doing a bit of the maintenance stuff. Belts, Hoses, Oil Filter Housing Gasket, and wouldn't mind another hand helping me inspect the car while I do it all.
            1986 325e Maaco Black M62 Project [SOLD]
            2008 135i Alpinweiss III Cabriolet 6MT [SOLD]
            2013 Subaru WRX [SOLD]
            2011 BMW X5M [Daily]
            1991 318is Slicktop Diamantschwarz Metallic [Thread]
            1973 BMW R75/5 Toaster Tank [Summer Daily]

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              #7
              Bumping, sorry if it against the rules.

              I have a couple hoses and such that I'm trying to replace, as I'm looking to drive the e30 up to e30picnic next weekend. I know it's still super short notice, but anyone able to help out a little with knowledge of the m42? Things are in weird locations, and it seems like small hoses would require way more work than is realistic.

              I feel like I'm doing things wrong, haha.

              I can pay in Beer and Costco Pizza.

              If you are super helpful, we can do Little Star.
              1986 325e Maaco Black M62 Project [SOLD]
              2008 135i Alpinweiss III Cabriolet 6MT [SOLD]
              2013 Subaru WRX [SOLD]
              2011 BMW X5M [Daily]
              1991 318is Slicktop Diamantschwarz Metallic [Thread]
              1973 BMW R75/5 Toaster Tank [Summer Daily]

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                #8
                Where is this e30 picnic?
                1988 325iC SOLD
                1985 524td 49k

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                  #9
                  It's in Tacoma, WA the weekend after this coming.
                  1986 325e Maaco Black M62 Project [SOLD]
                  2008 135i Alpinweiss III Cabriolet 6MT [SOLD]
                  2013 Subaru WRX [SOLD]
                  2011 BMW X5M [Daily]
                  1991 318is Slicktop Diamantschwarz Metallic [Thread]
                  1973 BMW R75/5 Toaster Tank [Summer Daily]

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