https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/ en Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:40:13 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/images/misc/R3V.jpg https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/ https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/m20/10164385-re-pinning-a-motronic-1-3-dme-connector Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:47:54 GMT
The only recent-looking product I could find is this:
https://technicaracewire.com/product...46026648191253

I believe they are JPT terminals, which can only be removed with a tool like this:


This tool is $75 for some awful reason.

Is there a cheaper tool to use, if this is even the right tool at all? What sort of crimper would I need? Does anyone have a video guide, or even a how-to with pictures?]]> M20 rogerscgreg https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/m20/10164385-re-pinning-a-motronic-1-3-dme-connector https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/m20/10164069-warped-valve-cover-what-s-next Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:13:45 GMT
What do people usually do in this case? Get the valve cover machined or get a replacement?

I've heard from someone that you could use RTV instead of a gasket in the meantime with the warped valve cover, would that work?

Thank you!]]> M20 eight-0-eight https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/m20/10164069-warped-valve-cover-what-s-next https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/m20/10163832-valve-cover-off-center-after-gasket-install Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:03:27 GMT Replaced valve cover gasket, on install unfortunately stripped a stud. Had to drive it back home 30 miles and take the cover off again a day later to remove the stud. I believe in both cases after putting the cover back on, the cover seemed to be off center. Did I botch the gasket install? No oil leaks after driving 50+ miles after second removal. Replaced valve cover gasket, on install unfortunately stripped a stud. Had to drive it back home 30 miles and take the cover off again a day later to remove the stud. I believe in both cases after putting the cover back on, the cover seemed to be off center. Did I botch the gasket install? No oil leaks after driving 50+ miles after second removal. M20 bhp793 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/m20/10163832-valve-cover-off-center-after-gasket-install