I have a 1984 318i that is missing the plastic cover on the Air Flow Meter - think many of the E30 have the same covers, does anyone have an old/non working AFM that I can get the cover from? Thanks in advance.
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Well, I tried this ad asking for something for nothing to avoid the scammers every time I placed a WTB ad. I am human and willing to pay for the plastic top....let me know if anyone has anything and if local in Socal, I can do a COVID safe visit. -
You know, there are some Chineseium type units out there, at least for M20/M42s, that are probably junk. However, it might work for you to pick one up, scavenge the top (if similar), and keep the questionable unit as an emergency spare. I think I saw them as cheap as $30 shipped in 2019.Comment
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Thx for the tip on that, I hadn't seen those, will do a search!Comment
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I was able to negotiate with an Ebayer and he split up an AFM for me. Thx for the tips and sorry for seemingly asking for something for nothing......I was thinking if I offered nothing (and gave something later) the scammers that seem to be on every WTB ask wouldn't bite.....they didn't BTW.
Back soon for more parts for sure, in meantime the little stroker 318i is purring :)Comment
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Thought I'd share couple photos, engine rebuilt with 92mm pistons, 292 Ireland, 2.0 crank, H&R Sports, Bilsteins, very very enjoyable ride.....2nd owner, bought from my neighbor at his garage sale about 15 years ago :)....the photos from before switching back to stock air filter housing and adding all new hose clamps and re-routing the lines.....gotta get the cold idle working hahaComment
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Awesome commitment to a little understood car. An early 318i, kept light, can be one of the most fun BMW cars out there. They handle incredibly well stock, at least FEEL more torquey than an M42 318i (could just be the weight issue causing this) and just glide over rough roads - great dirt road cars! It is possible to tune the car to adequately handle a 3.91 differential, unlike the E42 set-up which needs 4.10. I know it does not sound like much, but these cars need every fine tune they can get when using any NA 4 cylinder. KEEP IT LIGHT!!!
I drove M10 318i cars for about 7 years before switching to the M20 325i. I found that a 2002tii exhaust manifold, 320i or 2002 down pipe (can't remember which) and 325e muffler was a great upgrade for the car. Also, I ran a 228 tii flywheel and clutch for a little more low end grunt. M10 1.8 cars pull right to redline with ease with either flywheel/clutch. Early M10s had high compression pistons so I always ran the highest octane possible and advanced the timing past spec. I could go on and on...
I still have a lot of M10 318i stuff tucked away in storage if I can ever get back to it - feel free to get in touch.Comment
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Thanks Packrat! Forgot to mention I modified the exhaust too :) Ireland Engr header, 2 1/4 (or 2 1/2 can't remember) exhaust. Also, forgot the head is a Metric Mechanic Sport.....I really enjoyed doing the rebuild and all the other work on the car, full new front suspension, steering rack, etc.Comment
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