My dream iX ^_^ turbo DD to come

[RocketJohn]

Cool color combo. Haven't see white/blue in a long time on an E30.

[alexT]

I have an auto transfer case with a good VC and front axle shafts, hit me up in pm if you are interested.

[Bimmer_man]

yup thats correct and im vary happy they did. i love the blue interior on e30s. he interior was a gross tan interior that just needed to go. But you are right if i recall correctly 1986 was the last year for the blue interior.

[BillBrasky]

Its hard to tell with the lighting in the pictures, but that looks more like a Pacific blue interior than Indigo. I don't think Pacific was ever available in a late model. Someone must have swapped it at one time.

[Bimmer_man]

So i came across a artical that lays out all the maintenance for the ix can these be confirmed? I understand the pricing for the parts in this article have more than likely changed.

The drive train on the iX appears to be pretty bulletproof -- no inherent problems. Of course, fluid changes are important every 36K miles -- ATF in the transfer case and hypoid SAE90 (GL-5) gear oil in the front and rear differential. The viscous coupling units do not require any service. The transfer case only holds about 1.5 pint of ATF, so be sure to check the fluid regularly. The transfer case on an automatic can leak into the transmission with no visible sign of a leak.
-The weak link on the iX drivetrain seems to be the splines on the front driveshaft which mate with the chain-driven gear in the transfer case. These splines have stripped on several iXes which are owned by members in the iX Registry (now with about 1100+ members.) Apparently, the moly grease which lubricates these splines dries out or becomes contaminated with water and allows the splines to wear down. The only way to check the condition of the grease is to remove the front driveshaft (not a complicated procedure and is covered in one of the Registry newsletters.) If the splines strip, the front driveshaft must be replaced. If the female mating gear is ruined, the transfer case will need to be removed and the gear replaced.

-Owners are reporting that outer ball joints on the iX seem to need replacement at 120K-150K miles. Replacement ball joints are available (Zygmunt Motors, 215-348-3121) which can be pressed into the lower arms at a cost of about $40 each. BMW only sells the whole assembly lower arm assembly at a cost of $250-350 for parts for each side. Bekkers (800-624-5410) sells the arm assembly for around $180.

-Another potential problem is one that applies to E30 models with the M20 engine -- head bolts which break, causing oil leaks or worse. This is easily cured by replacing the original hex-head head bolts with newer torx-style head bolts available from BMW for around $40. These can be replaced one at a time, torquing each bolt first to 22 ft.lb, then rotating it through 90 degrees, then rotating it though 90 degrees a second time for a total of 180 degrees. There is also a non-BMW head bolt available (Raceware, 800-468-1977) which can be retorqued after installation, but a set of these cost around $190.

[Bimmer_man]

Yeah I don't expect perfection there are a few dents from hail it looks like. And it has a couple of small rust spots.

[TheTacoMan]

It wont be perfect but will hold you over if/when you decide to repaint.

[Bimmer_man]

Thanks a lot man. I wanted to keep that hood too cause its strait.

[TheTacoMan]

You can get oem paint pens, if you get the wax off put the then apply some very carefully and then wet sand a bit then polish and wax the entire car it would clean that hood up alot and the overall car.

[Bimmer_man]

i did a little work to the car today and cleaned it a bit too

cleaned up the trunk


im assuming a ski bag thing ?


Installed the side mirrors





Installed the front grill and head lights

[nomansland92]

wow that thing is actually pretty clean also, good find and good luck with the car

[Bimmer_man]

I definitely will be doing that but as it sits I need to get it back on the road.

[nando]

5 speed swap?

[Bimmer_man]

Sweet thank you. I'll pick one of those up ASAP. I'll take a few pics of the block and show everyone what the differences are with these blocks cause I wasn't sure till I looked at it and yeah its a lot different. And since the engine is totally tore down I'm going to look into stroking it to a 2.8l.

[nando]

E32 booster is the same