Picking up an 88 IX

[Ryed]

So looking at the oil change reminder sticker, it looks like this IX was last on the road in 2001...

Pictures don't show the mold very well:




The engine compartment has seen better days:

[audiquattrot]

If u ever wanna sell me those front seats let me know!

[Ryed]

If u ever wanna sell me those front seats let me know!

I'll let you know. I just pulled them out to clean them up, and the carpet underneath.

Driver's side carpet is soaked, especially behind the seat. I suspect possible clogged sunroof drains, but haven't investigated yet...

[E30NJ]

There will be pics, as soon as i have the car.

Westfield, NJ

HOLY SH*T I LIVE IN WESTFIELD!!! WHERE WAS THIS?!?!?!?

[Ryed]

HOLY SH*T I LIVE IN WESTFIELD!!! WHERE WAS THIS?!?!?!?

In a barn just a few doors down from Temple Emanuel on east Broad Street. He's got an 87 325i 4 door sitting there still. I think it's been sitting just as long. It was under what is left of a cover, so I didn't see it.

It took a winch and a come-along to get it onto the trailer.

[E30NJ]

Literally that is one mile away from my house. Time to try to snag the 4 door lol.

[Ryed]

E30NJ, I can talk to the owner and try to connect you if you'd like.

[E30NJ]

Sure! I am interested in it.

[Ryed]

Small update. Front seats removed, 1st round of interior de-molding done. Box fan inside drying out the carpet.

This car has been sitting since the floppy disk era:

[audiquattrot]

does it run? plans for it?

[Ryed]

does it run? plans for it?

I haven't tried to turn it over yet. Sitting since +/- 2001, I want to drain the gas tank and replace the fuel filter first. Also plan on pouring some ATF down each cylinder and hand cranking the engine over before trying to start. Not sure when I'll get to this as I have a lot going on that unfortunately takes precedence over car projects...

Plans will be based on the results from above. My hope is to make it a 2nd car/dd, and might ice race it if everything is sorted out. But not counting on that this winter.

[Isostar13]

Take your time and do it right. Definitely first tackle the problems that will continue to get worse without your intervention, such as the mold. Amazing find though! Congrats.

[Ryed]

Take your time and do it right. Definitely first tackle the problems that will continue to get worse without your intervention, such as the mold. Amazing find though! Congrats.

I would love to get the car up and running ASAP, but free time and a warm garage are two things I'm lacking... I have access to a garage and lift, but on the shop owner's terms, which means weekends, and assuming there isn't a car left on the lift.

I tend to work at least 2 weekends a month. So we'll see how long it takes to get her on the road.

[fight4life28]

Just don't forget about the timing belt, Should be done before, Also Check t-case fluids and front drive shaft(Greased) I hear they can be problems if not maintained.

[Ryed]

Timing belt is on top of the list. I'll be replacing all fluids, and will check the front drive shaft, as well as the cv boots.