.... my main concern, since my E30 is my DD is that things are reliable ....
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Indeed, but you are doing some awesome work with Das Beast.Estoguy
1986 BMW 325, Alpenweiss ~ "Elsa"
Need a photographer, come visit my site: http://estoguy.wix.com/unique-perspectives
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My very first post here an boy I have to say GREAT JOB!
Its funny cause I just bought a 1986 325e 2 weeks ago, its white just like yours and it poped up like yours as my wife was telling me she misses the old days when I used to get home from work and start breaking apart a car haha!
I am still in the window tint removing steps lol
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Originally posted by Manny View PostMy very first post here an boy I have to say GREAT JOB!
Its funny cause I just bought a 1986 325e 2 weeks ago, its white just like yours and it poped up like yours as my wife was telling me she misses the old days when I used to get home from work and start breaking apart a car haha!
I am still in the window tint removing steps lol
:coolphoto:Estoguy
1986 BMW 325, Alpenweiss ~ "Elsa"
Need a photographer, come visit my site: http://estoguy.wix.com/unique-perspectives
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Slow going on the engine. Can't rush my machinist since he's the best guy in town. ;-) He actually found we needed new valve guides, so those are on order. Valves and valve seats are re-ground, piston skirts shaved, head decked, bores honed. Head checked out straight. Will get some pics when I go over there.
Big box of parts coming from Ireland Engineering this week: adjustable cam gear, HD rocker arms, ARP head studs, MLS head gasket, oil pan baffle and crank scraper.
Gotta Zen Out while everything comes together. :devil:"And then we broke the car. Again." Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"
1987 E30 3L Turbo Stroker Das Beast
2002 E39 M5
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He didn't actually do your valve seats if me guides are on order :)Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Important distinction to be aware of lolSeat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Insane thread! Subscribed. Can't wait to see more.1991 325i - "Scambles" The Daily Driven lightly modded.
1988 Mazda RX-7 TII "Mako" The Free Dorito
bacon by Jared Laabs, on Flickr
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Valve guide blues
This is a valve guide for those who've never seen one. I hadn't before this adventure. :devil:
They are supposed to be 13 mm OD standard diameter. I figured this was the first replacement so I ordered the 13.05 mm "1st replacement".
Machinist calls me today after removing the old valve guides. They are 13.22 mm. WTF? My head has apparently had a couple of valve jobs in its life. Re-ordered 13.25 mm guides from Pelican.
Ugh. Paying $50 overnight shipping for $50 valve guides sucks but at least the machining gets done this week."And then we broke the car. Again." Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"
1987 E30 3L Turbo Stroker Das Beast
2002 E39 M5
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if the guides aren't snug they ream the head and go to the next oversize. I've replaced 2 sets and not had to do that but my machinist always knocks one out to check before ordering...but you've figure that out, haven't you :)Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Will be glad to share the wiring harness build guide. We're just getting into engine re-assembly now, so may be a couple of week. On the plus side I'm sure it's what you will need."And then we broke the car. Again." Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"
1987 E30 3L Turbo Stroker Das Beast
2002 E39 M5
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