For me, it's because I've got massive meathooks, not dainty little girl hands. I can't reach in there to reattach the coolant lines, so out they came.
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Originally posted by RyannBecause bandwagon.
1. Heater plate is not necessary
2. Thirteen eliminated junction points
3. I like shit simple
All parts I used were OE with exception of some hoses.
Originally posted by MattBimmerWhere do fuel lines come into play?
Originally posted by MattBimmerWith the seafoam if I disconnect the vacuum hose to the brake booster and apply seafoam there will that work?
The brake booster vacuum hose line is only open to one runner – for one cylinder.
Originally posted by MattBimmerAnd its 1/3 in the intake 1/3 in the oil and 1/3 in the gas right?Originally posted by VivekI have no clue but would also like to know.
Fwiw, I ran two whole cans through the intake using 1/3-can intervals. This was done just prior to pulling the head for inspection. It wasn’t like the chambers and piston-tops were magically clean. They had plenty of soot on them..
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Originally posted by Simon S View PostHey hey.. I did it for three reasons..
I first read about 'the mess' on m42 club and actually removed my manifolds with every intention of following suit. Once I laid eyes on mine and saw what minor vacuum leakage issues it actually had I decided to delete the TB heater, replace all the air hoses, and call it good.
People make it sound like TMUTI is some kind of mandatory m42 procedure.. I'm sure on some clapped out neglected cars it's a leaky nightmare under there. I must point out though that I maintain a 270k+ '91 318i with all the original 'mess' and it's just now beginning to develope some vac leaks at the 4-way fittings, still with no coolant leaks.
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Originally posted by unevolved View PostAlthough I must say, unless you've ever worked on an RX7, you haven't seen a TRUE "mess under the intake."
Commonly known as "the rat's nest."
FD3S RX-7? No bueno... I don't recall my FC turbo being nearly as bad.1987 Toyota MR2: 20v blacktop screamer
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1991 318is Alpine White: sold
1989 325i Alpine White: sold
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Hey guys Im having serious issues with my 91' 318is, Ive done over 50 cumulative hours of research over the last couple weeks and just cant figure it out. Here is the link to my post on m42 club, it seems to be dead there not to many people on that board. If you guys could please take a look and see if you have any idea. Its actually my dads car and ive been trying to diagnose it and fix the issue. Thanks so much in advance, really appreciate it!
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Originally posted by unevolved View PostAlthough I must say, unless you've ever worked on an RX7, you haven't seen a TRUE "mess under the intake."
Commonly known as "the rat's nest."
Because of that, I'll be doing this to my 318.
Could someone possibly change the blue and purple colors? They blend to me and I can't differentiate them.1991 318is - Daily/weekend track car.
An on-ramp is a terrible thing to waste...
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Originally posted by InNeedOfBoost View PostLOL! I used to have a couple of FC's...I've delt with it and it made me want to punch a small child in the throat.
Because of that, I'll be doing this to my 318.
Could someone possibly change the blue and purple colors? They blend to me and I can't differentiate them.
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Another question, is it necessary to split the lower and upper parts of the manifold, or can I remove the whole thing as one?
Only reason I ask, is because I only ordered the gasket between the lower manifold and the motor.1991 318is - Daily/weekend track car.
An on-ramp is a terrible thing to waste...
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Originally posted by InNeedOfBoost View PostAnother question, is it necessary to split the lower and upper parts of the manifold, or can I remove the whole thing as one?
Only reason I ask, is because I only ordered the gasket between the lower manifold and the motor.
Don't worry, I didn't take the diagram question as a criticism. But I will get around to editing it so as not make life confusing.
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