Yeah well, I somehow managed to snap the passenger side front motor mount, most likely due to my frivalty of random clutch popping powerslides and donuts, but the motor mount wasnt the only problem. Turns out, the shift in physical location of the engine caused both my alternator and starter pulleys to gradually rub on my lower radiator hose, eventually causing me to lose 100% of my coolant in the jack in the box drivethrough. I managed to McGeyver some universal flex hose attached to another flex hose via a 6 inch aluminum pipe so it will reach the thermostat and stay away from the alt and starter, only until I replace the mount. Beware of this happening! It sucks.
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That is exactly what and why my motor mounts are new, and no one in this pissant town has an E30 lower radiator hose...
Luke
learned after the second one...
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LMAO I gave up on the search, and just used two universal flex hoses.Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
"Having won more road races than any other model in history, the E30 M3 is considered by many to be the world's most successful road race car." - Simply put, E30s kick ass.Comment
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They're a simple fix. Just gotta keep an eye on them. When they go, you'll feel it. Usually at first, they engine will begin vibrating the cabin a lot more, and it won't move enough in the engine bay to destroy hoses, like you mentioned. But, fi you drive hard like that, the engine will shift a ton!
Keep an eye on your tranny mounts too. This puts undue stress on the tranny mounts. If those go, you may be in for an even ruder awakening.
Then, since the motor is shifted, this will upset your shift linkage AND your flex disc.
Frankly, it's not a good idea to keep driving with it like that. ;)- Sean HayesComment
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