First time E30 owner, got some questions.

[brutus87]

for when she finally pisses you off.

yes!

[Kershaw]

for when she finally pisses you off.

[Wanganstyle]

7mm Matco nut driver for hose clamps.

best tool avail under the sun.

[mkcman17]

it looks like i'm gonna attempt the fan clutch first as the engine temp creeps up little by little at idle, any tips/advice? anything i should check/replace/adjust while i'm down there? thanks

Big ass open wrench, reverse thread.

[CabbE30]

SEARCH, There's an answer to 99% of e30 problems or faqs on this board. Just take your time to look around and find what you need.

Nice looking vert. I want one someday.

[cherry325]

So many tools, so little money :(

[BigTe30]

Rotor retainer bolt + impact driver = great success!

[E30_Doc]

going to need a 7mm box end wrench for bleeding your brakes

[TurboJake]

You will probably need a drill out kit when the allens strip out on the rotors.

Allen socket, hammer, and torch. Works every time. Never had one strip out.

I've ripped down 3 rusty cars now too. Never had an issue. Torch bolt for 20 seconds. Whach socket allen in. Attach ratchet or impact. Out in a jif

[cherry325]

it looks like i'm gonna attempt the fan clutch first as the engine temp creeps up little by little at idle, any tips/advice? anything i should check/replace/adjust while i'm down there? thanks

[blefevre]

You will probably need a drill out kit when the allens strip out on the rotors.

[mkcman17]

yessir thats mine, i'm currently in the process of applying to transfer and taking 14 units so the major work i just decided to get out of the way at castros

yeah i think we met briefly while yours was on the lift. i built mine while taking full time last year, it can be done..just schedule weekends out and wake up early ;)

brakes are simple, i *think* you'll only need 19's, 17's, 7mm allen, flathead, and a c-clamp. but don't quote me.

[cherry325]

All belts were replaced, plugs, fluids, ps pump/lines, rack, front and rear sways/links/bushings, shifter bushings, and wheel bearing. Next thjing up is brakes which I want to attempt to do myself. So what should I pickup?

[MaksV]

Learn to love the bently.

depending on records and it being a 325i your gonna want to do

-timing stuff
-cooling stuff
-brake stuff
-suspension stuff
-cool junk.

in that order.

[cherry325]

p.s. nice vert.

nice sig ;)