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  • YosemiteSam
    E30 Fanatic
    • Apr 2011
    • 1303

    #16
    Are there any R3v members that live near you? I know if someone near me needed help with something I'd done before I'd be willing to lend a hand and some tools if they brought food and tasty beverages.
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    • firstE30
      Member
      • Oct 2013
      • 98

      #17
      great. thanks for all your help everyone. I will just have to learn to do it myself. Stupid question was stupid.

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      • dnguyen1963
        R3VLimited
        • Nov 2011
        • 2648

        #18
        Just offer some beer and pizza, be nice, and someone close to you will come to help you out.

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        • fporro
          E30 Mastermind
          • Dec 2003
          • 1859

          #19
          Originally posted by FredK
          An MC replacement can be done with 3 tools.

          7mm and 13mm combo wrench, and 11mm flare nut wrench. Add in a piece of PVC tube to bleed the brakes and you're good to go.

          Originally posted by JGood
          I disagree. Only a vice-grips is required for this project.

          why argh ye leaving brudah hammer out ? he can.

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          • LJ851
            R3V OG
            • Nov 2010
            • 7918

            #20
            Originally posted by firstE30

            Generally i have found this community helpful and respectful ...


            LOL !

            I've got a used timing belt in mostly good condition if you are interested. $25.00 plus shipping.
            Lorin


            Originally posted by slammin.e28
            The M30 is God's engine.

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            • anabolice30
              E30 Modder
              • Jul 2013
              • 946

              #21
              Nigga I'm not even good with cars and I replaced the MC with the factory tool kit from the trunk and a socket set. Your move OP.

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              • RUFFLZ
                No R3VLimiter
                • Apr 2011
                • 3122

                #22
                I have 20w50 oil from my last service if opie is in need, pm me.

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                • jalopi
                  Banned
                  • Aug 2010
                  • 2370

                  #23
                  got a set of rotors. like new. $20 shipped.

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                  • mkcman17
                    R3V OG
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 8240

                    #24
                    1) play by the rules and have a reputable shop do the work, pay more for a 'complaint box' option if the labor/parts fail

                    2) hire a wrench/r3v'r local to you to do it with whatever the hell parts you please - here's a quarter if anything goes wrong but save a chunk of cash

                    3) sack up and do it yourself like everyone else

                    No shop wants you coming back in a few months when your cheapy URO guibo decides to grow hair.
                    1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
                    1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
                    1974 2002tii / stock
                    2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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                    • MR 325
                      Moderator
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 37827

                      #25
                      Originally posted by mkcman17
                      No shop wants you coming back in a few months when your cheapy URO guibo decides to grow hair.
                      Ah hahahaha! Oh my god I'm dying over here!
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                      Classic BMW Specialists
                      Santa Clarita, CA

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                      • mr.vang
                        R3V Elite
                        • May 2010
                        • 4371

                        #26
                        You bought an used mc for $150? Dam, I bought mine used for $35.
                        Bought parts from me before? leave your feedback here

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                        • mr.vang
                          R3V Elite
                          • May 2010
                          • 4371

                          #27
                          Look up on Craig's list, I'm sure someone can help you out for cheap.
                          Bought parts from me before? leave your feedback here

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                          • Roysneon
                            R3V Elite
                            • Apr 2010
                            • 4505

                            #28
                            Originally posted by mr.vang
                            Look up on Craig's list, I'm sure someone can help you out for cheap.
                            I also hear there are guys willing to pay to be able to massage you.
                            For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                            Originally posted by mbonanni
                            I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                            I am a pursit now.

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                            • McGyver
                              R3V Elite
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 4461

                              #29
                              Originally posted by mkcman17
                              No shop wants you coming back in a few months when your cheapy URO guibo decides to grow hair.
                              hahahaha, i got a BNIB no-name guibo in a box of parts. I probably paid about $15 for it, but i got a solid 2 months out of it!

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                              1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
                              1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
                              1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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                              • solo318
                                Advanced Member
                                • Jun 2012
                                • 183

                                #30
                                Would you take your own steak into a steakhouse? I don't see why people expect others to work for free. You bought the car and now have two options. Learn to do it yourself (which is a lot of fun) or Pay a shop what there time /experience/tools are worth. Believe it or not the guy at the shop does not go to work to lose money. Why should you get paid for your job and then expect to not have to pay someone else for theirs?
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