New Guy

[StereoInstaller1]

Hey man, welcome to R3V.

You will find these cars very easy to work on.

Complete electrical diagrams here: www.wedophones.com

(manuals>automotive>BMW)

Luke

[FredK]

The bogging is probably from a clogged fuel filter or something really simple.

I guess $500 ain't bad, because the catalytic converter is worth over $200 in scrap value, uncracked dash $100, sport seats $200 (they seem to be in good shape). So everything beyond that is gravy!

[SpecM]

I hate to say it, but maybe its bogging cuz its a stock eta...

[ToyotaTech]

Well I've never driven an E30 before but I really cant imagine that running the way it does is normal. I'm not worried however one way or another there will be an engine im happy with under the hood by the time its done. Most likely it will still be the m20, just in an improved version.

[Mossman]

disconnect oxygen sensor and see if bucking changes.

[ToyotaTech]

well the pics aren't the best but here is the engine and the rust spots.





Right rear battery box area


and the rot in the firewall to floor areas

[ethirdy]

Maybe BMW will run a recall on e30's that buy them back for 150% of bluebook value - love the tacoma graveyard in the background - my dealership had so many!

[george graves]

Welcome!

[Maluco]

Blasphemy!!!!

[BDK]

change the timing belt immediatley...
cheaper now than later

[kid325e]

Nice car. I picked up my 87 eta for 400. I love it. You have your work cut out for you man, good luck.

[James Crivellone]

chenk engine light isnt working so I"m gonna fix that to check for codes and give my self a heads up before stripping the car.

ETA/325e's do not have check engine lights (except for 88's)

The CHECK light in the center is for the central check system, which has nothing to do with the engine (except for Coolant and Oil Levels)

[Jean]

I don't want to rain on your parade, but I would seriously check all the rust areas carefully to make sure the structural integrity of the car/chassis is not compromised for your own safety

[dashboardmonkey]

Welcome to R3V

[CleanAzzE30z]

Welcome and good luck!!


Mariano