1989 325i 4 door M50TUB25 pics

[keeler]

Does it make the noise when the car is in neutral? What about in gear, also if you push in the clutch does it make the noise still?

[Victor_PR]

Your car looks beautiful!!

[maclogos]

Does it make the noise when the car is in neutral? What about in gear, also if you push in the clutch does it make the noise still?

The noise happens at all times. When in neutral i can hear it the most since i can stand outside of the car. Noise continues regardless of clutch being pressed or not. Also noticed lately that the car will feel really good pulling in first and then at other times it will feel like it is slipping. I have yet to replace the clutch but i also do hear the TO bearing whining when i let my foot off the clutch. Plans are to get a new clutch kit eventually and resurface the flywheel unless there is a better flywheel i can get that will mate up with the M50 swap. Im still looking around. Im gonna replace the belts and tensioner pulleys and see if that helps. Could just be noise that is echoing thru the chassis.

[maclogos]

Your car looks beautiful!!

Thanks!! Im trying my best to restore the car and not break the bank lol. Eventually its gonna need some frame work and a new spray with some dent fixes lol. Was thinking of putting a M-tech body kit on it but i really like the stock front end and the euro moldings.

[shameson]

Does it make the noise when the car is in neutral? What about in gear, also if you push in the clutch does it make the noise still?

My car does that. It's noisy when I'm in neutral off the clutch, but when I have the clutch pushed in, the noise goes away, any idea what would be while we're on the topic? :D

But I love your car OP, shows me what my alpine sedan will look like soon. I have GC coils with Eibachs and Konis waiting to go on myself

[maclogos]

My car does that. It's noisy when I'm in neutral off the clutch, but when I have the clutch pushed in, the noise goes away, any idea what would be while we're on the topic? :D

But I love your car OP, shows me what my alpine sedan will look like soon. I have GC coils with Eibachs and Konis waiting to go on myself

Right on!! That setup is really good. I really like how its not all rough when just cruising around and it handles like its on rails around corners.

[maclogos]

I found the noise. It was a combo of multiple things. Bad tensioners and failing belt along with bad csb and a loose wheel well cover lol. Gonna be taking care of this soon. Installed a TMS chip and the car runs pretty nice. Alot more low end power.

[KIRIEIW]

I'm pretty sure I've seen your car at the San Bruno meet before? Then again lots of people get Esm wheels. either way car looks great!

[maclogos]

Yeah i was there at the last one. Never been to any bmw meet before that. Been to a few rx7 meets back in my track days. Thanks!! I need to measure the size of the center caps so i can get the bmw stickers to place on them.

[Nisse Järnet]

Looks beautiful!

[maclogos]

Looks beautiful!

Thank you!!

[maclogos]

Some interior shots. Also installed the euro clock and dyed black rear speaker deck.

[maclogos]

Found out this morning my Vanos unit is shot. Time to hit up Dr. Vanos lol.

[keeler]

My car does that. It's noisy when I'm in neutral off the clutch, but when I have the clutch pushed in, the noise goes away, any idea what would be while we're on the topic? :D

But I love your car OP, shows me what my alpine sedan will look like soon. I have GC coils with Eibachs and Konis waiting to go on myself

It is probably your throwout bearing. It's a common symptom when they start having issues. Depending on your trans however E30's have a problem called "Getrag rattle". Do a little research on it to narrow down the issue. Good luck!

[Nisse Järnet]

Even ZFs can rattle, often nothing to worry about. Throwout bearing usually rattles with the clutch pressed when bad.