My 318i M10 "raging avocado"

[fpimenta]

Some more things done... ;D;D
















Tractor 318i







Since i got the car the engine as low power under load, especially around 3000+ rpm, I thought it as the rotor and sparkplugs but recently i took the AFM out and besides being worn out its from a peugeot/citroen car.

Also the spark plugs when I take them out are flooded with gasoline. I think the AFM is sending a "rich" signal. Its possible to calibrate this AFM for my engine?Rotating the spring in the AFM to make it leaner or do I need a M10 AFM?

[jeenyus]

There are some good write-ups about setting the AFM properly. I'd look into those. Are you having to crank your car for a long time to get it to start or something? I'm surprised you'd be covered in fuel.

[fpimenta]

The car starts without a problem. The idle seems a bit erratic until it warms up but nothing you would notice when driving. The major problem is that under load i cant get the engine past 3000 or 3500 rpm, with half or full throttle.

yesterday i turned the wheel spring on the afm to make it more leaner and the sparks look much better, without fuel residue, and it seems to have just a little bit more power

[mr.]

Wow...my favorite E30 color. Will be watching this build, congrats on the pickup dude!

[fpimenta]

With the H&R's installed

[Nats88M3]

Esta quase Novo!

[mr.]

Gorgeous

[fpimenta]

Some pictures of the new rims before stopping the car to rebuild the engine.

[Echo30V]

Love it, just clear coat it and leave with that awesome patina.

[fpimenta]

Finally start disassembling my engine and it just looks awful. Lots of grime and burned oil and black stuffs.

I just wish I had a vapor blasting machine






The gearbox and intake side of the engine bay was full of old oil







The oil pump had silicone strings inside the pickup plate




Bolt :tsk::tsk:


Some oil starvation






Maybe this is why the car didnt pull right :!::!:

[325isman]

Car

You are on the right track....keep up the good work.

[wworm]

are you planning on rebuilding it for b00st??

[DBShiznit]

I was reading through your thread and it wasn't until I saw the plate on the car that I noticed you're from Portugal. Which town are you from? I'm from Lisbon moved here when I was 11. Going back to Portugal in June for vacation.

Awesome work with the car can't wait to see more progress.

[fpimenta]

I was reading through your thread and it wasn't until I saw the plate on the car that I noticed you're from Portugal. Which town are you from? I'm from Lisbon moved here when I was 11. Going back to Portugal in June for vacation.

Awesome work with the car can't wait to see more progress.

Im from Porto. Theres a great e30 culture here in portugal :D

are you planning on rebuilding it for b00st??

Eventually yes... will see :D

[wworm]

Eventually yes... will see :D

Ah good good. This will be exciting.