Sleeper Special - 318i 4D M54B30 "Cailin"

[Gentlejackjones]

hard to spot in the 3rd pic....

What diff are you running?

Lol, yes. Sorry, uploaded wrong pic as the third. That's Fairhope, Alabama, though. Nice sunset view after a drive in the E30.

Oh, and the seller before me put in an LSD, with supervision from Logan at Bimmershop in Harahan, LA. I'm trying to get handier with the car, and have done things like replace trim pieces, replaced the wheels myself (woohoo, I know), and almost the brake master cylinder but then it got stuck and I didn't have the cajones to just start smacking the thing to unloosen it.

[Gentlejackjones]

April 2018 Update

Installed a remote entry system (Autoloc - got from Ebay) and replaced the trunk gasket (OEM replacement). Still getting a little water in the trunk, so sealed the trunk while I search for the cause. I'm checking the taillights next.

Also, I cleaned the connectors on the power window switches and got those operating again. All windows work!

Finally, installed a glasspack to quieten the exhaust note and fixed some exhaust leaks in the process. Sounds great!

[wworm]

wheres that exhaust clip at? :devil:

[Eric Giles]

Congrats on picking up this car...I kept seeing it FS on different sites, and the NOLA Facebook group. Looks like it was very well done!

I think you bought those basketweaves from Alan Pate...I messaged him as soon as he posted them, and meant to go get them but life got in the way...glad they are getting put to good use.

As far as the trunk leaks, definitely check the taillight gaskets, and the seal that goes around the rectangular trunk vent that sits behind the bumper. That was a cause of the trunk leak on my 318is. Also, the antenna grommet if you still have the factory power antenna.

I am about an hour and a half away from you in Waynesboro, MS so if you need any help with anything let me know. I actually just picked up my 9th E30, but my first 4 door, a few weeks ago...a '89 325i 5 speed in Zinno red. I think the local chapter there meets up on a Thursday night each month at McAllisters on Govt. in Mobile. Might have to meet up there sometime.

[Gentlejackjones]

Congrats on picking up this car...I kept seeing it FS on different sites, and the NOLA Facebook group. Looks like it was very well done!

I think you bought those basketweaves from Alan Pate...I messaged him as soon as he posted them, and meant to go get them but life got in the way...glad they are getting put to good use.

As far as the trunk leaks, definitely check the taillight gaskets, and the seal that goes around the rectangular trunk vent that sits behind the bumper. That was a cause of the trunk leak on my 318is. Also, the antenna grommet if you still have the factory power antenna.

I am about an hour and a half away from you in Waynesboro, MS so if you need any help with anything let me know. I actually just picked up my 9th E30, but my first 4 door, a few weeks ago...a '89 325i 5 speed in Zinno red. I think the local chapter there meets up on a Thursday night each month at McAllisters on Govt. in Mobile. Might have to meet up there sometime.

Has the local chapter been meeting? I just joined a few months ago... would be great to meet up and trade E30 stories/ideas.

[Gentlejackjones]

CV axle broken, drivetrain vibration ensues

Hooning the E30 last year, I snapped the left rear CV axle, which caused problems with the differential cover and the driveshaft (1/8" out of round). Had the driveshaft replaced (custom job from Powertrain Industries in Garden Grove, CA), but the vibration remains at certain speeds. Currently being looked over by another mechanic to determine issue.