A little tune-up action

[Jonathan Chan]

I failed smog twice last week, and since I'm moving up north for work, I decided to do a moderate overhaul / tune-up before I have to move in 2 weeks.

This included:

- Valve adjustment / valve cover gasket
- O2 sensor
- Distributor cap / rotor
- Spark plugs
- Ignition wires
- Timing belt / belt tensioner
- Water pump
- Thermostat
- All new hoses
- All new accessory belts

And to my surprise, I found the 2 front valve cover nuts loose, #1 and #2 spark plugs loose. Probably why I failed smog, since the chart said I was running lean (or a vacuum leak).

A few pics before I gave the engine bay a good cleaning.

[z50_Jumper]

are you moving your whole garage up north too?

[Jonathan Chan]

are you moving your whole garage up north too?

I wish I were.. I'll only be able to take up some basic tools and such.

[Jeremiel5]

oh wow. i've never seen your car before. can you make it to the socal meet on july 12?

[Jonathan Chan]

oh wow. i've never seen your car before. can you make it to the socal meet on july 12?

Yeah, I've kinda stayed off the E30 forum radar for a while, I thought I'd start posting more.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it. I'm moving up to Santa Clara in 2 weeks. :(

- Jonathan