(UPDATED 3/1: More Pics!) My Cheap CL E30 project car!

[PutterMcGavin]

Wow, hell of a first post!

Welcome to R3V. Most find this place and these cars highly addictive. Looks like you have found a heck of a deal on that car, too. I would start off by flushing every fluid in the car, but I bet you already planned that.

That spray bar over the cam is the ONLY lubrication that the lobes get...clean it out carefully!

Luke

I appreciate it! I know this will be an "addicting" project but I knew that coming into it! I own a E39 540i/6 and have done just about everything under the sun to it so I know what addiction is!

That's some major win if I do say so myself!

Thanks, I think that too!

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That's some major win if I do say so myself!

[StereoInstaller1]

Wow, hell of a first post!

Welcome to R3V. Most find this place and these cars highly addictive. Looks like you have found a heck of a deal on that car, too. I would start off by flushing every fluid in the car, but I bet you already planned that.

That spray bar over the cam is the ONLY lubrication that the lobes get...clean it out carefully!

Luke

[PutterMcGavin]

Well I finally got lucky and found a "fair" E30. Called the guy within 10 minutes of it being thrown up on Craigslist and had it bought within and hour. !

Couple specs:
- 1989 325i
- 243,xxx miles
- 2 door
- 5 speed
- Zinnobarrot
- Tan interior (or at least parts of it, I don't care)
- Seats I think out of an Acura RSX (they actually look pretty good IMO and whoever installed them did a good job!)

The good:
- Seems like a strong engine, idles nicely, revs quickly, doesn't leak any fluid, nothing weird out the tail pipe, clean oil, etc
- All wheel bearings recently done
- Towers look good
- Suspension doesn't "wobble" (did 70 and she tracked straight and true)
- 95% of electrics work
- Only a small 2" crack in front of dash!

It NEEDS (bad):
- Cooling system overhaul (although I think it is just the TB warmer leaking)
- UV joint
- Steering wheel is WAY off center (she drives straight though and turns fine)
- Radio needs re-wired
- Back seat is $hit
- Some suspension components
- Tires

Things I'm doing (so far):
- Intake manifold gakets
- TB gasket
- Thermostat
- Water pump
- Timing belt
- Radiator (looks ok though)
- Plugs and wires (cap and rotor look fairly new)
- Various hoses
- Look at suspension and replace if necessary
- Buff up the body
- Strip the interior
- Misc.

I have some work but none of it (knock on wood) is 'high dollar' and i can do it over time.

If ANYBODY has suggestions on things I should check or replace let me know! I'm just starting to learn about these cars!






2 minutes with cleaning wax on left





After only 10 minutes of buffing! Can't wait to get a PC on it!