The MR E30 Project Thread

[kalib0y]

whoa, I gotta check my motor mount NAOW!

[samiam3356]

If your on the green ones then you need to change em out

[chuy]

lookin good this car has came a long way since I owned it keep up the good work

[MR E30 325is]

July 24th, 2011

After the motor mount incident the car was parked and remained undriven until today.

I checked all major parts of the cooling system, and found nothing to be at fault, so I began the bleeding process again.

This time it was successful! I am happy to say the E30 is back on the road, after being down for 5 weeks.

Upcoming plans include a nice detailed wash and interior cleaning. I am redoing the hood, cause the sun is really breaking down the sharpie paint pens.

I have to renew the registration in August, and that involves a smog test. Last time I did it the fuel system failed to pressurize. They didnt fail me on it, but I want to figure it out.

Is the charcoal canister supposed to be pressurized? Or do I need to look for corroded fuel lines? I have no leaks around the injectors or the fuel rail. I can smell a hint of fuel when I drive sometimes. Any info is appreciated.

[Zasz]

Never realized how much junk you had in your car Mike, all I hear about is the supercharger. That thing is BUILT.

[MR E30 325is]

Never realized how much junk you had in your car Mike, all I hear about is the supercharger. That thing is BUILT.

Thank you sir, i appreciate the kind words.

[Dj Buttchug]

fuel vapor systems dont really hold pressure. they just control fuel vapors its your evap system that has a leak. Its usually easy to find the leak with a smoke tester. Charcoal canisters just draw vapors with vacuum from your intake.

[MR 325]

Just go with a full tank of gas, it will probably be fine.

[MR E30 325is]

August 7th, 2011

For the first time since I have owned the M3, it is finally 100% problem free.

I feel so much better about the whole car now.

Would you believe me if I told you that replacing the slave cylinder is what got rid of the random stalling problem? If you do, then you would be right. Because that is all I did this afternoon. And the CEL went out and I drove it without a single issue.

The slave rod had some damage, as you can see in the pic. Not sure what would cause it. But I am more ecstatic than ever. Finally I wont be looking like an idiot as the car shuts off at every light for no reason.



The E30 is driving like a charm as well. About to change the spark plugs and drive out to Phoenix this weekend to renew the registration for another two years. Good times.

[325ix]

My car had idling problems with a bad slave and master, it was letting the clutch slip.

[MR E30 325is]

September 1st, 2011

This update doesnt contain any cool purchases, as much hasnt gone on with the E30 since I picked up the M3. But I do have some news.

Tomorrow I am driving it out to Phoenix and putting it under a car cover until I EAS from the Corps in March.

I didnt want to do it, but it didnt pass smog, and the registration is going to expire. Turns out the cat is gutted. But, I have wanted to build a nice exhaust for the longest, and this is finally the opportunity to get some distance and time away from her, and renew my friendship 6 months down the road when I uncover her.

Like Shakespeare said, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

Plus I need some alone time with the M3, to work out its kinks and get it ready to be sold in the future.

I will update this thread with pics of the cruise into town tomorrow. And then this thread will be void of E30-related updates for a while.

And to all of my friends in Socal, I can promise you this wont be the last time you see "Blow Me", "MR E30" or "that ugly ass E30 with the supercharged S52 and the coilovered 5-lugged Style 5's covering those massive E36 M3 brakes" because I will definitely be coming back into town for large events. And maybe even a small one or two.

Til tomorrow, adios!!

[MR 325]

I thought AZ had no smog?!

[xAZxE30x]

I thought AZ had no smog?!

Phoenix(surrounding areas) and Tucson do.. every where else does not.

[Jalves619]

August 7th, 2011

No emissions at NAU :D:D:D

[MR E30 325is]

Damn right no emissions in Flagstaff! Cant wait. Haha

On another note, I only have the M3 now. =(

Heres how she sits after new shoes and tires.....



More adventures to come with this one.