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Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber View PostDude, you are putting in work.Originally posted by Danny View Post+1 one, great progress!
Thanks guys, it means a lot:D
Originally posted by dashboardmonkey View Postwow, that thing is beat. Good luck and glad to see you are saving her.
And finally, my CV boots should either arrive today or tomorrow!
'73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]
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Pulled the front grill trim and painted it black, then I wondered what to do with the kidneys. The chrome was coming off, so I just painted it as well. Then I sprayed the headlight circle things black, because they were faded and stuck out like a sore eye. Then I sprayed the wiper grills and arms black. Then I took off the IS spoiler, wiped out the years of grime underneath, and sprayed that black as well. All using plasti-dip. That stuff looks great on trim.
Still waiting to adjust the valves. I soaked the valve cover in degreaser and cleaned it up real Good. I think Im gonna sand it down and paint it a bright green. But I gotta stop beating around the bush and do the valves already:p
Thats all for now!
'73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]
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Originally posted by ieatmango View Postthat looks like the uber rare all copper internal'ed m20
So I took some pics of the trim, and Ill post them up later.
'73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]
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Well, like I said, here are the pics of the trim!
And then one of the valve cover during adjustment, just degreased it for now to get the years of oil off.
'73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]
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finally got around to adjusting the valves. Not as bad as I imagined it would be. I used a jump starter switch hooked up to the starter and turned the motor till both rockers were down and the valves were closed, then I adjusted with the feeler gauge. That sure beats the wrench on the crankshaft method I was going to try.
Also, I found out that the old spark plugs off the e30 vert were bosch super w8clr:D So because those are basically non-existent now, I cleaned them up, gapped them, wire wheeled them, and they look brand new! Just finished putting those in and now Im waiting for the valve cover to come back from the polisher so I can switch it with the vert's valve cover and paint it a green color.
'73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]
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Dude, I am really impressed with your dedication and perseverance. Top stuff!
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Originally posted by Ray Smoodiver View PostDude, I am really impressed with your dedication and perseverance. Top stuff!
'73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]
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Guess what finally came in today...
MY CV BOOTS!!!
After 2 weeks of waiting, they are finally here. I did a quick comparison with the old boots and they are spot on. and these cost me 6.25 versus the $50+ ones, and they came with grease, and the circlip and clamps. So I can finally put these on tomorrow and get it moving again! And I get to hear the sound of freshly adjusted valves, or should I say not hear;)
'73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]
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Originally posted by ieatmango View Postwhat was the production numbers on those all copper internal'ed m20's??? i think aluminum would be better for daily driving myself
'73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]
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Good word. Did you sand the kidneys before you painted them? Car is looking better and better. Can't wait to see the green Valve Cover.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
Originally posted by Wh33lhopVANOS: sometimes you just need to go full retard.
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