Project Maddvibe: ZXERT's E30 DD

[zxert]

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[zxert]

Today is ridiculous. I bought a new radiator cap because the old one was leaking/overheating. The cap isn't the problem. So I was going to run it around the neighborhood and park on a steep hill to bleed it only there are NO SEATBELTS. Haha.

This car makes me laugh.

[caffeinatedsoap]

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In other news that thing is going to be fun (read nightmare). I would know, I have one just like it. I still enjoy it though it haunts me at night.

[zxert]

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In other news that thing is going to be fun (read nightmare). I would know, I have one just like it. I still enjoy it though it haunts me at night.

Exactly, its the funnest project I've ever had, yet I'm terrified of what I'll find next.

So last night I got the idle down to spec, turns out the throttle cable was binding and also not seated correctly. It stopped overheating, it was the cap, along with the fact that there was air in the system.

Now my, hopefully, last issue keeping me from the road is, well, two issues.

1. There are no seatbelts.
2. The drivers seat is actually a passenger seat.

I'm heading to the pick-n-pull to get a seatbelt, I'm gonna try to use the newest BMW seatbelt I can find. I might need a new drivers seat if the belt can't fit between the trans-tunnel and the side bolster. It looks tight.

[MG325i]

i have tan sport seats if your interested. not all the functions work, but pm me for further questions if its something you might be interested in.

[zxert]

i have tan sport seats if your interested. not all the functions work, but pm me for further questions if its something you might be interested in.

PM'd

Also, I was showing a co-worker the progress of my build when I noticed this pic.

LOOK HERE--------------------------^^^^

A seatbelt!

So instead of spending more money I can just swap the seats, considering how they are backwards anyways. Then my car will be drivable tonight. :)

[freeride53]

Good luck. It's nice to see someone giving a shit.

[Hick]

the snap ring on the shift knuckle is not right as its pictured. needs to move more towards the back of the car until it 'snaps' into place

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[zxert]

the snap ring on the shift knuckle is not right as its pictured. needs to move more towards the back of the car until it 'snaps' into place

So are you saying that using this ring


and snapped all the way on is wrong?

I tried using the circlip in the first picture you quoted but it got ripped off on the 5th-neutral shift. The smaller size of the 1st clip is necessary.

Is that acceptable?

Thank you for your concern BTW.

[Yeee30]

what part of sac do you live in?

[Hick]

So are you saying that using this ring


and snapped all the way on is wrong?

I tried using the circlip in the first picture you quoted but it got ripped off on the 5th-neutral shift. The smaller size of the 1st clip is necessary.

Is that acceptable?

Thank you for your concern BTW.

Nope, the 'ring' that is around the shift knuckle... look at the pictures again. The sleve that is around the knuckle is not in place.

[Roysneon]

Nice, a lot like my early model except a little more thrashed haha. AW Early 318i. Will be looking for progress.

[zxert]

Nope, the 'ring' that is around the shift knuckle... look at the pictures again. The sleve that is around the knuckle is not in place.

Oh gotcha. I misunderstood. Rest assured that I triple checked everything before the drive shaft went back on. I won't be dropping that again until the M50 swap.

[sacbmwdriver]

nice work man, nice seeing you are reviving it.

[NuthinFancy]

Looks like its going to be a lot of work ...I seem to have a lot of time off lately hit me up if u need any help with that thanggg.