And so it begins :)

['e30love']

Just got a 1991 318is. A big thanks to Gary(gruff561) good guy, he definitely helped me and has been helping me since I joined the e30 scene.
On to the car.
1991 318is
-leather seats
-gray carpet
-black mats
-crackfree dash
-rustfree!!
-mint mint car.
Oh did I mention dianondschawrtz!?<--- yeah that.

Getting ready to do a full tune up here's what's on the list.
Spark plugs
Fuel filter
Air filter
Synthetic oil change
Need to do valve cover and oil pan gaskets.
Regarding oil pan what's the best way to go about it, it looks like there are two pieces to it.

Future plans will be m-tech2 and either turn the m42 into a fast machine or s-motor.
Lowered, wheels either style 38's or kopi alpinas.
E46 center console
M-tech 2 steering wheel

It will be a while for that thou, school starts in august and money is tight so it'll be slow progress.

Sorry only picture I have, but I should have some up soon after a wash.

Here's what I want it to look like.

[mr.vang]

if you lower it, you'll diff need a skid plate. the oil pan is weak as hell.

[IxTech]

that looks like 4x4 ride height! need moar low! best of luck!

['e30love']

Hahah I know feels like I have a lift kit but first things first mechanical then looks. Believe I'm dying to lower it

[mr.vang]

cut spring?? lol

['e30love']

cut spring?? lol

I've seen it done how it comes out and rode in a car with cut springs, it's not bad at all, but it's not for me, I have a set of eibach pros and drip hats, but waking to get bilsteins.
I want the rake look.

Any chime in on oil pan question?doin the gasket what's the best way to go about it, looks like there are 2 pieces to it

[z31maniac]

1. Drop the lower pan.
2. Ensure all upper pan bolts are accounted for.
3. Reinstall any missing pan bolts into the upper pan. Make sure to clean the threads and use a dab of blue loctite.
4. Remove and reinstall any upper pan bolts, one at a time. Make sure to clean the threads and use a dab of blue loctite.
5. Reinstall lower pan with new gasket.


The upper pan bolts coming loose can cause the gasket to shift. This in turn can cause the oil pump to suck up air, instead of oil, and bye-bye engine.

[Brandon12V]

looks like a clean palate! Dunno how mechanically inclined you are, but with your cosmetic plans, an s42 would be icing on the cake. kopi alpinas, mtech II, & s42. you CAnNOT loSe.

['e30love']

looks like a clean palate! Dunno how mechanically inclined you are, but with your cosmetic plans, an s42 would be icing on the cake. kopi alpinas, mtech II, & s42. you CAnNOT loSe.

we have similar tastes my good sir, now tell me more about that s42.
i know of the bat lightweight flywheel!!!!!

['e30love']

1. Drop the lower pan.
2. Ensure all upper pan bolts are accounted for.
3. Reinstall any missing pan bolts into the upper pan. Make sure to clean the threads and use a dab of blue loctite.
4. Remove and reinstall any upper pan bolts, one at a time. Make sure to clean the threads and use a dab of blue loctite.
5. Reinstall lower pan with new gasket.


The upper pan bolts coming loose can cause the gasket to shift. This in turn can cause the oil pump to suck up air, instead of oil, and bye-bye engine.

awesome thanks for the info another ? thou,
the upper pan whats the best way to remove, i dont see much space the steering rack seems to be in the way.
also how much for oil pan and valve cover gaskets from blunttec?

['e30love']

that looks like 4x4 ride height! need moar low! best of luck!

the other side was jacked up i was getting my tires balanced its not THAt bad.... -_-

[z31maniac]

awesome thanks for the info another ? thou,
the upper pan whats the best way to remove, i dont see much space the steering rack seems to be in the way.
also how much for oil pan and valve cover gaskets from blunttec?

steve@blunttech.com but the gasket's should be pretty cheap.

[durtyE30]

E30love, I'm in Boca Raton, and will help with whatever you need on your iS. I had one I just sold recently, and they are great cars.

I'm currently in the 318iC in my avatar :D

Also, I have a valve cover gasket you can snag if you need it.

['e30love']

E30love, I'm in Boca Raton, and will help with whatever you need on your iS. I had one I just sold recently, and they are great cars.

I'm currently in the 318iC in my avatar :D

Also, I have a valve cover gasket you can snag if you need it.

Sounds awesome man, thankfully I have tools and space for the job, I'm allowed todo it where I work:) want to do it all Tommorow.

[Brandon12V]

we have similar tastes my good sir, now tell me more about that s42.
i know of the bat lightweight flywheel!!!!!

lol, A lot of machining, beer, & spare time/money. Go ahead and open a saving account for your car. :D