..::| TrippinBimmer's New Project : 1988 e30 325e |::..

[TrippinBimmer]

Just picked up a 1988 e30 325e. Got a decent deal on a decent car. :4ngie: This will be my Project/DD Car. Since, I have 20's on the e46 isn't ideal to drive everyday. :( I have BIG Plan for this car. I will do a Similar Update Thread like mvrk's thread :D

I know its Kinda Rough but it will all work out in the end :thumbsup:

I would like to Thank 2005M3Driver and mvrk10256 for dealing and picking up the car while I am out of town. (Moved back home to MS to help parents with some stuff.)

Parts Ordered or Bought:

1989 325i 173 DME - $65
1989 325i Intake Manifold - $25
1989 325i Throttle Body - $25
1989 325i Throttle Position Switch - $25
1989 325i PowderCoated Valve Cover - $25
Fuel Injector Service Rebuild kit 6 Cylinder Engine - Bosch Type - $15
Ford Bosch 19lb 4 Hole Pintle Injectors - $27
1986 325e OEM Single Mass Flywheel (Brand New) - $250
EXEDY 03013 OEM Replacement Clutch Kit - $176.76
Master Cylinder (Clutch) - 21521156000 - $52.60
Slave Cylinder (Clutch) - 21521116300 - $29.90
Oil Filter (5) - 11421744586 - $20.45
Fuel Filter - 13321270038 - $8.83
Transmission Mounts (2) - 23711175939 - $19.76
Motor Mounts (2) - 11811132323 - $31.50
Timing Belt - 11311713361 - See Below
Timing Belt Tensioner - 11311468743 - Timing Belt Kit - $35.83 Complete
Lower Gasket Kit - 11111730875 - $37.84
Upper Intake Gasket - 11129059240 - $80.66
Ball Pin - 21511202659 - $0.73
Clutch Release Arm - 21511204229 - $10.88
Spring Clip / Release Arm Spring - 21511204327 - $1.40
Brake Reservoir Grommet (2) - 34311160133 - $6.44
Flywheel Bolts (16) - $18.64
Gasket Ring - 18111723541 - $2.89
Gasket Ring - 18111245960 - $2.84
Shifter Bushing Kit, ZHP 5 Speed Shift Knob, Z4 3.0 Shifter - $174.95
Shifter Rubber Dust Boot - $14.80
UUC Stainless Steel Clutch Line - SSCL-E30 - $34.50
BMW Shipping Fee - $9.95
Intake Boot - 13711707785 - $26.10
G260 Output Shaft Seal - 23121205340 - $22.10
G260 Input Shaft Seal - 23121220619 - $26.03
G260 Shifter Rod Seal - 23121282394 - $12.96
Dealership Tax - $6.10
Black Mint Door Cards - $190
Cruise Control Unit and Switches - $27.50
Mint Underdash Cover - $17.50
Suede Shift Boot and E-Brake Boot - $29

1986 e30 325: $500
Car Tag: $47
New/Used Parts Total: $1,586.44

Enough talk here are some pics of the Condition of the Ride and Loaded up on the Trailer :D Anyone got some deal on some e30 parts LMK.



































*Updates*

The car officially is drivable.

I would like to thank Max (mvrk10256) and Alex (dakkon) for the help :D

First, we remove the Exhaust and found the muffler is gone :rofl:



After, 10 hours trying to figure out how to remove the top starter bolt and top dead center bolt we got the transmission out :D





Pressure Washed the G260 and all is clean now :D



Picture of the twin mass flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. As you can see it really needed a new one.



Here is the new Flywheel (4 lbs less then the Twin Mass)



Test fitting the new clutch before bolting it up to the engine.



The flywheel is mounted with new bolts.



Max putting the bolts on the pressure plate.



Well Hello Max :D



After that we just started putting the Transmission all back together. It was a long 2 days.

Here pics of the new transmission mounts we installed.



Installed new Intake Boot. As you can see the old one below..:facepalm:




Finally, a Update :D

Here is me taking off the Spark Plug Wires and etc...



Took off the Hood and Valve Cover. The bolts for the Cover was barely hand tighten. One big reason it was leaking oil...:facepalm:



Rusted Coolant Water :( Can see the owner used tap water and barely any coolant...



The Coolant Hoses is full of Rust :tsk:



Took out the Radiator and Most of the Coolant Hoses.



Removed the Front Clip :D



Only to Find out I need a New Front Radiator Support



Removed the Vacuum Lines and TB.



Look at the Stat Housing. It's Falling Apart.



Unbolting the Headers.



Parts neatly put on the side.



About to remove the Timing Belt.



THE HEAD IS OUT! :D



Here is where I took the Water Pump off and Timing Belt.



Got the Main Crank Timing Belt Pulley Off.



Clean the Exhaust Side of the Engine Block and the Piston.



Lifting the Engine for New Motor Mounts



Comparing the New and Old Motor Mounts



Driver Side Motor Mount is Trashed :(



Oil Pan Removed to Check out the Bottom End and Clean out the Grim.



Hello Oil Pump :D



Fresh Rebuild 885 Head (Found out Later its a SETA Head)



New Thermostat Housing and Stat



Installed the New Thermostat Housing and Rear Water Outlet



Skipped alot of Process and Slapped the Head on. Will redo on the Next Update with the Rebuild SETA with I Cam.



Installed Spark Plug Wires, Plugs, Oil Cap, and etc.



Installed new Timing Belt, Cover and Pulleys.



Almost Done :D



So then I decided to Fire it UP! :D Sounds SO MEAN!



So after that. I start filling up the radiator and getting it ready to bleed. Then I start it up to start the process and I got this :(



Came to found out that the Spray Bar was Clogged and Lash was done incorrectly :( During that time. I found out that the 855 head I have is not an I head but a SETA as it had a 4 Cam Bearing Cam. Below you can see there is only 4 oil passage.



After taking the Head apart. I inspected the cam and saw this.








I am picking up the head tomorrow after the mods that has been done :D 7 oil passage for 7 cam bearings. I will be installing the new I Cam, Rockers and Rod.

[MR 325]

Don't forget that the i uses dual valve springs! :) Good work though, hope you get it sorted out.

[blacksport325]

I didn't know you could run an engine with the valve cover off, looks good so far, i've always liked your e46 so this should be a good project.

[dubsport87]

nice tow rig

[A_Whelan]

nice tow rig

^This, love the original Hummers.

[TrippinBimmer]

Here is the other "885" head that I have been having issues with but ordered new valves for it and getting it rechecked.

Here it is Disassembled



Underside of it. Can see a few Carbon/Miss Firing Deposit on the Head.



Cycl 1



Cycl 2



Cycl 3



Cycl 4

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Cycl 5



Cycl 6



Here is my Original "885" that came off the SETA motor. Got it clean, new seals, valve seat cut and etc.



I readj the lash and made sure its proper. So I wont have a bent Valve and what not...



Skipping all the parts cause its the same stuff...



So now its Alive and Runs very well and pulls so hard. :D I am planning on getting it tune this Thanksgiving when I visit Dallas. So now that it is running I moved into the interior side.

Here is my interior before...







First thing I decided is to remove the seats and to dye the carpet Charcoal.





So it look great and I finish the rest :D and took out the Cracked Dash.



So I reinstalled the Dash with a crack free one :D Look so much better and also install my old Alpine HU.



Bought some Mint e30 Sport vinyl seats from a Coupe.



Then I installed my Mint Black vinyl door cards :D and the Passenger Seat



That is all for now as my funds are super low now :/ and my b_day is around the corner :D

-TrippinBimmer

[Hey_You]

Wow, looks great. Sure has come a long way!

[grippymonkey]

coming along nicely man!

[kingston]

Great transformation!! I can't wait to see where else this goes!

[kid325e]

Damn you've taken it for a ride thus far! Interior freshened up like crazy, what spray/dye did you use for your carpet? I'm curious to how durable this carpet dye stuff is, also if I wear brand new white shoes will they get stained from the dye even after it dries?

[trackjunkie21]

Sweet work man, You'll love the e30 ;)

[MR 325]

Very nice, interior looks good!

[N2MYE30]

Way to bring it back. :up:

[bzboardz]

wow great turn around, looks great now

[10Toes]

Good work, the car is looking good.