Vert Restoration thread, now with more 24v

[Blaine0002]

Well, had an issue awhile back, car sputtered and died while getting loud at the same time, though tit might be crank positioning sensor, so while i was waiting for that i got a valve job done and painted intake manifold and valve cover.



Turned it over with the new crank positioning sensor and nothing. but i did happen to hear the fuel pump dumping gas onto the ground at the fuel filter... shit.

Dont know if the fuel filters clogged yet or if i have another issue, im HOPING thats whats keeping it from starting... if not i have no idea?

[Blaine0002]

Updates, pulled the engine out of the donor car. Steering column knuckles were corroded, so we just angle grinded it out..

Also, remember to remove your shift linkage before pulling the drivetrain. We were baffled for about an hour trying to figure out what the engine was caught on.

[Blaine0002]

Waiting for my check to process so i can send the parts to the machine shop.

Internals look surprisingly good! Now i have to start pulling the e30 apart.

[Blaine0002]

Weathers been nice, so i did some work.
Old:


new:



Got the top as a christmas gift from the parents.
Top is from topsonline. I did replace the tension straps and cables.
Unfortunately the crimped part of the front window seal guide broke off, so i need to order new ones for both sides before i can fit the cables and finish the project.
The frame also isnt secured down fully, thats why theres so much gap between the top and the frame.

The top quality was pretty good. The instructions suck, but the top actually wasnt a complete #$%^ to replace. If i had to sit down, i could definately point out some imperfections in it, but its the best quality you can get besides overpriced OEM.

[Blaine0002]

Well, after 4 months (what?) of work at the machine shop, i only have one really quick update.

[Blaine0002]

I suck at posting updates.