Garagetotal Kuhfänger

[cheffy30]

ahh yes the ol pressure washer treatment... henceforth the amazing results...
I use folex with good outcome....resolve is now on the list...

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[oprahhwinfreyy]

ahh yes the ol pressure washer treatment... henceforth the amazing results...
I use folex with good outcome....resolve is now on the list...

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Just make sure you use a soft brush. Even the one I used wore the carpet out in a few spots but it isn't too noticeable.

[oprahhwinfreyy]

Got a few things out of the way but didn't have my camera with me so no photos.

Swapped out the OEM plate bulbs for ebay LEDs and its a huge aesthetic difference.

Removed my leaky power steering reservoir and hoses and replaced them and cleaned up the under side of the car.

I replaced the valve cover gasket and those 4 plugs a few months ago hoping to take care of an oil leak that comes from the front corner of the motor which everyone says is either those end plugs, cam seal, or a head gasket. I cleaned the area after and drove it for a few weekends and it seemed to take care of the leak. But after sitting for about 3 weeks and then driving it one weekend, it was leaking from the same spot again. I checked the valve cover nuts and they had loosened a little bit so I retightened them and cleaned the area so hopefully that leak will be contained. I really hope its not a head gasket.

I got my IS valence and brackets out from storage and installed the brackets. Still need to paint the pesky valence.


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Then this annoyance. I ordered a KAmotors Intake (Version 5) and it was processed, shipped, and delivered very quickly.

I remove the OEM airbox.
I remove the AFM from the filter box.
I slide the MAF adapter and gasket plate along with the filter and enclosure onto the AFM.
Walk over to the car.
Kit in no way can fit into the bay.

It needs to be about 2"-3" shorter to be able to fit in my bay. The AFM would need to be cut from the puzzle completely for it to fit, which can't happen.

My suspicion, is that these kits don't fit cars with stock M20B27 engine bays. The end of the enclosure sits atop the ABS and can't be routed to the side because of radiator hard lines coming out of the back of the radiator. I can't find anywhere on the KAmotors website or on any forum that says this kit doesn't fit a car with a M20B27.

"The Kamotors Ver. 5 Carbon Fiber cold air intake kit fits 4cyl & 6cyl BMW's, designed on the BMW E30 but fits other models like the E36, E34, and E32 with little to no modification. If you car is equipped with a MAF or an AFM with a round inlet this kit will bolt on with No other pieces needed.

This kit replaces the factory airbox and bolts directly to the MAF or AFM"

So that kinda sucks.

[sonomabimmers]

just pm ka motors he will help ya out

[oprahhwinfreyy]

just pm ka motors he will help ya out

I did. Ill update when I find a solution

[Stanley Rockafella]

Did you find a new daily driver?
If not, was the Volvo your daily?

Awesome progress so far. Like many, you've gone full circle from considering selling, to keeping it.

In the long run, you'll be glad you kept it.

[oprahhwinfreyy]

Did you find a new daily driver?
If not, was the Volvo your daily?

Awesome progress so far. Like many, you've gone full circle from considering selling, to keeping it.

In the long run, you'll be glad you kept it.

Yea the Volvo is still my daily. Im basically just glad i have a project car. There are a few cars I’d really like to have over an E30 but the hassle of selling and buying and title transfers and all that makes me keep my car. I hate the whole process of selling or buying a car.

[oprahhwinfreyy]

Still no update from KAmotors PM. Sending an email through their site.

[Stanley Rockafella]

Yea the Volvo is still my daily. Im basically just glad i have a project car. There are a few cars I’d really like to have over an E30 but the hassle of selling and buying and title transfers and all that makes me keep my car. I hate the whole process of selling or buying a car.

How do you like the s70? is it the T5 version?


I don't blame you about not enjoying buying or selling a car. The whole idea of being stiffed on my hard work and money I've invested in a car really irks me.

[oprahhwinfreyy]

How do you like the s70? is it the T5 version?


I don't blame you about not enjoying buying or selling a car. The whole idea of being stiffed on my hard work and money I've invested in a car really irks me.

The S70 has been my daily for 8 years now. It was my first car and its only broke down on me once. Its the GLT version and an automatic. The T5R manual is the most sought after.

[cheffy30]

you said "Swapped out the OEM plate bulbs for ebay LEDs and its a huge aesthetic difference."

is this a plug and play bulb or do i need some adapter or new socket?

[oprahhwinfreyy]

you said "Swapped out the OEM plate bulbs for ebay LEDs and its a huge aesthetic difference."

is this a plug and play bulb or do i need some adapter or new socket?

Plug and play. I bought these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-6418-3...72.m2749.l2649

[oprahhwinfreyy]

Still no reply form KAMotors after one week.

[oprahhwinfreyy]

After having this dumb valence for forever, I almost have it ready for paint.

[2mAn]

I love cowcatchers so much. Car looks so mean with it