m3anderings

[tiger_e30]

If you get really jammed up there is a s14b23 for sale in Charlotte but its pricey.

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/5935780802.html

[ahlem]

How did you decide the head gasket is bad? s14 motors tend to get loose exhaust studs and you hear a ticking that goes away when you tighten things up. If you did a compression/leakdown test that would be a clear indicator of course. I bought an 87 325is from Indy a couple years ago that I should have kept. Gave it to my son as a graduation present from engineering school. He sold it in Oregon and bought an e36 M3.

[M-technik-3]

Just learned that the timing components alone for an S14 are $1000......

My total order through Guten to rebuild 85% of my iS was like $950.

Let the fun begin, I guess.

Check with dealer sometimes parts with a commercial account can be cheaper than other places.

[jag09]

Would love to come check this thing out as I am also in the Indianapolis area! Looks great! Indiana does have some random finds out there

[rwh11385]

Ah, too bad. The market is faster/more fierce closer to the hub (especially north side) but there's a lot of options at least. Hopefully something comes along.

There is a DIY garage on the east side of town (Lawrence), if that helps at all. Besides fighting Fishers traffic, it shouldn't be too bad to get to.

Sounds good. We did a head swap (with new HG of course) in 4 hours on the hot race car in the paddock in July, although a S14 may be more involved than M20 (not sure) and obviously more careful operation with it.

Excellent. You are not too far away to drop down for cruise-in's at Reggie's Motorwerks when it gets warmer (he has a BMW-focused enthusiast shop and CCA Director).

[AWDBOB]

Dude, awesome and great random luck! Did you also successfully score a new place with a garage then (sounds like it)?


Speaking of LeMons... depending on where you at in town, I'm sure myself and another member of our team (gearheadE30) would be happy to lend a hand if you would oblige us with a drive when it was done. He used to work at a local BMW shop for several years and would be pretty useful.

I'd also really recommend joining the local CCA chapter if you haven't already - people would be very stoked about your recent acquisition. The chapter president has a M3 that looks similar, although 24v swapped.

Thanks, man!

And sadly, no, I didn't land another place yet :(. I've been head first in the housing market over the past few months, but everything that's come up is either a year out on foreclosure or overpriced and sitting. Waiting for the right place to pop up, but until then, I'm stuck at my current place. Looking to buy in Madison County (where I'm currently at).

The chassis I had for the LeMons build went to the scrap yard because my extra parking space was taken. I've since convinced my landlord to let me keep my iS outside until I can allocate said M3 (or find a place (or another garage)).

I don't have any wrenchin' buddies out here in hoosier-town, but I'm thinking I may need a hand with the head gasket on the S14.

I'm planning on joining the local CCA!

[rwh11385]

Dude, awesome and great random luck! Did you also successfully score a new place with a garage then (sounds like it)?

Sometimes life gives you lemons, and sometimes life presents you with an opportunity to buy the car of your dreams.

Speaking of LeMons... depending on where you at in town, I'm sure myself and another member of our team (gearheadE30) would be happy to lend a hand if you would oblige us with a drive when it was done. He used to work at a local BMW shop for several years and would be pretty useful.

I'd also really recommend joining the local CCA chapter if you haven't already - people would be very stoked about your recent acquisition. The chapter president has a M3 that looks similar, although 24v swapped.

[AWDBOB]

Dont be discouraged. The timing chain rails are one of the only ridiculously priced parts with rebuilding a s14. The rest is reasonable.

The rest seems reasonable! I was a bit taken back at that.

I won't start buying parts for this car until the iS is running/driving, and the iX resto is finished/sold. But my OCD has me making spreadsheets with everything I need in preparation.

[jhaurimn]

I'm actually sending the M3 back to PA until I have the space to work on it out here in Indiana, so it will be very close to SIGFest in June!



Just saw that! I'm going to hold off on registration until I make progress on at least 1/3 of my cars that all need love. The struggle is real.



Edit: Just learned that the timing components alone for an S14 are $1000......

My total order through Guten to rebuild 85% of my iS was like $950.

Let the fun begin, I guess.

Dont be discouraged. The timing chain rails are one of the only ridiculously priced parts with rebuilding a s14. The rest is reasonable.

[AWDBOB]

It has been sorta of of on S14.net Might be the first I attend, went a few years ago to Guttenfest which was fun but i prefer non urban enviroment.

I'm actually sending the M3 back to PA until I have the space to work on it out here in Indiana, so it will be very close to SIGFest in June!

Registration for the vintage 2017 just opened

Just saw that! I'm going to hold off on registration until I make progress on at least 1/3 of my cars that all need love. The struggle is real.



Edit: Just learned that the timing components alone for an S14 are $1000......

My total order through Guten to rebuild 85% of my iS was like $950.

Let the fun begin, I guess.

[tiger_e30]

Registration for the vintage 2017 just opened

[M-technik-3]

It has been sorta of of on S14.net Might be the first I attend, went a few years ago to Guttenfest which was fun but i prefer non urban enviroment.

[AWDBOB]

Erase the 2014 and insert 2017 June back at Woodcliff Lake, NJ aka corporate headquarters.

Awesome! I'm there. I'll keep an eye out for when they release the official event details.

[M-technik-3]

That's the plan! I'm planning a mountain bike/E30 roadtrip this summer. Don't know if I'll have the heart to take the M3 or not but we'll see when the time comes.

Erase the 2014 and insert 2017 June back at Woodcliff Lake, NJ aka corporate headquarters.

[AWDBOB]

Well, when it's running make a road trip out to Colorado!

That's the plan! I'm planning a mountain bike/E30 roadtrip this summer. Don't know if I'll have the heart to take the M3 or not but we'll see when the time comes.

I sold one of mine for good numbers, was a California car but high mileage and theft recovery, but was very solid. Your Zinno looks like mine did when I got mine back in 06, solid unmolested minus an ecu chip and needing paint and freshening.

Mine still needs paint but runs very well for a car with nearly 300K miles on it. Here is a shot of mine at my older place.

PS welcome to the torture of NLA for unique parts.

Your gals look clean! It's crazy how well these things run. This car has about 170K on it and I feel it hasn't even reached its half-life. I don't think I'll ever repaint it, as I am going to drive the heck out of this car. Maybe for resale some day down the road, but I don't ever foresee that day coming.

Happy for you ! s14 ftw!

Thanks, man!