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    Today

    -Dropped lower oil pan and cleaned the hell out of it. also checked for timing pieces and bolts.
    -Gunk Motor flush and changed oil (mobil 1 synth for euro cars 0W-40) and oil filter
    -changed chain tensioner
    -changed Air Filter
    -swapped ignition wires
    -new temp switch

    Recently Done

    -Mishimoto Radiator
    -Late model expansion tank setup
    -New Radiator Hoses
    -88deg Thermostat
    -New thermostat housing
    -New water pump with metal impellar
    -Heater bypass
    -Euro Grilles
    -clutch fan delete

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      picked up car from exhaust shop
      Dropped exhaust
      Fitted Driveshaft
      Modified Heat shields and installed
      Reinstalled exhaust

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        Found out I get 38mpg @ 45mph.

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          Degreased and painted oil pan bolts and intake manifold nuts for my M42 project. I also put a thermostat in my wifes E36 M44, now I'm fighting trapped air pockets......
          "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death."
          -Patrick Henry, n.d.

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            looked at 2 e30s this weekend. taking my time with my next car.
            Originally posted by e30e
            lose the old man bmwcca badge.

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              started it, wired up a manual switch to the electric fan, and tried to tuck my front bumper but caught the black trim stuff with it so I now i have more work to do.
              1997 540i/6 - stock
              1985 325 - M50NV - Getrag 250 - 2.79 LSD - MS2/e -LC-1 - 750cc injectors - Blunttech Manifold - HX35 - AEM UEGO
              1991 318i - M50NV - Getrag 240 - 4.10 open - e36 rack - Smileys - 55w 5000k HIDs

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                looked at how beat up the volvo lip is :)
                -Paolo
                1986 325e RIP.
                1989 525i
                1986 635CSI

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                  Lots of stuff:

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                    Changed out the control arms and installed a pair of THR eyeballs. What a change...

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                      Degreased intake manifold and power steering hardware, started digging through the thick sandy grease on the steering rack, etc....I also cleaned up my oil pan, and tried some different bolts for the lower.......
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                      "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death."
                      -Patrick Henry, n.d.

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                        watched it sit in the same spot its been for months because i cant get it to start...
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                          swapped clusters on a friends car in 10mins, i am getting good at this hahah
                          Originally posted by e30e
                          lose the old man bmwcca badge.

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                            Today I got a S3.46 diff for $50 from a friend. I'm so glad that I finally tracked down the perfect ratio differential to go behind my 24 valve engine..

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                              I replaced a worn out rear wheel bearing.... pretty exciting stuff :D
                              '88 325ic - Vert in winter baby!
                              '91 318is - Gone :(
                              '95 530i - Gone :(

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                                yesterday i washed and waxed the e30 and e28 in anticipation for the cca clean car show then picked up a is lip while at the car show

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