Nonsense Thread

[econti]

Sold my E39, going to look at a S1 325 vert this weekend. Haven't had a S1 or a vert or a M20 before, what notable stuff should I look for? They rust bad I know that, timing belt neglect, what else?

[McGyver]

Just get some r134 shrader valves and fill it lol

That's a cheap "conversion"

Been running mine like that for 10 years almost and its still ice cold.

Really the only thing worth changing is the condenser to a parallel flow, but if its not getting above 90 degrees you wont really notice.

My system has likely been dry for 10 years, so I'd worry about the o-rings being dried out. My understanding is that r134a molecules are smaller than r12 molecules, so they'll leak out of the old lines no matter what. I suppose I could start by pulling vacuum on the system to see if it holds, and then go from there.

Then again, we do get some really hot days above 100F. The other day it was 85F, but I saw 100F when sitting still in traffic. I'll probably still go for the whole conversion just to get nice cold AC that I can trust. I want to be able to drive this car regularly.

Also about the rod bearing shid, I've never heard of n55s needing that like s65 and s85s.

I don't think those n55s r3v up high enough to wear them that way.

You can always send oil out for analysis to check for wear

I did a Blackstone analysis a while ago and it came back fine. There must be million cars out there with an n55, and you don't see/hear them constantly spinning a bearing. Its probably just hyped up from a few examples of cars that were tracked or poorly maintained.

From what I've heard, the n55 components can't be machined to be rebuilt once a bearing spins. So you'd need a new crank and rods. That sounds a little fishy to me, but that fear is the biggest driver of wanting to avoid bearing problems.

[econti]

I wasn't aware that N55s had rod bearing issues?

Lack of maintenance or heavy track use will cause it, never heard of the oil priming thing being an issue I think that's made up internet diagnosis talk. From memory the S55 sump has baffles and bolts on and mitigates the starvation problems at the track. Accusumps are cheap too

[MrBurgundy]

No ac in the current e30. It came from the Berkeley where AC really wasn't needed, so I never even put a belt on the compressor. The system might work, but I bet all the refrigerant has leaked out and the seals are dry. I've been telling myself for years that I'll do a 134a conversion on it. Perhaps I'll do it over the winter when I swap in the new engine. Infact, of my 5 e30s, only 1 had working AC.

Philly will get a week or so in the teens, but mostly stays around 25-45F. It'll be really grey with low clouds. It does snow, but not a ton and not that often.

Just get some r134 shrader valves and fill it lol

That's a cheap "conversion"

Been running mine like that for 10 years almost and its still ice cold.

Really the only thing worth changing is the condenser to a parallel flow, but if its not getting above 90 degrees you wont really notice.

Also about the rod bearing shid, I've never heard of n55s needing that like s65 and s85s.

I don't think those n55s r3v up high enough to wear them that way.

You can always send oil out for analysis to check for wear

[Northern]

I wasn't aware that N55s had rod bearing issues?

[McGyver]

Ok, real talk: Should I actually worry about the n55 rod bearings in my 2014 335i?

The car has an upgraded intercooler, charge pipe, and high flow cat to support a BM3 Stage 2 tune for 93 pump gas. I do get on it from time to time and it makes good power.

My understanding is that rod bearing issues are caused by not priming the oil system after significant work that drains all the oil. My car had the oil filter housing gasket replaced before I got it at 92k miles. It now has 132k miles. It's time to replace the valve cover and gasket, oil filter housing gasket, and oil pan gasket. The internet has me thinking that I should do rod bearings and oil pickup while I'm in there, but I don't want to throw money at it for no reason. I'd much rather save the cash for e30 fun.

I don't view this as a "forever" car, but I also don't see a need to replace it for something newer. I'd like to keep it functional with routine maintenance and don't want to run it into the ground for no reason. It's been a very reliable car, plenty fast, and very comfortable for road trips, miles are increasing and it shows its age. I suppose the worst issue right now is that the 2nd gear syncro is basically shot - I can still drive it fine, but I have to shift pretty slow into 2nd.

So should I just plan on doing the bearings whether it needs it or not? I would assume this would protect me to 230k miles, which would probably be the end of the car.

[McGyver]

Do you not have AC in the e30?

Yeah summer felt fast this year... I mean, every day is just going by faster and faster as I get older.

Ready for the fall tho. Those crispy morning drives are too good.

IDK what the philly climate is like in fall/winter. Lots of snow or what?

No ac in the current e30. It came from the Berkeley where AC really wasn't needed, so I never even put a belt on the compressor. The system might work, but I bet all the refrigerant has leaked out and the seals are dry. I've been telling myself for years that I'll do a 134a conversion on it. Perhaps I'll do it over the winter when I swap in the new engine. Infact, of my 5 e30s, only 1 had working AC.

Philly will get a week or so in the teens, but mostly stays around 25-45F. It'll be really grey with low clouds. It does snow, but not a ton and not that often.

[MrBurgundy]

Shit, it's just starting to get cool here in Philly. I feel like summer flew by and I didn't really take advantage of it, but July was also unbearably hot here. I'm stoked to be able to drive the e30 without sweating my ass off!

Do you not have AC in the e30?

Yeah summer felt fast this year... I mean, every day is just going by faster and faster as I get older.

Ready for the fall tho. Those crispy morning drives are too good.

IDK what the philly climate is like in fall/winter. Lots of snow or what?

[JasonWilson48]

But you have an E30, you need to answer technical questions, and update your project thread.

On the other hand, I just come here to shitpost these days, and I am having more fun here than I have in years.

[2mAn]

On the other hand, I just come here to shitpost these days, and I am having more fun here than I have in years.

well, you know... do what you love and you'll never have to work another day in your life :)

I'm working on some E30 updates...someone has to do it! ... ;)

[roguetoaster]

Perfect, I can take the rest of the day off

But you have an E30, you need to answer technical questions, and update your project thread.

On the other hand, I just come here to shitpost these days, and I am having more fun here than I have in years.

[2mAn]

Got a good chuckle going in my cubicle.

Perfect, I can take the rest of the day off

[JasonWilson48]

Habibi, you're middle-eastern... this is normal for you.

You've gone soft

One R3V member calling another Habibi was not on my BINGO card today, but I'm glad it happened. Got a good chuckle going in my cubicle.

[2mAn]

https://youtu.be/tOEVKHXhcJs?si=bFPzUkz-lbR-sm0E

[roguetoaster]

You've gone soft

Well, you'd know...