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Originally posted by varg View Post
Nah, it's common for M20s have shit oil pressure at hot idle and it doesn't seem to bother them. The oil pressure light switch is basically off = yes, on = no. I was pretty alarmed at how low my hot idle oil pressure got a times after installing a gauge, but was informed that it was pretty normal for it to be scary low when hot with with M20. I think it was 10psi/1000rpm = OK. With most engines I've owned 10psi at idle would have meant it's time to get ready for an engine out experience, but not an M20. Crappy oil pump, big clearances? I dunno which is the cause.I mean engine still runs fine it seems like other than having some blow by
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Originally posted by varg View Post
Nah, it's common for M20s have shit oil pressure at hot idle and it doesn't seem to bother them. The oil pressure light switch is basically off = yes, on = no. I was pretty alarmed at how low my hot idle oil pressure got a times after installing a gauge, but was informed that it was pretty normal for it to be scary low when hot with with M20. I think it was 10psi/1000rpm = OK. With most engines I've owned 10psi at idle would have meant it's time to get ready for an engine out experience, but not an M20. Crappy oil pump, big clearances? I dunno which is the cause.
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Originally posted by varg View Post
Nah, it's common for M20s have shit oil pressure at hot idle and it doesn't seem to bother them. The oil pressure light switch is basically off = yes, on = no. I was pretty alarmed at how low my hot idle oil pressure got a times after installing a gauge, but was informed that it was pretty normal for it to be scary low when hot with with M20. I think it was 10psi/1000rpm = OK. With most engines I've owned 10psi at idle would have meant it's time to get ready for an engine out experience, but not an M20. Crappy oil pump, big clearances? I dunno which is the cause.1990 325is
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Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
Yup, I usually am up and out of the house by 7:30ish and am back home before 10am. Just depends on which path I take
I'm going to send my seats in for a recover in two weeks, so my car is going to be out of commission for however long this dude takes, and when it comes to upholstery guys, they usually take forever.
How are the roads now? Are there a shitload of cyclists or what?Originally posted by wholepailofwaterQ:devil:
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Originally posted by varg View Post
Nah, it's common for M20s have shit oil pressure at hot idle and it doesn't seem to bother them. The oil pressure light switch is basically off = yes, on = no. I was pretty alarmed at how low my hot idle oil pressure got a times after installing a gauge, but was informed that it was pretty normal for it to be scary low when hot with with M20. I think it was 10psi/1000rpm = OK. With most engines I've owned 10psi at idle would have meant it's time to get ready for an engine out experience, but not an M20. Crappy oil pump, big clearances? I dunno which is the cause.If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View Post
I'm going to join you one of these weeks, hopefully next weekend if you dont mind.
How are the roads now? Are there a shitload of cyclists or what?
rturbo 930 I just picked up 2 5qt jugs of Valvoline VR 20/50 with the high zinc content from O’Reillys for $30 each. I need 7 quarts total for the Datsun lolSimon
Current Cars:
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-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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Originally posted by rturbo 930 View PostYeah I think part of my problem is my oil was too thin, looking at 15w40 diesel oil since that's apparently popular, or valvoline VR1 20w50. Gonna have some time to research while my new filter gets here.
I've been using the VR1, it's easy to get locally, and it's what Bimmerheads recommended.I do things.
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostI need 7 quarts total for the Datsun lol
I have been cooking up plans of something that would make that oil change look diminutive for when I start my career after graduating. I've decided that a bulletproof diesel is the ideal daily driver and hauler for me while I restore the E30, and those who have interacted with me can probably guess that the diesel I'd be after is a 6BT. I want to put one in a 2WD 2500 Suburban, and that I'd like nothing more than for that Suburban to also be a sleeper.
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, 600WHP or bust, forged M50B30 + S366SX-E project - updated 6-25
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Originally posted by varg View Post
7 quarts for that diminutive thing? Wack.
I have been cooking up plans of something that would make that oil change look diminutive for when I start my career after graduating. I've decided that a bulletproof diesel is the ideal daily driver and hauler for me while I restore the E30, and those who have interacted with me can probably guess that the diesel I'd be after is a 6BT. I want to put one in a 2WD 2500 Suburban, and that I'd like nothing more than for that Suburban to also be a sleeper.I do things.
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A Ram 2500 is a mobile shipping crate for a Cummins engine.
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, 600WHP or bust, forged M50B30 + S366SX-E project - updated 6-25
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Originally posted by varg View Post
7 quarts for that diminutive thing? Wack.
Simon
Current Cars:
-2017 i3 REx, 21st Century E30
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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Originally posted by varg View PostA Ram 2500 is a mobile shipping crate for a Cummins engine.
For a 2wd burb swap.... LBZ duramax all the way. Much easier to integrate electronically. You will have to run a small body lift (or get very midevil with a bfh) to get the tunnel to clear the allison bell housing... I would also start with a 3/4 ton burb, they were available through the 14 model year iirc but a 2wd one might be tough to come by.Originally posted by FusionIf a car is the epitome of freedom, than an electric car is house arrest with your wife titty fucking your next door neighbor.
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
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Originally posted by mrsleeve View PostMuch easier to integrate electronically. You will have to run a small body lift (or get very midevil with a bfh) to get the tunnel to clear the allison bell housing... I would also start with a 3/4 ton burb, they were available through the 14 model year iirc but a 2wd one might be tough to come by.
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, 600WHP or bust, forged M50B30 + S366SX-E project - updated 6-25
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