SoCal General Chat

[IRON-E]

Thanks Simon., now to figure out how to get them here.

[2mAn]

I seriously cant be the only person who travels from SoCal to NorCal... I know kronus wants some tires moved from down here up there, someone whos doing the drive could make money in both directions

[ak-]

Does anyone know if the wiring for the fuel pump is able to handle a 10amp fuse rather than the 7.5?

After installing my new pump, I blow the fuel pump fuse after about 2 hours of driving (never on short to 1 hour drives) - leading me to believe it's now barely getting into the 7.5 range causing it to blow when it's upset.

Installation consisted of 2 wires connected with solder and heat shrink.

[Balleristic31]

Yes Abby I had a similar issue and have been using a 10A fuse on the fuel pump wiring for about 2 years no issues thus far.

Edit: just curious but what pump are you using? I have the TRE e30 unit.

[MrBurgundy]

Does anyone know if the wiring for the fuel pump is able to handle a 10amp fuse rather than the 7.5?

After installing my new pump, I blow the fuel pump fuse after about 2 hours of driving (never on short to 1 hour drives) - leading me to believe it's now barely getting into the 7.5 range causing it to blow when it's upset.

Installation consisted of 2 wires connected with solder and heat shrink.

You should be fine to run the 10 amp fuse.

I'd check the relay, maybe its creating a tiny short that's blowing the fuse out.

[ak-]

Yes Abby I had a similar issue and have been using a 10A fuse on the fuel pump wiring for about 2 years no issues thus far.

Edit: just curious but what pump are you using? I have the TRE e30 unit.

Good to hear. My Walbro started shitting itself after 2+ years (honestly think its a replica) and I also installed a TRE e30 unit.
Much quieter, since I have no back seating! Car's idle any drive ability is much better now too.

You should be fine to run the 10 amp fuse.

I'd check the relay, maybe its creating a tiny short that's blowing the fuse out.

Thanks my dudes.

[2mAn]

Is it Friday yet?....

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Is it Friday yet?....

Really.... I was done at 9am on monday

[Violet88]

Hey e30 heads, I need help with my 318. Any m42 specialists out there, what I know is no oil is going to the head, can't get oil pump to prime? My schedule is fairly open. Car is parked at my place in Monterey Park. PM me

[2mAn]

Really.... I was done at 9am on monday

I know what you mean, work isnt too bad, but I only have time to play with the E30 on Fridays so all week Im waiting to go play in the garage.

[Balleristic31]

Hey e30 heads, I need help with my 318. Any m42 specialists out there, what I know is no oil is going to the head, can't get oil pump to prime? My schedule is fairly open. Car is parked at my place in Monterey Park. PM me

Did you recently do any work to the motor? Headgasket? Oil pan gasket? Timing case swap?

Do you know if you are u getting oil into the filter housing?

Are u cranking with the plugs in the motor? Makes it a lot easier to bleed/turn the motor over with them out.

[Violet88]

Did you recently do any work to the motor? Headgasket? Oil pan gasket? Timing case swap?

Do you know if you are u getting oil into the filter housing?

Are u cranking with the plugs in the motor? Makes it a lot easier to bleed/turn the motor over with them out.

Hey, Head gasket was done. No oil is getting into the filter housing, and no have not tried yet without the plugs in

[reelizmpro]

I seriously cant be the only person who travels from SoCal to NorCal... I know kronus wants some tires moved from down here up there, someone whos doing the drive could make money in both directions

Although I hate the drive...I am going up this weekend for my cousin's wedding.

[Chilezen]

Although I hate the drive...I am going up this weekend for my cousin's wedding.

You're driving on the wrong road mate

[Balleristic31]

Hey, Head gasket was done. No oil is getting into the filter housing, and no have not tried yet without the plugs in

Pop the oil filter housing off cap and see if oil is pushing up through into there. Probably just a dry oil pump.

If no oil is in the housing pour a bit into it and it'll burp up eventually.

Pull the plugs to help the engine rotate easier.

Hope that helps good luck!