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[E30_(1st Musk)_]

thanks to justin ^ i got a lot of work done today. did a much needed valve adjustment, and now my e30 is only slightly louder than it was before. rear shock mounts were almost completely dissolved, so it's nice to no longer hear thuds through every bump - at least not from the rear. also did trans mounts, rocker plugs, and vc gasket. tired and happy.

you have inspired me. im thinking of doing vc gasket and intake gasket this coming tomorrow but ide end up stranded

[mkcman17]

Nice!

Where did you get your shock mounts from? The JOM's didn't come with any so when my old ones refused to come off we pulled a lemon one from some old shocks. Clunking all day X(

$16.25/ea from pelican for e46m vert ones. they look pretty.

i didn't know how bad the thudding was until i swapped them.

you have inspired me. im thinking of doing vc gasket and intake gasket this coming tomorrow but ide end up stranded

vc gasket is cake. i would do the valves too, turned out to be easier than i thought, although i definitely didn't nail it.

[nickflic3]

oOo, nice! Need to do a little maintenance my self:
-Filter (K&N drop-in maybe?)
-Oil (disgusting!)
-Transmission fluid (grinding gears in the morning/randomly)
-Injectors

[mkcman17]

yeah i'm going to replace my vacuum/fuel lines next, then probably clean the injectors at the same time...or upgrade.

check and see which drain/filler plug you have for the trans...if it's the VW type i have a 17mm allan you can borrow. it's a bitch and a half though, hopefully you have the hexnut type...

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

those rears look really meety dude, i also need to do this because i know for a fact mine are wasted.

nickflic3: are you planning on pulling the injectors and cleaning or completely replacing them?

[nickflic3]

oOo, nice! Need to do a little maintenance my self:
-Filter (K&N drop-in maybe?)
-Oil (disgusting!)
-Transmission fluid (grinding gears in the morning/randomly)
-Injectors
-vaccum lines

Thanks for reminding me lol I know I have a small leak somewhere...

I'll check the drain type next time I'm under there. (where is it exactly? lol)

those rears look really meety dude, i also need to do this because i know for a fact mine are wasted.

nickflic3: are you planning on pulling the injectors and cleaning or completely replacing them?

I wanted to replace them with bigger ones... Thoughts?

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

yeah i'm going to replace my vacuum/fuel lines next, then probably clean the injectors at the same time...or upgrade.

check and see which drain/filler plug you have for the trans...if it's the VW type i have a 17mm allan you can borrow. it's a bitch and a half though, hopefully you have the hexnut type...

im curious to see how you guys are going to clean them when they are out? i've looked it up but usually people dont take the time to do it

Thanks for reminding me lol I know I have a small leak somewhere...

I'll check the drain type next time I'm under there. (where is it exactly? lol)



I wanted to replace them with bigger ones... Thoughts?

i was thinking the same since i have an extra set of 19lb injectors, but i dont see the need unless i was running a chip for it?

[mkcman17]

Thanks for reminding me lol I know I have a small leak somewhere...

I'll check the drain type next time I'm under there. (where is it exactly? lol)

I wanted to replace them with bigger ones... Thoughts?

i'm thinking about bigger ones too, i'll have to do some research...the filler plug is the problem, it's up on the passenger's side, bout halfway up the trans housing. i know at LEAST 3 vacuum lines have leaks. all taped for now.

[nickflic3]

I'm noob to injectors, just know that 19lb mustang ones fit and are supposedly better for economy/performance. Wonder how it would work with my dinan...

[ethrtyiS]

you see what you did!! i put gas money in my car that i needed!


just kidding, tomorrow then

haha sweet, the more e30's the better. plus i get to see your mtech spoiler all mounted and looking pretty. :)

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

haha sweet, the more e30's the better. plus i get to see your mtech spoiler all mounted and looking pretty. :)

not yet! i still have to work on it. but damn im so lazy to take it off.

what time do you guys usually get out to the meet?

[mkcman17]

quick search said that 17# might be better served...maybe from an m50?

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

quick search said that 17# might be better served...maybe from an m50?

ehh, but would you end up having to clean those either way? unless you got flowbenched 17lbs.?

[mkcman17]

idk, i was thinking about pocketing some then paying to have them done right..

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

idk, i was thinking about pocketing some then paying to have them done right..

good idea, but dose anyone have experience on just cleaning injectors themselfs?

perhaps...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFJlTfHyrUk