SoCal General Chat

[e30trooper]

im having some issues with mine tonight too. CEl came on , very lumpy idle at like 500 rpms. getting some backfires , also in gear driving slow it gets jerky. Tune up time!
Anyone know where to find the Bosch Super plus plugs at? And a cheap intake boot?

[mkcman17]

i jsut remembered that i was in a hurry for smog right after i bought the car and didn't gap my plugs.

[cyberkaa]

$20 amazon gift card for $10 :D

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[cyberkaa]

Guyz my car is overheating :(

This morning it was chilln at the quarter mark but on my way back from school it got up to the half way mark and would climb to 3/4+ whenever I stopped.

What should I check for?

Things to know:
-The exhaust was popping more than usual in 1st and 2nd (sounded cool lol).
-IDK if my heater and AC not working has anything to do with it
-Did two 0-100 pulls last night...
At the local track

Fan clutch, thermostat, radiator, aux fan. Make sure coolant is flowing through the radiator by feeling the hoses. Also check the coolant level and bleed if necessary. Swap a good temp sender (not sensor) in if you have a spare.

It can bog if it's getting too hot.

[e30trooper]

Fan clutch, thermostat, radiator, aux fan. Make sure coolant is flowing through the radiator by feeling the hoses. Also check the coolant level and bleed if necessary. Swap a good temp sender (not sensor) in if you have a spare.

It can bog if it's getting too hot.

which one is the coolant sender ?

[cyberkaa]

which one is the coolant sender ?

It's the one that's used for the gauge in the cluster. You can tell because it has only 1 pin, at least for M20s. I forget what the M42 one looks like.

[dvck]

so who wants those awesome tires?

i need four though.

[nickflic3]

Fan clutch, thermostat, radiator, aux fan. Make sure coolant is flowing through the radiator by feeling the hoses. Also check the coolant level and bleed if necessary. Swap a good temp sender (not sensor) in if you have a spare.

It can bog if it's getting too hot.

Cool, thanks for the info!

Bentley PDF FTW! Reading up on how the cooling system works. Good shiet

[cyberkaa]

Cool, thanks for the info!

Bentley PDF FTW! Reading up on how the cooling system works. Good shiet

:up:

[e30trooper]

so happy im running 4x108 :P

Just found these on Vortex
for 150 bux , but today they are on east coast

[Cha Ching]

im having some issues with mine tonight too. CEl came on , very lumpy idle at like 500 rpms. getting some backfires , also in gear driving slow it gets jerky. Tune up time!
Anyone know where to find the Bosch Super plus plugs at? And a cheap intake boot?

Ben, A&G Auto Parts in Gardena on Redondo Beach Blvd has the NGK plugs for about $2.40/ea. If you want the Bosch, order thru Pelican Parts & will-call them for next day pick-up.

I read the NGK is supposed to be a better plug then the newer-replacement-numbered Bosch plugs (dyno proven), but I couldn't really tell since I was replacing a set of fouled-Boschs.

My point is, you'll be fine with either set. A&G can have the plugs same day. Ask for Drew.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

Cool, thanks for the info!

Bentley PDF FTW! Reading up on how the cooling system works. Good shiet

dude the bentley pdf has helped a shit load/ kev on here did his head gasket with it..thats a bunch of money saved

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

Ben, A&G Auto Parts in Gardena on Redondo Beach Blvd has the NGK plugs for about $2.40/ea. If you want the Bosch, order thru Pelican Parts & will-call them for next day pick-up.

I read the NGK is supposed to be a better plug then the newer-replacement-numbered Bosch plugs (dyno proven), but I couldn't really tell since I was replacing a set of fouled-Boschs.

My point is, you'll be fine with either set. A&G can have the plugs same day. Ask for Drew.

my bad for the noob question but hoe exactly can a change in plugs show up on a dyno?

[azael325i]

Sup guys

[e30trooper]

Ben, A&G Auto Parts in Gardena on Redondo Beach Blvd has the NGK plugs for about $2.40/ea. If you want the Bosch, order thru Pelican Parts & will-call them for next day pick-up.

I read the NGK is supposed to be a better plug then the newer-replacement-numbered Bosch plugs (dyno proven), but I couldn't really tell since I was replacing a set of fouled-Boschs.

My point is, you'll be fine with either set. A&G can have the plugs same day. Ask for Drew.

Thanks John, Ill look it them next week. I think Ive been there to get parts for a buddy's car in gardena , right side if your going to the 110.