NOR-CAL General Chat.

[Thizzelle]

Rear shock mount is stuck. The 2 13mm bolts won't come up. Think they are stripped and not engaging? Thinking of getting nre mounts and just dremeling it off. Anyone have an idea?

[Toodaloo]

I need advice!

How detrimental is it to drive around with my leaky water pump? Driving around town I've seen no coolant temp spikes or anything like that. I'd assume that even if it looses fluid, the coolant res would just replenish it, correct? I don't think it would lead to air in the system.

I don't see any drips while driving/running but leaving the car overnight leads to a tiny puddle the size of a baseball on the ground. If I keep an eye on the coolant level I should be fine, right?

[yesman003]

replace the pump to be safe when that thing finally goes out it can be at the most inopportune time.

[Pantless Spency]

I need advice!

How detrimental is it to drive around with my leaky water pump? Driving around town I've seen no coolant temp spikes or anything like that. I'd assume that even if it looses fluid, the coolant res would just replenish it, correct? I don't think it would lead to air in the system.

I don't see any drips while driving/running but leaving the car overnight leads to a tiny puddle the size of a baseball on the ground. If I keep an eye on the coolant level I should be fine, right?

Depends on how proactive you are.

When I first rebuilt my eta the water pump leaked, I drove it to Vacaville, refilled the coolant, drove it to Sonoma raceway from there, refilled half way there, then refilled at the race track and drove home.

[mr2peak]

I need advice!

How detrimental is it to drive around with my leaky water pump? Driving around town I've seen no coolant temp spikes or anything like that. I'd assume that even if it looses fluid, the coolant res would just replenish it, correct? I don't think it would lead to air in the system.

I don't see any drips while driving/running but leaving the car overnight leads to a tiny puddle the size of a baseball on the ground. If I keep an eye on the coolant level I should be fine, right?

Be careful. This is exactly how people blow engines. Small leak turns into a larger one while you're driving, and then PPPPPSSSSSSSFFFFFFFTTTTTTTFTTFTFFSSSFS


Fix it. Cheap problem now, new head gasket or worse later.

At the very least, make sure your AAA membership is up to date.

[CarsonE30]

Be careful. This is exactly how people blow engines.
Fix it.

That's about it

[Toodaloo]

Parts are in the mail. Had some last minute Christmas shopping to do so I was hoping to get away with it for a day or so. Looks like I won't be driving for the next week or two!

[CarsonE30]

Anyone know of a good wheel repair shop? Found a set of some 32's for my E34 for dirt cheap but one is cracked and *looks* fixable to me, whatcha think?

[ohthejosh]

I went to Team Three Wheels in San Leandro

Also almost everywhere Ive went to its usually 150/wheel

[CarsonE30]

I went to Team Three Wheels in San Leandro

Also almost everywhere Ive went to its usually 150/wheel

Okay sounds good, I'll check them out, thanks!

[WineCountryE30]

I have sad news to report. Last weekend a drunk driver in a shitty 90's mustang crashed into my poor E30 after losing control in the rain. She was parked on the street in front of my house and has subsequently been written off by the callous insurance company. She was towed away this morning and after 16 years together I mourn her absence more then any past girlfriend. I have thought about buying a new one, but it just wouldn't the same.... and would feel like I was cheating on her. I have listed the parts I was collecting on the for sale board (MZ3 TA swap setup) if anyone is interested. I wish you all the best, and I ask you all to hug your E30's in memory of my loss.

[CarsonE30]

I have sad news to report. Last weekend a drunk driver in a shitty 90's mustang crashed into my poor E30 after losing control in the rain. She was parked on the street in front of my house and has subsequently been written off by the callous insurance company. She was towed away this morning and after 16 years together I mourn her absence more then any past girlfriend. I have thought about buying a new one, but it just wouldn't the same.... and would feel like I was cheating on her. I have listed the parts I was collecting on the for sale board (MZ3 TA swap setup) if anyone is interested. I wish you all the best, and I ask you all to hug your E30's in memory of my loss.

I'll be back with mine on the 26th, will hug for your loss. Oh, and that cheating mentality will change with an E30, you'll be back in one in no time ;D

[WineCountryE30]

I'll be back with mine on the 26th, will hug for your loss. Oh, and that cheating mentality will change with an E30, you'll be back in one in no time ;D

Thanks for the support! Someday if I find a nice E30 M3 I might, but Im thinking its time to get into a newer model. Either an F30 335i or an E92 M3. It was getting harder to justify the money I was putting into the old girl to my GF, especially with my growing collection of cars. It also is looking like I will be moving to Boston soon for work and it will be hard to find the time or a space to wrench on what will have to be my daily driver.

[CarsonE30]

Thanks for the support! Someday if I find a nice E30 M3 I might, but Im thinking its time to get into a newer model. Either an F30 335i or an E92 M3. It was getting harder to justify the money I was putting into the old girl to my GF, especially with my growing collection of cars. It also is looking like I will be moving to Boston soon for work and it will be hard to find the time or a space to wrench on what will have to be my daily driver.

You've got a Spitfire and a CJ5, I'd say you're set anywhere ya go! Boston seems to be Mk2 capital of the States so you'll find something else fun to beat on, no problem!

[ohthejosh]

Anyone else have to work today?