NOR-CAL General Chat.

[Albuquerque30]

Sitting here waiting for an engine stand so I can get down into it. Found some decent stuff at the junkyard today, but I'll hold off for better opportunities.

I'm not rushing building it. Pretty much still developing a plan on the build. Definitely going big though.

[mbonanni]

I may or may not lap the valves. What is the benefit?

I have not done any work to the car lately, so next time I will hittup you giys.

[freeride53]

just bondo it lbc

Yes bondo it long beach city breh

[Albuquerque30]

I may or may not lap the valves. What is the benefit?

I have not done any work to the car lately, so next time I will hittup you giys.

Found this for you. Read a little bit of it and seemed like it might help you out.

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-92607.html

[MR 325]

sounds like most skateboarders,


lapping valves is super basic man, the only hard part is disassembly/assembly of the valve train, but even that it pretty simple.
i could help/show you how to do it.

If you have a cylinder head this far apart (completely disassembled) the valves and valves seats should be ground. Then, then valves are lapped in. It's not as simple as you make it sound. Of course, you also want to have the head pressure tested and resurfaced during this time.

[mbonanni]

If you have a cylinder head this far apart (completely disassembled) the valves and valves seats should be ground. Then, then valves are lapped in. It's not as simple as you make it sound. Of course, you also want to have the head pressure tested and resurfaced during this time.

If the motro has 150k miles, and I mainly just want the motor to look better and have new gaskets is this all necessary??

How much time/money do you guys think it will cost?

[MR 325]

If the motro has 150k miles, and I mainly just want the motor to look better and have new gaskets is this all necessary??

How much time/money do you guys think it will cost?

If you're removing a cylinder head it needs to be resurfaced before it goes back on, PERIOD. Anybody who tells you differently is doing their work half-assed. If there was nothing wrong with the head there's no reason to be grinding valves etc but if you've got the cash, it's worth it to freshen things up.

[mbonanni]

Okay, am doing the head gasket, so I guess I should be doing it.

Any idea on how much a resurface will run?

I do not think I will grind valves due to time. I want to get this car on the road. If I knew I was keeping the m20 forever then I would definitely put more money into it, but I am desperate for an m30 once everything on the car is situated.

[Pantless Spency]

got mine resurfaced for 60 bucks here in napa,
shouldnt run you more than 80.
and i chose not to have it pressure tested, valves and seats were not ground.
i lapped the valves myself and replaced the valve stem seals.
pretty much what i would deem a mild top end refresh.

[mbonanni]

Well, that seems plausible. I will see what my dad has to say. I will for sure get it resurfaced.

When replacing suspension rubber would you guys suggest oem rubber or poly?

[MR 325]

I like poly for the subframe and trailing arms. Front control arm bushings I like OEM E30 M3.

[mbonanni]

Alright cool. I think Danny said the rubber isn't horrible, but I feel that a couple extra hundred for the better ride would be worth it.

[Vivek]

I like poly for the subframe and trailing arms. Front control arm bushings I like OEM E30 M3.

What's the reasoning behind this?

[freeride53]

Guys anyone ever think about selling their e30 to Europeans?
It seems as if they pay more these days as most of their cars are rusty or scrapped

[MR 325]

What's the reasoning behind this?

I like the poly in the rear because it seems to "tighten" up the drivetrain since there's less flex under load. Poly for the front CABs just ends up making noise though.