Colorado general chat...

[downforce22]

Yes just what i needed! locals peeps who can possibly help me? haha. I have seen probably a hand full of e30 down here in the springs and half of them are all older enthusiast...Im starting work on my 91 iS would be great to have a set of e30 hands to help me out i bit! haha.

What do you need help with?

[Aegis]

What do you need help with?

Mostly tracking down parts locally. also im planning on possibly rebuilding the engine in the near future. you guys recommend a shop either down here or in denver who can do it on these cars?

[Roland H]

Mostly tracking down parts locally. also im planning on possibly rebuilding the engine in the near future. you guys recommend a shop either down here or in denver who can do it on these cars?

whats wrong with your current engine?

[L-ucky-S-ix]

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[RLTW86]

Mostly tracking down parts locally. also im planning on possibly rebuilding the engine in the near future. you guys recommend a shop either down here or in denver who can do it on these cars?

I just finished pretty much rebuilding my engine. And am more than willing to help out if I have the time. Anthony at Black Label Performance off of Platte is a pretty knowledgeable guy on e30's and BMW's in general. As far as sourcing parts locally for M20's, good luck. It's pretty slim pickings. If you need a hand just give me shout.

[RLTW86]

Oh yeah I forgot, "OrangeFiero" just finished an M50 swap and is selling off M20 parts. Pretty sure he lives in the Springs.

[Aegis]

whats wrong with your current engine?

it recently start making a slight valve tapping noise, doesn't affect performance but annoying. Planning force induction but at 200k miles i rather rebuild before i do so...

I just finished pretty much rebuilding my engine. And am more than willing to help out if I have the time. Anthony at Black Label Performance off of Platte is a pretty knowledgeable guy on e30's and BMW's in general. As far as sourcing parts locally for M20's, good luck. It's pretty slim pickings. If you need a hand just give me shout.

How much did they charge you for the rebuild or did you do it yourself. Im familiar with Black Label, i actually applied for a job there before but was turned down because of my lack of experience back then, I heard they do a great job though. where in town are you? down to go for a cruise? haha

[RLTW86]

Did it mostly myself; just had them throw on a new crank seal and rear main seal while I was out of town. Not the cheapest place to get things done, but not entirely unreasonable either considering some of the high-dollar builds they do. I live on the north side near Black Forest and I'm always down for a cruise, just PM me your number.

[ltz Viper]

it recently start making a slight valve tapping noise, doesn't affect performance but annoying. Planning force induction but at 200k miles i rather rebuild before i do so...

I don't know how familiar you are with m20s but the valve tapping is pretty much normal for those engines, I call it the sewing machine. You should do a valve adjustment though just to be safe

[downforce22]

I don't know how familiar you are with m20s but the valve tapping is pretty much normal for those engines, I call it the sewing machine. You should do a valve adjustment though just to be safe

what I was gonna say. As for that AFM above, not sure what that is. Did TimR get his hands on your car? Stock are blue injectors that are 14.5 lbers.

[Roland H]

never had an AFM open before, what am I looking at?

it recently start making a slight valve tapping noise, doesn't affect performance but annoying. Planning force induction but at 200k miles i rather rebuild before i do so...

Just pull the head and have it worked through. No sense in going through the bottom end if it's still running well, unless you're going to put forged materials in there.

[Aegis]

Did it mostly myself; just had them throw on a new crank seal and rear main seal while I was out of town. Not the cheapest place to get things done, but not entirely unreasonable either considering some of the high-dollar builds they do. I live on the north side near Black Forest and I'm always down for a cruise, just PM me your number.

Yeah im more of a DIY guy myself but my grassroots ability has a limit. i rather pay someone to do it than mess it up even more haha. Nice, i live near Fort Carson.

I don't know how familiar you are with m20s but the valve tapping is pretty much normal for those engines, I call it the sewing machine. You should do a valve adjustment though just to be safe

Im new to m20's but i have a extensive history with m10's and n54's. but that knowledge hasn't helped me out so far. So far i have read that its normal. the tapping has just gotten a little noticeable since the guy i got the car. maybe it is just due for a Valve Adjustment.

[L-ucky-S-ix]

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[Roland H]

Cool, thanks for the knowledge on that. I know I've heard guys talk about swapping 027 M30 MAFs into their M20 cars, now I what the three digit number is referring too.

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