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  • kid325e
    R3V OG
    • Sep 2007
    • 6421

    #32326
    I'd say Timing Belt and Water Pump - followed closely but Head Job or E to I swap.
    clutchCTRL!
    Move with a purpose.
    - 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd
    - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
    - 2000 323i AT
    2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD

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    • spiDmang
      No R3VLimiter
      • Nov 2010
      • 3941

      #32327
      Originally posted by 2mAn
      I always thought the timing belt/ water pump job was the official right of passage and I've done that.
      +1

      ive dropped many rear subframes out of my parts cars...I just dont feel compelled to do mine hahaha
      -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
      91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
      08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
      04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


      Originally posted by IronJoe
      Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

      Originally posted by 2mAn
      Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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      • Gerta
        R3VLimited
        • Sep 2009
        • 2119

        #32328
        Originally posted by spiDmang
        I'm having a shop do this job for me... Way too lazy to do mine lol
        Homie I have the tool set up for this. You should have hit me up!
        Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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        • Gerta
          R3VLimited
          • Sep 2009
          • 2119

          #32329
          Originally posted by kid325e
          I'd say Timing Belt and Water Pump - followed closely but Head Job or E to I swap.
          Alpha Team: Hand job.
          Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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          • ncsubowen
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Nov 2013
            • 1012

            #32330
            Originally posted by kid325e
            So this is a 91 850i that we serviced 5/29/15. Keep in mind these are our list prices, marked up so we can make profit and stay in business just like we have been doing since 72. It's what it takes to stay in business and competitive out here.

            We did headlights
            861.70 each - 63 12 1 383 371/63 12 1 383 372

            We replaced the driver side seat rail which had to be ordered from Germany. (Seat would not move forward or backward.)
            52 10 8 118 128 - 1212.87!!

            That's just for parts..

            Car is back now for AC work. He's keeping the R12 System. I just paid 1170.00 for a 30LB tank of R12. That's wholesale. God I can't wait to be on vacation.
            How much for an AC check and an R12 recharge, since you have some on hand? My system is empty at the moment due to some ignorance in pulling my motor. Probably need to refresh the rubber bits prior to a recharge, but I've never messed with AC before.
            sigpic

            4 doors.. so much room for activities!

            IG @bluebombr

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            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=323622

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            • 4tDX
              E30 Addict
              • Jul 2014
              • 500

              #32331
              There are a ton of threads on rear subframe and trailing arm bushing. You can piece together $20 worth of parts from Harbor Freight and the hardware store to make your own tools, rent a puller, and you're in business.

              IMO most annoying part is removing the f***ing exhaust!

              Originally posted by ncsubowen
              How much for an AC check and an R12 recharge, since you have some on hand? My system is empty at the moment due to some ignorance in pulling my motor. Probably need to refresh the rubber bits prior to a recharge, but I've never messed with AC before.
              You can get R12 off of Ebay almost for the price of R134a. You can take a ~$10 test online to get certified to buy and use it for personal use.

              I called a couple of shops recently and none of them would touch R12 any longer. Government ban them from doing R12 work recently, IDK?

              It is a pretty easy job to do yourself. The hard part is finding a vacuum pump and gauges (make sure you get one intend for R12) if you don't want to shell out the money to buy them.

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              • ncsubowen
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Nov 2013
                • 1012

                #32332
                My comment was really directed at kid325e who does it for a living and apparently just bought some R12 for the shop.

                I could do it myself, but I don't have a garage and I'm kinda lazy?
                sigpic

                4 doors.. so much room for activities!

                IG @bluebombr

                Transaction Feedback:

                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=323622

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                • BraveUlysses
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 3781

                  #32333
                  Originally posted by Gerta
                  Homie I have the tool set up for this. You should have hit me up!
                  I'll have to hit you up in a few weeks then

                  is that bbq still happening next weekend?

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                  • spiDmang
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Nov 2010
                    • 3941

                    #32334
                    Originally posted by Gerta
                    Homie I have the tool set up for this. You should have hit me up!
                    I havent done it just yet...but i definitely want to. We will talk more!
                    -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
                    91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
                    08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
                    04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


                    Originally posted by IronJoe
                    Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

                    Originally posted by 2mAn
                    Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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                    • Gerta
                      R3VLimited
                      • Sep 2009
                      • 2119

                      #32335
                      Originally posted by BraveUlysses
                      I'll have to hit you up in a few weeks then

                      is that bbq still happening next weekend?
                      The AbeBQ? I dunno? Paging Abe ...
                      Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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                      • Gerta
                        R3VLimited
                        • Sep 2009
                        • 2119

                        #32336
                        Originally posted by spiDmang
                        I havent done it just yet...but i definitely want to. We will talk more!
                        Good man. I need that cluster and diff too.
                        Parts Collector and Former Houndstooth interior junkie.

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                        • the imitator
                          E30 Enthusiast
                          • May 2013
                          • 1006

                          #32337
                          Came to the realization that a 3.73 lsd would be quite interesting with an N54 swapped car. It is now for sale and will be posted shortly, looking for $300 in great working condition.

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                          • OldDrunkenSailor
                            R3VLimited
                            • Mar 2011
                            • 2271

                            #32338
                            Originally posted by the imitator
                            Came to the realization that a 3.73 lsd would be quite interesting with an N54 swapped car. It is now for sale and will be posted shortly, looking for $300 in great working condition.
                            I've got a (custom) 3.73 in the Death machine, would recommend, loved it. Remember that your transmission ratios impact how you'll like the diff. I'd replace tranny first and then evaluate how you like the revs and such.
                            Alpha Team Inductee

                            2014 Icon E-Flyer
                            2013 Zboard San Francisco Special
                            2010 Buell XB9SX
                            2009 Harley-Davidson 883 Iron - "Xerces"
                            1991 BMW 362iS Touring - "Stephanie/The Death Machine 2.0"
                            1974 Honda CB360/CL360 Scrambler Project
                            1971 Honda Trail 90 - "Stephen Parish"
                            2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
                            2002 Mazda Miata LS

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                            • the imitator
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • May 2013
                              • 1006

                              #32339
                              Maybe I'm jumping the gun a little, but you dont see much of the n54/n55 crowd going past a 3.46.. I do like the idea of putting an extra plate in and rebuilding the unit.

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                              • AbeSonic
                                Price check on Vagiclean, aisle five. I repeat: price check on Vagiclean, aisle five. That's Vagiclean. We've got a customer down here with a full-on fallopian fungus. I'm baking a loaf of bread and I think it's sourdough.
                                • Sep 2010
                                • 3635

                                #32340
                                Originally posted by Gerta
                                The AbeBQ? I dunno? Paging Abe ...
                                Calm your tits. I'm working on it

                                out dated sig is out dated

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