PNW Chit Chat thread

[5Toes]

I see where you are coming from for sure, but Im not in the position to spend that much money on a new engine.

[HarukoE30]

Still looking for an engine

I am researching high compression stroker options, without using custom pistons. It is a dead end. I am over thinking it.

Well you have a budget, now all you need to do is be patient.

[bmwm42]

Go Metric Mechanic or have GAS rebuild you one and be done with it.

Thats stupid advice your taking to 5cells who only has a 500 budget drives an auto and is what 17 at most be real.

[5Toes]

Actually right now, I have $800, but I was planning on putting atleast $250 of that towards maintenance items

[OldDrunkenSailor]

Thats stupid advice your taking to 5cells who only has a 500 budget drives an auto and is what 17 at most be real.

It's not stupid advice for anyone, I didn't know what his budget was, but doing the right thing is always sound advice.

Furthermore, judging by how much more money gets thrown in whenever something breaks, waiting a bit longer or getting a loan to get the proper bits or getting it done right still isn't stupid advice.

[5Toes]

I plan on doing the proper maintenance

- timing belt
- cap and rotor
- water pump (or re use mine with a new gasket)
- new accessory belts
- new block seals

Didnt work much on my car today, so engine is expected to be out tomorrow or Tuesday. Then I will pull the head and see if it is good and go from there

So if you have a nice eta block lying around, I might be hitting you up for a 2.7i

[bmwm42]

Actually right now, I have $800, but I was planning on putting atleast $250 of that towards maintenance items

Toes sometimes you just need to not say anything its better sometimes to keep your mouth shut, the amount of money you have isn't the issue its your lack of knowledge and need for a expensive engine you might just fuck up in the end

[e30austin]

For those who know Rick (rg430rocker)

[LuckyHenriksen]

AHahahaha nice work Austin

[Brilliantrot 318is]

WTB: stock 318is exhaust (everything) I know there is a few local guys that did the m50 swap on there 318's and got rid of the stock exhaust.. if you are one of the guys or know someone that has a good working exhaust shoot me a PM

thanks

[e30josh]

Actually right now, I have $800, but I was planning on putting atleast $250 of that towards maintenance items

i was the butthead that bought the stroker, i had to drive from anacortes! such a long damn drive... glad its over and i have a new stroker for my e30.

5toes, i have a complete euro m20b23 id sell for the right price.. or just the 731 head if you wanted to go that route. pm me..

[cg138]

Well fuck. Finally replaced my hood release latch and cable. The old one was broken and I've been using the screwdriver trick since I've gotten the car. After many swear words, it's done. It's not complex, just a bitch to thread the wire and grommet through the firewall.

[HarukoE30]

Well fuck. Finally replaced my hood release latch and cable. The old one was broken and I've been using the screwdriver trick since I've gotten the car. After many swear words, it's done. It's not complex, just a bitch to thread the wire and grommet through the firewall.

Mine works, but it pops at the last end of the pullback. Looks like I'm in for a world of cursing. Hope my Throttle Cable isn't a tough fix.

[AbeSonic]

Anyone else still awake?

I suddenly find myself with a lot of extra time on my hands...

[cg138]

Yup, still up. I need to go to sleep though. I've got work in the morning.