PNW Chit Chat thread

[LuckyHenriksen]

Yea it is loose, I can push it all the way counterclockwise but the belt is a tiny bit too short

[brutus87]

Cant wait to get my E30 tech 1 spoiler from the UK!

[e30austin]

Cant wait to get my E30 tech 1 spoiler from the UK!

You got one? Good man.

[DrJosh]

I don't know what's up with the timing belt then. I though the tensioner ha to be all the way loose. But I have never done one on an E30.

On a side note, I ordered suspension today. Bilstein Sport struts with H&R race springs. I am stoked and can't wait to get this stuff. They were out of stock on the collar wrenchs so I need to find one. Or does anyone know of any tricks on how to get the strut out of the housing without the wrench to turn the lock down bolt thing?

[IronJoe]

I used a pipe wrench on the housing, and channel locks on the strut itself. Wasn't too difficult. BTW you will love bilstein sports + H&R race! I have had mine for a few months now and the ride is just about perfect.

[AbeSonic]

You can use a impact gun if you have one. Or with some pliers grab the tip of the spindle were its kinda flattned and a ratchting wrench to get that nut off.

[PNWDan]

So I can't get the new timing belt to slide back on around all the sprockets, like it is too short. anyone have tips for me?

Its a tight fit and has to be perfect. I did mine a few months ago. It takes a bit of patience. the belt on the side opposite the tensioner has to be super tight. get it as taught as you can while making sure the crank and cam dont move. If it has slack then its a tooth off and wont slip on the tensioner. once you get that side good then work around to the tensioner and slide it on. Like i said it take patience(I have very little ha ha)

[DrJosh]

Thats the method I was thinking of using for the struts. Thanks for backing me up! I am stoked. Not only will it be lower, but it should handle great! All of the bushings are brand spanking new to.

[LuckyHenriksen]

Its a tight fit and has to be perfect. I did mine a few months ago. It takes a bit of patience. the belt on the side opposite the tensioner has to be super tight. get it as taught as you can while making sure the crank and cam dont move. If it has slack then its a tooth off and wont slip on the tensioner. once you get that side good then work around to the tensioner and slide it on. Like i said it take patience(I have very little ha ha)

Did this, worked at it for a little while and got it on :) Now it is all buttoned up and running.

[brutus87]

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Got my parents to help me sew up the loose stitching, thanks for the hookup on the wheel.

[Blackangusinc]

Did this, worked at it for a little while and got it on :) Now it is all buttoned up and running.

You should have given me a holler. Glad you got it buttoned up!

What's the news on the new vert?

[LuckyHenriksen]

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Got my parents to help me sew up the loose stitching, thanks for the hookup on the wheel.

Awesome! Glad you could save it!

You should have given me a holler. Glad you got it buttoned up!

What's the news on the new vert?

Next time I will, actually I need your help with the new vert, I still can't get it to idle right. It idles at 1500 RPM in Park or Neutral, but drops down to 700-800 in gear. Any ideas?

[Mullet Bullet]

Gave her a bath today, looks a little better, just can't wait for my swap now.

[brutus87]

It was cloudy all day, but the sunset was nice :)

[Matt-B]

Finally Im back home :)

will answer Pms tomorrow