PNW Chit Chat thread

[Mlarsen]

I just put a price together for a m20 t-belt package if my shop would do it, $650. It's listed at 3.5 hours for just the belt but you have factor in seals and water pump, plus bleeding the cooling the system.

[2mAn]

I think doing a timing belt/ water pump job is a right of passage into E30 life. If you can do it on your own, then most of the work that needs to be done on the car will be within reach and you will have that fun car you thought it was. If you cant do it on your own, then you are probably going to get frustrated with all the little shit that goes wrong and you will want to sell it and get a honda instead.

[mulletman]

I think doing a timing belt/ water pump job is a right of passage into E30 life. If you can do it on your own, then most of the work that needs to be done on the car will be within reach and you will have that fun car you thought it was. If you cant do it on your own, then you are probably going to get frustrated with all the little shit that goes wrong and you will want to sell it and get a honda instead.

This is pretty accurate. And honestly, as far as timing chain/belt jobs go... it's a pretty easy one.

[e30austin]

Also, not all car guys like to actually work on cars I don't pay others to work on my cars, just can understand why it's worth it to some.

Fucking hate working on my own shit anymore. Don't ever make your hobby your job. I have little to no desire to finish any of my own projects anymore.

[KLiz90]

Fucking hate working on my own shit anymore. Don't ever make your hobby your job. I have little to no desire to finish any of my own projects anymore.

That's why you have mine. Muahahaha!

[e30austin]

That's why you have mine. Muahahaha!

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I think I've done more work to yours this year than I have all 3 of mine combined. LOL

[Keith M]

Fucking hate working on my own shit anymore. Don't ever make your hobby your job. I have little to no desire to finish any of my own projects anymore.

Truth. Other than auto racing, I want nothing to do with cars anymore.

[e30austin]

Truth. Other than auto racing, I want nothing to do with cars anymore.

My red car and silver car will be my last E30 builds (unless another M3 falls in my lap, but I highly doubt that), and who knows if I will ever begin my '55 truck or '49 Olds coupe.

[Pdxseth]

A few months ago there was an e30 track car on cl for 16k it was alpine turboed, had a useless cage, did that ever sell? Anyone on here?

[e30austin]

His name is "obrien" and it sold for full asking price.

[kid325e]

Fucking hate working on my own shit anymore. Don't ever make your hobby your job. I have little to no desire to finish any of my own projects anymore.

Always wanted to be a tech. The way things worked out I became a Parts Manager. Looking back, i'm glad it went the way it went because I get to talk cars all day, never turn a wrench, and when i'm off work - that's all I want to do!

Funny when I was growing up I always wanted my hobby to be my job. Now I understand, that it can really work against you!

[2mAn]

I wear a suit during the day and sit on r3v. I cant wait to get home to wrench and get dirty haha

[mulletman]

I have no desire to fly airplanes on my days off.


Fuck that shit.

[e30austin]

I have no desire to fly airplanes on my days off.


Fuck that shit.

#firstworldproblems

[KLiz90]

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I think I've done more work to yours this year than I have all 3 of mine combined. LOL

But at least he's all purdy and not clapped out now! :D