PNW Chit Chat thread

[5Toes]

holding on to parts to sell is the best :) why do you think I have all my rare wheels and stuff! Im still waiting on ground cables but bavrest is hooking it up on some goodies so its ok I guess

[BraveUlysses]

M42 car?

yeah, m42 that is still hanging on despite the "fluids only" diet i have it on. pretty sure i'll go with an M54B30 swap once it gives up the ghost.

[Matt-B]

Test fitting the style 32s , that were freshly wrapped, on the e36.
Changing its oil, and a Quick clean out. Nothing to crazy

[5Toes]

once my dumb ground cables come in my m42 is getting all new coolant hoses put on at same time, coolant flush, oil change, and then later that 7lb flywheel. these engines love to get beat on!

[Matt-B]

i have a 10lb jb fly, i wish it were heavier.

GL with 7lbs...

[bmwm42]

Lol 7lb flywheel.....you should get it running perfectly first

[Gerta]

once my dumb ground cables come in my m42 is getting all new coolant hoses put on at same time, coolant flush, oil change, and then later that 7lb flywheel. these engines love to get beat on!

Are you still running AC? Id be worried about the drivability with such a light flywheel.

[Matt-B]

with my 10lb fly, and ac on, if you r3v it up, it sometimes almost stalls competently out

[Gerta]

Matt - I've heard that as well.

[delamaize]

ok, here is the dumb thing I did today.





It hasn't run since 2006, the owner said he was told it was a "Engine computer issue." It's filthy, and has some rust in a few places. but It is complete, The motor does crank, Brakes are good, and tires hold air. Clean Title, and for $200, I decided to take the chance. besides, Where's your V12? Peasant.

[ahrensNW]

God that engine bay is scary. Itll be impossible to lose money on that though.

[Matt-B]

good price?

[delamaize]

good price?

I paid $200.

[djjerme]

Hose it down, give it some love, and yeah - you'll be able to make money on it.

[dereliiict]

Hose it down, give it some love, and yeah - you'll be able to make money on it.

You have a nice Alpina car sitting in the dark. Looks to be in good company too.