In need of some local help!

[mother_russia]

could you tell us what you did wrong and what happened. I want to hear a story

Haha dude, there are two stories.. And both are super long..

Here are the links!
1st story.. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=272111
2nd one.. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=281921

[Mlarsen]

I really wish I had the time to help you man. I hope you get this thing buttoned up and start driving it. Did you call those shops?

[mother_russia]

I really wish I had the time to help you man. I hope you get this thing buttoned up and start driving it. Did you call those shops?

I haven't contacted any shops in my area yet. I'm trying to find someone that's willing to come and help me in my garage. That'd be really awesome! If I can't find anyone, I'll then look into shops... :/

[mother_russia]

could you tell us what you did wrong and what happened. I want to hear a story

Lol did you by chance read over those two threads?

And guys, I'm still looking for that special someone..
No, not THAT special someone, but the one that's willing to help me put my engine back together :)

[ST1G]

Lol did you by chance read over those two threads?

And guys, I'm still looking for that special someone..
No, not THAT special someone, but the one that's willing to help me put my engine back together :)

I know where an Aamco transmission shop is in Seatac. All makes and models.;D

[mother_russia]

I know where an Aamco transmission shop is in Seatac. All makes and models.;D

I've gotten some quotes from Aamco before and they're just way overpriced.
Well, at least the ones in my area... :/

[AustinK425]

Shop prices are shop prices, honestly if it's broken just rip it apart and fix it. I used to be scared to do stuff myself but I busted my car by putting off jobs wanting help.
Then when I could do no more harm I just went for it grew a set and asked stupid questions and and cried when I wanted give up and then for some reason my friends came through. Haha

[GT BMW E30]

check your pm box

[Habla]

It took me a whole summer to do a head gasket/top end rebuild in my apartment's parking lot. Did I finish it? Yes. Did it take forever? Yes. Did I learn a hell of a lot? Yes. Did I save money? Hell yes.

Now I'm starting my first motor swap because my eta blew up. I had the motor out in two days, and the m50 unhooked from the parts car in 4 days. I'd say I'm getting better at wrenching every time I go out to the garage, and learning a ton.

I think half the fun of owning an e30 (or any classic, for that matter) is when it breaks and you get to learn how to fix it, drink some beer, and get the job done. Then enjoy the smugness you feel when you lower it back down and take it for a drive. Every time I get into my car, I know that I've turned every wrench on it to keep it on the road. That makes the drive so much better. Of course, the other half of owning an e30 is how it looks and drives!