Upgraded Radiator Options - Built In Expansion Tank

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Glad to see you going to school. The E30 can wait until you have more time.

Interesting about the underdrive water pump pulley. How much smaller is the diameter?

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It is nice to have free driveway parking for once!




Haha what are you trying to do to me?!

Already have four motorcycles if you count the trackbike...

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Yeah I'm not sure.
Kind of a mix of sadness and acceptance getting rid of what I had built up as my realistic dream car.

Even if I was in perfect health and it didn't hurt my back to...

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Looks like Aliexpress has a 42mm thick one, and it comes in black too.

Anyone tried these out?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006287488480.html...

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Hey all,


Looking to upgrade from the OEM spec M42 radiator in my car currently.
Would like a solution with an integrated expansion tank for packaging.

The unit I...

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Yeah that'll get ya! Hard to line things up with the subframe still mounted.
I went through that too, then converted to a stud kit.
Welded the stud for the damaged hole in place while I was...

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Looks like they are asking for donations now.
Maybe server costs are catching up?

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Not sure if these pics help at all.
This was an Auto shaft I cannibalized to use a cap on my 5-speed shaft during CSB replacement circa 2015.



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It was on BAT. I don't know if Canadian cars get the same audience or attention.
I was fed up with local low ballers pricing it like a 328i lol.

North American S52B32 in the E36 M3...

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Yep it sold, for slightly more then my reserve as well!
Buyer had it shipped back down to the USA.

The north american M3 just feels like a 328i with a tuning package IMO.
The...

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I should be able to sell off some parts this winter and knock about a grand off my total spend.

So you figure about 3k a year to modify and drive. Still much cheaper then a new car, and I...

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Last time I had the 328i out about a month ago, the clutch stopped disengaging the transmission.
Thread here: https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/for...ion/10160743-h...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkgwKq1IcM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkgwKq1IcM
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Washed the car by hand for the first time since the paint correction & PPF.
Looks SO glassy, I'm going to endeavor to keep it cleaner in the future!

Also R.I.P. 56k on this post...

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Any sound clips? Would love to hear it sing!...

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Welcome!
Looks like you've done a great job keeping the car going.
Great oldschool film photos too!

There is a wealth of information here if you search, and still a decently active...

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Can't say I've noticed any more NVH from the shifter specifically.

However I haven't done a road trip in my E30 since it was much closer to stock....

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Easy way to add length when wheel/suspension is unweighted.
AKA prevents the spring popping out if you decide to get some air!...

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Looks like a lot of fun Simon!
I don't know if I would have survived the 2am arrival though.

How did the car run?

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Injector spacers are on. They fit well as tested with a spare M50 manifold.
No leaks and a successful test drive today!

I do notice coolant temps quickly rise to 200F when stopped....