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[TobyB]

One idiot's opinion- 5053.
The 6061 will still be weak at the welds, and be more likely to split if pummeled.
But honestly, I'd use whatever was in the metal rack...

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[TobyB]

Those are some odd chunks- off the top of my head, they don't look familiar.
Like, parts of a small spring and...
Kind of like something with a small ball bearing is coming apart?
You...

[TobyB]

Oh, yuk.

Time for more looking before disassembly, but agreed, that doesn't look good.

Give those chunks a brake clean bath and shoot some closeups.
That might help narrow...

[TobyB]

Yep, you have a dual mass flywheel. Give it a wiggle to make sure it doesn't move more than the spec
(about an inch? I forget for the E30)

You need a pressure plate that matches the...

[TobyB]

Maybe you have a 4- cylinder tach?

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[TobyB]

What's the oil pressure like?

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[TobyB]

First time I've ever heard that.
The bearing shells (if you can find them) may need to be
sized after installation, just like cam bearings in cam- in- block engines.

wait-...

[TobyB]

How do I get myself replaced by a bot?

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[TobyB]

Oh, holy JZ, heal my E30, HEAL MY E30!!!!

amen.

Oh, hey, maybe it could heal the N14 Mini sitting out under the tent, too...

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off to swap the R55...