as the title says im new to the E30 world, i just picked up a 87 325ic with 153xxx miles from a friend. i live in Paramus, NJ. for those who may not know where that is, its in Bergen County. anyways im looking for a local who can help guide me through the different types maintenance that need to be done to my car as well as help with choosing mods and whatnot. im not new to the bimmer family, ive owned a e39 528i and a e36 325is. i just hopped outta GTI 337 so im looking to have fun again with RWD. :-D
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yea im familiar with timing belts coming from volkswagens, hmm im assuming i need my valves adjusted, i ide at like 1050 and sometimes even 1100. ive looked up the valve adjustment DIY on pelican parts and i find it to be a difficult task. i dont have the proper tools eitherOriginally posted by evandaela car is a car. call it a dildo, i'd still drive the hell out of it.
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Originally posted by hooken m View Postyea im familiar with timing belts coming from volkswagens, hmm im assuming i need my valves adjusted, i ide at like 1050 and sometimes even 1100. ive looked up the valve adjustment DIY on pelican parts and i find it to be a difficult task. i dont have the proper tools either
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Originally posted by StereoInstaller1 View PostThere is a much easier way to move the camshaft into position: you can use 2 wires in the diagnostic port to bump the motor over using the starter. This make a valve adjustment very easy IMO.
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i checked the idle control valve 2 days ago, cleaned it out with maf cleaner and lubed with wd40 idle got slightly better. the valve adjustment still seems pretty hard for me to do alone, i'd definitely need guidance,Originally posted by evandaela car is a car. call it a dildo, i'd still drive the hell out of it.
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I like full maintenanceOriginally posted by e30lovsweet a mk4 jetta, haven't seen one of them for about 14 seconds
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I just did a valve adjustment, it's pretty easy.
This guide is even simpler than the pelican one:
http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/i...n_a_M20_engine
I didn't want to mess around with the starter so I just got underneath the car and cranked it with a 22mm crescent wrench since I couldn't fit my ratchet between the crank bolt and the radiator. I had a helper watch the position of the cam lobes. Sure it takes longer than other methods but I wanted to take my time. Just get a good feeler gauge too.
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