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1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - Sold!
the ebb and flow of 325is ownership - In RVA
1988 BMW 535is - RIP but my dream BMW
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A small break then back to work.
I had to wait a few days for my ecu to return from kassel performance and my buddy will being welding my exhaust on Wednesday. I decided to get out of town for the day. Right before leaving, I did my valve cover gasket and those gaskets were rock hard. I'm glad the valvetrain looked great. Also, here is a picture of the other caps I pulled.
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Finally have the E30 sorted out. I finished the exhaust, but the original v-bands broke on a dip. Replaced them with vibrant v-bands. Kassel retuned my dme. Kevin from flim flam speed got me back on his dyno. We made 186hp/176tq which I think is pretty good for a basic m52 with an m50 manifold. Anyone have any alignment specs that work well for the E30? I have rear adjusters as well.
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End of a chapter
Well r3v friends, this might be the end of this e30. I found rust in a tough spot after ripping up my soaking carpet after driving in a moderate downpour. The chassis has seen it's fair share of abuse and it might be time to retire. I'd love to shell swap the e30,but I don't know if I'm motivated enough to do it.
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Originally posted by Tougerunner01 View PostUnfortunately, I highly doubt its fixable. I'm sure an experienced welder could make it happen for a pretty penny. I might get a quote.
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Originally posted by Sonny View PostSo what exactly happens if you daily drive with rust like this and never plan to autox? I'm looking at an e30 m20 the same condition
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Originally posted by rturbo 930 View PostYou wanna scrap the chassis for that tiny little rust hole? You could probably tidy it up and fix it with a small patch held in with automotive adhesive and be fine if you can't manage to find a welder.
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You showed me yours, I'll show you mine...
Both the footwells in my car were same as yours, if not worse.
If you find a really good welder willing to do the proper work for you, they can weld'em up for you so good, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference!
It totally doable without taking the whole car apart, just move all the wiring to a safe location (banjo ropes are your friend) and protect glass and upholstery/dash while cutting and welding. Seal it up good and it will last you more than a decade.
Bottom line is, don't scrap it - repair and enjoy it. Please.
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Originally posted by gnmzl View PostYou showed me yours, I'll show you mine...
Both the footwells in my car were same as yours, if not worse.
If you find a really good welder willing to do the proper work for you, they can weld'em up for you so good, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference!
It totally doable without taking the whole car apart, just move all the wiring to a safe location (banjo ropes are your friend) and protect glass and upholstery/dash while cutting and welding. Seal it up good and it will last you more than a decade.
Bottom line is, don't scrap it - repair and enjoy it. Please.
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