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I recently purchased a NOS Valvoline oil-level-Matic... I am a HUGE sucker for e30 accessories.
If you don’t know what this is let me explain.
Valvoline Oil-Level-Matic: simply put, an electronic dip stick. There is a reservoir, a pump, a computer, and a dip stick. When the Oil Level light (from the check panel up above) turns on the system turns on and pumps oil into your engine through the dip stick and into the oil pan.
Here is a great write up on how to install it.
I have the number 1 option.
[oil level Matic instructional](https://www.drive2.com/l/3195135/)
Here is my problem: I need a custom reservoir for my oil level Matic so I can put it in my 87 325ic.
The oil level Matic mounts next to the drivers side strut tower, using the fender 10mm bolts.
“Luckily” I have the early model cooling system, so the reservoir tank isn’t in the way, however.
THE PROBLEM: e30 Verts have strut tower reinforcements. So my oil level Matic won’t fit where it’s suppose to.
I know I know, I should have checked before buying. But it was such a stupid deal, the person didn’t know what they had, so in a blind 80s rage I bought it. I’m determined to make it work.
I’m thinking that I need to fabricate a reservoir that fits in the same spot but goes under or avoids the strut reinforcement.
Anyone got any ideas on how to make one? Where to start? Anyone up to the challenge?
If you made it this far, I’m sorry.
I’ll post some picks of my dilemma.
-David
I recently purchased a NOS Valvoline oil-level-Matic... I am a HUGE sucker for e30 accessories.
If you don’t know what this is let me explain.
Valvoline Oil-Level-Matic: simply put, an electronic dip stick. There is a reservoir, a pump, a computer, and a dip stick. When the Oil Level light (from the check panel up above) turns on the system turns on and pumps oil into your engine through the dip stick and into the oil pan.
Here is a great write up on how to install it.
I have the number 1 option.
[oil level Matic instructional](https://www.drive2.com/l/3195135/)
Here is my problem: I need a custom reservoir for my oil level Matic so I can put it in my 87 325ic.
The oil level Matic mounts next to the drivers side strut tower, using the fender 10mm bolts.
“Luckily” I have the early model cooling system, so the reservoir tank isn’t in the way, however.
THE PROBLEM: e30 Verts have strut tower reinforcements. So my oil level Matic won’t fit where it’s suppose to.
I know I know, I should have checked before buying. But it was such a stupid deal, the person didn’t know what they had, so in a blind 80s rage I bought it. I’m determined to make it work.
I’m thinking that I need to fabricate a reservoir that fits in the same spot but goes under or avoids the strut reinforcement.
Anyone got any ideas on how to make one? Where to start? Anyone up to the challenge?
If you made it this far, I’m sorry.
I’ll post some picks of my dilemma.
-David
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