cpandrewschmidt

I dusted off the camera and took some awesome photos of both cars:

Update after smoke test.  Smoke test showed smoke.  One point on intake boot elbow.  Previous owner did some weird gluing thing to allow for the asc delete and tried to glue the extra nipple thing needed together with the stock elbow.  I had previously discovered this one on my own and tried to jb weld the crap out of it.  Honestly surprised it still leaked.  Gonna order one of these bad boys and be done with it.  
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-mishimoto-parts/silicone-intake-boot-blue/osee3692ibbl~msh/?gclid=CIGgtpKzxdMCFQWQaQod5DsOog
Second area is on the supercharger body.  Not a part where there's a gasket to fix.  I'll get a picture later.  Tech and I agreed the only fix will be to try some RTV sealant and hope it holds.  This was a much smaller leak.
Leaks seemed small to me but he claimed these would definitely be big enough on any car to trip the CEL.  So, I'll hope it's that.  

Thanks everyone.  I'm in Madison.  Definitely plan to get to a cars and coffee this year.  Will bring both cars.  Here's the e30, 5 speed swap all done last fall, got better rims over the winter to put on it.  Can't wait to really drive it around this next year.  Both cars for that matter.  Still have to get the M3 registered and insured.  Ugh, this weather sucks for fun cars.  Looking forward to meeting a lot of you. 

New euro steering wheel installed!  

Hi all, been asking for parts on here so figured I should get the new ride up to show what they're going towards.  Picked up a Eurosport Supercharged '98 M3 sedan.  Always loved the sedans from back then.  I used to have a '99 M3 coupe about 10 years ago.  An e39 5 series, a 335i, and a 135i later I wanted to get back into the e36 platform.  Just something more raw about the cars back then.  Wanted an older car but didn't want to sacrifice the power coming from the 135.  So, kept an eye out for a turbo'd or SC'd m3.  This should be putting down around 415 hp or so.  Found it in AZ and bought site unseen, which was scary.  Car arrived and of course there were some surprises.  Oil leak, power steering leak, etc.  Body and interior in pretty good shape all and all for an almost 20 year old car.  Just some touch up work to take care of.  
Already changed vanos seals, valve cover, o2 sensor and power steering lines.  Other maintenance items will follow, plugs, etc.  Car is lowered on TRM coilovers.  
Future list of mods/fixes:  Apex Arc 8 rims, bmw front plate filler, rear window seal, PCV valve (oil smells like fuel, could be PCV or just the fact it has upgraded injectors), drivers window isn't tinted but others are, 6x9s are blown, PO did something weird wrapping sunroof interior in carbon fiber.  Wish list delete the spoiler. 
I'll get better pictures up as weather improves.  Shameless plug for the 135 which will now be for sale in the background.  Currently have this and a '91 325i vert for the summer.  Wife not happy, haha.........
Andrew 

Hi all, been asking for parts on here so figured I should get the new ride up to show what they're going towards.  Picked up a Eurosport Supercharged '98 M3 sedan.  Always loved the sedans from back then.  I used to have a '99 M3 coupe about 10 years ago.  An e39 5 series, a 335i, and a 135i later I wanted to get back into the e36 platform.  Just something more raw about the cars back then.  Wanted an older car but didn't want to sacrifice the power coming from the 135.  So, kept an eye out for a turbo'd or SC'd m3.  This should be putting down around 415 hp or so.  Found it in AZ and bought site unseen, which was scary.  Car arrived and of course there were some surprises.  Oil leak, power steering leak, etc.  Body and interior in pretty good shape all and all for an almost 20 year old car.  Just some touch up work to take care of.  
Already changed vanos seals, valve cover, o2 sensor and power steering lines.  Other maintenance items will follow, plugs, etc.  Car is lowered on TRM coilovers.  
Future list of mods/fixes:  Apex Arc 8 rims, bmw front plate filler, rear window seal, PCV valve (oil smells like fuel, could be PCV or just the fact it has upgraded injectors), drivers window isn't tinted but others are, 6x9s are blown, PO did something weird wrapping sunroof interior in carbon fiber.  Wish list delete the spoiler. 
I'll get better pictures up as weather improves.  Shameless plug for the 135 which will now be for sale in the background.  Currently have this and a '91 325i vert for the summer.  Wife not happy, haha.........
Andrew 

Well folks, that's a transmission out!!!!  I definitely think it was pinched being the last bolt.  Put a few others in and tightened down and then put the jack under and lifted a half inch to take the pressure off.  Came off no problem then.  Phew, what a relief.  I'll let you all know when the swap is done an hopefully drive able!  Thanks again for all the offers for help, especially Chris.    

Well folks, that's a transmission out!!!!  I definitely think it was pinched being the last bolt.  Put a few others in and tightened down and then put the jack under and lifted a half inch to take the pressure off.  Came off no problem then.  Phew, what a relief.  I'll let you all know when the swap is done an hopefully drive able!  Thanks again for all the offers for help, especially Chris.    

Drove it more last night.  Still has some sputtering issues, but not NEARLY as bad.  I at least feel like I can drive it to places.  It smooths out more after its warmed up.  Still might have to take up a couple of your offers to look things over to see if I'm missing anything if you're still willing.  
 
Looking online it doesn't look like my ECU resets like the e36.  I unplugged the battery last night and am letting it sit all day today.  Will try again tonight.  
 
As for the smoke test I just modeled it after these two posts.  I put a hole in a soda can and the can fits nicely into the intake hose.  Just tape it and seal it off good before putting smoke into the system.  Dont forget to open the throttle.  
 
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=292791&page=2&highlight=smoke
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=274418&highlight=smoke