Dominic540 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 If it is a TUB engine, they are used for air/fuel I believe. The early models do not use them for anything other than cat monitoring, as Snap said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Not TUB. Thank god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Not TUB. Thank god. Showers ftw B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 TU = totally useless. just set the cams to 'hot' and leave them alone BMW, this isn't risotto. B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 A lot of my exhaust was just tacked up so I finished as much as I could before running out of argon yesterday. Started the wiring and just picked up some more argon to hopefully finish the full exhaust this weekend. Bad news is I seem to have a rear main seal leak or a transmission seal leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Mine was leak free for about 2 weeks. Came out to the garage and I saw a tiny drop under the car. Instant sadness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Pulled an all nighter Friday and got the motor harness all hooked up and some more work on the exhaust. I have most of the wires identified and know where they need to go and think I have the EWS figured out as well. Probably 10 hours from firing, but still have a lot of driveability stuff to do (finish brakes, clutch line, cooling, etc) KaiserRolls and jc43089 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 First starts make it all worth it man. Just please do it open headers at least once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 How about open downpipes? I want to make sure my 02s are in the system for tuning purposes. That being said the exhaust I have is all 'see through' muffling. It definitely wont be quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 E30 went to Arby's to get the meats. Actually got them from DrLeadFoot. Bonus motor pic with some updated wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Starter comes on and I've got fuel pressure. Properly hooking up the DME/EWS should get the rest going. Trial and error from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Since I picked up those 17s, I figured I would post up the ACs on Craigslist. Unfortunately someone bit and they are gone... Still trying to figure this damn wiring out. I may bite the bullet and pick up a tuned DME that doesn't require EWS, but I would need a new engine harness and knock sensors. I'm justify it because of the additional HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I figured I would post up the ACs on Craigslist. Unfortunately someone bit and they are gone... Noooooooo if I would've known I would've bought them in a heartbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Honestly, how much would you have paid? I'll tell you if you were in the ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 A heartbeat is an exaggeration, it wouldve been more like an evening of pacing and internal conflict. They're one of the only wheels I'd sell my weds bavarias for haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 PM'd you. It happened really fast. I'll probably regret it sooner than later. Anyway... ECU, engine harness, and knock sensors ordered. Should all be here by Wednesday. I am going to finish the exhaust, plumb the brakes and clutch, etc. Basically get it ready for the road so I can take it out next Saturday/Sunday. Hell, I haven't even registered it yet. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Noooooooo if I would've known I would've bought them in a heartbeat I text earl 2 days ago saying I would buy those wheels as well when they popped up for sale. I am really disappointed now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Come on guys, I couldn't bear to see them on another car. I almost just scrapped them. In all seriousness though, I put them on CList for the hell of it for a price I was very happy with. I got damn close to asking and the buyer was happy as well. I don't like using the forums as a way to make money flipping parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 They were so nice and rare that it would have been nice to see them stick around the area. Glad you got the price for them that you wanted=) Why did you choose to go up to 17's? Tire availability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I always hated the way 17s looked, but I later found out that it was because people put little baby tires on them. I went to 17s, because I bought those rims and tired off Dr. Leadfoot with spacers for $350 I believe it was. Couldn't pass that up. Plus I think they fill in the wheel wells very nicely. (I haven't installed my Koni/H&R race setup yet. Also, motor tear down in preparation for the new DME/Knock Sensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 do the valley pan gasket while you have that open.and do the two gaskets on the coolant crossover pipe on the back of the heads.both would require this same level of teardown if they start leaking in the future. also,do a barrel roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Valley pan gasket is $300. I am going to wait to see if I want to keep the motor or not. It isn't hard to tear it all down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 ?? not sure where you are looking. genuine BMW valley pan is $72. Febi brand is $57. taking the old pan off and scraping the old gasket and using a tube of permatex is like $5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I don't know either? I just looked again and you are right. But where I am now I will have all my parts by Friday so this weekend I am pushing hard to fire her up and burn some tires. A little coolant leak won't hurt (didn't appear to be leaking anyway) until I dyno the motor and make sure she is up to snuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 ECU was sent to the wrong address so I am battling that right now. Also, the engine harness I was sent was not the one I purchased so that is fun. Definitely frustrating when I have the motivation, but not the parts. Anyone know of any good painters that do work on the side? Looking to get some IS skirts and get a paint job over the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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