M318 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I got this california e30 325e 1987 for $450. Motor was seized. Got it to turn and start. Head gasket was blown. Replaced head gasket and did not deck head. Head gasket still blown. Bought and installed new e motor from Schmidts in New London. Head gasket was blown. Returned motor. Bought e motor from craigslist from wibimmer member. Installed motor and runs good after I adjusted the valves now starts in half a turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Earl Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 It isn't sprayed in burgandy chalkboard paint is it? colorowley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B C Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I am blown away at how faded that dash is! Also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Where did you find a sub $500 California car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Where did you find a sub $500 California car? Oh idk Perhaps California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Whatever snapster.Also how are you painting the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Whatever snapster.Also how are you painting the car?Im sure he isnt using a paintbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Whatever snapster.Also how are you painting the car?Friend of his knows what he is doing with the painting thing. He used to paint or something. He does good work I guess. They will setup the plastic booth type thing for painting I think. YoungCR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Friend of his knows what he is doing with the painting thing. He used to paint or something. He does good work I guess. They will setup the plastic booth type thing for painting I think. This is one of the most noncommittal statements I have ever read lol YoungCR, Rowleym and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Post edited by moderatorReason: Earl discovered multi-quote 11/26/2014 8:35AM ^Foiled again by Sir Snap-A-Lot patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faja92 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 My guess is he'll do a dip coat on it, he's been pushing his business doing that lately http://www.diptechdetail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Would a valve adjustment be why mine cranks for a bit before it starts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Wouldn't hurt to adjust them, its easy. Just need feeler gauges, 10mm wrench, and a smallish nail. Get a new valve cover gasket and the occur hose that goes from the valve cover to the throttle body. They are usually very hard/brittle. Sent from my potato phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Would a valve adjustment be why mine cranks for a bit before it starts? Could be leaking injectors (losing fuel pressure + flooding cylinders slightly) Could be a dirty cold start injector Could also be some other items. Every little bit will help though and as jc said, its so easy even snap can do it colorowley and jc43089 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M318 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Wouldn't hurt to adjust them, its easy. Just need feeler gauges, 10mm wrench, and a smallish nail. Get a new valve cover gasket and the occur hose that goes from the valve cover to the throttle body. They are usually very hard/brittle. Sent from my potato phoneAnd boss skils. Each cylinder you adjust has to be top dead center on that cyl. There are a few good youtube vids on it. Would a valve adjustment be why mine cranks for a bit before it starts?It can. It can also cause lower compression in a cylinder, misfiring and so on. Most likely you just need a tune up. My guess is he'll do a dip coat on it, he's been pushing his business doing that lately http://www.diptechdetail.comI do have two different paints I could use... I have black and I also have this crazy cosmos blue with pearl and flake in it. Cost over $700+. I'm not sure which one I want to do. I will probally plasti dip it flat black before I take it to the ice drift meet. I am coming with 3 E30's and an E class 5spd. I am blown away at how faded that dash is! AlsoHow didn't I? Oh idk Perhaps California I got this car from some small hick town south west of Green Bay. I found it by posting an ad on craigslist about how I will buy your BMW. I was getting alot of calls and getting alot of first dibs! I got a call from some weriedo about this and I went and got it for 450 after some negotiation. I saw that it was previously titled in california. Had only been sitting for about a year with a blown head gasket. NO FREAKING RUST! Not even the right rear under the battery area! The interior was completely shot in every way due to the sunroof being open and the right rear window. Strange thing is, the windows all worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M318 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Here is how she sits now. There is no body filler on this thing accept for the trunk lid that had a small dent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Nice valvecover=P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faja92 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I do have two different paints I could use... I have black and I also have this crazy cosmos blue with pearl and flake in it. Cost over $700+. I'm not sure which one I want to do. I will probally plasti dip it flat black before I take it to the ice drift meet. I am coming with 3 E30's and an E class 5spd. Need another driver to bring them? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Id like to drive one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Id like to drive oneFind me an I head for a decent price and you can drive mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 That's awesome! I've thought about putting up an ad like that too but I'm in the mood to get rid of things lol. Hopefully I'll get to see this thing on the lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 How didn't I? I know that you built that, but our leader says that the govt built it since it provided the road network used to go get parts for it /lamepoliticaljoke Stopping before i strike a nerve with anyone Vote cyoung in 2016 jc43089 and Rowleym 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Vote cyoung in 2016CYoung approves this message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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