m325i 711 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Bought all my sh*t before hand, (touch wood), do hopefully it will be labour only. Im a little broke so a BMW guy, but not BMWorkshop. GTX 2 15w/45 Z88A Ryco filter New air filter element 6 new NGKs Valvoline LSD oil (80w/90 i think) Would like new oversized leads but must be $$$ Anyway got all that for $115 from my Woottons hook up. LSD was $40 alone!! Goes in 2moro. (Been running a bit rough, due too) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 i find Elf 20W50 good...my m2o runs better and its cheap too.....$30 for 5L which means full engine and a 1 L bottle for top ups. oversize leads are prerty gimmicky IMo...dont think they actually do sh*t all except for highly tuned engines needs much more powerful spark....and with stock ignition prob wouldnt do anything...that stuff all looks pretty easy....you sure you dont wanna do it yourself? diff oil is expensive though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted September 29, 2004 Yeah but id rather not spend my weekend under my car. Ill fk it up somehow. Not worth my stress. I found big leads really good on my old car, (turbo tho) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Big leads and speccy spark plugs are a waste in what is a stock M20. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Oh yeah sweet, i only got stock plugs. $2 each for NGKs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 I'll service your car for half the price of what any mechanic will i dont mind gettin my hands dirty gimme a call my work is 100% guaranteed! :thumb: 0275448699 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 (edited) Cheers for the offer dude. I could do it my self. I used to do my mazda, which being a japper, I reckon is way harder. But i use my car for my job, and I can't really risk anything. Are you just being a goos samaritain? Or is it the fine piece of German craftsmanship that you want to get your grubby hands over? Edited September 30, 2004 by m325i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted September 30, 2004 common - you can't be paying someone to change spark plugs, air filter, and change oil! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted September 30, 2004 Yep. But its not running that well, i dont know why. Id rather be driving it in the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted October 2, 2004 I knew i wouldnt have been able to do sh*t myself. Picking it up in 10mins. The engine mounts were completely sheared off!! That was my "running rough" Also i have a small crack in my exhaust manifold. Could be time for those headers. Whats the link? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted October 2, 2004 too many burnouts/bad gear shifts aye - they pwn engine mounts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted October 2, 2004 too many burnouts aye - they pwn engine mounts. Busted. Are 2nd gear sideways included in that? But hey, they are built to be driven... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2004 Busted. Are 2nd gear sideways included in that? But hey, they are built to be driven... burnouts and bad gear changes dont count as being "driven" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted October 2, 2004 No burnouts or bad gear changes. Doughnuts and drifts only. I have race experience you know I think i may have been ripped. How much for new engine mounts installed? Ill post pics of my cracked exhaust head 2moro. But its running sweet as with an engine thats not floating. Cleaned and waxed + Mothers Showtime, its a dream and worth all the $$$. Actually $$$$. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
