Michael. 2312 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 gave the e28 a quick wash and some uptodate pics Looks awesome Brent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 Tore out a bunch of useless auto crap. Spilt a heap of ATF on the shed floor. Cleaned it up while muttering under my breath about Jatco. Wondered how to get the last two bellhousing bolts & starter bolts out. Gave up and drank beer. whats the problem , are you using the correct size torx sockets 12 and 14 , i use a 2 foot plus long extension , drop the back of the box down and a power bar and away you go . dont forget to undo the torque convertor bolts first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 whats the problem , are you using the correct size torx sockets 12 and 14 , i use a 2 foot plus long extension , drop the back of the box down and a power bar and away you go . dont forget to undo the torque convertor bolts first Yup, grabbed a set of Torx sockets from Sulco in anticipation. Just grumpy & sore after 9 hours under the car (yes, I know I'm slow!) plus I wanted a beer. What's the trick with getting the starter bolts? Is t worth tapping a thread into the Getrag bellhousing to make it easier next time? Or will the alloy not stand up to the torque? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 On the touring, evened up the rear height so now sits level and the rears fit without rubbage. Just waiting for a new battery now to take it for a test ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Yup, grabbed a set of Torx sockets from Sulco in anticipation. Just grumpy & sore after 9 hours under the car (yes, I know I'm slow!) plus I wanted a beer. What's the trick with getting the starter bolts? Is t worth tapping a thread into the Getrag bellhousing to make it easier next time? Or will the alloy not stand up to the torque? are you holding the nut on the other end of the bolt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 are you holding the nut on the other end of the bolt? Starter bolts put up little resistance. The clever lads in Germany used nuts with a 'stepped' pattern on the underside of the nut so it grips the mounting surface better. Not taking as much force to crack them as I thought, just sucks when you realise you've missed two studs at the top of the bellhousing when ya think you've got them all out. Not sure how I'm gonna squeeze my arm up to get 'em but that's a problem for another day. Oh well. Nobody said it was gonna be easy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 what are you doing??? the whole job to get the box off is only about 30min once you lower it down exhaust off first , drive shaft off , lower the box down , use very long extensions , power bars etc to get at all the torx bolts 3 17MM torque convertor bolts first 1 10mm on the tin plate between the engine and trans undo the 3 small 3 14 size at the bottom of the trans then the 2 starter ones 2 12 size for the starter motor (and nuts on the other side if its a 1195 or older model) its tight to get a spanner in there but not imposible. then the 4 large 10 size atthe side and top of the trans , then slide the trans back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Made some significant weight savings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 yes car will sit 20-25mm higher in the front now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Got a parcel of goodies from the states. Lots of suspension parts for a bit of a refresh, as previous owners seem to have neglected this aspect rather. New top mounts all around and reinforcement plates, bump stops, front end links. 02 sensors, Peake Tool. Started with new 02 sensors and resetting fault codes. Went for a drive and didn't come back, so good news there. (touch wood) Obligatory irrelevant photos: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Took it for a drive earlier and caught up with my mate and his new 330ci clubsport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 nice headtorch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Little test with the ECU running in it's soft mode, with a few tweaks it can run harder but wheel spins easier. Never the less seems to get up to 100 in around 6 seconds. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultrarandom 3 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Got most of the engine back together, all that's left is the air filter and the radiator + coolant =DAlso my friend went and bought a 2002 E46 330ci M, this has made me extremely jealous. Edited October 2, 2013 by Ultrarandom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2919 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Took it for a drive earlier and caught up with my mate and his new 330ci clubsport Bugger - had my eye on that 330ci for the Mrs!!I reached an important turning point, stopped taking sh*t apart to clean it and started putting bits back together again. whoop! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Put a new Badge on the bonnet. the old one had enamel flaking from road scoria. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Sent one of them to BMWorkshop for service @ 280000kms. Nothing major to report. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Bugger - had my eye on that 330ci for the Mrs!! I reached an important turning point, stopped taking sh*t apart to clean it and started putting bits back together again. whoop! Bugger! It's a nice car, pretty tidy for 168,000kms One owner, fully service history. Keeps up with the V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Got some tints put in my little run around. Huge difference! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Did you design that house Ryan? it looks like you did haha. Cars looking sweet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Everyone needs a blacked out house to go with a blacked out car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Tidy car. Tidy house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Sent one of them to BMWorkshop for service @ 280000kms. Nothing major to report. so you swapped an E46 into an E30 but you send you car to someone else for a service?? Little test with the ECU running in it's soft mode, with a few tweaks it can run harder but wheel spins easier. Never the less seems to get up to 100 in around 6 seconds. I wonder where the autobahn in New Zealand is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 I wonder where the autobahn in New Zealand is Southwestern Motorway at 0300 on a Monday 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Hehe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
