Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 God that looks terrible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 Doing some roadworks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 It's safety paint, gives people even less reason to cut me off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Looks like it was a dodgy valve. Maybe manufactured wrong or something... the collets and retainers/springs are all in tact and cams etc are all fine. Looks like its just crapped out and dropped onto the piston...destroying everything else in it's path. Well, that kinda sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Cheers Matt. Well, I had them running on the car for 500kms or so, after removing, found about 9 tiny holes between the pair, where the welds were not 100% (could see the carbon deposits forming from the leaks) so had those tacked up along with any other suspect pits in and around the welded joins. Pretty sure its 100% sealed now. This is a HPC HiPer Coat in Grey, rated for 750 deg.C I'm just happy to know they wont rust for a long time. But it will also be interesting to see what the temperature in the engine bay drops to with these, I did some testing with a IR heat gun prior so I will be able to compare as this coating is supposed to give a decent drop in the engine bays temperature. Cant remember what coating mine was, but didnt help with temperature much. Rain still boils off my bonnet when I come to a stop. God that looks terrible.+1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 made a strut brace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Cool Dan, getting there. What do you mounts look like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Got the sedan running on the stock ecu again. Should be roadworthy in the next couple weeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 E30 had a Full service Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30pete325 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Did major wash after stripping out interior the day before ... now shes a clean standard E30 with minor rust rather than a being the filthy E30 she was before ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 459 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 almost there . 2001 e46 m-sport touring https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7l9lzc83y92h5ep/awiEGW47qI/2 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7l9lzc83y92h5ep/YpP8-buDp-/1 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7l9lzc83y92h5ep/VWL7evDZ70/0 Manual? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Manual?no but have a manual kit for sale if you want one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 459 Report post Posted July 7, 2013 Not looking for a kit. Selling the wife's WRX wagon and hoping to replace it with a 3 series wagon (preferably manual but hard to find). Will keep an eye on what you have but have to wait for the sale first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 601 Report post Posted July 7, 2013 Spent 5 hours cleaning four cars. Also found a great new use for the kartcher window vacuum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 129 Report post Posted July 7, 2013 Sold it to first test driver. Continued polishing my...... Audi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 601 Report post Posted July 7, 2013 TRAITER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) While doing some gearbox tuning and reviewing the telemetry on my laptop afterward, it looks like the 1UZ E36 is good for 100kph in the vicinity of 5.5-6.0 seconds from a standing start. I believe that's just about right for the power to weight ratio. . Edited July 20, 2013 by Michael. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldubs 308 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Jacked my car up with the intention of taking my diff out Man flu took over so I went and had a shower instead. f**k you winter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Swore a whole lot after I took the head off the M50. 4 pistons, 4 valves, head and MLS head gasket are forked. Gonna be a whole lotta work and $$ to do before the season starts again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Swore a whole lot after I took the head off the M50. 4 pistons, 4 valves, head and MLS head gasket are forked. Gonna be a whole lotta work and $$ to do before the season starts again. That sucks big time. You had a valve steam break right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Nah, piston design was wrong and demo'd the valve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Left the 530i with Glenn at Botany Motorworxx to have the cooling parts installed (thermostat, waterpump, upper rad hose), change engine oil and filter, and check on the parking brakes which were not holding well. What was the outcome on the parking brake? i did a diy on mine - new shoes, deglazed the rotor inner, adjusted, and while it passed wof i'm still not happy with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 What was the outcome on the parking brake? i did a diy on mine - new shoes, deglazed the rotor inner, adjusted, and while it passed wof i'm still not happy with it. Glenn deglazed the rotor and shoes and adjusted so it works better, but not to 100% because of how it was adjusted during previous services (I'm assuming by Team McMillan). Glenn can explain it better, but during adjustments they had only adjusted the cable but forgot the other part - the shoe adjusters I think (?), which was still at its factory settings. This deformed/wore out something in the drum requiring me to have to pull the handbrake a lot harder than I should for it to engage - and even so not at 100%. My WOF is due November, and my rear rotors will need replacement by then as well, so might do all this during then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Glenn deglazed the rotor and shoes and adjusted so it works better, but not to 100% because of how it was adjusted during previous services (I'm assuming by Team McMillan). Glenn can explain it better, but during adjustments they had only adjusted the cable but forgot the other part - the shoe adjusters I think (?), which was still at its factory settings. This deformed/wore out something in the drum requiring me to have to pull the handbrake a lot harder than I should for it to engage - and even so not at 100%. My WOF is due November, and my rear rotors will need replacement by then as well, so might do all this during then. Yeah i made sure i set the shoe clearance with the star adjuster, not the cables. 2 things i didn't do was grease the side of the shoe where it contacts the hub and make sure the cables were free in the sheaths. Just waiting for another fine day. Will be interested to see if new rotors makes a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) finally some paint on the e28 more painting and fitting windscreens back in bonnet , side skirts and front bumper ,sunroof panel to be painted next week etc Edited July 13, 2013 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
