Mark Wilson 6 Report post Posted December 8, 2019 Hi Everyone, I have imported a 1973 E9 coupe. Mechanically the running gear looks ok. The engine is a M30B34 and the compression on cylinder 6 is about 8.5 bar and the rest are around 12.5. When I took the rocker cover off it looked new inside. no sign of water in the oil so I am taking the engine out and going to take the head off. Any ideas on what the issue is? The car stood for about 6 years before I bought it. I'm hoping it's Just the rings. I can't figure out if the engine is a high compression European one or a low compression USA one , given the compression test what would your guess be? Once the head off I'll know for sure. The car has triple 45 Webers, a 265 Getrag box and a limited slip diff. The suspension seems to have slightly lower springs, Bilstien shocks, large anti roll bars front and rear. Apart from any engine issues I am after some E9 parts, does anyone have any or even an old e9 decomposing in the garden. Let me know . I am also after a period style black leather steering wheel. Also guidance on rebuilding the power steering pump and steering box (The box seems to have little play in it but I want to make sure it is fluid tight. Where can I get a gasket for the back case of the gearbox. It appears to be leaking from the bolts that hold it on. I could use liquid gasket, but would prefer the real gasket. I would also like some RHD headers as well if anyone has some ideas. I tried Motorsport down under but they have not responded to my emails. Are they still in business? Thanks for letting me join the group. Cheers Mark 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted December 9, 2019 Dream car right there! I can't remember the guys or company name but there is BMW wrecker in Hinds. He has just collected my friends e3 3.0 which was complete but a rust bucket and was planning on wrecking it I believe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tankguy 20 Report post Posted December 23, 2019 Hi Mark, I have some e3/e9 parts available. Drop me a PM and let me know what you’re after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad_Max 225 Report post Posted December 23, 2019 On 12/9/2019 at 1:05 PM, Gaz said: Dream car right there! I can't remember the guys or company name but there is BMW wrecker in Hinds. He has just collected my friends e3 3.0 which was complete but a rust bucket and was planning on wrecking it I believe Hinds Classics is the name of the shop, has a basic website with contact details http://www.hindsclassics.co.nz/. @OP6 tankguy here may be able to help you with your latest acquisition too, and he's local - even easier. @tankguy I may also be on the hunt for some E3 parts, need to go through what's good and what's needed, do you have complete cars or just some random stuff laying around? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted October 30, 2020 @Mark Wilson Awesome looking project mate 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Wilson 6 Report post Posted October 30, 2020 Nearly finished the mechanical refurb and conversion to right hand drive. Next it will be rotisserie time and several months scrapeing and sanding! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Wilson 6 Report post Posted October 30, 2020 Still looking for a RHD glove box if anyone has one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
