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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:09 am Post subject: 87 325, new to me |
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I've picked up another E30. This time an 1987 325 (base model) eta, only 142k miles on it, but lots of deferred maint. 5speed of course.
I put in a solid day yesterday and today getting lots done to it, which I'll post about when I have a little more time. Busy finishing the work right now.
Some pics:
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85-325e
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Posts: 4712 Location: Southampton, NY
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:12 am Post subject: |
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My 325e says hello to your new addition! _________________ Cosmo - 1985 BMW 325e, Single Owner, 265,000+ ORIGINAL miles and still going strong! But now on the East Coast and the salt air corrosion is eating my beautiful car alive...
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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I'm still getting to know this E30, even though I've already been into her guts.
Here is a partial list of stuff I've done this week:
steam cleaned engine and part of underneath the car, quickie exterior clean
fix wheel bearing : inner control arm ball joint shot, the wheel bearing fine, pulled complete good arm off my old white shell, cleaned it up, bolted it on
motor mounts: dug through my pile, yep, like new motor mounts pulled from a race car, installed
turn signal lense: old style lense, still have a bunch of those, now it looks like new
fog lights: crusty old lense, checked my stock, found 2 that looked clear and near new, and the wiring is all working perfectly, fixed
sway bar ends: these are old and beatup, dug through my stock, found 2 that are like new, installed
install a different steering rack, hope it fixes the leak - done, no leaks so far
install new tie rods, these are antiques! original I think, the control arm was! - done
install left control arm, those boots are shot also - done
new drivers side control arm bushing - done
install new air filter - done
finish motor mounts - done
do a timing belt job, fix water pump leak, - halfway done, everything is torn apart and cleaned up, just need to reassemble
install old eta radiator I have kicking around, current radiator leaks
install old RA1 tires. Current tires are from 1998, 12 years old!!!
get it registered _________________ http://www.unofficialbmw.com
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Pirate323i
Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Posts: 404 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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I wish I had the time and space...
it is enough keeping two cars on the road, let alone building race cars... _________________ Life is a voyage not a destination... So enjoy!
1989 318i M52B25 24v swap
1989 318i great little car
1983 323i same as picture only red! - Now gone...
1983 323i Written off by some fool running a red light... RIP. |
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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It helps being unemployed at the moment for having time for all these projects.
We're also totally remodeling our main floor bathroom and guest bedroom, so I'm keeping busy at the moment. Looking at doing the re-doing the kitchen as well, not sure if/when we'll tackle that.
I should have added in my original posting that I got a fantastic deal on this car from a member of our UBB here, user:bgwavdav aka Steve.
Thanks again Steve! _________________ http://www.unofficialbmw.com
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85-325e
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Posts: 4712 Location: Southampton, NY
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Sounds great... How about some pics??? _________________ Cosmo - 1985 BMW 325e, Single Owner, 265,000+ ORIGINAL miles and still going strong! But now on the East Coast and the salt air corrosion is eating my beautiful car alive...
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Some general shots:
interior:
engine:
old and newer steering racks and tie rods
in the middle of the timing belt/water pump/rubber-refresh job:
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85-325e
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Posts: 4712 Location: Southampton, NY
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great Dale! I especially like the color... reminds me of someone else's car. hint hint!
The engine looks very clean! Congrats! _________________ Cosmo - 1985 BMW 325e, Single Owner, 265,000+ ORIGINAL miles and still going strong! But now on the East Coast and the salt air corrosion is eating my beautiful car alive...
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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I finished up the timing belt / water pump / radiator job today, it purrs at idle.
Set the Toe for the front wheels.
Car feels much much better then a week ago, but still have a couple of things remaining before it could be a daily driver. _________________ http://www.unofficialbmw.com
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Color of this car is Cirrus Blue, close to Cosmo Blue, but not quite.
Went to get the car registered today and needs emissions test.
Ran down to emissions testing station and there was zero line, love that.
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HC(PPM) CO(%) CO+CO2(%) O2(%) RPM
Cruise Limit 150 1
Cruise Emissions 64 0.98 16.08 0.39
Cruise Result Pass Pass
Idle Limit 220 1.2
Idle Emissions 76 0.52 15.12 1.47 550
Idle Result Pass Pass
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kyshadetreebmw
Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Posts: 849 Location: Berea, Kentucky
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:24 am Post subject: |
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Dude, paint the bottom strip on the sides matte black. (Or is it already and just dirty?) Not a criticism. Glad you have the time and where withal to save these cars. |
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bgwavdav
Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 13 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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Dale,
It looks GREAT! I already miss her. I'm just glad someone was able to get her back up to par (and so quickly!). Nice job!
--Steve _________________ 1987 E30 325e |
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robert1700
Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 1398 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Love the car and especially the license plate frame. _________________ 1987 325i Convertible
51,000+ miles
Sold to a friend car is now destroyed, such a same. |
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