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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: March 19, 2015, 11:57:43 AM »

That was tricky.  I didn't go too crazy on that area for the exact reason you are worried about.

Here is what I did, stuck/stuffed small microfiber towel in to the port.  Just to "seal/cover" it a bit.
Then tried to make sure all my wiping motions were pulling back outwards.  Leaving that small towel in there to protect the valve and catch any debris.

In my case it wasn't very hard to get that crud off, so that worked pretty well.  If you needed to put some force in there to clean...I'm sure there is a better way.

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: March 19, 2015, 10:15:37 AM »

I used the typical carb cleaner, microfiber towels, wrapped around a brush.  Allowed me to get into those tight areas pretty well.
I didn't have a part washing bin or other cool toys.

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General Topics / Re: 1991 318iS resto

« on: January 09, 2015, 02:12:45 PM »

Fantastic rebuild!  I've never welded a thing either, inspired after seeing this threat.
I have my 91 318ic that has a bit of rust above the brake lights and on the trunk sides at the lip area. 
Before I consider repainting (paint isn't bad...no other rust), I may do what you've done with the new backend piece and attempt my first welding on the trunk lip area before the repaint. 

Hopefully the weather will warm up soon for you.   

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: January 09, 2015, 12:56:48 PM »

Updated, with heater hoses in the right order.

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: January 09, 2015, 12:39:43 PM »

Good catch, I never really checked the diagram when putting the heater hoses back!  I didn't trust myself so I have each hookup matching labels.
One tick and I'll update the diagram.

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Suspension / Re: larger brake booster - from e32? or e38?

« on: January 14, 2014, 09:38:16 AM »

I'm really interest in what you do here. 

I've not liked the braking on my 318ic since I've bought it. 
Part of it is the rotors and pads on there now.  I'm the 2nd owner, and previous had taken care of the car, but one thing he just got auto store parts for was the rotors and pads. 

However, in reading I get the idea that will only help so much.  So, I've been testing the brake booster and vac lines just to be sure that's all fine...and it seems fine (tests fine).

So... all that to say.. thinking of a similar upgrade.

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: October 04, 2013, 08:27:23 AM »

Pictures?

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: October 04, 2013, 05:55:30 AM »

I could think of two things. 
The hose not being a heater hose/or other high temp hose....or a kink that was so "closed" it built up back pressure and the block side wasn't tight enough.  I'm assuming the hose popped off the block.

If I had to do that particular hose over again, I would get the part number mentioned here for that hose, 11511739245.
Then cut of the last 90* turn at the top.  That hose is from the E36 and snakes around much better, no kinks, and each end fits their nipple/connector perfectly.  Apparently it's 16mm where it connects to the plastic coolant connector and 10mm where it meets the engine block.

I don't like how mine has a kink in it..but it does flow. 
Since a bunch of people have just capped off that whole line anyway, my thought was at least I have some flow.

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For Sale / Re: E30 Crackless Dash Coupe/Convertible

« on: October 01, 2013, 10:20:17 AM »

If I was in CA, I'd be all in.... 

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: September 29, 2013, 07:03:55 AM »

Finished yesterday.  Had some bonus tasks like rust on the battery tray, new battery, and new battery cables that took up a little time.  And new fuel lines back at the fuel filter...
But, she's running and well.  I have a little nock every now and then I can hear inside the car but not outside.  So, tracking that down.  I think it's perhaps where I mounted the ICV. 

She's staying right in the middle on temperature so that's a good sign and no massive loss of coolant or fuel.  *yet* 

Best thread ever, and I tried to show how I flatened the ICV holder bracket and mounted it to the fuel rail bracket...but hard to take a good picture of that.

The Pics


Thanks for some of the good fuel line pictures, I was tempted to hook these two up backwards.


without the fan shroud back on.  During all this... definitely know the radiator will be done next.
I didn't do a full cooling system flush b/c I'll be taking it all apart again in a few months to replace the radiator.


Finished pictures, without the fan shroud and under car protection back.  I'm leaving those off, have belts todo.

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How-To's / Re: Zoso's Thermostat Replacement

« on: September 18, 2013, 11:15:35 AM »

So, my m42 is actually in pretty good shape but for some reason the thermostat connector/housing has started to loose pieces of metal.  Also the bolts were very rusted and I thought it was a good time to replace the whole housing as well.
I'm sure it's overkill but even from my local dealer after a BMW CCA discount... was only $36.



Old vs. New

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Mess under the intake: hose lengths

« on: September 15, 2013, 05:22:42 AM »

I second the new cooling/heater hose for the bypass being the BMW part # 11531247398.   It just looks better than plain old heater hose from Amazon like I did.  Otherwise, I think I used maybe 10inches of heater hose, 8 inches of fuel line (4in - 2 of them) and since I did the fuel filter lines as well behind the drivers seat,  under the car.... that was another 12inches or so.  I still have plenty of fuel line left when I purchased this from pelican parts:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=16-12-1-180-409-M21&catalog_description=&Fuel%2520Hose%2520%2528%2538mm%2520ID%252C%2520%2531%2533mm%2520OD%2529%2520High%2520Pressure%252C%2520Priced%2520Per%2520Meter%252C%2520As%2520Needed%2520%2520

16-12-1-180-409-M21             $11.50         1          $11.50
   Fuel Hose, (8mm ID, 13mm OD) High Pressure, Priced Per Meter - Brand:
   Contitech

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: September 14, 2013, 10:43:07 PM »

I only got about an hour today but one question.  The heater hose.  Anyone else get this look from their new coolant hose between the cooling pipe and the block?
Given that it's not really needed, aka that port has been capped off by some people, I'm not that worried.... but this is what it looks like.  Just kind of 3/4 collapsed.


For anyone else reading later, this is what the block nipple side looks like with 5/8 heater hose and no step down like some people have done, to 1/2 to fit the smaller nipple on the block.
That worked for the OP for a number of years so I think it will be OK. 


This is the heater hose I used.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C2WEIC/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My brake booster parts haven't arrived from ECS yet, USPS....little sluggish.  But tomorrow I'll replace my thermostat and then start to button the intake back up.

Top view of the new coolant / heater hose I used.... from coolant pipe to engine block.

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: September 14, 2013, 10:34:39 PM »

recolored the picutre.  That purple and blue was a little hard to see.  Nelson_40 and/or Blue BMW (or someone else?) look to have made these images and they are the best diagrams!  Many thanks to them.

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General Topics / Re: The mess under the intake

« on: September 09, 2013, 02:35:53 PM »

You know, the more I think about that brake booster and how loose it is, one of my peeves with the car right now is braking performance.  The previous owner had just put on cheap auto parts store rotors and pads, so I thought it was that...and he is a BMW petrol-head guy.  That's what he kept saying, probably the cheap rotor/pad combo.  But... it could just be this... not a good seal, lost a ton of braking performance.  Parts are ordered... should be pretty interesting test.  Assuming the silicone hoses don't collapse.