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Engine + Driveline / Won't start and run properly

« on: September 03, 2014, 08:12:33 AM »

Ok guys so the story is 2 months ago I took my 318is e30 off the road to do some needed repairs (timing chain, cam gears, chain guides, water pump, thermostat, lifters and oil filter housing gasket) The car was running fine when I took it off the road, no issues at all except an oil leak and noisy lifters. I have now replaced everything went to start it and just won't run, it's getting spark and fuel, swapped leads between coils to make sure they aren't at fault, changed spark plugs, checked timing again, from trouble shooting I worked out that the front 2 cylinders aren't firing. When I manage to get it started it barely doing 500rpm at full throttle and that doesn't last long. I'm going to do a compression test on each cylinder tomorrow to make sure that is all good. It's doing my head in, what else could it be?

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Member Profiles / Re: Misfit Mayhem

« on: August 21, 2014, 09:11:04 PM »

This may be kind of dirty of me... But i LOVE seeing an e30 strip 
lol enough of the x rated talk . Seems like you on a good start so far, I like that quick release.

Haha she still has more to come off as well. Quick release comes in handy as well for when you need to make more room to work on the interior.

Here's a few photos before the strip started

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Member Profiles / Re: Misfit Mayhem

« on: August 21, 2014, 11:12:34 AM »

Currently doing some much needed work, Rust removal from the drivers footwell, new lifters, cam gears, guides, timing chain, water pump, thermostat, cam seal and oil filter gasket.

How the floor look before:



And then along the way:






Also while I had the engine apart I decided to add a bit of colour to it:



Once everything is back together and running I've also got some new control arms to put in.

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Member Profiles / Misfit Mayhem

« on: August 21, 2014, 10:43:47 AM »

1990-E30 318iS-"Tessa"

Figured I'd start my build thread, plan is to build her up for Hill Climb/Daily driving. Power goal is to be Twin-charged with 350-450hp at the wheels  for now.

So here she is:



Modifications:
Bc Coilovers - F 10kg R 16kg
Bc Front Camber Kit
HIDs
MarkD Chip (Will be installed in the next few weeks)
Deep Dish Wheel
Boss Kit & Quick Release
Compomotive Trackstars - 16x7.5 +20
AC Removed
14" Thermo Fan
Partially Removed Interior