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General Topics / New 318 Sedan...problems!

« on: January 11, 2010, 01:04:30 PM »

I guess what I am asking is do I have to replace them? They are steel and should stand some abuse. I know I can buy new bushings including the offset M3 piece for a lot cheaper than replacing the whole control arm.

As far as steering I was going to look for a used Z3 rack 2.7 lock to lock FTW!

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General Topics / New 318 Sedan...problems!

« on: January 11, 2010, 10:56:22 AM »

So I fixed the idle issue by unplugging the cat plug behind the motor. Idles smooth now when cold. Does any body know about the ball joints? I am I better off replacing them or do I need to do the whole control arm?

I have not pulled the head cover. If i do that do I have to replace the gasket?
Also where is the fuel filter and how hard is it to replace?

To Do List:
oil/air/fuel filters
change oil/trans/diff/brake fluid
ball joints/control arms?
shocks
tires
steering rack

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General Topics / New 318 Sedan...problems!

« on: January 09, 2010, 09:35:55 PM »

It is connected to the t joint. One end of the t goes into the firewall near the brake booster and one goes to that odd fitting and one goes toward the ICV but I can not see where it connects up.

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General Topics / New 318 Sedan...problems!

« on: January 09, 2010, 08:20:41 PM »

Oh I forgot to add the car has a problem with the tires:





Got it love it four different brands, two rears are the same size 195/65/14. The two fronts are 205/60/14 and 195/60/14. Anyone have a cheap set of matching tire with tread left for cheap? Or used wheels/tires?

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General Topics / New 318 Sedan...problems!

« on: January 09, 2010, 08:13:40 PM »

Hello all,

I just got my first E30. It was purchased as a beater/DD to keep the miles of my Evo. It is a 1991 318 Sedan Alpine with 220k. Clean CA only car with a few minor bumps and bruises. Everything works, all windows, power locks, a/c, stereo, and full cluster. It does need smog as it failed before. Purchased for the right price $900.







Now here are a few problems I am unsure of:

Hose leading to nothing:




Valve cover bolt that screws into nothing and can be pulled out by hand. Also has some light grey oil like substance on it, any ideas?:






Otherwise it has some minor problems to address:

Steering Rack it shot
Ball joints worn out
Minor oil leak, like 3-6 drops overnight
Front shocks are toast
Shift knob/boot/ebrake need replacements

I do know that at one point the motor was rebuild. I also have a problem with cold idling that goes away when warm. I unplugged the Cat plug today so hopefully the idle issue goes away when I can drive it tomorrow.

Any ideas on the other problems guys?