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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: I can see the finish line after months of work.

« on: January 28, 2014, 01:15:40 PM »

I'm in with previous posts. Very interested in an update on how the reliability of the engine has held up. Thanks op

Sorry I just saw this post, the engine is still running great and making plenty of power but unfortunately the car was wrecked about 6 months ago and is not salvageable so I am on the lookout for a new shell

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Engine + Driveline / Misfiring and wont idle

« on: December 14, 2011, 09:48:01 PM »

I threw the new parts in because I have had them for a while and had never gotten around to putting them in, I am also aware of the cam and crank sensors and for the life of me cannot remember the pins to check or the acceptable resistance. The all of the grounds are fine, and there are no vacuum leaks, it is running rich, if there were a vacuum leak it would run lean. Through my process of elimination I have ruled out anything fuel or air related, it is an ignition issue which could be an issue with the cam and crank sensors. I have checked the injectors to make sure they are firing and have swapped the afm, iac, and tps from my other working 318is.

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Engine + Driveline / Misfiring and wont idle

« on: December 14, 2011, 05:43:48 PM »

Well the other day my e30 decided that it didn't like the cold and wont idle. That issue progressed and now has a serious misfire below 1500 rpm. I pulled the plugs today and all of them were completely black, I cleaned them off with a wire brush and put them back in and still have an issue. I ran into a similar issue about a month ago with it not idling properly and I replaced the icv, intake gaskets and did the fuel injectors while I was in there and the issue went away. Any ideas? I ran out of brain power last week studying for exams and probably wont get a recharge till exams are over on Friday.

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For Sale / Stuff For Sale!

« on: January 16, 2011, 09:06:51 PM »

how much for roof rack shipped to 23321?

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General Topics / How many miles do you have? [NOW WITH POLL!]

« on: January 08, 2011, 03:03:42 PM »

my odometer just stopped at 171,000

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WTB/WTT / wtb: alternator bracket and dip stick

« on: November 29, 2010, 12:11:33 PM »

I have both, pm me with offer

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Air to liquid turbo?

« on: November 27, 2010, 11:06:37 AM »

they become heat-soaked very quickly

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General Topics / PNW: What are you doing to your car today?

« on: November 24, 2010, 05:17:10 PM »

trying to find a new shell

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Engine + Driveline / VW hydro lifters?

« on: November 24, 2010, 12:10:04 PM »

yep that was me, check http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3523 , they drop right in with no modifications and have been doing great for three years this coming friday

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Interior / Black Headliner?

« on: November 08, 2010, 12:43:51 AM »

Early production car?

Anybody w/o a roof have a black headliner?

04/1990 I think

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Interior / Black Headliner?

« on: November 07, 2010, 10:58:25 PM »

I have an Aplinweib is with factory black interior and headliner with a sunroof

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How-To's / how to(with pictures): de-power, disassemble, ects.. 318is steering rack

« on: October 21, 2010, 10:37:35 AM »

Great writeup, too bad this wasnt up when i did my rack

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Engine + Driveline / Name This Part in My Oil Pan

« on: October 19, 2010, 12:21:32 AM »

part of your timing chain guide rail, they are known for breaking

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Engine management / Midnight M42 Performance Chips

« on: October 19, 2010, 12:17:27 AM »

AFR graph from the dyno?

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Engine + Driveline / disabling power steering

« on: October 18, 2010, 11:44:16 AM »

I removed everything including the the bits inside the rack and it seem to lighten up the steering effort as opposed to just removing the belt

http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/depower.php?x=1