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Engine + Driveline / Re: which oil you would recommend?

« on: May 08, 2015, 05:10:59 AM »

I think 15W is not a good idea because it is too thick when cold causing more wear during cold startup. try using a 0W.

I think it depends on how and when you run your car. I personally I don't DD my E30, I only really drive it during the summer months. So 15w-40 oil works for me. At 15 degree Celsius the Kinematic viscosity of 15w-40 is 459.60 mm˛/s, at 0-1 degree Celsius 5w-30 & 0w-30 are around the same viscosity. Now If I were to run my car during the winter months, I'd definitely switch to a 0w or 5w.

Here are some charts and graphs I made a couple years ago relating to oil viscosity. Not the greatest charts around but they do the trick. If anyone's interested I can send you the excel file.




 

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Constant Loud Drivetrain Whirring Noise While Moving

« on: May 08, 2015, 01:53:26 AM »

I've had something similar years ago, that ended up being a rear wheel bearing. Though is was less of a whirrr, more of a vibrating drone. Are you getting any vibration in the cabin? For me it was worst at about 35-40mph and I believe partially went away when I turned left. It was felt most up the center of vehicle, or at least that was my perception of it. Noises like this are hard to pinpoint.

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General Topics / Re: warsteiner's gold mine post about light weight internals

« on: June 08, 2014, 10:55:19 PM »

Lifter Bucket:
M42/S50                       M42 Light                 M42 Stock
33mm= 44.0gms      35mm= 64.5gms      35mm= 77.09gms
44x16=704gms         64.5x16=1,032gms   77.09x16=1,233gms

Keeper:
M42/S50                       M42 Light                 M42 Stock
   1.0gms                       1.0gms                   2.5gms
1x16=16gms                1x16=16gms          2.5x16=40gms

Retainers:
M42/S50                       M42 Light                 M42 Stock
   8.0gms                       10.0gms                  19.0gms
8x16=128gms               10x16=160gms       19x16=304gms

Springs:
M42/S50                       M42 Light                 M42 Stock
Beehive= 37.0gms      Beehive= 45.0gms      Dual Spring=62.0gms
37x16=592gms           45x16=720gms          62x16=992gms

Intake Valve: (x8)
M42/S50                       M42 Light                 M42 Stock
33mm= 45.5gms        33mm= 45.5gms        33mm= 58.5gms
45.5x8=364gms         45.5x8=364gms          58.5x8=468gms     

Exhaust Valve: (x8)
M42/S50                       M42 Light                 M42 Stock
30.5mm= 46.0gms      30.5mm= 46.0gms   30.5mm= 54gms
46x8=368gms             46x8=368gms           54x8=432gms     
 
Total:
S50 Light                 M42 Light                  M42 Stock     
2,172 grams            2,660 grams              3,469grams
4.79 lbs                    5.86 lbs                     7.65 lbs

This is very interesting topic, being that I rebuilt my head last year, I used all lightweight titanium internals were applicable, switched to smaller diameter valves (7mm to 6mm),  all in an effort to reduce weight. I'm now wondering how comparable my numbers would be to these, Ill have to go do some digging.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Idle problem, Need help to solve

« on: June 08, 2014, 10:33:43 PM »

If you believe it is running abnormally rich, I'd go ahead and change out your oxygen sensor. Your vehicle in part determines the fuel intake requirements via readings from your oxygen sensor. Now I've had vehicles run rich because of bad o2 sensors but I cant say I've had idle problems as a result but its entirely possible.

Now if your a little unorthodox like me, and you don't mind burning a little extra fuel, being that this is a track car, you can delete the idle control valve and set a static idle via the throttle cable. That's how I run mine, I don't know if this has any negative impact on the engine, but none that I've noticed.

Disclaimer though: This will of course throw a check engine light permanently, furthermore when you truly do need to "check your engine" you'll have to rely on a different warning system.

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Electrical / Re: US vs. CAN vs. Euro Headlights

« on: June 08, 2014, 10:07:43 PM »

My Canadian switch (PN. 61311386631) works as follows:
Off Position (all the way in) - parking/dash lights lights on, low beams on, high beams and fog lights do not work.
Position I (one click out) - parking/dash lights only, no low beam or fog light function, lights stay on even with ignition off.
Position II (all the way out) - parking/dash lights lights on, low beams on, high beams or fog lights on by switch

I'd like to chime in here, albeit a little late.

My 318iS is Canadian Spec with winter package.

I've yet to notice any difference between the us spec and Canadian spec, headlight wise. As Dave said:

Off Position (all the way in) - all lights off, low beams off.
Position I (one click out) - parking/dash lights only, no low beam or fog light function.
Position II (all the way out) - parking/dash lights lights on. Additionally, with ignition switch in 'Run' position, low beams on. igh beams or fog lights on by switches.

To expand upon that, In Canada all vehicles imported after January 1, 1990 required daytime running lights.

Edit: Somewhat contradictory to my statement, My manufacture date was September 1990, yet it does not meet import requirements of the time. Go Figure.

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Site and club discussion / Re: Logo contest!!! Win $35!!!

« on: June 08, 2014, 09:53:51 PM »

I've made a few small touch ups to my original design, message me if you'd like the source files SheepDog. Additionally It looks as though this banner and even the previous we're not large enough in width. I can correct this without stretching the banner and degrading the quality. Message me and we can iron this out.



Anyway take it or leave it, no harm no foul.

-Adam

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Site and club discussion / Re: Ginormous Pictures?

« on: June 08, 2014, 09:03:15 PM »

Images do not scaled down automatically, or so is my experience.

I've manually resized my images in all my posts. Even though I own a plethora of image editing software, I still stick to this method of resizing.

Open your image in windows photo viewer, use zoom or window resizing to get the size you want, press print screen on your keyboard, open paint, press CTRL + V, drag image corner to canvas corner, crop out the rest by simply resizing the canvas to the photo edge. Save and upload.

Nobody laugh at my neanderthal resizing methods!! 
 

-Adam

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Member Profiles / Re: Gabskee

« on: June 08, 2014, 08:45:29 PM »

Good day my fellow high revving M42 fanatics. As is goes every year, the long Canadian winter has passed and so I've come out of hibernation to fire up my m42.

Really happy to see we're still using my logo design on the site. Makes me feel right at home 

Anyway onward, I haven't really made any tremendous headway this year as I've been quite busy. Though I've had a chance to start experimenting with 3M Vinyl products, while I think the cost and look of the material is great, naturally, I still want paint.





Considering this was my first time applying any vinyl, I think it turned out well but still not flawless. Look past the fact that nothing is aligned and bolted down in these pictures.

In my last updated, I was preparing to buy an AWD Subaru. That changed, got an outrageous deal on a 2005 Dodge Ram QC 5.7 Hemi.



I went out on a limb with this truck, bought in with these conditions clearly outlined: Running very bad, stalls while driving, fuel mileage 35L / 100km (6.5 mpg), 4wd does not engage. Luck would have it, after changing plugs (2 per cyl  ), wires and downstream Oxygen sensors, the truck runs like its brand new. 4WD actually did engage, but nearly useless with stripped front spline shafts.

Back to the 318iS, still running a mls gasket and 8.5:1 compression. If all goes well, ms, injectors, walbro pump, cop kit and garrett 2871r will be purchased this summer and *fingers crossed* I will have my turbo M42 complete, under the hood anyway.

In closing, I also have some sad news, lacking sufficient space I was forced to give up my 525i. Likely the most reliable car I've ever owned, it was its time anyway. I decided after years of fun packed service, I couldn't put a price on this car, and donated it to a local charity. The car was my winter warrior in the harsh Canadian winters, the Dodge has large feet to fill.



Anyway, If you managed to make it through my post, kudo's and thanks for reading 

See you guys around the forums.
-Adam

 

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Engine + Driveline / Re: M42 Idle Screw

« on: July 23, 2013, 06:39:35 PM »

Other things that may cause rough Idle, The actual MAF being faulty/damaged, O2 Sensor,  leaky valve cover gasket, camshaft position sensor. On the more extreme side of things, bad rings/low compression on high mileage engine could also cause a rough idle.

Edit: Just noticed you said you tried a new maf, so scratch that being faulty/damaged.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Bleed Screw Threads Stripped In Radiator...Repairable?

« on: July 23, 2013, 06:12:02 PM »

Your temperatures were likely normal on the highway. To make a long story short, e34 dd decided to drop its gas tank off at the pump (literally)  ,   unfinished 318 had to take over dd with no cooling fans installed. My experience is that even at slower speeds in the city the engine temp stays nominal, highway speeds I wouldn't even have to look at the temperature. At stops lights though, I looked more nervous then a teen getting pulled over for the first time. Anyway I'd put to rest the idea that you we're over heating on the highway.

Also if it makes you feel any better, I once redid all my brakes including caliper rebuilds on the side of a relatively busy street. I didn't think much of it at the time but in retrospect it seems like a silly idea  and it was

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Member Profiles / Re: Gabskee

« on: July 20, 2013, 03:03:37 PM »

BUMP for 2013 Project Update

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Electrical / Re: Parking lights on when they should not be, no low beams.

« on: July 20, 2013, 12:43:16 PM »

Im curious Dave what systems would be effected by having no K7 ? As I currently don't have the K7 but also haven't experienced any systems/components lacking power.

Another very odd happening this morning, as I stated, the blower motor was only working on setting 4(High). I was driving to get my coffee this morning and the fan switch was set to 3 and very literally out of the blue my fan came to life. It now operates normally on all setting. Confused? me to  Damn gremlins

I'm not sure my car ever made use of a K6 though, as it was never equipped with AC, thus no electrical fan was used.

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Electrical / Parking lights on when they should not be, no low beams.

« on: July 20, 2013, 12:35:41 AM »

Ill start this post by stating, My iS sat dormant for nearly 2 years after an accident. That being said certain characteristics of the car have slipped my mind.
Making a very long story short, its repaired, rebuilt engine with oem lower internals, head ported, 6mm valve guides, supertech single groove Nitrile coated lightweight valves, st springs, st titanium retainers and seats, blah blah blah blah I could go on for days but ill spare the readers. 

Onward on to the current problem, I drove back and forth to work for a couple days in the car and noticed that the blower motor only blew on high. This was never a problem years ago. Now fast forward to tonight, I decide to take it out again.

Problems:

 With the headlight switch pushed all the way in, my markers, signals and rear running lights were lit. From what I recall, they should be off when the switch is pushed all the way in, they should be lit when i pull it one click out, and the 2nd click should turn on the low beams.

Next mystery, the low beams do not turn on. The high beams work normally. I have checked and replaced fuse 13 and 14 to no avail. I may also be missing relays. K6 K7 & K8 are absent. My 318 was never equipped with fog lights thus I can fathom no K8. Though my fathoming is based on logic and no real information. Im certain the switch is fine as it never was an issue before.

a Google search yielded this: "Jump Pins 87b and 30 of the Low Beam Relay (K4) using a jumper wire with a 30 amp fuse. This should cause the low beams to illuminate."  I will try that come sunrise.

I also noticed one of K4's prongs had a rainbow like heat "stain" if you will. Leading me to believe this relay may be due for replacement, could a faulty K4 cause the parking lights to stay on? Also I'll clarify that the parking lights do turn off when you goto position 1 in the ignition or remove the key all together. though position 2 illumintates the parking lights. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

My apologies for a bit of a long read, I have a tendency to ramble both in person and while typing 

Cheers
-Adam

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For Sale / Re: m42 everything for sale

« on: June 29, 2013, 02:05:49 PM »

Fuel Level Sending Unit?

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General Topics / Guinea Pig anyone? (Ebay M3 Fan Shroud)

« on: June 28, 2013, 02:31:32 PM »

Good day all,

I thought I'd post this here, if not to be informational then at least it may bring some amusement to others. After all I've done with my engine and whatnot these past 4 months, it was inevitable that I'd move to an electric fan sooner then later. Rarely do I stray far from well know distributors (vac,tms,pelican, etc..).
Though I decided to purchase this aluminum fan shroud and 13" fan combo off ebay.



At the time of ordering I actually didn't realize it was for an M3 E30. Anyway it did require modification with a pair of flat edge bending pliers and an angle grinder.



The fan is surprisingly quiet at full speed, its no louder then the engine, so you really cant hear it while the engine is running. I currently have the fan wired to an override switch on my center console, the temperature activated side of the wiring will come soon. The fan draws a little under 7 amps, or it should, I cant get to my multimeter right now because of a stubborn e34 trunk lock. As for its performance, I'd call it adequate. While using it on hot days in frustratingly slow stop and go downtown traffic, it kept the temperature gauge half a needle width over the centerline in 30c Degree weather.

That being said, its my opinion that the fan in this unit looks cheap, it runs smooth and is quiet but for how long is anyone's guess.

All in all, I'm happy with it for now, it keeps my engine cool. I will likely modify the shroud in the future to accommodate a larger fan

-Gabs