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Transaction Feedback / FredK
« on: December 01, 2008, 09:54:56 AM »
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Engine + Driveline / Swapping M42's and have a few questions.
« on: September 17, 2008, 10:59:00 AM »Quote from: SheldonJace;56862
GrindCulture that would be an awesome upgrade but I'd have to find all the parts and read up on how its done. I've never really looked that much into it. Any DIY threads on the process???
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=66247
Get the rack spacers from AKG Motorsport for $15. You do not need to modify the linkage on an airbag car. You need to open up the hole in the firewall around 1/2" down and towards the passenger side of the car to allow the steering shaft to pass through the firewall without binding.
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Engine + Driveline / I just earned the name M42 Killer
« on: April 07, 2008, 08:58:59 AM »
ahh, so that's why they added knock sensors on the E36's M42!
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Engine + Driveline / I just earned the name M42 Killer
« on: April 05, 2008, 03:26:29 PM »
Too much NOS?
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Site and club discussion / No longer qualified to be a M42club member?
« on: March 13, 2008, 06:10:20 AM »
I don't have an M42 in either of my E30s either, but I still hang around here. 
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Engine + Driveline / Best method for cleaning block surface and pistons
« on: March 02, 2008, 11:43:07 AM »
Pistons: Berryman Chem-Dip in a one gallon bucket with a strainer.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J1B0E0?smid=A342F12XA4IW3Q&tag=dealtime-auto-mp-20&linkCode=asn
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J1B0E0?smid=A342F12XA4IW3Q&tag=dealtime-auto-mp-20&linkCode=asn
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General Topics / Wheel bearing tool
« on: February 27, 2008, 05:52:06 PM »
The Sir Tools B90 is heavy as heck!
Anyway, it makes bearing replacement take around an hour a side. A breeze, if you will.
EDIT: I borrowed mine from a local guy. I wish I had one to lend to a fellow 318is'er, but I don't!
Anyway, it makes bearing replacement take around an hour a side. A breeze, if you will.
EDIT: I borrowed mine from a local guy. I wish I had one to lend to a fellow 318is'er, but I don't!
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Engine + Driveline / Check your oil caps!
« on: February 25, 2008, 11:01:54 AM »
Yes it is normal. This happens especially if you drive the car sparingly.
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Engine + Driveline / Crank shaft seal replacement?
« on: February 15, 2008, 07:34:40 AM »
To replace the rear main seal, the pilot bearing does not need to come out.
You can remove the entire rear main seal carrier plate and remove the seal on a workbench. Pressing the new seal into the carrier plate is a lot easier when the plate is out of the car, and the crank isn't in the way.
You can remove the entire rear main seal carrier plate and remove the seal on a workbench. Pressing the new seal into the carrier plate is a lot easier when the plate is out of the car, and the crank isn't in the way.
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Member Profiles / M42Technik: Now featuring more pictures
« on: February 13, 2008, 06:40:53 PM »
iT LoOkS SweLL.
lol at someone trying to pry the CSis from you.
lol at someone trying to pry the CSis from you.
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Suspension / Bilstein upgrade question?
« on: February 13, 2008, 06:35:57 PM »
17" wheels will work. You aren't actually changing the total wheel diameter. You'd use a tire with a thinner sidewall to compensate--something like a 215/40R17
That said, the bigger the wheels, the more unacceptable the lack of lowering looks, IMO.
The OE springs "fit" in terms of diameter, but the drop up front will not be that large, because the M42 is a lighter weight engine than an M20. You may end up having a jacked up front end.
You may even want to consider supplemental oxygen due to the extreme front end altitude. jk
That said, the bigger the wheels, the more unacceptable the lack of lowering looks, IMO.
The OE springs "fit" in terms of diameter, but the drop up front will not be that large, because the M42 is a lighter weight engine than an M20. You may end up having a jacked up front end.
You may even want to consider supplemental oxygen due to the extreme front end altitude. jk
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Transaction Feedback / Excellent parts from FredK
« on: February 13, 2008, 09:04:58 AM »
Glad to hear you got the parts!
Now that Paypal gives out UPS accounts, shipping is often very reasonable, especially for small and fairly light packages. Sorta takes the sting out of the fees they charge!
Now that Paypal gives out UPS accounts, shipping is often very reasonable, especially for small and fairly light packages. Sorta takes the sting out of the fees they charge!
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Exterior / 205/60 tire on 14" basketweave
« on: January 29, 2008, 06:34:19 PM »
Yep. I have ES100s in 205/60R14 and they look great! Very burly looking, with a square edge profile (no balloon clown tire effect). Unfortunately they're not on a car right now; they're sitting in my basement.
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Engine + Driveline / 6 hours to get the engine/tranny out bit of concern
« on: May 29, 2007, 07:33:39 AM »
You don't need to remove the intake manifold to remove the engine.
Just a tip. Do NOT get the $12 load leveler from Ebay. It is a POS in every sense of the word.
Just a tip. Do NOT get the $12 load leveler from Ebay. It is a POS in every sense of the word.
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General Topics / Looking to do an M42 Swap
« on: May 22, 2007, 11:07:19 AM »
They use the same front subframe and the engine mount points are identical. However, the mounts themselves are different. They might be offset differently. I've pulled an M42 and an M20 from two E30s, and I don't remember offhand if the mounts use different holes.
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