1987 Diamond Schwartz 325i Sport - it works again woooo

[e30topless]

Today started off well, plan was to get rest of interior back in but the enjoyment soon worn off.

goodbye bulkhead


sometimes wish i bought a cheaper tech 1

a cheaper one would be far far worse than what you have mate


that is quite bad, I expect it will get a lot worse when you start digging it looks to be under the wiper motor area above too ?
it's going to be hard for them to get in and weld this properly will be best to have the dash out and strip back the insulation ..also the fusebox will be in the way

[svenga]

I paid alot for mine too (5k), but once you delve into the unknown even if it has been restored (never thouroughly) you find horror after horror )

My intention was too just drive it like it came out of the showroom hastle free.. i think this rarely happens for anyone.

When finished if the market is right and you keep on top of things it will be worth alot more, especially the fact your recording every correction and repair this looks good in a profile, but hopefully you will enjoy the car before moving on.

the car is still worth what you paid anyday mind, the usual aeas had been resolved, alteast its not a complete sh*tter

Once back together we should meet up sometime were not far apart

[Dezzy]

That just goes to show that it doesnt matter how clean the car looks, On top and underneeth. These turds hide rot like any other 20 + year old car.

Its much better found now than when its taken a good hold mate.

Its a cracking motor, you wouldnt want a cheaper Tech 1. You would be sweeping it up in buckets by now

[Alex]

yer it does look difficult he looked at it for a few mins in the inner arch and from inside and gave me a quote but i expect the quote to double if not tripple when he starts digging

might remove the fuse box at the weekend and all the insulation

[Kedge]

Gutting find Alex, certainly going to be checking mine in that area tomorrow while everything is out the way.

@ Rob, whereabout does the rust start round the pedal box?

[pacerpete]

Alas this a really common weak spot on e30s. People need to realise that these are now old cars and the first job on the list when you buy one is to strip all the splashguards and trim out and look for and repair any nasties that you come across.
Nearly every e30 I now come across , even the very shiny expensive ones , have issues in areas that are not visible on first inspection .
The passenger bulkhead / glovebox area is all to common and very difficult to repair as to allow proper access the fusebox/loom has to be removed

A damp passenger footwell is seldom caused by a blocked "elephants trunk" ............

[capri_rob]

Gutting find Alex, certainly going to be checking mine in that area tomorrow while everything is out the way.

@ Rob, whereabout does the rust start round the pedal box?

On the bronzit turd the rust was hidden behind the pedal box :


You can just see the edge of it on this pic but I didn't notice it or realise it was there until the box was out




Strangely though the Other side was absolutely perfect :

[Kedge]

something else for me to poke around then

[/// KAMI]

looks lovely mate....certainly looks better now then when i owned it.....

[Jon_Bmw]

looks lovely mate....certainly looks better now then when i owned it.....

Where else did you put the p40?

[spook]

I bet a few on here are worried about having a proper poke about, thats a right bummer Alex.

What have you been quoted to get it fixed, pm me if ya like

Does the dash really have to come out?

Dont let it get you down comrade

[E30BeemerLad]

Gutted for you mate

[Duke137]

Gutting find Alex, certainly going to be checking mine in that area tomorrow while everything is out the way.

@ Rob, whereabout does the rust start round the pedal box?

On the bronzit turd the rust was hidden behind the pedal box :


You can just see the edge of it on this pic but I didn't notice it or realise it was there until the box was out




Strangely though the Other side was absolutely perfect :

Don't tell me you brokethe bronzit for that.... Have you seen my thread?

Alex, it looks a bit nasty and to behonest Iwould say the whole lot wants stripping back for a look (dashboard out etc) as once I did that I got the full extent of the problem. Looks like you caught it early though.

As for that accelerator pedal mount, mine is fubar does anyone know where to get a new one or the part number of realoem? I can't see it?

[Rav335uk]

Alex, chin up and get it sorted.
At least when it's done, you'll have peace of mind.

[capri_rob]

Ferg no mate - the bronzit was broken mainly because of the rear arches, front floor/jacking points - and then I found the bulkhead rot as well as some other bits into the bargain

[Alex]

looks lovely mate....certainly looks better now then when i owned it.....

Where else did you put the p40?

no p40 in this

[Alex]

looks lovely mate....certainly looks better now then when i owned it.....

do you have any previous pics of it?????

[Alex]

Well got car back today all fixed, done a really good job too, metal is flush and all snots have been grinded off, with a coat of seam sealer over the top, really pleased with the job.

Will get some pictures when i get chance. the interior is almost back together now too, look soo much cleaner now too

its bloody amazing how quieter it is inside with it all welded up too, sounds so much quieter.

[sweep]

Good news all round then alex .any news with the wiring?

[Alex]

Good news all round then alex .any news with the wiring?

well engine hasnt cut out ever since i was at yours pete so something has fixed it self

All electrics inside now work. Central locking has died though and ABS light came on today while i put the metal cover back on the ABS relay which sits in glovebox. there was a bit spark

[Dezzy]

Chuffed to bits for you mate. This chariot deserves the treatment. Dash and interior back in now. Crack on

[MurphyE30]

Good news, atleast you can set your mind at rest now

[Alex]

Good news, atleast you can set your mind at rest now

I can, shame i may have to sell it though

Bank balance disagrees with my fuel bills, insurance and monthly payments on the car

[MurphyE30]

Good news, atleast you can set your mind at rest now

I can, shame i may have to sell it though

Bank balance disagrees with my fuel bills, insurance and monthly payments on the car

Dont sell it mate strugle on and you willget there in the end,

i feel you on the fuel bills mate the 2.7 is killing me but its worth it

you will only regret it if you sell it on!

[svenga]

Dont sell, shes your mistress now...

my pay days this time next week, i have enough money to fill the tank, needed stuff with only pence to spare.. then all my pennys go out on friday again for more oem and needed cr*p



But i aint selling, sports come before girls and toothpaste Alex

[Coops90]

Bad news about maybe having to sell it, it looks proper.

Just whipped up my carpet and found a load of rust too so I know the feeling .
How much were you charged for the welding if you don't mind me asking? PM me I you like.

Pete.

[Alex]

Not the best picture, but the welding has been complete. Its all been welded in flush and seam sealed. done an excellent job with it. Deffintly going to take my touring to him for the respray.



also added a 325i badge which really finishes the rear end





and its in this months total bmw mag, woooo

[lyricalnut02]

beauty of a tech 1

[craigieeb]

Nice1 Alex

[e30topless]

How cool is that ?

I haven't yet thumbed this months TBMW, will make a nice read

[dano0]

cool i didnt even no they would be in there ill have to get a copy today

glad to to see your ever inproving the sport alex

will have to have a mini shoot at pod

[/// KAMI]

looks lovely mate....certainly looks better now then when i owned it.....

Where else did you put the p40?

no p40 in this

I never done any work on this car apart from a service....

looks lovely mate....certainly looks better now then when i owned it.....

do you have any previous pics of it?????

I should have some il upload a couple.....

[/// KAMI]

Heres A Couple I Found:

[RustyRuss]

Fantastic!!!!! Always adored this car!!!

[Alex]

cant wait till pod, if i decide i have to sell then it will have to wait till after pod at least

nice to see some old pics of it

thanks for nice comments everyone

the car is still far from how i want it, hope i can afford to keep it going to try and cut down on spending on other things then hopefully all will be ok