Beemerlad's M52 Chromie

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:10 pm

Dezzy wrote:Rav it was Dezzy who made him think about it.

Its the only way to roll remember. CR24v isn't a lifestyle., IT'S A JOKE!

Corrected for you Dezzy.

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:07 pm

Rav335uk wrote:
Dezzy wrote:Rav it was Dezzy who made him think about it.

Its the only way to roll remember. CR24v isn't a lifestyle., IT'S A JOKE!
Corrected for you Dezzy.

You really need to get over it Rav. It's obvious you have a crush on me xx

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:10 pm

Not!! you northern monkey,

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:23 pm

He is still gutted Dez, you know he has been like it since he got refused membership, even the proposed S38 and S50 donks he tried to sweet talk us with were not going to work, he said he would revert back to the proper chrome bumpers that the tug came with but you and I know it was all hot air/oil fumes

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:28 pm

DanThe wrote:He is still gutted Dez, you know he has been like it since he got refused membership, even the proposed S38 and S50 donks he tried to sweet talk us with were not going to work, he said he would revert back to the proper chrome bumpers that the tug came with but you and I know it was all hot air/oil fumes

The captain has hit the Rum hard Dan!

I have heard alot of possible 24v options for our Rav. All of them involved him opening his treasure chest. Me and you both know, thats never going to happen

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:32 pm

Dezzy wrote:
DanThe wrote:He is still gutted Dez, you know he has been like it since he got refused membership, even the proposed S38 and S50 donks he tried to sweet talk us with were not going to work, he said he would revert back to the proper chrome bumpers that the tug came with but you and I know it was all hot air/oil fumes

The captain has hit the Rum hard Dan!

I have heard alot of possible 24v options for our Rav. All of them involved him opening his treasure chest. Me and you both know, thats never going to happen

The barnacles alone have welded that treasure chest well and truly shut, the padlock is as seized as an M30 exhaust bolt

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:35 pm

DanThe wrote:
Dezzy wrote:
DanThe wrote:He is still gutted Dez, you know he has been like it since he got refused membership, even the proposed S38 and S50 donks he tried to sweet talk us with were not going to work, he said he would revert back to the proper chrome bumpers that the tug came with but you and I know it was all hot air/oil fumes

The captain has hit the Rum hard Dan!

I have heard alot of possible 24v options for our Rav. All of them involved him opening his treasure chest. Me and you both know, thats never going to happen
The barnacles alone have welded that treasure chest well and truly shut, the padlock is as seized as an M30 exhaust bolt

The Captain tried to wash off the barnacles before pod mate. They were spotted though

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:42 pm

Them barnacles bite hard, and the limpits are serious grippers! Im sure he was on about building an LSD with a large clam shell and a bag of limpits

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:46 pm

DanThe wrote:Them barnacles bite hard, and the limpits are serious grippers! Im sure he was on about building an LSD with a large clam shell and a bag of limpits

Nar mate, Rav's rudder has never been under enough preasure for him to open the treasure chest far enough for an LSD

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:00 pm

LSD's are for little boys who can'y drive.

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:04 pm

Rav335uk wrote:LSD's are for little boys who can'y drive.

Same as reasonable weight, worthwhile engines and efficiency innit

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:05 pm

You mean "reliable" engines Dan.

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:07 pm

Straight back to the Captain's treasure chest Dan.

Your waisting your time with Mr Birdseye

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:13 pm

Dezzy wrote:Straight back to the Captain's treasure chest Dan.

Your waisting your time with Mr Birdseye

You know about reliable engines eh Dezzy

Post Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:18 pm

Rav335uk wrote:
Dezzy wrote:Straight back to the Captain's treasure chest Dan.

Your waisting your time with Mr Birdseye
You know about reliable engines eh Dezzy

The only problem i have had with my donk is a tyre fitter tried to build it.

Once the pro got his mits on it its be golden

Post Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:28 pm

The car has had a bit of a rumble feeling coming from the back end for the last week or so when accelerating.

After spotting that Ant had the same problem with his car, which he found the diff retaining bolts loose, I stuck my nut underneath this afternoon with the super long flat 19mm spanner ready for action, only to find them all tight. Then I noticed the rear bush on the diff back plate looks a bit poorly.

click on the pics for better size

I'm hoping that is the problem. I haven't looked at the guibo at the front of the prop (but that was brand new when I did the swap, along with the centre bearing).

For lazyness I may go for a polybush replacement. Looking at the weeping on the back plate I may take it off for ease of removing the old bush and then replace gaskets etc and new oil.

Post Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:31 pm

Polly it mate.

Use the yellow ones. They are as soft as rubber, will last for ever and a pish to fit

Post Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:36 pm

Is it possible to get the back plate off without having to drop the diff? Once the cover plate bolts are undone, will the cover plate just drop straight down or do any internals spoil the fun?

Post Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:49 pm

I have changed a backing plate gasket on the car dude.

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:45 pm

Well some graft done on the car today at long last.

Changed out the AVO -55 front springs for the Eibach's, can't remember what drop they even are

probably about -35-40mm. Anyway it sits level again instead of the arse in the air.

Also finally fitted the M3 eccentric lollipop bushes, they were entertaining to fit.

Been for a drive and a noticeable improvement in comfort and general feel. I am used to avoiding potholes and other dramas due to the spine shattering feel of the -55, but this was sublime.

Took some pics which I'll post up later with some of my scrap I have for sale.

Next mission to replace the diff bush and do the Vanos seals. Think I'll do the diff bush first and then crack on with the engine swap in the golf as the chromie will at last make a civilised daily.

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:48 pm

What did you pay for the Eibachs Lee?

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:51 pm

Got them 2nd hand off Capri_Rob about 6 months ago. They had only been fitted to his chrome turd for a month or 2. Think I paid about £80

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:58 pm

Today's action

The AVO -55 v the Eibach

These took a bit more effort getting compressed enough for the short B6 dampers

Back on the ground

Check out the motorsport spec wing

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:17 pm

That looks to be sitting just about right to me mate, civilised ride FTW

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:22 pm

about time you sorted the ride out !
Lee I discovered a good solid drivers side D/shwartz wing in the back passage today, yours for a dollar

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:26 pm

Oh mate, that wing would be a godsend. Cash or felatio?

Put it to one side for sure

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:43 pm

Lee, had a look at my dif bush while underneath and mine looks in a good state.... Took out the 2 front dif bolts and applied a shite load of thread lock then put them back in... She's going on my mates ramp first thing to have the back ones put in.

Tried on the deck with stands at full tilt but the car was wobling above me as I tried to move the dif to re-line it up... Not good

Somehow the 2 back ones did the off so I had to buy 2 from bmw @ £1.06 and will go in with a feck load of thread lock also. What is happening in my case is the rear dif bolts went missing and the dif has sat arse down- prop up! So when ever I gave it some wellie the prop fouled the tank

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All sorted once I get her on a ramp tomoro lol

Post Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:58 pm

Well done matey

Post Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:37 pm

Diff bush ordered this morning (powerflex yellow), plus new rear cover gasket and o rings.

I may aswell stick some new Castrol SAF-XJ oil in there, does anyone know how many litres will be enough? 2?

Post Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:39 pm

Diff capacity is 1.7 litres muka

Post Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:41 pm

roger that, cheers mate

Post Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:47 pm

I need a compressor like that!

Post Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:50 pm

Diff oil ordered from Opie.

Ferg, yeah the compressor comes in handy with some windy gun action for when I'm being lazy, plus not much argues with over 300ft/lb. Apart from cheap non-impact sockets

Post Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:02 pm

E30BeemerLad wrote:Diff oil ordered from Opie.

Ferg, yeah the compressor comes in handy with some windy gun action for when I'm being lazy, plus not much argues with over 300ft/lb. Apart from cheap non-impact sockets

Lazy FTW

Post Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:37 pm

lazy coont lol

dif sorted Lee! all bolted up nice and no vibro or fouling now what soever!