E30, shoehorn, m30. i knew it wasnt dead.

[ric325i]

Where did you get the tubing and what boxes are you using?

Do you need a E30 325 gearshift top linkage (don't know what you call it) that the shifter bolts into?? I've got a spare one from a breaker.

Charlie

charlie
i may take you up on that yet but i have paid for one already so i really want that one.

i will take more pics of the exhaust as i go along. Andy Gall is making that bit as he can weld and is pretty handy when it comes to this stuff.

i did make a mistake with the back box its way too small.
i really wanted a twin exit as it the best look for an e30 thats why i bought the box i did. its just a centre box from Jetex.

i will buy another center box from jetex at some point and put it in.


for the exhaust i bought a few bits from jetex as they do everything.
you can custom make the full exhaust if you can weld.

pics tomorrow if we get to do some tonight?



toby
glad to hear your still using the gear linkage like it is, i will take a photo with it in place tonight as im very happy with how central it is

[ric325i]

right a bit of help needed please before i go and do some stuff tonight.

after the slight mistake of getting the fuel lines the wrong way round i dont want to mess up the cooling

-anyone know/ got pics of which tubes go in to the bulk head (there is 2 of them)

-and how the header tank tubes in.

sorry if i sound dumb.

-also how did you guys mount the fan? i need inspiration

[Andy335Touring]

The bottom 1" hose from the stat housing goes to the top stub on the bulk head, the other one that T's off the E34 top rad hose goes to the bottom stub on the bulkhead.

You should have two small oulets on the header tank, one is for over spill which isn't connected to any thing, the other small pipe goes to the top of the rad.

I think you can T off either of the pipes to the heater for the 1" pipe to the header tank.

[ric325i]

andy thats the info needed!!!

sweet!

i will get that hooked up tomorrow after noon. i didnt realise you could 'T' any of teh 2 pipes! nice info man and the pic really helps

just had a look at andy galls 335 for some help but i cant remember so i may print this off at work?

what throttle cable have people been using?

my 318i cable seems slighty too short?

[Toby_Unna]

my 316i cable worked ok when my throttle body was in the normal position Ric. yours should be fine.

i must have had to look at that pic of andy's about 10 times, everytime i take the cooling system apart i forget how it goes back together

[ric325i]

yeah i have no chance to remember!

is yours not hooked up toby?

i think once i have hooked the fan up and the rad, bleed it etc all thats left is pic up the prop on wednesday and the build the exhaust

if im right?

i bled the clutch today but i dont know if its right?
have to wait til its down to find out?

[Andy335Touring]

Sorry to spam your thread but i wanted to post this pic and it seams a waste to start a thread just for it.

[Toby_Unna]

nothing wrong with a bit of variety

looks really good Andy

(now get it back together!)

[Andy335Touring]

(now get it back together!)

It's runing fine on the bogo manifold/TB at the mo but.........

Plan A

Run down to Dave Walkers for the mapping on the boggo manifold, swap to the new one when i get there, get mapped.

Plan B

Buy a cheap lap top, fit the new goodies, try to get it drivable then get it mapped

[ric325i]

spam away old boy!

thats a tasty bit of stuff. it makes so much sense it all being on that side.

feel free to post any pic you like on here people. it good to see.

[Toby_Unna]

i'd say manifold swap @ emerald maybe not ideal solution, it's a bit of a PITA of a job and you don't want to rush it and end up mapping the thing with an airleak mate?

i reckon we try to use my laptop and get it driveable? got an inverter for it so can use in car for as long as necessary.

or get a trailer and tow the b**tard with my 205, certainly save on the fuel

[Jon_Bmw]

You can get cheap turdy invertors for about £13 off the bay, I have one I can post up to you should you need it. I wouldn't mind it back at some point though.

I'd go with changing it over, seeing how far off your base map is, and perhaps make adjustments to allow you to take it to 3000rpm with out the risk of damaging it. Then drive slow to Mistro Walkers. How far is the journey?

[Toby_Unna]

notts to norfolk, a fair trek

mine's a cheap nasty invertor, 20 euros from some french hypermarket! it's actually really good. well it hasn't gone on fire yet anyway

[Andy335Touring]

i'd say manifold swap @ emerald maybe not ideal solution, it's a bit of a PITA of a job and you don't want to rush it and end up mapping the thing with an airleak mate?

i reckon we try to use my laptop and get it driveable? got an inverter for it so can use in car for as long as necessary.

or get a trailer and tow the b**tard with my 205, certainly save on the fuel

Manifold's not too much of a PITA because of the amount of times i've done it now, but sods law like you say i could end up making a little mistake which might cost me £Â£Ã‚£.

If you are up for helping out on the mapping that'd be great ! Just got to hope my WB02 still works !

I think i'll pass on the towing idea though

[Toby_Unna]

lol

i have a bad record with towing anyway

i'd be happy to (try to) help wit mapping/provide a laptop etc

i need to learn how to do it and stop relying on poor Ant everytime i need something changing

[ric325i]

oh you boys sound dangerous!

1 tow with 205 i would love to see that!

2 map it yourself hey just plug the lap top in and see what happens.........


have fun!



report on the m30 project.

i blead the clutch and........thats it.

though i did get the second engine mount back from andy and its a right soild looking thing!
well happy with it!

so tonight and with some time off work tomorrow i will do the power steering, Tech article should help.

cut the down pipes and Y-piece to fit.

attach the fan and rad

bleed cooling.


then all i need is the prop back and them maek the exhaust.

[ric325i]

just checked the tech article and it looks easy to blead the power steering?

just fill the power steering bottle up and turn run the car for a a few mins and fill the bottle up again.

easy but i aint running the car for that long with no exhaust

is there a way to bleed it?

[Toby_Unna]

i aint running the car for that long with no exhaust

it won't harm it driving without it bled 100% so just wait until you take it for its first drive, shouldn't be long now anyway by the looks of things!

[ric325i]

i aint running the car for that long with no exhaust

yeah its a bit soft.


im guessing that with the exhaust im planning and the size of my mega small back box its going to be stupidly load anyway.


i am buying a centre box at the end of the month.


yeah i will leave that job for now i guess

[Andy335Touring]

i'd be happy to (try to) help wit mapping/provide a laptop etc

i need to learn how to do it and stop relying on poor Ant everytime i need something changing

Cool, i'll give you a shout once i've got that venier cam sproket fitted

Touch wood i should have it by the end of this week or the start of next week.

[ric325i]

rain

how frustrating.

i got super wet last night but i still got some stuff done. i need a T-piece for the header tank as mine doesnt fit.
thanks for the pic john i printed it out but the rain made the picture run so i hope i have it right?

sure its fine.


i have a slight problem with clearence from the steering mechanism. there is a aliminium heat sheild cab i just remove that or should i leave it?




i may just cut it off?

[Toby_Unna]

don't cut that off it's there for a reason, so the exhaust doesn't melt the rubber steering coupling

common problem and there are a few ways around it. grind the flange a bit (with the manifold removed), loosen the bottom clamp of the steering joint (where it goes into the rack) and slide the joint a little, raise that side of the engine a little using shims above the rubber mount, or even 'jump' the engine over to the left a little by putting the rubber mounts in different holes on the subframe (there are 2 holes each side as i remember)

left as it is that will probably be fine, except it'll touch the steering around left hand corners

[ric325i]

i didnt realise there was rubber under there!

had a good idea its there for a reason that s why i asked. cheers toby

i have ground down the flange you read my mind.

i think i will see if i can move the rack as you said! then i wil check if i can jump the engine across at all or if there is clearance i will raise the engine that side slightly.

i will put mounts on and check. the mounts are painted now so i need ot put then on.
nice bit of silver heat resistant paint




cheers man.

so close yet so far.

[Andy335Touring]

i got super wet last night but i still got some stuff done. i need a T-piece for the header tank as mine doesnt fit.

If you carn't find one down the scrappy or off ebay then you could order the same one as mine which is from an E28 535, part # 11 53 1 272 866, it suits apx 1" i/d hose and will be only about £2 from the dealers.

[ric325i]

oh andy i wish i got that a few hours ago!

i have seen that pic a few times and even tryed to search it out! but couldnt find it


i went to b&q with the pipe in hand and found a T-piece

looks just like that pic




using that picture which temp sensor do i change? i guess brown?
i have both sensors from a 325i which one people?


i could prob doa search but........lazy.


oh and i started the engine again today ego boost

[Toby_Unna]

think it's the brown one Ric
good effort with b&q lol

[ric325i]

cheers man but the b&q thing cost me £3.08

whats the deal with the 8p? gays.


brown sounds good to me.

exhaust pics to come soon - i hope. sunday is still the deadline but i get the prop back tomorrow

can i drive it round down the street with no exhaust? hum........... na

[ric325i]

got my prop this morning!


oh year painted a nice matt black! looks as good as new!

£116

not bad since i cut both props

it would ahve been £58!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now thats cheap!

just to let you people know for future projects.



right list to do.


i have a relay, wire and swith for fan
its 90% ready

mount fan.
easy 10min job as i got it sorted last night but i need a drill.

mount rad.
easy im ready with that i just need the fan in.

bleed rad.
keep meaning to do this but it took too long doing other things last night.

attach throttle cable
it will get done.

attach prop and heat sheild
1st job tonight.

all that i can do


make exhaust
i have cut almost everything i need. one more cut to get a better angle on the pipe and i have done all i can do with the exhaust. i need the welding skills of andy and me holding stuff to finish the car.


i only hav one back box and its small so i will be calling jetex next week to order and centre box which i will just cut in when i get it.

can it all be done by sunday?

and will it be way too load for a motorway trip?

[Andy335Touring]

Nice work dude, nowt wrong with the B+Q T if it does the job thats all that matters.

That prop sounds cheep, i paid £130ish for my Reco-prop

[johnl320]

Fingers crossed good luck and get some photos up. Mine will be ready in a year or so

Whats the name of the company that did the prop? did they balance it as well??

john

[ric325i]

the prop place


Major & Aspinall Ltd
Unit 4, Rennys Lane, Durham, County Durham DH1 2RW
Tel: 0191 3831818


the guy who does the prop didnt seem to be a people person but the old guy you talk to on the phone is ace

really nice bloke and he will give you dirrections but he ain that good at listening. old boys like to chat.


right last night i mounted the fan
few cable ties

started the exhaust.
Y-peice is now welded to the down pipes and the flange is on the Y-piece.
just going to paste it up, paste the down pipes to the mani and then paint the welds and thats done.

still need to bleed the coolant but i hear now the engine has to running for that?

still need to bleed the power steering eventually.

i need the little clip for the throtle cable as i have lost it

need to finish the exhaust

prop is on, heat sheild is on





getting excited as its getting close!


im fooked though (as is Andy) last night we worked till 10pm then i got showered and jumped im my mums ford p.o.s and nailed it from yarm to newcastle and into the club in 50mins

oh yes thats about 50miles (i think?) one metro ride and a dash to the club. back at work for 9 in middlesbrough

why did it have to be my girlfriends birthday night out?

ready for tonights wotk. pics will be monday i guess? sorry

but keep your eyes on here incase i need the help? cheers people

[Toby_Unna]

you're gonna have to sleep for a week once this is done ric

good to hear about the cable ties, always nice to see a proper job

[ric325i]

good to hear about the cable ties, always nice to see a proper job

proper job!


i tried another way but it was not that good and the fan is so well balanced that it seems fine?

i wil get some rag weld stuff in there just to make sure.


my stress to get this done by sunday is stupid! i understand the stress of getting things done for a race or something, tough work.


feel sorry for Andy as its not even his car! still it will be the 2nd e30 m30 he has built

[DRIFTBOY]

Great work guys!

Good to see some good 'Zone spirit going on with Andy's help, nice one Andy!

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread as usual, just in case, but with Andy on hand I doubt my assistance will be needed!

Keep the great write up coming Ric, I'm all excited for you!

I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the end result!

Martin.

[ric325i]

martin cheers for the motivation

your right Andy is the Key.

top bloke and he is really putting so good effort into the project.


the exhaust is looking tops! no pics as it was too dark to take any.

we have it mostly tacked in place and Andy has taken it away to weld up while he is at work (if he can)


started the car about 4 times tonight

1st time was just to let andy hear it

2nd was the same

3rd was a test of some thing???? revved it a few time

4th was with the back box near held in place no difference
still mega load. but i hope once its all hooked up it will shush it up a little.


plan is to finish it tomorrow but we hit a porblem as the steering is hitting the exhaust.

it didnt before so i will get the hammer out and make some adjustments tomorrow.


final day should be saturday, i will report back tomorrow fingers crossed