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INJEN78 · 05-16-2008, 09:05 AM

well heres the final car..my bro just picked up a 1988 bmw 325 i_s
guy wanted $750 because he hadnt been driving it,but instantly we got him down to $600,and hes got money(has H2,boat,big house,,the whole shabang)so we go to look at it..there she is,a red bmw sitting under a tree,not drivin in atleast a year.there was this green shit all over the paint,guy says it just needs a battery,throw our battery in it,and starts right up,runs mint,take it hime and pressure wash it,paint is a little faded but still looks good,we fixed the minor suface rust,and overall the car is in good condition,,no dents besides the passengers fender,but thats getting fixed asap
so my question is,what goes wrong with these??info and all that is appreciated..
ive heard the timing belt should be replaced every 60k?

eg6sir · 05-16-2008, 10:24 AM

fun cars.. my buddy used to get his sideways.. haha

92civicb18b1 · 05-16-2008, 10:28 AM

Having a shop do the timing belt is a $600+ job.

INJEN78 · 05-16-2008, 10:55 AM

yea its got an inline 6...
but for the timing belt..is it a belt or chain??
cuz i have someone that will do it for free

92civicb18b1 · 05-16-2008, 12:25 PM

Not sure on if it's a chain or a belt but you better make sure they know what they're doing or you're gonna have pistons hitting valves.

Blanco · 05-16-2008, 12:51 PM

It's a chain.

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You suck. I've been looking for that exact deal.

efhondakid · 05-16-2008, 12:58 PM

I love those old BMWs, my friend had one that he had setup for AutoX, not sure if it was the same exact car but it was pretty sweet, his would get sideways too.

INJEN78 · 05-16-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blanco

It's a chain.

1983 - 1991 (E30) - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum
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You suck. I've been looking for that exact deal.

nice..lol yea its worth well over $600

93civicracer · 05-16-2008, 04:15 PM

Damn Injen I'd see if I could sell it for small profit since it runs mint like you say.

INJEN78 · 05-16-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93civicracer

Damn Injen I'd see if I could sell it for small profit since it runs mint like you say.

if i bought it,,itd already be up for sale

and all the money would go towards a turbo build..
but its my bros and hes keeping it

LS_VTEC · 05-16-2008, 09:39 PM

Chain, and will be a bit more than 600 bucks...

Blanco · 05-16-2008, 10:17 PM

BMWs really aren't that much harder to work on than Hondas, especially since E30s don't have VANOS to deal with. The parts are usually 15-20% more expensive but a lot are very comparable.

Highly important. Check the cooling system and replace the fan and fan clutch if not the radiator, too. Tell your brother not to put any money into cosmetics until he's done the required preventative maintenance.

And yeah, E30 and E36 prices are pretty similar so you guys got a smokin' deal. I was looking for one to replace my wife's DX hatch as the daily/beater car. Now, I'm spending the money fixing the DX at 300k miles.

INJEN78 · 05-16-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blanco

BMWs really aren't that much harder to work on than Hondas, especially since E30s don't have VANOS to deal with. The parts are usually 15-20% more expensive but a lot are very comparable.

Highly important. Check the cooling system and replace the fan and fan clutch if not the radiator, too. Tell your brother not to put any money into cosmetics until he's done the required preventative maintenance.

And yeah, E30 and E36 prices are pretty similar so you guys got a smokin' deal. I was looking for one to replace my wife's DX hatch as the daily/beater car. Now, I'm spending the money fixing the DX at 300k miles.

whats the deal with the fan and fan clutch??
were doing full tune-up tomorrow
fluid change,plugs wires,and new coil.
the cooant light is on though,,so we think theres a thermostat problem.we added coolant and it didnt go away

Blanco · 05-17-2008, 03:42 AM

Only use BMW coolant in BMW engines. Anything else can mess up the sensors.

The fan and fan clutch wear out with eventually allows the fan to literally grenade. When that happens it usually takes out the radiator, hoses, and puts a nice sized dent in the hood. Replace it with a thin electric fan and cut out the problem altogether.

INJEN78 · 05-17-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blanco

Only use BMW coolant in BMW engines. Anything else can mess up the sensors.

The fan and fan clutch wear out with eventually allows the fan to literally grenade. When that happens it usually takes out the radiator, hoses, and puts a nice sized dent in the hood. Replace it with a thin electric fan and cut out the problem altogether.

so i have to go to bmw to get coolant??

Blanco · 05-17-2008, 09:42 AM

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Celerity · 05-17-2008, 12:10 PM

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INJEN78 ¿UnKnOwN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 19 Posts: 3,602 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 91 civic si Rep Power: 66	bmw 325 i_s? well heres the final car..my bro just picked up a 1988 bmw 325 i_s guy wanted $750 because he hadnt been driving it,but instantly we got him down to $600,and hes got money(has H2,boat,big house,,the whole shabang)so we go to look at it..there she is,a red bmw sitting under a tree,not drivin in atleast a year.there was this green shit all over the paint,guy says it just needs a battery,throw our battery in it,and starts right up,runs mint,take it hime and pressure wash it,paint is a little faded but still looks good,we fixed the minor suface rust,and overall the car is in good condition,,no dents besides the passengers fender,but thats getting fixed asap so my question is,what goes wrong with these??info and all that is appreciated.. ive heard the timing belt should be replaced every 60k? Attached Thumbnails __________________ R.I.P BEN LEE2/24/08 we love and miss you R.I.P Rex 8/18/08 coolest dog ever!!! GOOD FAST CHEAP, you can pick only two. fast and cheap isn't good good and cheap isn't fast good and fast isn't cheap

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92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 120	Having a shop do the timing belt is a $600+ job. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

05-16-2008, 10:55 AM	#4
INJEN78 ¿UnKnOwN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 19 Posts: 3,602 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 91 civic si Rep Power: 66	yea its got an inline 6... but for the timing belt..is it a belt or chain?? cuz i have someone that will do it for free __________________ R.I.P BEN LEE2/24/08 we love and miss you R.I.P Rex 8/18/08 coolest dog ever!!! GOOD FAST CHEAP, you can pick only two. fast and cheap isn't good good and cheap isn't fast good and fast isn't cheap

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92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 120	Not sure on if it's a chain or a belt but you better make sure they know what they're doing or you're gonna have pistons hitting valves. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

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efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 2,335 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: `89 DX Hatch w/JDM B16 Rep Power: 57	I love those old BMWs, my friend had one that he had setup for AutoX, not sure if it was the same exact car but it was pretty sweet, his would get sideways too. __________________ JDM=the new Rice. H22 head for sale. http://hondaswap.com/parts-sale-trad...5/#post1073448 Wanted CRX parts. http://hondaswap.com/parts-sale-trad...6/#post1073450

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