Long time BMW owner/BMWCCA member, picking up a '97 2.8 Z3 this week

[e30cabrio]

Subframe out, nightmare is too small a word.

Spring comparo.

Also, fluids.

 

[e30cabrio]

It runs! The DME needs to learn so it needs to warm up, & it's open headers so sounds like a P51 (which is pretty cool actually)

Finally found blanks that fit the M console.

 

[andyglym]

Impressive! I tip my hat to you.

 

[e30cabrio]

I paid 93 to get the differential seals TODAY. Wanted to finish and drive tomorrow. I'll be demanding my money back for the shipping.

 

[e30cabrio]

Spoke to Bimmerworld, refund incoming. Thier CS is amazing!

 

[e30cabrio]

This happened.

 

[e30cabrio]

Starts right up but does not idle. I emailed the tuner asking if he sees anything in the file needing attention.

404 File Not Found - Jumpshare

The file you are looking for does not exist.

jmp.sh

 

[e30cabrio]

27 year old MAF is the issue, verified by removing it & it idles. I had a cheap Amazon on hand & it runs fine. Ordered a new OEM.

 

[e30cabrio]

99% there! Should be driving today!

I just put in the trans & differential fluids, all that's left is running the hoses from the PS pump/cooler to the reservoir & adding fluid. Taking a break & then I'm dropping it off the jackstands & going for a ride.

https://jmp.sh/G3LKAL7z

 

[e30cabrio]

It runs! Feels great!

 

[t-tony]

Super!!

Tony.

 

[Jam03]

Wow, would love to drive that! I think you need some wheel spacers, and with that power, some roll hoops

 

[e30cabrio]

I agree on the spacers, need to figure out what size

 

[Jam03]

15 to 20mm at the back normally works

 

[Althulas]

Well I hope that’s the end of your problems with the engine, just some running in to do and enjoy I think you more than deserve that.

 

[e30cabrio]

15mm spacer in. Except losing the short stud lock, I like it.

 

[e30cabrio]

Belt broke, took the AC belt out. New tensioner that came with the SC froze.

Took all the other pulleys with it. The PS has chips. Water pump has a large crack.

I ordered all aluminum pulleys.

Before this happened I installed a big bore TB.

 

[t-tony]

15mm spacer in. Except losing the short stud lock, I like it.

Locking wheel bolts are a pain, and best left off anyway.

Tony.

 

[Althulas]

Not great at all new parts like that failing so prematurely. Have you complained to the SC supplier about the sh*** tensioner?

 

[e30cabrio]

I have been on the fence seeing as it is a 60.00 part & the probability is they will blame sunspots or the current political climate in Sri Lanka.

I'm leaning towards letting it go & avoiding the annoyance.