Oddly enough P'tubes was the only place mine didn't leak. I will be pulling the motor to reseal now as the chassis is toast. C'est la vie.by blacke30 - Technical Forum
My M10 was rebuilt by a very good local shop and Keaven was nice enough to show me the proper ways to seal it up, problem is I can't remember what he used. I will just have to reread those old Hot Vw mags, if you can seal an aircooled flat 4 you can seal anything.by blacke30 - Technical Forum
So many nice cars and that border in my way. I would rather buy a local car as I will need an immediate replacement for my damaged e30. Thanks very much Bob.by blacke30 - Car Talk
Don't know about the tool part but leaning is always good. The truly wise man is one who is aware of his own ignorance.by blacke30 - Car Talk
QuoteJose Pinto Then it was a Fool in an Integra! Is the insurance paying? Did you got any estimates to fix it? Insurance in BC is state owned so pay they will. I am waiting to hear and looking into repair vs replace will post pics of before and a fter soon.by blacke30 - Car Talk
Busted tails massive wrinkle in quarter , trunk still opens etc. Battery tray actually split in half rear panel below trunk in 2-3 inches from left tail light to right corner in about 3.5- 4 inches. Car is drivable so I will probably be allowed to keep it.by blacke30 - Car Talk
My baby is going to the wrecking yard in the sky thanks to a tool in an integra. So I need a new one now. Lower mainland BC aircared e30 4 dr 5spd pls. Thanks Gents. Time for sleep now.by blacke30 - Car Talk
I have removed front suspensions this way a few times. As follows, support engine with cross bar I have one designed for this purpose, Disconnect coupling for steering rack. Remove mount bolts from rear wishbone brackets (lollipops) remove crossmember bolts (they all come loose I checked) remove top nuts on struts. Raise car up leaving suspension and cross-member on the work table under car. Ifby blacke30 - Technical Forum
So I am faced with a leaking oil pan gasket on my eta. I heard it can be done without removing the pan. As I will also be changing the steering rack and I would like to do a quasi bottom end insection I will be supporting the engine and removing the front suspension and cross-member. I know this sounds nuts but, with all that removed I can also check insect and clean many underside areas on theby blacke30 - Technical Forum
So my battery being ten years old might be a worry. My battery is BMW oem, I kind of want to see just how long it will last. The car is my Wife's now, soon to be mine. I just hope it doesn't leave her stranded. Hope your fix is a good one. Cheers, Steve.by blacke30 - Technical Forum
Wow, thats pretty bizarre. I was wondering what happened. I am slowly working on an e28 535i. My wife will be driving it. She has an e30 right now and I am killing an 89 jetta commuting to Richmond. See you all around. Steve.by blacke30 - Registry
Hello fellow forum members. I just found out this was back. My name is Steve, I live in Langley, B.C. not too far from USA border just east of Vancouver. Peter might remember me we chatted abit a few years ago. Anyways, I will be lurking around the site. Cheers to all.by blacke30 - Registry