My Dad is from Queens, right on the Long Island border. Too bad I moved! Thanks!by jh - Technical Forum
I'm definitely interested in the head - where are you located?by jh - Technical Forum
At road speeds, but low. had just started off from a stop. probably 1500ish. Now I'm a little nervous about the job - How do I check the pistons? My mechanic showed me the play in the rockers that indicates bent valves, but what happens if you have to go deeper? thanks, jesseby jh - Technical Forum
Wow! It definitely sounds like a difficult job, but I'm excited to learn how to do it. Thanks for all the tips! Any others? thanks, jhby jh - Technical Forum
Thanks! I'm generally pretty handy, I do custom wiring for recording studios for a living, and build electronic things. My mechanic confirmed that some of the valves were bent, but we didn't talk about the pistons. The cover is off, what is the test for the pistons? yours, jesseby jh - Technical Forum
The timing belt went on my 85 325e. Wow. Since much of the cost is labor, been thinking of doing the new valves myself. I've been doing beginner stuff, plugs, idle air valve, filters etc, and a little work on the transmission. How over my head is this job? I'm planning on getting another E30 to drive around while I fix mine up, I think I'm an official enthusiast. Couldn'by jh - Technical Forum