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<blockquote data-quote="Raja_Mongkut" data-source="post: 31025" data-attributes="member: 7413"><p>Greetings to all fellow E30, I would be the latest member of this board, having acquired a fine specimen of this German engineering wonder just two days ago on Sunday.It is an '84 E30 4 Door with M20B20 in immaculate condition. Color has yet to be identified but I have nailed it down to a few colors, namely Laguna Green or British Racing Green. If anyone has any idea what color this is, your help is greatly appreciated.However this being a 28 year-old automobile, it does have its shortcomings; which i intend to address in due time.This thread shall serve as my worklog and reference for other fellow E30 owners to comment and exchange ideas.List of things to be fixed:1. Sounds like a bloody sewing machine! Idles at 1.5k, drops to 1k with air-conditioning on. Possible causes: faulty air slide valve, dirty afm, vacuum leak and out of tune valve lifters.2. Blower Motor squeaking when going over bumps or when steering to the left. Will try lubing the bearing to prolong the lifespan and if all else fails replace the blower.3. Various electronic defects - 1 power window and 1 central locking gun doesnt work, 1 cabin light(being addressed as we speak)4. Fuel efficiency - I know these motors aren't petrol sippers but i believe with proper tuning could be better. CO tuning to be performedCosmetic mods / Mods that can wait:1. Replace door panels to all black to match the seats.2. Reinstall ICE over from previous ride.3. Gold Basketweave wheels4. Rectify couple o dings and faded bodywork.5. Autolock Alarm systemThat should be it, i'd love to share some pics but unfortunately she's 200Km away from me as i type and i'll only be seeing her tomoro. Will definitely update with pics when i get back!Repairs Done:1. Rear Passenger Central Lock (24/8/12) - RM502. Child Lock Power Window Switch (22/8/12)3. Cabin Light (23/8/12)Repairs Pending:1. Air Slide Valve (11531287304)2. Alternator & Air Cond Belt3. Rust on Left Wheel Well4. Fuse Box Cover5. Blower Motor Sound (Intermittent but its been good for the last 2 days)6. Glovebox Light Trigger switch (61311386316)7. Odometer that doesn't reset8. Gearbox Leak (Suspect Oil Seal)9. Adjust Valve Clearance10. Rear Driver Side Window Motor11. Spark Plugs12. Odometer GearsAnd I expect much more to be added...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Raja_Mongkut, post: 31025, member: 7413"] Greetings to all fellow E30, I would be the latest member of this board, having acquired a fine specimen of this German engineering wonder just two days ago on Sunday.It is an '84 E30 4 Door with M20B20 in immaculate condition. Color has yet to be identified but I have nailed it down to a few colors, namely Laguna Green or British Racing Green. If anyone has any idea what color this is, your help is greatly appreciated.However this being a 28 year-old automobile, it does have its shortcomings; which i intend to address in due time.This thread shall serve as my worklog and reference for other fellow E30 owners to comment and exchange ideas.List of things to be fixed:1. Sounds like a bloody sewing machine! Idles at 1.5k, drops to 1k with air-conditioning on. Possible causes: faulty air slide valve, dirty afm, vacuum leak and out of tune valve lifters.2. Blower Motor squeaking when going over bumps or when steering to the left. Will try lubing the bearing to prolong the lifespan and if all else fails replace the blower.3. Various electronic defects - 1 power window and 1 central locking gun doesnt work, 1 cabin light(being addressed as we speak)4. Fuel efficiency - I know these motors aren't petrol sippers but i believe with proper tuning could be better. CO tuning to be performedCosmetic mods / Mods that can wait:1. Replace door panels to all black to match the seats.2. Reinstall ICE over from previous ride.3. Gold Basketweave wheels4. Rectify couple o dings and faded bodywork.5. Autolock Alarm systemThat should be it, i'd love to share some pics but unfortunately she's 200Km away from me as i type and i'll only be seeing her tomoro. Will definitely update with pics when i get back!Repairs Done:1. Rear Passenger Central Lock (24/8/12) - RM502. Child Lock Power Window Switch (22/8/12)3. Cabin Light (23/8/12)Repairs Pending:1. Air Slide Valve (11531287304)2. Alternator & Air Cond Belt3. Rust on Left Wheel Well4. Fuse Box Cover5. Blower Motor Sound (Intermittent but its been good for the last 2 days)6. Glovebox Light Trigger switch (61311386316)7. Odometer that doesn't reset8. Gearbox Leak (Suspect Oil Seal)9. Adjust Valve Clearance10. Rear Driver Side Window Motor11. Spark Plugs12. Odometer GearsAnd I expect much more to be added... [/QUOTE]
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