My '96 E36 M3 Evo Saloon
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jbaddeley said:
Looks in lovely condition. I've recently bought one and love it. Brilliant value and very quick with a suspension refresh.
Here's mine.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Regards Jbad.
Thank you sir. Here's mine.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Regards Jbad.
Just left you a comment on your thread.
My job for this evening was to continue to work on scores and paint chips on the car. But mainly to replace the rear window seal. A very easy job actually, my father helped towards the end to fit the new one. The thin handles of a set of draper circlip pliers helped to seat the seal, top tip!
The common problem... The corners of the seal are made from different material to the rubber seals. Over time they disintegrate. I removed it and was left with this...
The new and old seal. Yes that big cardboard box for the little seal!
The seal removed, ahhh the dirt (this is after a quick wipe).
A better clean. It's not rusted to pieces back here, PHEW!
The new seal fitted. That will do another sixteen years!
The common problem... The corners of the seal are made from different material to the rubber seals. Over time they disintegrate. I removed it and was left with this...
The new and old seal. Yes that big cardboard box for the little seal!
The seal removed, ahhh the dirt (this is after a quick wipe).
A better clean. It's not rusted to pieces back here, PHEW!
The new seal fitted. That will do another sixteen years!
melvster said:
Nice job, not many saloon's out there in this condition. I want it !!! 
Ta very much sir.It's a busy weekend so won't be doing much to the car.
Next weeks plan is to get the differential fluid changed and the differential seals which I believe are a weak point.
After that I'll do a quick service. Oil, oil filter, vanos filter and plugs.
Neil_M said:
Ta very much sir.
It's a busy weekend so won't be doing much to the car.
Next weeks plan is to get the differential fluid changed and the differential seals which I believe are a weak point.
After that I'll do a quick service. Oil, oil filter, vanos filter and plugs.
You heading down to Gaydon next month for the annual Beemer show ?It's a busy weekend so won't be doing much to the car.
Next weeks plan is to get the differential fluid changed and the differential seals which I believe are a weak point.
After that I'll do a quick service. Oil, oil filter, vanos filter and plugs.
Neil_M said:
BullyB said:
Looks great!
I may have to do the seal on my rear window now you have shown me how.
£18 you can't really go wrong!I may have to do the seal on my rear window now you have shown me how.
melvster said:
You heading down to Gaydon next month for the annual Beemer show ?
I'm afraid not sir. Busy times ahead this month and next 
.NelsonR32 said:
I found sunroof grease worked a treat getting mine in. I couldn't believe how well packaged it was for £16 (inc discount). They must only make 50p on each one they sell!
LOL probably!A little update from the weekend.
The plugs have now been changed. The old plus were in fairly good condition and nothing on the plugs seemed to say anything was amiss with how the engine was running. After changing the plugs I'm delighted to say the car started, phew! I'd almost say it seems to rev / pick up a little better...
While the spark plug cover was off, I gave it a quick clean up, most of the time was spent on the lettering... It really needs another going over and the black area repainted.
The plugs have now been changed. The old plus were in fairly good condition and nothing on the plugs seemed to say anything was amiss with how the engine was running. After changing the plugs I'm delighted to say the car started, phew! I'd almost say it seems to rev / pick up a little better...
While the spark plug cover was off, I gave it a quick clean up, most of the time was spent on the lettering... It really needs another going over and the black area repainted.
g3org3y said:
Lovely car, congrats. Estoril is a fabulous colour too. 
Surprised at the lack of aircon though.
Would love an E36 M3, just concerned that finding a decent example is getting increasingly difficult. Maybe next year as a treat if I pass my exams.
Thanks very much Surprised at the lack of aircon though.
Would love an E36 M3, just concerned that finding a decent example is getting increasingly difficult. Maybe next year as a treat if I pass my exams.
. I'm bursting to get it polished up.I'm surprised too, however its not a big issue for me as the digital climate control can be a weak point. When I picked up the car it was a scorcher of a day, the fans were more than up to the job of keeping me cool. To the point I doubted myself and thought it must have manual a/c. A/C adds a lot of weight too, so no bad thing at all
.It is getting very difficult. It's really going to have to be bought from an enthusiast. Anyone maintaining one on a shoe string, well, is not going to help the car at all.
I've pretty much finished the quick service of the car.
Completed so far:
Then its doing the remainder of an inspection 2.
I'll also for good measure change the vanos bolts, the two cover gaskets and the solenoid seals.
Completed so far:
- Oil
- Oil filter
- Air filter
- Spark plugs
- Vanos filter
- Reset oil service
- Take car for a run to operating temp to ensure oil is a-ok.
Then its doing the remainder of an inspection 2.
I'll also for good measure change the vanos bolts, the two cover gaskets and the solenoid seals.
She got out for a drive to get the new Fuchs oil up to temp and check all is ok...
She made a friend at the local scrap yard... The owner may / not comment in this thread. Needless to say the coupé is factory fresh!
Engine definately seems to be running sweet as a nut after the Fuchs oil. Thanks to Opie Oils for that.
She made a friend at the local scrap yard... The owner may / not comment in this thread. Needless to say the coupé is factory fresh!
Engine definately seems to be running sweet as a nut after the Fuchs oil. Thanks to Opie Oils for that.
Scrap yard? Really Neil? Great pics cars look really well. Strange that the four door appears to be a smaller car! Very cool. Keep the tread going. Your car has improved so much from the day you bought it and the service made a big difference to that engine. Be up to spec in no time.
Your still playing catch up tho!
Your still playing catch up tho!
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