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stevesingo said:
I would probably use 0280155868 of the choice of those two.
I've opted for these for now (mainly due to getting a deal on price and quick delivery) although may change a little further down the line. I bought them from Swindon Powertrain to be sure of getting genuine Bosch items. Ordered 10w60 Champion Redline semi-synthetic oil from Opie.
stevesingo said:
That is the one. The format presented is from Ford and not the easiest to understand. Wayne should be good with it though.
Great - thanks.Well I've just spent half an hour with a bucket of water and a bottle of washing up liquid and the OE sump is finally clean. I'll probably try and have it blasted somewhere locally though anyway.
Looking at the horizontal baffle, it's suggested that it is sandwiched between 2 gaskets when fitting but would it be better to have it welded in place?
Well my old E30 is back in one piece and running once more. 
It's funny but when it's not here I forget just how good it looks and sounds. It should sound a little fruitier soon, as Eisenmann are sending one of their race spec' exhaust systems. They're considerably cheaper than Supersprint and hugely cheaper than new OE from BMW. The only downside is the supply time of 3 to 5 weeks. Once it's here and fitted, it'll be time to head up to Wayne.
The spring rates need to be looked at also and corner weights done. I'm just unsure where to have that done so if anyone has any recommendations?
It's funny but when it's not here I forget just how good it looks and sounds. It should sound a little fruitier soon, as Eisenmann are sending one of their race spec' exhaust systems. They're considerably cheaper than Supersprint and hugely cheaper than new OE from BMW. The only downside is the supply time of 3 to 5 weeks. Once it's here and fitted, it'll be time to head up to Wayne.
The spring rates need to be looked at also and corner weights done. I'm just unsure where to have that done so if anyone has any recommendations?
I was very lucky to get mine just before they had risen beyond my pocket. Mind you, 2002's are great cars. I think I've owned about 12 of them over the years and my first ever BMW was a '77 green 1502.
The M3 is back and sat on the drive. I have to work shortly, then bed and then a night shift to pay for the bloody thing! 
The M3 is back and sat on the drive.
I have to work shortly, then bed and then a night shift to pay for the bloody thing! 
Put a few miles on the engine today. The weather is just glorious and with England playing, the roads are quieter than they might usually be on a Saturday afternoon. I don't know if it's the injectors but there's a marked improvement in the way the engine pulls through the entire rev range. Despite the warm weather the coolant and oil temp's remained constant. I'm on nights (which I bloody hate) so only had an hour or so, as I need to grab some sleep shortly, but I'm really happy to have the M3 back and running as it should be. The only jobs left now are the race spec' exhaust from Eisenmann, corner weights and final map from Wayne. Once those jobs are done I simply want to enjoy it for a while and hopefully take it up the hill at Shelsey next month. I've got tomorrow off though, so might give it a bit of a wash and polish.
D4MJT said:
Simply wonderful.
Glad you’re getting enjoy it finally.
Thanks. Glad you’re getting enjoy it finally.
JakeT said:
I reckon so. Had a blast last year, and love Shelsey for the early days of motorsport feel to it. If you're at Gaydon I'll also be there too.
I really like the eclectic mix at RR events and am always made to feel welcome. Some very quick cars going up the hill too. I haven't been to Gaydon since about 2012/13 as it felt a bit predictable. Concours events with brand new cars entered etc.It's bloody hot in Cornwall today. I'm off out to Tehidy woods with my dogs shortly but planning an evening drive in the E30. I may take the camera along.
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