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Jan 17, 2010 21:22:28 GMT
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Hey Y'all, Some of you might know me from other forums (like BMWE21.net and RoverTech) , so thought it's about time I got my ar se on here. THE ROVER:is an R8-shape 214sei, it's my daily driver so I can't go too mad on it, cheap n' cheerful is the name of the game. Mods to date include an induction kit, JDM rear numberplate surround, MGF Steptronic steering wheel (the gearshift buttons control the ignition on/off). Future plans include lowering, polybushing, a set of Rota Jmags and well, if a write-off 220 turbo Coupe happens to come along... ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) THE BMW:is an E21 320 that was fitted with the engine running gear out of a 323i , I'm in the process of swapping in an E30 325i lump on Motronic, refreshing the suspension and doing a few more 'period' touches to it. ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4156347160_81be01d022_o.jpg)
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Jan 18, 2010 16:15:42 GMT
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E21's - they're the future! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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Jan 18, 2010 18:18:45 GMT
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ooo another e21 project, you cant have too many of them to watch!!!;-)
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Sig pic too big!
83 MK1 Golf 1.3 Driver-sold 83 Mk1 Golf GTI Pirelli-sold 95 BMW 520i Individual-sold 94 BMW 525i Sport-R.I.P 04 Audi A4 1.9TDI 130-55mpg:)
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Jan 18, 2010 18:25:47 GMT
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I think I like E21's
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Jan 21, 2010 13:54:31 GMT
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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REDUX
I'm a huge E21 fan. I'm onto my third one now: The first (no photos at present) was a red 323i which I had to scrap and the second one was, well, a red 323i (not by design, just happened to come up in Auto reader) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/3752450821_6b55f5b61a_o.jpg) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3753246412_e39845e846_o.jpg) which had all the bits (Recaros, LSD, BBS wheels, Ansa exhaust). A lovely car. Until some muppet in a Micra rear-ended me: ![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3753246820_3f1a98f626_o.jpg) ...and legged it. The car drove onto the lowloader with it's head held high while the Micra had to effectively be picked up with a dustpan & broom. But my heartbreak was short-lived when this beauty turned up: ![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3753066906_4dacd9a917_o.jpg) ![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/3753033674_cea34da2a0_o.jpg) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3752239589_7d2434beb1_o.jpg) It's actually a 320 with (knackered) 323i running gear, but future plans include a built 2.5 lump (no 2.7 thank you,I like my engines to rev), totally refreshing the running gear and fitting all the goodies I've accumulated over the years. Then there was this E30 Touring... ![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3784335157_d3b519972e_o.jpg) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3784335569_5a82587a5f_o.jpg) that had an M50 lump in... ![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3784336239_f5807f21fc_o.jpg) BTW, the engine in front of it that looks like it's being bullied/eaten/sh#gged is a Pinto lump - gives you an idea of how large these frikkin' engines are..!...which was going in the E21, but decided to put an M20B25 as flogged the bits to my mate who now has the M50 in his E30 Touring (that was a good project to work on - my mate Kev works like Speedy Gonzales). Kev sold me his M20B25788 from the Touring. ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4156348644_40b00cac3f_o.jpg) The red car was stripped... ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/4156346676_bdba606afc_o.jpg) totally... A sad end to a great car. ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/4090978512_ae0074e1a9_o.jpg) I'm doing all of the prep to put the B25 in, (painting, polishing bits, wiring etc.) one of the luxuries of having a workshop.
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Jan 24, 2010 15:46:55 GMT
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Got this bad boy on the Bay of temptation: ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4155584283_1bedc8ef7e_o.jpg) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/4156346382_0d9138edb0_o.jpg) Can't remember if the guy said it was Hartge or Schnitzer - pattern (anyone?), all I know I got it for £170 and it looks the nuts. Proper RHD fit too as the pipes bend around the steering column, and looks like it will bolt straight up to my Ansa exhaust system. Missed out on the fully-rebuilt B25 he was selling for £350, rackum frackum Fitting it was a little fiddly as the bolts are obscured by the curve of the pipes, so had to hold them in place while it was offered up, but well worth it. Eagle-eyed M20 fans amongst you will notice that the oil filter housing is now facing the opposite way, as otherwise the oil filter would be underneath the tubular manifold ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) great for third-degree burns with your oil services. ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4300808412_08ac74c825_b.jpg) I just simply unbolted it, switched it round and repositioned the oil cooler pipes. ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4156348798_aec3cb9945_o.jpg)
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Finally, after putting that whole 'life' thing to one side, i can do some of the things I want to the Rover. Fitted my MGF guages at last: ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4485186906_99f47d960d.jpg) This isn't quite as straightforward as you think,as I had to swap the gauges themselves into the Rovers gauge pod as the MGF one has a whole different layout. And try as I might, I don't think I would have had a use for a 'hood not shut' warning light. Found out by accident that the MGF clocks are backlit by my gauge pod - need to fine-tune it but it looks pretty good. Can finally get around to prepping this bad boy from the 'Bay: ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4485187038_1ff05cfc62.jpg) A JDM-market number plate surround, usually found on J import Rover coupes. More later. Service time: ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4485187386_a1b1cb717f.jpg) I wouldn't normally mention something so prosaic as servicing cos' you all do it. right? RIGHT? Well if you haven't changed your timing belt/ancilliary belts for a while, you might want to do it tomorrow after looking at these pics: One old timing belt, getting ready to throw a tooth: ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4484495369_8e1b19ec50_b.jpg) And starting to fray like a timing belt that's just finished it's PHD from fraying university: ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4484495037_dc10abf466_b.jpg) And to top it off, a PAS belt and alternator belt ready to get down and boogie at the roadside with above belt: ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4484494827_bd92c0469e.jpg) I won that game of Russian roulette. this time... ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) So to celebrate I bought a new E21. As one does. More to come on that. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4485229012_e2163f58d1_b.jpg)
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Was the 6 branch an e30 one? Unfortunately, if it was, I don't think it will fit in the e21 bay without some serious modification as they hit the flitch panel. Hopefully, I'm wrong though but am pretty sure this is the case and why e21 6 branches cost so much.
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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It will be a tight fit but I've trial fitted it so should not be a problem.
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![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4497810320_0db662e32a.jpg) This car was on Pistonheads and eBay and was the subject of debate as to it's condition: www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10519Well, I had a hunch it was a decent car despite all of the bullshittery given off by the seller, so I drove down to Worthing. Story goes the guy is an Alfasud nut (he has a tii with a 1.7 lump I'd love to own), he bought the E21 on a whim, unfortunately didn't like it and needed funds fast to buy another 'Sud, hence the rapid slashing of the price. After two-and-a-bit hours of poking, prodding and looking for the usual E21 issues, I bought it. In fairness to the guy, he made all of the classic mistakes when listing it which contrived to make the car more moody looking than a Moody Blues reunion tour. ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4489118835_2593f4f3f8_b.jpg) ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4489117969_8f35879a1c_b.jpg) Problems? theres - well not much actually. It's done just over 128,000 miles so a few things are a little 'baggy', but it has a sheaf of BMW dealer receipts and nearly all of the MOTs, including head gasket work and new discs about ten years ago. The cars only done about 2000 miles in the last 7 years, so a bit of fettling is required, y'know, servcing, timing belt etc. This car will be kept completely standard as the Luger will be the 'mad' car when it's finished and I did primarily buy this to get my E21 'fix' in the meantime. Leather interior (with Recaros) and genuine Alpina steering wheel & gear knob (bought in the late 90's according to the dealer receipt). Niiiice. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4497167779_316a3a2dee.jpg) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4497167955_eaaee48787.jpg) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4497167535_176df510be_b.jpg) Now it all goes a bit shonky... An Alpina fusebox - for those high-performance B8, B10 and B16 amp fuses! ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4497166139_09b92a7191.jpg) An Alpina ashtray - no doubt to stub out your Alpina cigarettes, of course lit by an Alpina lighter. Mind you, when I cleaned out the ashtrays I found half a zoot :shock: wondered why the car smelt a bit funky. The joys of Morroccan Old Holborn, eh? ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4497802584_314c802929.jpg) Now we're just getting silly. ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4497231307_7fa66d7fa7.jpg) ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4497867878_2821287cc6.jpg) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4497167003_4fd54bccfe.jpg) Then there's the audio install, I reckon it dates back to the early 90's. Old-school or what? (and not all in a good way either) Note the subtle use of household flex for the power cable, and the small colony of scotchlocks round the back of the centre console. And the non-working rev counter. And a decent Kenlowe fan that stays on when you put the fuse in. Needless to say it's all getting re-done. Along with a couple of the MOTs being done in Streatham (and the other 'stuff'...), I've got this image of Denzil from Only Fools & Horses cruising round in it back in the day. ;D ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4497169009_42f9ffeec1.jpg) ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4497168735_598b412968.jpg) ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4497169543_d914a78f47.jpg) ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4497169231_762f0e258c.jpg) And yes your eyes don't deceive you, that is a carpeted boot. Proper job too, with the backing and vinyl edging. This car must have been garaged most of it's life as the boot and boot lip are rust-free behind the panels. ![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4497804276_c2cf3a9c1f.jpg) OI! RESPECT YER ELDERS, YA YOUNG WHIPPERSNAPPER!!! ;D
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Last Edit: Jun 1, 2010 12:42:25 GMT by e21meister
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It's sights like that powercable that make you wonder what's lurking behind the dash. Hopefully the perpetrator of that didn't get too "stuck in".....
Oh and can you please check your PM box Amazo!
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Current: Reliant "750" Super Robin, Scimitar SS1s - 2 x 1300, 1 x 1600, 1 x 1800ti. 76 years off the road between them! Also - Mitsubishi Galant Sport and Hyundai Coupe Gen3
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Racked up close to 300 miles from Friday in the new E21, was helping my mate with his engine swap (no pics at his request) in his E36 'M3' Compact, so had to drive up to Wickham. I've not done that much mileage in it and as I've just serviced it, so thought I'd rack up the miles for a while in it. It repays me by conking out. In the middle lane of Euston Road, opposite Euston station. Grrreat, picked your spot well... ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) I push it into a nearby street and go through the usual drill under bonnet to try & locate the problem; conclude that I can't get it started with the tools I have and go into the reception of the University College London building I've parked outside to get pen & paper to make up a sign to keep the warden at bay. The bloke at the desk goes: - "That's an E21 isn't it?" (he can see it from his desk on CCTV) - "Er yeah."- "I used to have one of those."Turns out he's a BMW nut and has owned several, including an E30 M3 and an E24 635csi. After chatting for about half an hour, I go back outside and have one more look under the bonnet before the breakdown lorry comes. For all of the cranking over, there's no smell of fuel. Notice the fuse for the fuel pump isn't sitting in it's holder properly. SORTED! Saturday: We went to Enfield Pageant to get various bits & bobs for his car; somehow subconsciously I've manage to find the only other E21 at he whole show, an X-reg Kasmir Gold 323i. Bloody wish my camera phone battery hadn't conked out. Sunday: Crystal Palace Hillclimb. ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4655738375_744e3eca87_b.jpg) Check out my other post on this and the excellent RSM Flickr album: www.flickr.com/photos/retroscenemag/sets/72157624166866810/?page=8
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How was the hillclimb event? Pictures?
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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Jun 18, 2010 17:57:05 GMT
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Jun 18, 2010 19:07:32 GMT
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I've wanted to do hillclimbs for years myself. Once I find a garage I'm going to build an e30 lightweight and have a crack at it. I would have done an e21 but I think e30's are cheaper and more plentiful.
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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Jun 28, 2010 22:22:54 GMT
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Was on the Drive It day, retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=83456&page=1#1093420 which was awesome: ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4739754882_66d4244280_b.jpg) ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4739756948_4ea0e9cc2d_b.jpg) It was great seeing this particular car in the 'flesh' yesterday, it was like seeing a ghost (I had a Henna car with 15" RAs on)! I'm thinking of pulling mine off the shelf to put on the BOL and to help me decide, a mate of mine let me try one of his 5-stud ones (off a 911): ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4743299949_2760e34247_b.jpg) I'm undecided at the mo whether to put mine on, as I want to get them refurbished with gold centres but wanna use the dough to get my Hatrtge Classics done for the Luger. Hmmm..... ![:-/](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/undecided.png)
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I hate being a moderator sometimes.
Better. Thanks.
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Last Edit: Jun 30, 2010 19:47:36 GMT by rmad
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Oct 11, 2010 21:10:35 GMT
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Time for an update: Lots of little jobs to do on The Bride, a few of them getting ticked off. The exhaust downpipes had started to rattling like a curse word, so thought it would be a simple job to tighten the bracket that comes off the gearbox. Only I'd completely forgotten it didn't have one. Well, doh. Luckily I found one on The Bay Of E for a cheap price, some etch primer, Hammerite and new nuts & bolts later: ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5047277838_47a806aa43_z.jpg) And fitted. Well not the gearbox bracket, I couldn't get it past the crossmember bush. Job done. Now I've got to fix the blow I can now hear now the rattle's gone. ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5047278744_15e60898e8_z.jpg) Right now the car's my daily driver until I finish my Rover. Including hauling wood around to make a flower bed. Good for traction, would have been a curse word for anyone rear-ending me. Hopefully it will be in hibernation before the Winter sets in. ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5072348485_cfb5ca2038_z.jpg) Recognise these wheels? They're MIBS's old Fondmetal cross-spokes (hey, my wheels have been featured in Retro Cars and PPC! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) ) with a good set of Toyo Proxes, I'll put them on when the spring comes, still deliberating over whether to paint the centres gold. ![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5072942952_ff611a57c3_z.jpg) It isn't all roses, alas: the chemical weld repair I did to the sump I while back decided to fall out right outside my garage after driving back from my workshop on Sunday, delightfully depositing the contents of the sump on the floor. If I can't get a steel one from someone, I'll have to faff taking it off my spare M20B23 lump and even then it's gonna be a ballache changing it over. More progress on the Luger too: Bought a pair of Willwood brake calipers for a knoc-down price from a friend on the E21 forum and been cleaning/painting polishing various brackets as well as getting stuck into the wiring loom for the new engine. Little steps, but getting there.
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Oct 22, 2010 23:35:03 GMT
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An update about the sump spill; last Saturday I refilled the now-empty engine with fresh oil so that I could drive it a ¼ mile (not the Santa Pod kind) down the road to my local garage so that they could fit the sump I reluctantly bought and refurbished from Fritzl’s bits. Irony was I could have got a cheaper one if I’d waited but hindsight and all that, but at least I’m reminded why I don’t buy anything off them… Anyway, I started the car and heard a sound like the bottom end was knock-knock-knocking on heaven’s door. ![>:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/angry.png) ![](http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_evil.gif) ![](http://images.bimmerforums.com/smilies/mad.gif) ![](http://images.bimmerforums.com/smilies/banghead.gif) The engine must have been starved of oil long enough to knock out a big-end bearing. B ollocks. Drove it down there and left it with them, as I needed to get the new sump back from my workshop. I resigned myself to the fact I would have to pull my spare B23 lump out and build up a short engine. This is where it gets a bit weird. Picked up the car on Monday (not worth shelling out bucks to fit a sump to a knackered engine, right?) refilled the engine with the oil that had dripped right through to the drip tray, started the engine and – No knock. At all. Took the car for a short drive (floored it to 4000rpm, took off at a low speed in a high gear), no sign of the knock. I have a theory that the oil pump had some kind of airlock (as the oil light was on en route to the garage on the Saturday) or a piece of debris blocked the pickup so possibly the gears in the pump were running without oil, hence the clattering sound. I’m ordering a new pump along with a set of big-end bearings for piece of mind. And I’m gonna build up the spare engine anyway, I need to brush up my engine building skills in preparation for the day I get down to building my dream 3.0 M20 engine…
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