Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Bitter]

32 minutes ago, Thirdgen89GTA said:

My default view is the regular thumbnail one, not the 'expose' or whatever they call that view.

 

The reason there are so many is that as the tree counts down, I hold the button down for burst mode and catch all of the launch.

 

Mainly so I can catch shots like this without having to time it.  Love the way those slicks wrinkle.

 

I completely get why, but to anyone else viewing it...it's kind of a mess.

 

Fun strip, I haven't been up there in almost 20 years I think. I think I'm on TCG but it's not really my kind of place.

[JoaoPRSousa]

8 hours ago, Thirdgen89GTA said:

My default view is the regular thumbnail one, not the 'expose' or whatever they call that view.

 

The reason there are so many is that as the tree counts down, I hold the button down for burst mode and catch all of the launch.

 

Mainly so I can catch shots like this without having to time it.  Love the way those slicks wrinkle.

 

I can already hear the machine gun noises coming from the camera

[AlwaysFSX]

5 hours ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

I can already hear the machine gun noises coming from the camera

[JoaoPRSousa]

Well, the E34's issues started piling up with me being clueless as to what was going on and I blew a headgasket, after the thing passed it's MOT and overheated while doing it.
I'm now starting to order tools and parts and I just wanted to know what you lot have to say for a noob that's going to tackle a headgasket job as his first relevant job on an engine xD
I have the Bentley manual to read and consult, but since I'm taking out the head and the lot, what else do you recommend me to do/replace?
Obviously I need to know if I warped or cracked the head, or even the block. If the head is cracked, I'll send it to machining shop to hopefully fix it, if that is not financially viable, just buy another one hoping that it's in better shape. Same goes for the block.
With the head out, valve lapping will also be done. (24 valve job, gonna be fun)
Clean both head and block surfaces and give it a slight polish while keeping both of them straight (check with feelers and a straight edge, need to order those too; applies for the head if I don't send it to the machining shop)
Also plan on checking if the water pump and cooling system in general are doing a proper job, since they weren't, clearly. Thermostat and radiator temperature switch will be replaced.

 

I'm going to put the car in a shop and get them to fix it, not going DIY this time for now. But I'd still like to hear what you have to say anyway

[AlwaysFSX]

5 minutes ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

Well, the E34's issues started piling up with me being clueless as to what was going on and I blew a headgasket, after the thing passed it's MOT and overheated while doing it.
I'm now starting to order tools and parts and I just wanted to know what you lot have to say for a noob that's going to tackle a headgasket job as his first relevant job on an engine xD
I have the Bentley manual to read and consult, but since I'm taking out the head and the lot, what else do you recommend me to do/replace?
Obviously I need to know if I warped or cracked the head, or even the block. If the head is cracked, I'll send it to machining shop to hopefully fix it, if that is not financially viable, just buy another one hoping that it's in better shape. Same goes for the block.
With the head out, valve lapping will also be done. (24 valve job, gonna be fun)
Clean both head and block surfaces and give it a slight polish while keeping both of them straight (check with feelers and a straight edge, need to order those too; applies for the head if I don't send it to the machining shop)
Also plan on checking if the water pump and cooling system in general are doing a proper job, since they weren't, clearly. Thermostat and radiator temperature switch will be replaced.

LS swap when

[JoaoPRSousa]

1 minute ago, AlwaysFSX said:

LS swap when

 

On this one, never. 

[AlwaysFSX]

41 minutes ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

On this one, never. 

lame, downvote

[Bitter]

3 hours ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

Well, the E34's issues started piling up with me being clueless as to what was going on and I blew a headgasket, after the thing passed it's MOT and overheated while doing it.
I'm now starting to order tools and parts and I just wanted to know what you lot have to say for a noob that's going to tackle a headgasket job as his first relevant job on an engine xD
I have the Bentley manual to read and consult, but since I'm taking out the head and the lot, what else do you recommend me to do/replace?
Obviously I need to know if I warped or cracked the head, or even the block. If the head is cracked, I'll send it to machining shop to hopefully fix it, if that is not financially viable, just buy another one hoping that it's in better shape. Same goes for the block.
With the head out, valve lapping will also be done. (24 valve job, gonna be fun)
Clean both head and block surfaces and give it a slight polish while keeping both of them straight (check with feelers and a straight edge, need to order those too; applies for the head if I don't send it to the machining shop)
Also plan on checking if the water pump and cooling system in general are doing a proper job, since they weren't, clearly. Thermostat and radiator temperature switch will be replaced.

 

I'm going to put the car in a shop and get them to fix it, not going DIY this time for now. But I'd still like to hear what you have to say anyway

Grab a rebuilt engine, going to be way less hassle long term.

[AlwaysFSX]

4 minutes ago, Bitter said:

Grab a rebuilt engine, going to be way less hassle long term.

liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike an ls @JoaoPRSousa

[PandaCopyRight]

29 minutes ago, Bitter said:

Grab a rebuilt engine, going to be way less hassle long term.

might as well make a M50B30 and swap it over once its completed by that point @JoaoPRSousa 

[Bitter]

40 minutes ago, AlwaysFSX said:

liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike an ls @JoaoPRSousa

Ford 7.3, why not?

[MultiGamerClub]

Volvo V70 D3 2016 ... Nearing 151000 kilometers driven..

 

Engine turned off while accelerating and i had to park on the side of the road..

Said check engine on the dashboard..

 

Bad sign?

 

Car said to hold the start button for 6 seconds while it tried starting..

I really hope its nothing serious because i really love this car

 

Got CoveragePlus so i should be good but its been serviced recently so im scared ..

Got insurance on the engine too if its beyond repair but its been working good so far

 

Engine problems.. oh no.

[AlwaysFSX]

1 hour ago, Bitter said:

Ford 7.3, why not?

We can't make him even more broke

[JoaoPRSousa]

14 hours ago, PandaCopyRight said:

might as well make a M50B30 and swap it over once its completed by that point @JoaoPRSousa 

 

If only I could get an actual quotation on a camshaft and a set of pistons from the scrappies...

[PandaCopyRight]

3 hours ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

 

If only I could get an actual quotation on a camshaft and a set of pistons from the scrappies...

i dont think that scrappies will bother to take apart an engine for you 

[JoaoPRSousa]

1 hour ago, PandaCopyRight said:

i dont think that scrappies will bother to take apart an engine for you 

 

I'm using a Spanish site (since I can't find a similar Portuguese one) and when I sent them an email asking for prices on the crank and pistons for the specified vehicle, they replied asking for "a picture of the technical data" (?) and I didn't even know what to respond XD

[Bitter]

It is warm today. 90F with 66% humidity for 107 heat index. For you non 'muricans that's 32C and 41.5C. Only the tiny shop offíce has AC, shop has fans. I'm nice and let my elderly boss use most of them, I can handle it better. 

[8tg]

Give me a reason to not drive to Wisconsin to go buy this right now 

[the gamer that is bad]

5 minutes ago, 8tg said:

Give me a reason to not drive to Wisconsin to go buy this right now 

because im probably closer

[JoaoPRSousa]

15 minutes ago, 8tg said:

Give me a reason to not drive to Wisconsin to go buy this right now 

 

I won't. But your wallet probably would give you plenty, I doubt it's running and driving for that price. But if you're willing to get it up to snuff, do it

[bcredeur97]

4 hours ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

 

I won't. But your wallet probably would give you plenty, I doubt it's running and driving for that price. But if you're willing to get it up to snuff, do it

Since the owner can’t spell Subaru I wonder if it runs but they just trying to get rid of it quick 

 

or it’s a scam lol 

[Bitter]

It's in Wisconsin and the photos are potato quality, probably to hide all the horrible horrible rust.

[TVwazhere]

Ever heard a straight piped VW beetle because the exhaust rusted and sheared off? 

 

Ever wanted to? 

 

No? Too bad here it is anyways 

[vetali]

Just now, TVwazhere said:

Ever heard a straight piped VW beetle because the exhaust rusted and sheared off? 

 

Ever wanted to? 

 

No? Too bad here it is anyways 

 

Sounds like every idiot here with a 90s honda civic that thinks they're cool banging it off the rev limiter for 20 seconds

[Bitter]

3 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

Ever heard a straight piped VW beetle because the exhaust rusted and sheared off? 

 

Ever wanted to? 

 

No? Too bad here it is anyways 

 

I've got some good speakers on my PC, I'm confident that I heard exactly what you hear in the cabin. You need to get out in the country and get on it so we can hear that turbo!