(Part 2) Top products from r/E30

I have a bridge to sell you for that interior 😲

These are things I have found especially useful. I've used these more than anything in my huge toolkit, but I'm glad I got it for other general wrenching.

• 3/8" and 1/2" breaker bars and torque wrenches if you don't like to guess whether you're going to strip a fastener like me. I found the Tekton brand is solid for torque wrenches, here's the 1/2" 250ft-lb.
  
  
• 22mm deep well socket (steering wheel)
  
  
• 8, 10, 17mm sockets, deep and standard
  
  
• socket extensions (u-joint probably wouldn't hurt)
  
  
• Flare wrenches, if you're doing the brake lines
  
  
• penetrating oil (liquid wrench or the like)
  
  
• Zip ties
  
  
• Work lamp - I found this one at Menards and it is so useful. Magnetic/rechargeable/lasts for hours
  
  
• Jack/Jack stands: picked up a cheap, durable set of Torin stands with a jack. I was thinking about something from Harbor freight, but I don't want to cheap out with something that I'm relying on to keep the car up.
  
  
• cheap multimeter
  
  
• spare wire (for jumping your oil service light after a DIY change)
  

I have KYB Gas-A-just rear shocks from a camaro on mine (stiffer than the e30 ones) paired with some H&R OE sport springs. Great for lowered cars and cheap as heck.

They're only $38 a piece shipped on Amazon prime.

https://www.amazon.com/KYB-KG5562-Gas-a-Just-Gas-Shock/dp/B000C3ZDV6

You have to install a bushing/sleeve to mount them as the Camaro uses a larger bottom bolt than the e30. However, this can be made from some 3/8" pipe from any hardware store.

Been running this on my car for 2 years and definitely recommend it. If I had extra money, I'd go with the AGX adjustable versions, but these are great for now.

I did my VC recently. I believe its recommended to use the high temp engine paint. Rustoleum engine enamel works well. I like to top it off with some Duplicolor high temp clear coat.

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-248932-Automotive-12-Ounce-Degree/dp/B002JG01VQ/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=high+temp+engine+paint&qid=1555428236&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-EDE163607-Ceramic-Clear-Engine/dp/B000GKEXW0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=high+temp+engine+paint&qid=1555428172&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Where are you finding 36132225376 for $53?

15" et24 style 5's weren't available in US, except for the IX spec ones with the much higher offset. see the E30 wheel charts: https://bimmertips.com/oem-bmw-e30-wheel-options-specs/

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the 14" center cap that fits on the 4x100 wheel: https://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Wheel-Center-STYL-5/dp/B002IVCFDY/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=bbs+bmw+e30+center+cap&qid=1563042818&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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The 15" center cap that fits on the 4x100 wheel: https://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Wheel-Center-1983/dp/B000UH6EDA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=bbs+bmw+e30+center+cap&qid=1563042777&s=gateway&sr=8-3

from other sources:

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/36132225376.htm?pn=36-13-2-225-376-M9&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwf6DxcOy4wIVeCCtBh1n0Q-zEAQYBCABEgKIWfD_BwE

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-hub-cap-d-equals-171mm-36132225376?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302526031&utm_term=&ads_targetid=pla-327620319311&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpKm0p8Oy4wIVhshkCh3klQmhEAQYASABEgLCvPD_BwE

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/center-cap-priced-each/36132225376/

Note they have different dimensions. the 15" center cap is part number 09.24.028, which is 6.73 inches (or 171mm). The 14" center cap is 151mm, or 6 inches.

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Unless you are looking at the 15" center cap for the 5 series, which does not fit, and has a different part number, even though it looks the same: https://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Wheel-Center-1988/dp/B000NP9DS2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=bbs+bmw+e30+center+cap&qid=1563042818&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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Here's the 15" basketweave center cap part numbers that I've recorded:

Part number 0924028 for the center cap, it's 171mm (6.73 inches)

Part number 09.23.114 for the center twist hex cap

Part number 09.24.029 center logo for wheel OR 09.24.030. BMW p/n 36-13-2-225-190-m9 70mm diameter wheel center cap

Part number 09.23.113 a different version of the 15" center cap that seems to fit

+BMW tire valve caps

+BMW keys

+Emblems

And my personal favorite, which I find to be a must-have: Bentley Manual

Also - Restoration Bible a handy read at the start of the journey but not enough detail to actually accomplish anything - as I've found out.

Well I have a gorilla grip torx set that's also for tamper proof bolts and I bought mine from osh. Here's a link of what it looks like: https://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-12632-GorillaGrip-Fold-up-T6-T25/dp/B000E7ZLHQ

That’s a good call, thanks so much for letting me me know.

The PO filled me in on the details and can confirm that it starts with starter fluid.
Unfortunately, I broke the fuel sock off of the hanger currently in the car, so I would need one regardless.

Funnily enough I had already ordered a Bosch fuel pump.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BZJB7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.KMDAbXCPM5WE

I’m assuming these are compatible with each other, but some reviews state the fuel hanger pipes are too close to the sender unit, which is what I’m hoping someone else here would know.

Use SEM trim paint. It's extremely easy to use and gives an OEM matte finish.
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-39143-Trim-Black-Aerosol/dp/B000EM019O

I gor it on [amazon](BMW Genuine Sun Shades for E30 3 Series (1983 - 1991) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NDPY3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KAb2Ab16588NS) :)

I got it a while back online, but I can only find the Brushed version right now.

https://www.amazon.com/BMW-82-12-1-470-312-NUMBER-PLATE-FRAME/dp/B0010AYJEC

It might have been discontinued. I believe it is a BMW part.

That book on the left.B

BMW 3-Series (E30) Performance Guide: 1982-1994 (Sa Design) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1934709867/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_W5CyybACSCWA3

Did you try and use one of those hose picks to get yours undone? I used this tool and got it done with just a little bit of effort.

Red Line RED60103 15 Ounce Complete Si-1 Fuel System Cleaner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CPI5Z0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EU6PDb8WV4FQM

I used this to narrow down my issue to whether it was just carbon after all the work, turns out it was just carbon and my injectors being a little dirty