Had a proper weekend at this old bus!
First things first.. invent new and interesting ways to get to the diff for an oil change and level check..
Certainly more of a beast than the small case diff on my 320!
Plenty oil over the diff (hence cleaning product in Bro’s hand..) Topped up with LSD oil. Reckon it may need a touch more..and possibly the speedo feed replacing to stop the leak
Next up was a service, so it got nice new 10w40 semi synth, new oil filter, and an Air filter fitted (car was missing the air filter box). We just fitted a universal one until we’re able to track down an m30 one. Carried out a coolant/ Clutch/ Brake Fluid check and topped up as required
I got tore into the bodywork- Essentially only trying to make the car look decent from 10ft- less likely to attract any unwanted attention from law types..
The painting is not superb- rattle canned FTW.. but it does (almost) match, and makes the car slightly less “ratty” looking.. Up close its still a bit ropey, but more than serviceable for track work
Rear Quarter
Bottoms of the doors
Bootlid/Spoiler
Bonnet
Lots of Loom tidying was then carried out- getting everything tidied out the way, battery clamp fitted etc.. My brother did this as he’s more patient with cable ties than I! Additionally, the headlining and sunroof motor/switch was also removed.
And finally a paint of the interior floor, then re-fit the front seats. The bucket seats will have to wait until we get a set of e34 mounts to fit them to.
As it stands, the old girl is ready for a trackday.. 21st July will see her out at knockhill
Cant wait ! (apart from the £100+ to fill the tank..)