Maintenance Table by Vehicle

Mounting and balancing the Ronal wheels

The E30 was brought into to chase a lingering oil leak that was suspected to be a leaking valve cover gasket. We also test-fit a replacement A/C compressor that turned out not to work, so I… more

Annual fluid changes for coolant, brake, and oil. Fresh alignment to correct slight pull to the right. Also installed replacement door and window weatherstripping I've been sitting on for years.… more

The A/C evaporator had failed and was replaced. The heater core was in basically the same location so it was proactively replaced at the same time. 

Timing belt replacement and A/C recharge. Mileage -wise, still under the threshold for replacement but years-wise, it was due. The water pump and thermostat, along with all belts, were replaced at… more

Replacement of electric fan and belt; brake flush; oil and filter

Routine service - oil and filter change

Starter died while car in winter storage; new starter installed along with repainted front IS valence. 

Routine maintenance - oil and filter and brake fluid flush. 

I had previously converted to 4.10 LSD but eventually went back to the original configuration of a 3.73. The 4.10 was a common "upgrade" for more low-end grunt at the expense of losing comfortable… more

At one point, the catalytic convertor began rattling and a local muffler shop replaced it with an OEM-spec component. 

Brought in to replace rear sway bar with larger IX rear bar. Also performed coolant flush and confirmed catalytic converter was condemned. 

Replacement of the A/C compressor; a dead wiper motor; and the blower motor resistor. The IS-specific belly pans and brake ducts were installed at the time. 

Alternator began to whine; replacement part installed to avoid an untimely break-down. 

This phase of bodywork focused on repairing poor accident damage repairs to the rear quarter panel, front right fender, and front right floor where the seam sealer had been broken and never… more