I am wondering if Carter, Barry, Karl or one of the other knowledgable builders could provide a list of recommended intervals for replacement of wear items on a spec E30 race car. What should we be taking care of in the off season?
Recommended off season maintenence
Carter
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I just drained the water from, and added pure antifreeze to the radiator. I then ran the engine to operating temp (so the thermostat would open) so the antifreeze would mix with the water in the block, getting it to a more-or-less 50/50 mix. Here in NC that’ll cover it through the winter; I think that get’s the freezing point down to 15 below zero.
I also pulled the stock fan and fan clutch (that was going bad anyway) and added an electric fan. I set the thermostat for that today. I also wired it into the snow flake switch on the dash, so I can turn it on manually.
Brain posted some good ideas a few days ago. Search for his thread.
Carter