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Pressure washers not going to help much. It'll get it clean but won't really touch the rust.

The head alone would cost you $2,500 or more to duplicate. It was probably a really good deal .That's why it's already gone...

Most people want the 76 tank because it makes going EFI easier. Which I believe you mentioned as your plan for the future

I put the nut back on it most of the way. Lay a steel bar into the case laying on the nut and strike it with a hammer. It should come out.

That is what I do too

Take good car of those early hatch parts. They are getting hard to find

Thats a good deal for a set of carbs

If the engine is fresh, then high oil pressure wouldn't concern me too much. I rebuilt a chevy that did the same thing because the mains were on the tight side. I dont know how too high is a problem unless it gets to 100 psi. Then the oil filter can be at risk. What weight oil were you running?

Lets start with causes of high pressure Problem with the oil relief Bearing clearances Excessive pump output What is the engine history? Have you ever run any oil flush through it? If you haven't, don't! My first concern would be junk building up in the bearings driving up oil pressure. Oil relief could also be a problem

A wire brush on a drill can help clean up those threads too

Yes, kudos!

I would want the O2 even if it was to just feed a gauge. Makes diagnosis much easier

Keep an eye out for 300zx turbos after mid 87' I believe. They could have the nice differential in them. Remember to get the half shafts if you get the differential. Especially if it's a "Shiro"!!!

@Usain_Boat Would you do me a favor and note quote in reverse background if possible. It's really hard for me to read it. You might be able to get a pencil torch if you can't get enough heat too it. When you hold an iron to it, hold it underneath. Remember heat rises and the wires will heat better on top of the iron

What he said ^^^^^

The S54 is a sexy motor!!!

Thanks for the offer but I am trying to declutter. I hope you are well!

I an E28 project waiting on some attention

What year 535i?

I will defer to Stevej on a recommendation

So basically they pick and choose what they list. They get to cherry pick; it's not really an open market. Too bad..

If they're tight and look ok with good boots, I might run them for a while. They will get replaced eventually if you put enough miles on it

I guess the biggest thing is figuring exactly where to tap the carbs

That's a good question! I don't know. Part of the problem is using something that prevents further rust with out locking up the pivot points. Maybe treat the area with a conversion product and then keep it lubricated to prevent corrosion...

How close were they to what it's really worth?