u/InsignificantWorm12

Bought my first E30 a few weeks ago. I love the 4 doors, and I found a guy who didn’t really know what he had - got a 1991 318i with no significant rust at all. Runs and drives, 144k miles, it’s just there’s some engine noise and rough idle that’s not great and I need to fix some things so I’m not driving it until I do.

It’s got an M42, and I know the timing components are gonna need attention. Do I just replace the timing chain tensioner and see what happens? Or do I buy the entire timing chain component kit? They’re just pretty expensive so I gotta figure this out.

Also, does anyone have a suggestion on where to find the best timing chain replacement kit for a good price? I know that the 91 318i is a rare model too, so anyone with experience who can share any helpful info please do!

Hey Yinzers, this is potentially a pretty stupid question, but rather here than in a shop and make myself look nuts. Every Flynn’s tires ad on the radio or TV ends with the little leprechaun saying “And tell em Flynnie sent ya!” Obviously it’s a nod to classic Irish hospitality and is in theme with their brand, but it seems too direct of a command not to actually mean anything. So my question to you all and Flynn Tire people is: is there some sort of discount if you go to the front desk and say “Flynnie sent me.” I know it sounds ridiculous, but I don’t know why else they’d be so intentional about directing you to do something. Maybe I’m thinking about it too much… anyone know the answer?

Does anyone know if there is a name to the postgame song on the radio after a game? It’s a fun pirate-themed song that goes unbelievably hard. Wondering if there’s a name to it or not.

EDIT: not “new pirates generation,” it’s the one they play on the radio while reading stats/sponsors, not the one in PNC park