Well, drive safely

also, I have to comment / thumbs up the G55 or 63 in the background!

 

12 hours later.....






Left at 3am, home at 3pm, missed the storm.

 

That break in period is going to suck

 

Knew it wouldn't get put on some rando delivery truck.

 

Motor is out & on it's stand!

 

What's the over/under on it being installed?

 

Forgot something hit the tree on the way.

Didn't make any noise I hoped it was foam before forgetting about it.

No dent but won't just wipe off.



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Ever? 100% I'm pretty wiped from the trip & am working all week. I hope to get it in this weekend but stuff happens.

 

Normal cleaners did nothing, WD40...

 

Oversized SC cooler came.

 

Mounted on the S54 radiator

 

Headers are on the motor, less than no fun even out of the car.

 

Copper hardware? Dissimilar won't fuse?
Looking good, S. Love the updates.

 

They are OEM nuts same as the ones that came off.

Thanks!

 

They're copper coated steel nuts, deformed to an oval shape on the side opposite the flange to make them self-locking. Just another 1 time use piece of hardware thanks to the ever efficient Germans

 

The SC mount replaces the alternator bolts, and the power steering pump needs spacers due to the S54 oil filter housing.

 

I hope it goes in like this, getting the belt on was a massive pain in the butt!

Had to release the outside PS pump bolt & hold the tensioner as far as it would go with a gigantic breaker bar on my long ratchet (with my shoulder) while levering the belt on with a screwdriver.

 

Transmission is out, it was no fun!

 

SOON

 

Making crazy progress on this thing. I expect nothing less anymore though.

 

Thanks, I need to do all the fluids and am doing the rear subframe mounts which requires removal of the rear end and brakes, I have to bleed the hydraulic system including the clutch slave so that's next. The rear shocks and springs will go in when it goes back together.

Also. Mock up....

 

That is a tight fit.

 

I'm surprised he's not done and past the break in period yet.

 

Must...not...respond...inappropriate...joke...

 

I just got the motor 10 days ago. lol

All the little things are going slowly plus I'm doing the differential, subframe & lower control arm bushings and rear suspension so while I want it running, not rushing it.

 

If you were the UPS and the motor was you, there would be some furious emails and phone calls.

Why didn't you step the accessory belt up an inch?

 

Just caught up on this adventure. You waste little time and have dove in head first with this build. It is turning out quite nice. The black/blue interior looks way better than the tan. All your hard work will pay off once it is buttoned up and able to enjoy it! Looks fun, kinda...

 

Subframe out, nightmare is too small a word.


Spring comparo.


Also, fluids.



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I was already not looking forward to dropping the subframe and your synopsis yesterday really cemented that thought.

What bushings are you going with on the subframe? Are you doing anything to address the rear camber?

 

It's going in at the pace it's going in.

Not sure what you mean about the belt.

Thanks!



Not sure what the camber options are.


It runs! The DME needs to learn so it needs to warm up, & it's open headers so sounds like a P51 (which is pretty cool actually)


Finally found blanks that fit the M console.

 

I paid 93 to get the differential seals TODAY. Wanted to finish and drive tomorrow. I'll be demanding my money back for the shipping.

 

That sucks! It seems when I order random stupid stuff from Amazon, it comes the next day early but if I "need" it, it gets lost; can't imagine if I paid express rates.

 

Frustrating, I'll get over it.

 

Spoke to Bimmerworld, refund incoming. Thier CS is amazing!

 

This happened.

 

Starts right up but does not idle. I emailed the tuner asking if he sees anything in the file needing attention.

https://jmp.sh/s/1TbCZNbiIKPddp0de5YJ

 

You are a wild man.

 

I heard he got it running, drag raced it, and has already sold it

 

27 year old MAF is the issue, verified by removing it & it idles. I had a cheap Amazon on hand & it runs fine. Ordered a new OEM.

 

sometimes crud on the little wire can throw that off.
you can try cleaning it but sounds like you got it licked.