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    #16
    Originally posted by evandael View Post
    ooh yeah. rebuilding the m20? sometimes i wish i had done that (maybe i'd be driving my car right now!)
    No not rebuilding.. but doing a seal/Gasket overhaul.. im looking to swap in the future.. but want to drive something that runs excellent without leaks in the meantime:)
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    1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
    1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
    1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
    1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

    2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
    (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
    1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
    2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
    2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



    "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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      #17
      Did some freshening up today!!!
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      1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
      1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
      1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
      1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

      2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
      (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
      1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
      2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
      2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



      "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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        #18
        good job. I have to do the exact same thing on a '90 Bronzit that im fliping.

        keep up the good work, and post more pics
        my build here ---> http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=lemans+blue

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          #19
          Thanks. But why you flip it?

          Got some more painting done today!
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          Gunmetal... Same as the block as soon as my order comes in!
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          And cleaned this! Busy day...

          Also did one more thing today... But that's a surprise till the morning.. To dark to take a picture.
          Busy day if cleaning today. But it will ll pay off! Can't wait!
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          1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
          1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
          1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
          1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

          2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
          (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
          1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
          2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
          2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



          "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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            #20
            And one more!! Click image for larger version

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            1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
            1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
            1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
            1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

            2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
            (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
            1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
            2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
            2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



            "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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              #21
              Here is the little surprise!
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              1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
              1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
              1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
              1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

              2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
              (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
              1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
              2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
              2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



              "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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                #22
                For a lot for today!
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                Parts!!!!
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                New seals are in
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                1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
                1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
                1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

                2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
                (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
                1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
                2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
                2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



                "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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                  #23
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                  Prep for paint!

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                  Painted! Gunmetal.

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                  Pulled the seals out n painted this thing.
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                  1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
                  1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
                  1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                  1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

                  2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
                  (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
                  1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
                  2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
                  2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



                  "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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                    #24
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                    New thermostat

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                    New water pump

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                    1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
                    1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
                    1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                    1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

                    2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
                    (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
                    1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
                    2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
                    2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



                    "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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                      #25
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                      This is how I left it for today! It was a good day! I get my new transmission tomorrow.. So hopefully it will be all togather and ready to go back In.. After tomorrow:)
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                      1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
                      1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
                      1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                      1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

                      2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
                      (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
                      1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
                      2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
                      2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



                      "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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                        #26
                        Had to run a bunch of errands today.. And it's raining. Not really working mood either.. For some done but not a lot. Here are updates.

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                        New rear
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                        1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
                        1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
                        1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                        1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

                        2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
                        (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
                        1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
                        2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
                        2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



                        "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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                          #27
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                          First pilot bearing I actually removed while doing clutch! So proud of myself:)

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                          New transmission came In that other big box today. Some redline fluid.

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                          Then I left it for the day.
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                          1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
                          1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
                          1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                          1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

                          2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
                          (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
                          1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
                          2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
                          2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



                          "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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                            #28
                            Looks like you will have a nice car when you are finished up.
                            View my build thread. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=287724

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                              #29
                              Hey thanks man, I really hope so!

                              Here are some updates for today.
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                              Got a breather hose an a oil cooler I ring from BMW today!

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                              Clutch is on...
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                              1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
                              1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
                              1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                              1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

                              2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
                              (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
                              1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
                              2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
                              2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



                              "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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                                #30
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                                Trans is bolted up

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                                New starter. Still costs to much.. Even at 23 yrs old!

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                                Hey it's the details that count right?! Love it much more now!

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                                Bosch +4
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                                1989 BMW 325is (SOLD)
                                1990 BMW 325i Brilliantrot (SOLD)
                                1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                                1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

                                2017 BMW M2 (WEEKEND WARRIOR)
                                (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
                                1989 BMW 325IC (PROJECT(
                                2002 FORD ESCAPE (DAILY)
                                2001 BMW 330CI (FOR SALE SOON)



                                "R3v, being a bunch of cheap bastards that would try to negotiate a discount on a free engine,"

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