The OFFICIAL 24v Engine Bay Thread

[Speedjunkiejp]

ok.. how do you guys do it.. i see so many clean engine bays, what are you using to clean them? I picked up my 318i and it is just nasty.. how do you save the bay without repaint?

[mazur]

ok.. how do you guys do it.. i see so many clean engine bays, what are you using to clean them? I picked up my 318i and it is just nasty.. how do you save the bay without repaint?

If you got the yellow crap I have, you need to soak a rag in acetone and rub away. Wearing gloves preferably ;).

[CorvallisBMW]

ok.. how do you guys do it.. i see so many clean engine bays, what are you using to clean them? I picked up my 318i and it is just nasty.. how do you save the bay without repaint?

Getting any of the cosmoline off is just a matter of elbow grease. Get some acetone, paint thinner, simple green, etc... and a brush and start scrubbing. My question for all you guys out there is: can you safely wash the bay with running water? I've heard of people doing it, some say you can use pressure and some say just a hose. Any input?

[etxxz]

i just finished my swap!!! ...not as pretty as some here, but with some covers and degreaser i should be okay! you get the idea, i just couln't resist since i became a post-whore when i started the swap.



notice the iX booster


s52 OBDII
ebay headers
2.5exhaust
M50 mani
fan delete
ASC delete
O2 simulators

hear it (cam ran out of bat at the end): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJkDaRoH5QI
open headers (see end only): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64RadsqTJyM

thanks to mazur for the fan idea :up:

[94is]

i just finished my swap!!! ...not as pretty as some here, but with some covers and degreaser i should be okay! you get the idea, i just couln't resist since i became a post-whore when i started the swap.



notice the iX booster


s52 OBDII
ebay headers
2.5exhaust
M50 mani
fan delete
ASC delete
O2 simulators

hear it (cam ran out of bat at the end): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJkDaRoH5QI
open headers (see end only): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64RadsqTJyM

thanks to mazur for the fan idea :up:

Haha, I love the open headers. Congrats. I'm hoping to have the one I'm working on done within a week.

[Jean]

Bump...I need more inspiration...I've gotten this far:

You can eat off that thing!!

[matt]

I want an aluminum motor.

[Drew325is]

Drew what are you waiting for?! Your in the clear!!!!!!!

It's getting there slowly...the main problem is a few little side projects happening along with the transplant...e.g. parallel flow a/c condensor and the VAC remote oil filter housing...they've both created a lot of small jobs. Then there's the MSEFI...


...oh, and a general congrats to all those who've finished their swaps...being about 1/2 way through mine, I'm getting a good appreciation for the hours 24V E30s can burn up in the build process.

[gjuu]

You can eat off that thing!!

Thats because he spent a year polishing it before putting it in :)

just kidding Drew

[Drew325is]

Thats because he spent a year polishing it before putting it in :)

just kidding Drew

That's pretty close to the truth :p...cleaning it took a day...but looking at it when I finished cleaning it lasted for a year :D.

[btec116]

Bump...I need more inspiration...I've gotten this far:

Just some side-q's, what motor mounts are those? They look like the same round-E34 type I tried that didnt work. Do they mate up to the arms for you? I just got some of the proper green mounts from the US (finally!) That was another two weeks...
Also what hoses are you using between the engine and heater core? This is giving me trouble. Everything I've tried kinks like crazy.

Back on topic, that bay is beautiful! Aluminium is superior!

[Drew325is]

Just some side-q's, what motor mounts are those? They look like the same round-E34 type I tried that didnt work. Do they mate up to the arms for you? I just got some of the proper green mounts from the US (finally!) That was another two weeks...
Also what hoses are you using between the engine and heater core? This is giving me trouble. Everything I've tried kinks like crazy.

Back on topic, that bay is beautiful! Aluminium is superior!

On the left side of the engine I used the round E28 M5 mount, and a green on the right side of the engine.

I ended up using an E30 hose from the head to the heater, and E36 hose from the pump to the heater. I'm pretty sure the part numbers are:
WATER HOSE INLET 64211380527
HOSE F RADIATOR AND ENGINE RETURN 11531703844

And yeah...I'm loving the alloy too (assuming it gives me no problems!).

[btec116]

Assymetric engine mounts? Shit, thats a new one, I love it!

And yeah...I'm loving the alloy too (assuming it gives me no problems!).

Haha! yeah, dont worry, we're in it together ;)
Just remember to smile every time you turn-in!

PS, thanks for the PN's!

[loonibab325i]

It works, but it's definitely not pretty, yet.

Still waiting on my wiring harness cover, i'm also thinking of re-painting my motor bay, but not too sure.

-Abe.

[static]

did you paint your intake manifold? if so, what paint did you use?