Not another E30 M52 swap

[4DR_Lou]

Good idea, Desert. :D Thank you!!!

Improvising from your solution... How about drilling a hole and fit in a through wall-fitting instead of JB weld ;D .. I should have done it!
Example 1: http://www.mcmaster.com/#tank-fittings/=zn6vny
Example 2: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bulkhead-...-/151820778799
*** The above links are just examples*** Please measure your hose size if you try out the route mentioned above.

[DesertBMW]

E34 dipstick will catch on that hole, I got better solution to this:

[4DR_Lou]

So I went to get the ccv tube welded to the e34 dipstick tube....
it turned out like shit considering it was done by a muffler shop!
i also found a pin hole in the welds... this "professional" welder dude also messed up the area where the O-ring sits(see pic).

I need a replacement e34 dipstick tube. Please let me know if you guys have an extra to sell.

[4DR_Lou]

Started looking at the e36 m52 engine harness. note: Left plug is the X20 and the right plug is the X6031



So far... I still need to confirm the wiring layout.. and more to add... I will keep EWS too.

Reference: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=244469


Updated picture



Saw this a couple of days ago... I'm more honored than jealous to see one :D

[4DR_Lou]

Cleaned up the ZF real good



My current struggle lol

reference: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ng-chain-cover

[4DR_Lou]

I recently received my mint engine and trans mounts from r3v member tally159.. Great seller, fast shipper... Thank you!

To do list:
Send out ECU to have EWS deleted
Engine and Trans refresh
M52 engine wiring to E30 chassis wiring
5lug swap
Sort out AC... Must have AC :hitler:

[4DR_Lou]

Also got this today, locally for $120.. Only one small crack :)

[4DR_Lou]

Did some cleaning today... I plan to build a DIY hot tank this coming weekend to clean the oil filter housing and other parts I hope it works

[4DR_Lou]

2mAn,
I have high hopes to get this swap Cali smog legal. Yes, it also helps a lot to have the donor car... it's nice not to have to source parts out too much. I wish you the best of luck getting your swap certified! :D

surebimmer,
ATM, I am taking my time on it. So far, everything necessary have been disconnected from the E36 excluding the motor mounts and trans brace. I'm consistently putting in 3-4 hours on disassembling the E36. I am also considering transplanting the E36 chassis wiring into the E30... not sure whether I want to go that far. And the only reason I want to keep the M52, OBII w/smog, is to aviod having to pay.. you know... that extra $250 in the pocket goes a long way every other year ;)

[surebimmer]

how is this swap going? I have a obd 1 swap BAR legal and would love a OBD 2 setup (better tuning)

[2mAn]

Not sure about the hose issue you're having, but I wish you the best of luck BARing an OBD2 setup. Im on the final step before taking my "OBD1 M50" to the BAR.

Definitely helps that you have the full donor car

[4DR_Lou]

I think I figured it out. Can I get confirmation on this, please.

[4DR_Lou]

I got the intake headers off and found this - tube not connected to anything. Where does the tube go?

[4DR_Lou]

One of the most useful things I have ever bought. $28 at Costco


End result.

[4DR_Lou]

I'll make this my swap thread instead of starting a new one.

Here's the E36 I picked up. Hopefully I can get myself to pull the engine this coming Sunday, 9/27/2015. I also went to harbor freight for a 2 ton hoist.. I could have borrowed one, but I wanted my own.



I went ahead and bought this E34 oil pan set up from Ebay for $224.99. I could have started an adventure at junk yard for it, but I did not feel like doing the work. ;)