I just finished swapping a '90 325i engine into my '84 325e and it will not start.
The engine does not turn over I hear what I think is the solenoid clicking when I turn the key but the engine does not turn. The starter should be good as it is off my E engine which started and drove immediately before the swap. I am also quite confident that the connections to the starter are correct as I looked at my dads '88 325ix and they are the same. I made the adapter harness exactly as described by Mr325 (Mr Deagle). The only thing I can possibly think of is the fact that I dont have that little grounding block on the strut tower found on the late model cars so I used one of the old mounting points for the coolant reservoir but I ground off all the paint and my electric fan which uses the same ground works.
Anyone have any Idea what is wrong. I can't think of anything and this car is wearing my patience and sanity very thin.
Please Help!
The engine does not turn over I hear what I think is the solenoid clicking when I turn the key but the engine does not turn. The starter should be good as it is off my E engine which started and drove immediately before the swap. I am also quite confident that the connections to the starter are correct as I looked at my dads '88 325ix and they are the same. I made the adapter harness exactly as described by Mr325 (Mr Deagle). The only thing I can possibly think of is the fact that I dont have that little grounding block on the strut tower found on the late model cars so I used one of the old mounting points for the coolant reservoir but I ground off all the paint and my electric fan which uses the same ground works.
Anyone have any Idea what is wrong. I can't think of anything and this car is wearing my patience and sanity very thin.
Please Help!
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