Ruby's Thread

[sonomabimmers]

Lindsay and I went to a pawn shop to get some ramps I saw, but my car was too low to actually use the damn things. I really needed to get the oil change done TONIGHT because we're taking Ruby to see an old friend in Denton tomorrow, so I said fuck it and took off the lip to get her on the ramps, and it worked!


Notice how my skid plate is hanging? Apparently there's only 2 bolts (on front and center, and the second one on the passenger side) holding it on. I spun gold out of shit by using it to my advantage by swinging it out of the way instead of taking the whole thing off.

I spent about an hour and a half swearing at Ruby trying to get my front lip back on,

finally getting around to easing this. two things, you can place two 2x4's at the bottom of the ramps to clear with out removing lip, really it be a good idea to keep the 2x4's in your trunk in case you need a tow. those AAA will rip your lip off without thinking twice.

also skid plate removal not necessary because there is a cut out to get to the drain plug. great read so far. its nice to see my car continue to get love

[Das Delfin]

could also be air in the system.. bleeding your coolant can be tricky

[Levy3Poop]

Nice car, and great attitude! You handled that swap like a champ! Your friend Dave sounds like a really nice guy, you'll have to buy him lots of beer as a thank you!

And congrats on the engagement! She looks like a keeper!

Haha repayment has been made, though Dave will always deserve more. I'm feeling pretty good about it all. I'm sure that the overheating issue were having is just from heater core hoses in the wrong spots. I just wish my Ruby wasn't over an hour away from me [emoji24]

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[Das Delfin]

Nice car, and great attitude! You handled that swap like a champ! Your friend Dave sounds like a really nice guy, you'll have to buy him lots of beer as a thank you!

And congrats on the engagement! She looks like a keeper!

[Levy3Poop]

Cripes, that's some damage. Not sure you'd want to save much from that engine based on the amount of metal that circulated through it.

Dave sounds amazing. He could warm my heart with whiskey, take advantage of me, and I wouldn't even care.

Looking forward to seeing this one back on the road!

We were hoping it wouldn't be totally destroyed so we could rebuild it, but yeah....I gave Dave the old engine so he can sell some of the accessories off it and make a little something at least.

[mike.bmw]

Cripes, that's some damage. Not sure you'd want to save much from that engine based on the amount of metal that circulated through it.

Dave sounds amazing. He could warm my heart with whiskey, take advantage of me, and I wouldn't even care.

Looking forward to seeing this one back on the road!

[Levy3Poop]

I found a book about repairing engines like my old one!

[MR E30 325is]

Wowza!

[Levy3Poop]

Here's some pictures of the damage.

I was hoping to use the old spark plugs because they're 3 week old iridium (or whatever the hell it is) plugs, and I'd hate for them to go to waste.

From what we can see, it looks like a valve dropped and messed everything up BAD. I'm not sure this block can even be reused unless it's bored out past any damage inside the cylinder.

[Levy3Poop]

People helping people. This thread warms my heart. Or maybe it's the tequila. Either way, my heart is warmed. ;)

Dave warmed my heart with whiskey. It's super effective.

[mike.bmw]

People helping people. This thread warms my heart. Or maybe it's the tequila. Either way, my heart is warmed. ;)

[NateThirty]

looking good hope you get it running soon

[Levy3Poop]

Engine is all set!

[Levy3Poop]

Welp, I've been down here working on Ruby as much as so could today, and she's not done yet. We got the new engine installed, the driveshaft connected to the new tranny, a d the heat shield for the drive shaft installed. All we have left is the exhaust and connecting all the wires and hoses under the hood. I'm staying the night at Dave's so we can work in the morning. Here's a few pics from today :)

[Levy3Poop]

Keep up the good work though!

I hope to have her up and running by tonight!