This build escalated quickly...

[Nick_S]

Holy hell this thread delivers.

[masterofnone]

Sorry, Ive been too focused/stressed to update, this stuff almost requires a media manager aha

Last Thursday night was pure frustration, the lowest low Ive hit with this project. New VAC oil pump made matters worse. Friday I was in the dumps because I really wanted to go to Monterey for Legends and Historics at Laguna Seca. After speaking with the machinist he sounded determined to help me get there, but it was time to pull the engine and check bearings/look for internal leaks. Woke up Saturday morning more determined than ever before. Had the engine out and almost completely stripped down to short block. And thats when I found the issue! The damn oil pickup was pressed against the bottom of the pan... my low oil pressures make sense now. Not sure if its from when ArcAsylum modified the pan, or some other cause but it had about 20 thou of compression on the pickup tube...

I got seals to button up the engine yesterday and had it back together by 1am. Today accessories go on and it goes back into the car. Wednesday, if not tonight, sub frame and other odd ends get thrown back on. Thursday shakedown/pack for Laguna. Friday Ill see some of you at Legends/Historics maybe! (Camping Friday-Sunday)

Eventually I will go back and update this thread, once Im not going from work straight to the garage that is.

[R3Z3N]

Any updates?

[wworm]

Okay okay R3Z3N, Ive been lazy and traveling... Ill get to it tonight! Its pretty funny how so many of us S54 guys are holding hands through to the finish.

suhcute

I wanna see this car IRL when it's running....

[masterofnone]

Thanks 88M3racer! Best damn table in the business ;)

Okay okay R3Z3N, Ive been lazy and traveling... Ill get to it tonight! Its pretty funny how so many of us S54 guys are holding hands through to the finish.

[R3Z3N]

I want updates! ;-) I am so excited to see so many S54 projects started or in progress!

[88M3racer]

Outstanding job so far. Earlier on I noticed you used the same green welding table I’ve gone to a few times! Bravo on the engineering part of your build. Can’t wait fore more updates

[R3Z3N]

I saw that P/N (non-BMW) as well. There are 3 versions, I think that is the long version. I know I bought one from Turner or Bimmerworld years ago...but alas no idea anymore.

[masterofnone]

Wow, seriously tough to source that damn boot aha I couldnt even kind the name. Came up with this Bosch P/N: 1280703031

Edit: Dont think that is an accurate P/N...

[R3Z3N]

Time? I find it. Then I lose it again...

BMW lists: 12521427615 working for both upper and lower but that is clearly wrong as the locater molding is offset, whereas on the lower rad hose it is centered. CORRECT P/N is: 12521427787
*ucking REALOEM sometimes...

You CAN USE the above and pins P/N: 12521427608. Just shave off the locater molding.
Looking for the damn rubber boot P/N now...
Did find the boot name though: Bosch Jetronic 2 pole Protective boot

[masterofnone]

Good lord man, where do you find the time!?

Any info on the lower hose temp sensor pigtail?

[R3Z3N]

Verified AC Pressure sensor connector is P/N: 61132359998. Comes with pins, connector and rubber inserts

[masterofnone]

Thanks Dave! Hopefully it will be more of a car and less of a paper weight soon, Im getting tired.

[Supadave]

Beautiful build!

[Staszek]

Made Gen2 wiring for you:

Can you make one for the first Generation just like that?

That is awesome:)