Dmanb2b's Alpine 318is - S52 is ALIVE

[dmanb2b]

They say buying a used motor is like opening a box a chocolates...progress has been slow...(M42 is still available) lol

Head had some light machine work required

Block needs a hot shower

main bearings have seen better days



Pistons, rings and crosshatching are thankfully healthy

Plastic water pump will be discarded


Well at least it will stop nice


Next step, ordering parts to bring this s52 back to good health
Main bearings
OEM Main bolts
Rod Bearings
OEM Rod Bolts
ARP Head studs
Elring HG
Stewart water pump

[dmanb2b]

Motor parts are starting to trickle in.



Test fitted new wheels (I know it's been done before, but love this style and ability to run a meatier tire.)

Old:



New (car needs to be washed and detailed):

[dmanb2b]

Tasty treat on the way...

[dmanb2b]

ready for some off-roading?


Engine is out


z3 Steering Rack swap next

[dmanb2b]

944 booster


Bye bye drivetrain


New rings


Engine bay cleaned up a bit

[dmanb2b]

well that needs replacing


Rear subframe coming out. Bushings next


lil s52 love


This hasn't been flushed in a while


old guibo


not really sure what to say about this

[dmanb2b]

New axles are in and the s52 is looking much better now



Picked up a set of e38 weaves. Unfortunately, the Ronals are now FS

[dmanb2b]

Steering wheel and headlights arrived. Thank goodness it was packed well because the postal workers obviously don't give a crap. Steering wheel is flawless, but the newly restored Bosch smileys are going to need some grommets replaced. Thankfully lenses and housings were not damaged...ugh

[dmanb2b]

Axles installed today, Garagistic strut bars arrived after 2 months (ordered on May 24), rear brake lines, front subframe reinforced and painted, raceland headers installed on motor and being prepped to be installed...

[dmanb2b]

Time to see how much tire we can slap on e38 weaves

[dmanb2b]

Another s52 saved from the graveyard...90% rebuild and ready to rip

[dmanb2b]

Someone please save this poor m42...no one wants it or the g240

[eternal24k]

Someone please save this poor m42...no one wants it or the g240

you're probably best off parting it and selling the bits. I am doing the same for the same reason. Those headers look amazing!

[dadsbmw]

Time to see how much tire we can slap on e38 weaves

Curious what tire size you ended up going with? Also, are you running adapters, or have you done a 5-lug swap?

[dmanb2b]

you're probably best off parting it and selling the bits. I am doing the same for the same reason. Those headers look amazing!

Yeah...that what I'm finding too. I had interest in some parts, but buyer found another source. Thank you on the headers...it's taking a little heat and beating to make them fit, but should work well!