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    #16
    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
    1991 318is
    2004 330ci
    2011 335d

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      #17
      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):



      1991 318is
      2004 330ci
      2011 335d

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        #18
        Tasty treat on the way...

        1991 318is
        2004 330ci
        2011 335d

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          #19
          ready for some off-roading?


          Engine is out


          z3 Steering Rack swap next
          1991 318is
          2004 330ci
          2011 335d

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            #20
            944 booster


            Bye bye drivetrain


            New rings


            Engine bay cleaned up a bit
            1991 318is
            2004 330ci
            2011 335d

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              #21
              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
              1991 318is
              2004 330ci
              2011 335d

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                #22
                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
                1991 318is
                2004 330ci
                2011 335d

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                  #23
                  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





                  1991 318is
                  2004 330ci
                  2011 335d

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                    #24
                    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...






                    1991 318is
                    2004 330ci
                    2011 335d

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                      #25
                      Time to see how much tire we can slap on e38 weaves
                      1991 318is
                      2004 330ci
                      2011 335d

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                        #26
                        Another s52 saved from the graveyard...90% rebuild and ready to rip
                        1991 318is
                        2004 330ci
                        2011 335d

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                          #27
                          Someone please save this poor m42...no one wants it or the g240
                          1991 318is
                          2004 330ci
                          2011 335d

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by dmanb2b View Post
                            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!

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by dmanb2b View Post
                              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?
                              2003 Z4 3.0 6-speed- Silver, 19's, daily driver
                              1990 Silver 325i- Lowered on H&R OE Sports, e90 drop hats, KYB shocks, color matched rocker panels, 16" Emortal RS wheels on 205/50/16 tires... Currently getting a full refresh including an S52 swap!
                              1997 Black Ford Probe GT- Stripped to 2220lbs, MS3X, Forged motor in midst of assembly... Dyno results and 1/4 mile times pending

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by eternal24k View Post

                                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!
                                1991 318is
                                2004 330ci
                                2011 335d

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