My “free” e30

[Beamerboi]

Turns out the intake manifold from the original was the one with the plug ins that match the harness. The one I currently have on there has a injector rail. Should I remove the rail? Or switch the intake manifold? Or change the harness?


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[Beamerboi]

Where do these go??? I pretty much know where everything else goes. After studying this guide it seems it does not show them. Is it possibly cause it use to be an automatic?

http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/328i_6.html

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[Beamerboi]

Great job bringing this one back from the dead. Keep it going.

Tysm can’t wait to drive! I just need to figure out this wiring and slap in the drive shaft. It just seems like there is more plugs than connections? Hopefully I figure it out soon.


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[e30RS]

Great job bringing this one back from the dead. Keep it going.

[Beamerboi]

My “free” e30

So I figured out where most of these go but there are 6 identical plug in that I cannot figure out where they go. Keep in mind this is a different M20 and I’ve converted it to stick. Possibly tomorrow I will get more detailed pictures. Does anyone know if when you to a swap from auto to Stick will there be leftover wires?


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[Beamerboi]

Another successful day. Tightened all my transmission bolts. Got the softline hooked to the slave cylinder. Hooked up my shift linkage. For the last touches I threw on my Condor Speed Shop Shifter and boot! Now all that is left is too hook everything up lube up and see if she fires!


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[Beamerboi]

My “free” e30

When I dropped the engine In I unmarried the transmission. Really did not want to finesse and finagle it in like that. I had to push the motor forward with all my strength once it was above the engine bay. The reason for pushing is the arm of the hoist being so upright brought the m20 back toward me. Keep in mind I have it at a slight angle. So I’m lowering as I’m pushing and it goes in so smooth. Had to move a mount over cause it was in wrong spot then finally tightened everything up. The part I’m trying to get to is how I put the transmission in haha. So I jacked up the car from the front as high as I can go and set my jack stands. After this I’m just staring down my e30 like it’s a open mouth of a beast. I’m staring for like 5-10 mins before I grow some balls. I grab my transmission slowly inch it under the car lined up where it goes. I grab my jack and lift the trans and set it on it. With my leg I’m jacking the jack until the transmission is lined up pushed it forward and then....boom I got it!!! It was a wonderful feeling especially cause I was told I need a lift. I probably could have been crushed or killed but hey I got er done!! Planning on progress today!


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[Beamerboi]

less posting about nonsense and get back to work on this...

For sure! We got some sunlight today so I will be wrenching after work. It’s been raining in So-Cal so progress has been halted. I will keep this updated as soon as I tie up these final touches. Super excited!


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[2mAn]

less posting about nonsense and get back to work on this...

[Beamerboi]

damn I shouldve asked if I could borrow your crane before I went out and bought my own.

Congrats on getting the engine in. just a matter of time before she is driving again

Thank you man! Anytime! But now that you have one it’s way easier. The load leveler was a life saver as well a must have!


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[Jokester]

damn I shouldve asked if I could borrow your crane before I went out and bought my own.

Congrats on getting the engine in. just a matter of time before she is driving again

[Beamerboi]

Attempt 6 is a charm! Mission accomplished will continue hooking everything up tomorrow!!


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[Beamerboi]

Please Safety 1st! This was just to lift up the motor to change motor mounts and oilpan, just an inch lift that's it. You can easily loose a finger,or worse, moving the motor, is dangerous, honestly at this point i'd have a mechanic do it for me honestly. Then I'll proceed with the rest :)


Do you have a engine hoist btw?

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That’s genius lol


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[Beamerboi]

Please Safety 1st! This was just to lift up the motor to change motor mounts and oilpan, just an inch lift that's it. You can easily loose a finger,or worse, moving the motor, is dangerous, honestly at this point i'd have a mechanic do it for me honestly. Then I'll proceed with the rest :)


Do you have a engine hoist btw?

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I do I also have the load leveler.


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[Sonny]

Please Safety 1st! This was just to lift up the motor to change motor mounts and oilpan, just an inch lift that's it. You can easily loose a finger,or worse, moving the motor, is dangerous, honestly at this point i'd have a mechanic do it for me honestly. Then I'll proceed with the rest :)


Do you have a engine hoist btw?

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