Strict budget, slow restoration. *Now with moar budget*

[Wh33lhop]

Nice progress! I could use that oil cooler setup for my 325eS!

I'd really like to adapt it to the M50, but I think that can and should be done another time. Sending PM.

I brought the flywheel to a machine shop today (in my backpack, taking the bus across town after class) and ordered some parts. The spider hose is in really good condition... except the coolant reservoir end was cut during removal. Ugh. $44 for another one (thanks IMC).

Paid $100 for flywheel lightening and balancing, I'm guessing it'll get down to about 12lbs. Should be noticeable at least. Anyone know the spec of the nuts that secure the top of the motor mounts? Someone neglected to put them on my car.

[Wh33lhop]

Today



AKG delrin shift carrier bushings



These took SO much play out of the linkage, probably about 90% of the play.



Put the new rack in



Dropped it down on the new suspension



It seemed like the CABs froze on the control arms in this position, doesn't look good, but it's better than nothing.



Oil pump nut looks good but I forgot the loctite, so we hold back.




After some brakekleen and a razor blade it's almost ready for a new gasket



My ugly mug, obligatory engine swap pic



Lightened flywheel, 12.5lbs



Old water pump and shit

Probably going back tomorrow

[daniel]

I really like this thread.

yes

[kid325e]

Inspirational for sure.

[Asbradley21]

It seemed like the CABs froze on the control arms in this position, doesn't look good, but it's better than nothing.

Are you sure those aren't just offset CABs?

[Wh33lhop]

Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed the read. :)

Are you sure those aren't just offset CABs?

They're offset CABs, but they didn't hammer all the way onto the control arms. It was a bitch and a half to get the driver's side lollipop mounted and I still don't have the passenger's side done yet, I think I need a new bolt as I've mangled up the threads pretty good.

[MR 325]

Use dish soap to slide the arm through.

[Wh33lhop]

Only thing I had was motor oil :( used that instead. Probably not the best for the materials but it was all I had.

[E30FourLife]

Nice work man!

[Super Sedan]

Use dish soap to slide the arm through.

That's what she said


Nice work OP, a true E30 owner if I've ever seen one.

[hi its me alec]

You are the man.

go get 'em!

[kid325e]

That's what she said


Nice work OP, a true E30 owner if I've ever seen one.

[mwscircle]

update!! update.. moARRR

[Wh33lhop]

The casino bus that I've been taking to where the car is was full on Saturday, so I've got no updates.

No worries though, gives me a little more time to gather info and some bolts here and there before I put the motor back in.

[Nic01101011]

i too love this thread.
a good example of the e30 spirit.
I might have to do an engine replacement and have little money and resources atm.. so im watching this thread!