1991 318i sedan project - Saving a sedan!

[s_ribs]

why are you making a fan shroud?

I bought mine new for 21$ at rasmussen

Good job readin slick! ;)

Curt got 'er. No more mechanical fan = need for a new shroud. Most don't run a shroud when they convert to electric puller fans but that's silly. Proper shrouds make a bigger impact than most realize...

[Van Westervelt]

why are you making a fan shroud?

I bought mine new for 21$ at rasmussen

Because he isnt running the mechanical fan anymore. Convinced him to go electric. The stock fan shroud was bought for 15 bucks, and hacked up to create a shroud that fits around the electric puller fan, yet still uses the stock shroud mounting points.

[Matt-B]

why are you making a fan shroud?

I bought mine new for 21$ at rasmussen

[rares]

very nice work bro. this gave me motivation to finish mine... thanks

[greanthumb]

nice thread... just did a little readers digest browse. nice work!

[SiGmA_X]

Why do you say that? He did my subframe and stuff and did an excellent job.

[Van Westervelt]

Yeah, and if you are having stuff done by that Casey kid over in SE, be careful! lol

[SiGmA_X]

Thanks Curt. I've never messed with ABS before, but I'm willing to give it a go. Aluminum costs a lot more - Powdercoat isn't free :(

[Van Westervelt]

Just using plumbing ABS cement from Ace hardware. Ace is the place son! You can get it anywhere, I just like the place. lol

[SiGmA_X]

Bah when do you leave? We should kick it first. And the stainless allen bolts look far better! Next up - Radiator mount! What are you using to adhere the ABS? I'm watching this one closely, it might be easier than making an aluminum shroud for the puller.

[s_ribs]

Roman- WI.

No more crap shall be given for rusty bolts! What do ya know, it does make a difference.






Have the fan shroud about 75% done, will finish gluing and trimming tomorrow. I was determined to not hack up the factory shroud... but I changed my mind. I like better parts that work how I want them to, but bolt on like factory.

Careful trimming leaves you with a perfect frame (and makes you a complete mess):


They say measure twice, cut once. I usually measure 4 times and cut 5...



Then test fit. Yep, still fits like it should:



Make your cuts for real:


One edge is curing right now, the other 3 sides will get glue first thing in the morning. I considered riveting it together but- a) this looks cleaner; b) abs bonds are supposed to be incredibly strong, so any fastener is unnecessary.

Speaker rings were a failed attempt today. Take 2 tomorrow...

[SiGmA_X]

ABS for a fan shroud? I want to see this one! I'm going to do an aluminum shroud for my new setup.

I used black coated bolts for my fan on my last setup, and they rusted within a month. I'm all about the stainless or chrome coated now ;) I'm strongly considering stainless allen head's for all bolts on my 3L.

Where are you moving to?!

[s_ribs]

Picked up some ABS for the fan shroud this evenin. Excited to get it properly mounted!

Pictures of that and the door mounted speakers soon.

Ken- I'm done with school now and moving in 2 weeks so have to be soon! I'll shoot you a pm in a minute. If I were stayin I'd help you with the sound deadening, it's all sorts of fun!

[Van Westervelt]

I cant do it all. Is it weird to think the only running car I have is a $250 e30 right now? lol

Come pick me up and I will buy you bolts, lol

[KenC]

Seeing the dynamat makes me think more and more about yanking my interior and coating it. Maybe this summer.

Seth, you still need to come drive my car. Maybe this summer when school's out and our schedules jive more.

Car looks great.