The "I dunno what it's going to be" Cabrio Build :D

[alwaysinabimmer]

Nice work- keep us posted!

[glucklich21]

Thanks and in the process...

Shitty pics :D

Reds installed



Top cover cleaned and trim installed



Side skirts off. I like them, but they are staying off till I have something on the front to match. Also random trim and seats reinstalled.



4X4 ride height FTW!

[IminDiegoTriick]

Im curious as to how your car is soooooooo freakin high with rake!!

[glucklich21]

It's a cabrio and well this.......





lol

[glucklich21]

Me and my Dad cleaned out the other garage and moved the E30 and E34 in before the HOA towed them.



Found this when cleaning...



Hmm where did this go?




Oh right



:D

[glucklich21]

I'm wanting to get started on pulling the engine sometime this week, but I don't think it will happen. The weekend is off too due to work. :(

[glucklich21]

M42 ECU mount ordered

[glucklich21]

All swap/maintenance shit ordered. Now I just need a find a tranny. I have a radiator waiting on me.

[glucklich21]

One shot before the tear down begins...





Hood off. Apparently I had heated washer jets, that my dad abruptly broke. >_<



Then I checked out the coils, plugs, and injectors. All good for the most part, but I rather have the PN handy for the o rings on the injectors if someone has it. :)





Before I called it quits, I torn into the front bumper and cleaned the plastic valve covers up.




Stuff Ordered:


Item Name Item Price Quantity Item Total
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51-17-1-888-374-M9 $0.75 1 $0.75
Fuel Door Spring, BMW E30 3-Series, All, Each Brand: Genuine BMW

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26-11-1-225-624-M57 $37.75 1 $37.75
Flex Disc-Guibo Coupling, 6-Hole, E30 318i, 318i M42, 325i/is/iC/iX,
325/e/es with automatic trans –or- with manual trans through 05/86
Brand: OEM

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61-66-1-357-388-M20 $3.00 1 $3.00
Washer Fluid Hose, clear with nylon webbing, Sold by the meter, 318i
(1991-92) Convertible Manual Transmission, with M42 Engine (E30),
Brand: Cohline

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61-66-1-365-657-M269 $1.75 1 $1.75
Windshield Washer Pump Grommet, BMW E30 3 Series, All (1984-92), Each
Brand: Woco

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12-62-1-710-512-M323 $7.00 1 $7.00
Temperature Sending Unit, 1-POL, 325/e/es (09/85-87) 325i/is/iC/iX
(1987-91), M3 (1987-91) Brand: FAE

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11-53-1-748-047-M17 $1.50 1 $1.50
Thermostat Housing Gasket, 525i Sedan/Touring (With M50 Engine, 1991-
04/92) Brand: Victor Reinz

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11-53-1-265-084-M16 $1.25 1 $1.25
Thermostat O-Ring, 525i (1989-95) Brand: Bruss

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11-53-1-722-852-M101 $11.25 1 $11.25
Lower Radiator Hose, 525i/Touring (With M50 Engine)(With Automatic
Transmission)(1991-95) - Brand: Elaplast

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11-53-1-720-678-M101 $10.25 1 $10.25
Upper Radiator Hose, 525i/Touring (With M50 Engine)(1991-95) - Brand:
Elaplast

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07-12-9-964-672-M9 $0.75 14 $10.50
Lock Nut, M10, for E21 320i trans mounts, 2 req. per mount, sold
individually Brand: Genuine BMW

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23-71-1-175-424-M203 $6.75 2 $13.50
Transmission Mount, E21 320i style, Left or Right, requires M10
locknuts, sold individually Brand: Rein Automotive

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07-11-9-905-358-M97 $1.00 3 $3.00
Bulb, 12V - 3W (without base) for Dashboard Instruments, Each Brand:
Osram-Sylvania

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26-12-1-225-152-M737 $22.00 1 $22.00
Center Support with Bearing Assembly for Driveshaft, BMW E30 318i,
323i Euro (from 9/82), 325e/es (through 8/87), 325i/is (through 8/87)
Brand: Hamburg Technic

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11-13-1-437-237-M16 $17.50 1 $17.50
Oil Pan Gasket, 525i Sedan/Touring (With M50 Engine)(1991-95) Brand:
Bruss

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11-12-0-034-106-M61 $16.75 1 $16.75
Valve Cover Gasket Set, E34 525i M50 (through 8/92), 525i Touring
(through 8/92) Brand: Meistersatz
- Prepackaged Gasket Sets are non-returnable if they have been
removed from their sealed factory packaging

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11-81-1-132-793-M737 $22.00 2 $44.00
Motor Mount, Left or Right, 535i/is (01/87-88), Each Brand: Hamburg
Technic

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Shipping for Package 1: $FREE

### Package Number: 2 of 2
### Shipping Method: US Postal Service 1st Class Mail
### Expected Ship Date: Tuesday, Jul 27
### Expected Arrival Date: Friday, Jul 30

Item Name Item Price Quantity Item Total
--------- ---------- -------- ----------
OST-65-21-1-376-008-M9 $7.00 1 $7.00
Antenna Grommet for Pop-In Style Rear Mount Antenna, 318i/iC w/ M42
(1991), 325/e/es/i/is/iC/iX (09/85-91), Each
- This part is currently out of stock at our primary warehouse,
however we may be able to source it from an alternative supplier.



Then I realized I forgot the damn M3 CABs. So another order will be going out tomorrow.

[ieatmango]

how big is your allowance? this is jealousy btw

[glucklich21]

lol

And more stuff ordered.

Item Name Item Price Quantity Item Total
--------- ---------- -------- ----------
11-12-1-730-352-BOE $3.00 1 $3.00
Rubber Grommet for Valve Cover, Various Applications, Each
- This is a special-order OEM part and is non-returnable except for
warranty replacement.

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13-32-1-270-038-M67 $11.50 1 $11.50
Fuel Filter, E30 318i, 318i M42, 325/e/es, 325i/is/iC/iX, M3 Brand:
Mahle Filter

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07-11-9-963-151-M131 $0.25 1 $0.25
Oil Drain Plug Seal, 525i (With M20 Engine)(1989-90), 525i
Sedan/Touring (With M50 Engine)(1991-95), 530i Sedan/Touring (1993-
95), 535i (1989-92), 540i (1993-95), M5 (1991-93) Brand: Fischer &
Plath

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11-13-1-273-093-M36 $2.25 1 $2.25
Oil Drain Plug, 525i (With M20 Engine)(1989-90), 525i Sedan/Touring
(With M50 Engine)(1991-95), 530i Sedan/Touring (1993-04/94), 535i
(1989-92), M5 (1991-93) Brand: Febi

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11-12-1-736-007-M9 $2.00 1 $2.00
Cover Trim Cap, for Engine Coil Cover, E34 530i, 530i Touring, 540i
Brand: Genuine BMW

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31-12-9-061-222-M737 $29.50 1 $29.50
Control Arm Mounting Bushing Set, 2 Bushings Per Set, M3 (1987-91)
Brand: Hamburg Technic

My trans brace made by white325is came in, and my ECU mount I bought from Kerrath on e30tech.

[glucklich21]

I've been busy and tired the past few days, so I haven't posted anything. Since I'm still really tired, this is going to be mostly pics. ;)

BOX-O-PARTS



Popped the valve cover. Everything looks good and the chains are tight.








Leaked. >-<

Good thing I got new ones! :D







Striped, sanded, striped again, pressure washed, and painted.












Schteeeeeaaaalllll




Quick respray.



Reinstall:




Was almost finished, then this. .-.



So I put this together instead.




Sofie is waiting....

[glucklich21]

CUE THE BRAKES!















I have the chance to own the E30 I always wanted, but wasn't for sale at the time I was looking. It's a 91' 318i 4 door M-tech in DS metallic. Basically my M-tech E90, but 20 odd years ago.

The owner said I have first dibs since I looked at it awhile back when he first was going to sell it. :)

So I have a few scenarios...

1. keep the cabby and swap the M42 stuff over into it
2. finish putting it back together and sell the cabby to someone who will do it right
3. cry myself to sleep at night because I decided to pass on my dream E30...

Pics of the said e30:







More here on his PB: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...e30/?start=all


It's a little rough around the edges here and there, but nothing a little TLC can't fix. So what's R3V's thoughts?

[glucklich21]

It's up for grabs. :(

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=179164

[glucklich21]

Well I got everything unbolted underneath for the most part, minus the exhaust. I said "screw that, I'll finish that tomorrow." My arm was a tad bit sore, although a air wrench made it a hell of a lot better. Anyway, I moved onto the engine bay. I disconnected the whole harness from the body, unhooked almost all of the lines going to the engine, and drained the coolant system and removed the radiator.

Also I videoed the M50 running for a bit. Missing a vacuum hose is a bad thing. :)

Good news is the new valve cover gasket is holding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mSn-lLR7bk