Eta-to-M50: Build thread

[Jand3rson]

I used the E30 inner and outer tie rods. I just replaced them like 2 years ago, and they're all still in perfect condition, so I just reused them.

[Philo]

200 years. . . .Those are some darn good tie rods.

[Jand3rson]

200 years. . . .Those are some darn good tie rods.

Stupid ass predictive text...

[Jand3rson]

Made another junkyard score today, got the E36 steering rack hose/hardline that goes from the rack to the pump for $6, so I don't have to bend my stock E30 one, or spend a bunch of money on a new E36 one.

When I first discovered the car out there last week, it had a Vanos M50 in it, and today, it was already gone. But it did still have the PS hardline and hose I needed, so I was pretty stoked.

[uofom3]

Made another junkyard score today, got the E36 steering rack hose/hardline that goes from the rack to the pump for $6, so I don't have to bend my stock E30 one, or spend a bunch of money on a new E36 one.

When I first discovered the car out there last week, it had a Vanos M50 in it, and today, it was already gone. But it did still have the PS hardline and hose I needed, so I was pretty stoked.

good find man.

Is this thing going to be ready by the picnic? If so, you're welcome to crash here on the way there.

ust saying... plus I want to see that car!

[Jand3rson]

good find man.

Is this thing going to be ready by the picnic? If so, you're welcome to crash here on the way there.

ust saying... plus I want to see that car!

Shit, I'm planning on having the engine in the car and running by mid-next month, if not sooner.

[uofom3]

Shit, I'm planning on having the engine in the car and running by mid-next month, if not sooner.

outstanding... it is looking awesome dude. props!

[drutt23]

Wow Josh!! This is a GREAT build!! I just got done reading the whole thread and I am more than impressed with your work and admiration that you have taken into effect to complete such a project! I am currently working on my own '89 325i for my first real project as a newly acquainted BMW enthusiast at the age of 19, and your build will be inspiring several of my previous and newly formed ideas that i have picked up on while reading this. Keep up the excellent work!! Can't wait to see it finished! Hope everything goes well from here on! Subscribed!:up::up:

-Devin

[Jand3rson]

Just picked up my 3.73 LSD from James in Portland, going to drain it and then open her up, make sure everything is kosher, and put it back together and into the car, hopefully soon.

[Jand3rson]

I'm sure you've all seen what a diff looks like when it comes out of a car... here's my new diff after about 90 minutes with a putty knife, a few cheap flat blade screwdrivers, a wire brush, and some serious elbow grease...

[E30 Wagen]

I should have taken a pic of my diff when i first lowered it down... It was bad. Even after trying to clean it up like you did yours it still looks scary.

[Jand3rson]

Before I cleaned it, that diff had no discernible lines, ridges or markings, I couldn't even tell where most of the hardware was. I had to have taken a least a pound of road dirt and grime off of it, wish I'd taken a before pic.

[Simon S]

Before I cleaned it, that diff had no discernible lines, ridges or markings, I couldn't even tell where most of the hardware was. I had to have taken a least a pound of road dirt and grime off of it, wish I'd taken a before pic.

that's awesome
i always secretly wished i could weigh all the grime and crap that came off my car..

[Butler]

i always secretly wished i could weigh all the grime and crap that came off my car..

:rofl:

[BrewCity11]

Not gonna change output seals? Easy and cheap.