CAtuned *** E30 Sedan Build *** DONE PAGE 6

[catuned]

Clean car!

I noticed it still had hex head headbolts, you should swap those out (you can replace one at a time without disturbing the head) as they are know to break.

Good eye.. Yes sir already have that planed. Head gasket was done by the previous owner but for what ever reason they decided to save $25 so I will for sure do that.

[bmwsone01]

Nice work man!

[whodwho]

Good eye.. Yes sir already have that planed. Head gasket was done by the previous owner but for what ever reason they decided to save $25 so I will for sure do that.

:eeek: They reused old hex head bolts?!?! Scary!!

[catuned]

Tell me about it. Zip ties, zip ties.. Im redoing everything. Short cut this short cut that.
That's not how I do things. Or how anyone else should either

[catuned]

Update time:

Mounted the Steering wheel but still need to put in the quick release and wire up the horn


Pulled the Rear end out


Replaced it with a LSD Unit 3.73


Replaced the Axles


Installed the Rear Steel Braided lines. Also got some parts in for some upkeep and repair:


Will need to replace the old head bolts with updated units as well as replace the oil pan gasket and install the e36 M3 Steering rack.

[e30F]

:shock: I owned this car like 2-3years ago.

:up: I'm glad it went to a enthusiast. Everything you have done looks great!

[catuned]

Previous owner gave me very limited info. So I would like to get any info you may have. Thanks! :)

[pacmanE30]

The build is looking better by the update. keep it up.

[catuned]

Rear End went in today. New fluids. Braided lines are done..
Front of the car is apart. Pulled the bad rack out. Installed the E36 m3 rack along with new inner and outer tie rod ends. Washed all of the metal that came off since it had 3 or 4 years of oil build up. Replaced the Engine mounts. Forgot my camera at home :(

Oh and new headbolts went in as well.

[catuned]

Crappy cell pics:

[SacE30]

Damn... And I thought I had the only e30 sedan in sacramento... Lol jk, nice build, it looks great, I got the same car, 89 325i 5 speed. Just my paint is bad, waiting to paint it next month...Maybe swap the m20 for an s52 down the road... But NICE BUILD!

[N2MYE30]

Nice build! Enjoy your xmas gift. :)

[catuned]

Yep.. There is actually at least 2 more guys running around in a 4 door. We did one last year a white 4 door with a e36 Swap. Thx

[e30_neverstock]

i got a 89 4 door, swapped with a high compression/stroked m50.

[GDA]

Cool car and nice work.

Silver sedans rock.