Bye Bye Mazda, Hello Bimmer!!!-91' MtechII AW/SW BAR'd S52/SC

[graphikg]

I'm loving this! I'm local in Sj. Can I stop by and learn a few things?

[KoKoSe7eN]

RE: Lets do the engine!

Since I'm this far, i got a present for the motor

Here it is installed

With the new headgasket

And used factory recommended sealant in specific areas-Drei Bond

[KoKoSe7eN]

RE: Lets do the engine!

Surface is clean, but the pistons are not, lets clean it!

Here it is now

but its easy as
1

2

3!!!

You can see the stamped numbers now lol

[KoKoSe7eN]

RE: Lets do the engine!

lets paint it first!
I sanded down any surface rust and made sure the surface was clean before painting

[archie]

This whole thread is pretty awesome!

Great job on that carpet!

[KoKoSe7eN]

RE: Lets do the engine!

Lets take care of the leak

Elring Headgasket

[KoKoSe7eN]

RE: Lets do the engine!

Stripped it down, getting ready to be cleaned




Have a little leak, i'll take care of it

[KoKoSe7eN]

Lets do the Engine!

I wanted a little power so i needed to swap

Here is my new engine-S52

My buddy, he also has a build here in R3v

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=225908

ZF320

[giantkeeper]

Damn, you don't mess around.

^^This

I thought I attacked my e30 pretty aggressively, but this is impressive! Welcome, and I look forward to watching the progress.

[rares]

some very nice work out there... soo good...

[dude8383]

Damn, you don't mess around.

Great progress so far man, keep it up. You keeping the m42?

[mr.vang]

i really want to do something like this but the lack of funds and a garage is sad. love your build.

[KoKoSe7eN]

RE: Lets do the suspension!

Getting the reinforcements welded!

Engine mount



Front Sway


Rear Sway

[KoKoSe7eN]

RE: Lets do the suspension!

Cleaning up the gunk

[KoKoSe7eN]

RE: Lets do the suspension!

Removed the rear subframe



Rear is empty now




Removed the front subframe and engine




Nothing underneath anymore