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    1991 318is M52 / Shaved bay / Wire tuck / Air Ride / NOW PAINTED!!

    In the summer of 2010 I went to a BMW CLUB lapping event at Mont Tremblant, Quebec. A few friends that were taking part in the event had two E30 and my cousin with a MINI JCW. I had never been for a spin in a E30 but always appreciated the beauty. That sexy front end. Instantly admired the dashboard layout and the drive, SOLD! Saved up some bread and after 4-5 months on searching/seeing different e30s, I fell upon this.




    I paid 3500$ with CLEAN Black leather interior
    230 000 KM-142 925 Miles
    Rebuilt calipers, new brakes, brake lines,fluid
    Billy sports with H&R "lowering" springs
    New rad
    Tranny Mounts/ Flush
    Crack free dash
    These are a just few things replaced from previous owner. I was given a folio with the bills.
    I decided to start buying parts so the car could be repainted.
    Found clean doors from a local add. I went to see the seller, he was fed up of having these parts in his garage, so he sold all this for 100$





    Got fed up of the MTECH 1


    I needed wheels right? Got these shipped to me.
    Avez Type A: 16x7.5 ET 20
    16x9 ET 15




    I got a used front bumper from a pick and pull for 20$
    Spoke to Levent and got, Euro bumper trim all around with Euro grills and new front/back emblems. Thanks for the Tshirt.



    Late September, I sent out the wheels to be straightened/restored.





    Love the outcome.

    Now that the car is in storage, I was suffering from a dilemma. Have the car painted or touch the mechanical side. Choice? Motor. A good looking car isnt gonna make it run better. Spoke to a friend which is specialist in VW/AUDI about taking part in this build. He agreed due to the fact that we''re good buds and because he wants to branch out his knowledge into BMW. R3V is the major part of my knowledge on this swap. Im still learning and reading builds every day. Thank you for all the time and effort people take on this forum. Here's what we will be working.





    1999 328 M52 from a soft top with 172 000 KM.
    Quickly pulled out the tools and started to strip this thing.




    A little clean up with the wire wheel






    Last edited by mtlbloodshot; 04-13-2013, 03:35 PM.


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    #2
    passenger motor mount is upside down.

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      #3
      Having the head rebuilt.





      Got a 97 328 driveshaft since Ill be going with 97 M3 transmission (on its way)





      I pretty much gave the most important this build. More to come. Here are some random pics from the summer.



      Last edited by mtlbloodshot; 08-17-2012, 08:08 AM.


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        #4
        Originally posted by White325is View Post
        passenger motor mount is upside down.
        Yah i know, I realized that after I took the pic.. All is fixed up, thanks


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          #5
          Fuck sakes why are all the M42 for M5x/S5x swaps all in the USA I want a spare M42 and can't get a good deal on one here any were.

          Liking this build.
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            #6
            I'm not from the USA bud.. I'm from Montreal... You know Canada


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              #7
              Lookin like you've got a good start.
              1989 325i|1992 325i|And completely obsessed|:woowoo:
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                #8
                Originally posted by mtlbloodshot View Post
                I'm not from the USA bud.. I'm from Montreal... You know Canada

                Right I just always assume every on here is from the USA, sorry dude.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Massimo View Post
                  Right I just always assume every on here is from the USA, sorry dude.
                  Its all good dude, no worries..


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                    #10
                    Look out for some more pics and updates as I got some work done today


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                      #11
                      Monday afternoon, I got to the garage with determination to remove the head from the block. Started by removing the cams and then the timing cover. The pistons look pretty good. The head is gonna be sent out to be rebuilt. Also ordered about 400$ of major parts.
                      - Chains with Guide Rails and Tensioner
                      - Head Gasket Kit, Head Studs
                      - Timing Cover Seal
                      - Timing Cover Gasket
                      Will have some pics up once I recieve the parts.








                      Last edited by mtlbloodshot; 08-17-2012, 08:09 AM.


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                        #12


                        M50 Valve Cover Gasket for ODB1 Valve Cover
                        M52 Head Gasket
                        Rear/Front Crankshaft Seal
                        Chain Tensioner Piston
                        Timing Chain/Oil Pump Chain --- One Chain on back order
                        Head Bolt Set
                        All three Timing Guides
                        All three Timing Cover Gaskets
                        Timing Chain Tensioner Camshaft

                        More parts coming in soon and the head will be sent out ASAP


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                          #13
                          Head has been sent out, just waiting for it be ready but in the mean while this is what I did with some help.








                          Its alot better than when I recieved it


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                            #14
                            Timing cover fast clean



                            Last edited by mtlbloodshot; 02-05-2012, 12:54 PM.


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                              #15
                              Got the head back today, resurfaced with new valve seals. Got the chains and guides installed.

                              Thinner profile gasket to bring up the compression




                              Last edited by mtlbloodshot; 08-17-2012, 08:10 AM.


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