Project: GF Build (M42 Inside)

[jaywood]

I like what you did with the bolts.

What polishing media did you use? I haven't found one that gives me a finish like yours did. It looks great!

I like.

[LuckyHenriksen]

How come she's wearing so many garments while washing her car?

Lawl

Thanks everyone. Can't wait to see how this paint comes out

[TimKninja]

Aw MAN. Another Zinno 4 door!

Great color combo! Great work!!!

[KenC]

With a good polish that paint will look great.

[ZM Blue Devil]

Great work! Lucky girl.

[ANDRÜ]

How come she's wearing so many garments while washing her car?

[david2991]

I can appreciate a simple overhaul like that.

[LuckyHenriksen]

Well I need to update this thread, kind of left it hanging. The car went back together *almost* all the way, then other projects and various traveling got in the way and the job was sidelined. Finally decided to get it all finished up. The car is all together now, aligned, and running well. All that is left is a few cosmetic things to take care of. It sure is fun to drive with the stiff suspension and nice tires. The little M42 can move pretty well.

Photos to get caught up:

Had the injectors cleaned and tested at a local shop



After discovering there was a nice crack in the original head, I sourced this solid one from a local guy. Had it pressure tested/tanked/surfaced. Had to reassemble it on the desk







Replaced the water pump. Ended up being a much bigger job than expected.



Started reassembling the engine



Added a dash of color



And a sexy spacer/stud kit from Motorsport Hardware. Great products





And finally, a finished product.









Still left to do:

Paint detail
Fix a few interior issues, including the stereo
Title/registration/etc


More pics to come

[LuckyHenriksen]

After 2 days in the tumbler the bolts/nuts have a decent shine to them



And the first large parts order arrived! More expected over the next couple days

[Massimo]

Thanks, that is a great idea! I just decided to buy the tool, I would like to have it in the box for future projects.

Fair enough, it dose make the job easier. looking forward to the finish product, and good to see you are keeping the M42.

[LuckyHenriksen]

This is what I want to do for my GF but same situation she drives it everyday, it is also a E36 318i.

Anyways well done, also you don't need the cam locking tool, I just removed the cams when I did mine, another not if you are going to have it for a while replace the gasket between the timing case and block mine was leaking, and if it gives up then you have to remove the head and timing componets to get to it. You can see it in my thread in my sig.

Thanks, that is a great idea! I just decided to buy the tool, I would like to have it in the box for future projects.

[Massimo]

This is what I want to do for my GF but same situation she drives it everyday, it is also a E36 318i.

Anyways well done, also you don't need the cam locking tool, I just removed the cams when I did mine, another not if you are going to have it for a while replace the gasket between the timing case and block mine was leaking, and if it gives up then you have to remove the head and timing componets to get to it. You can see it in my thread in my sig.

[Brilliantrot 318is]

i see, very nice Steven i like where this thread is going. m42's are awesome!! keep us updated.
its funny reading your plan its identical to my car and what i did when i got her lol

"Suspension refresh
New brakes all around (including pressure bleed)
New control arms
Bilstein sports/H&R sports
E90 drop hats
New front wheel bearings"

[dnick]

i like pictures, i like this thread hahah.

Cant wait to see more updates!

[LuckyHenriksen]

Thanks! Yes Sherwood is a nice little area, lots of great road out behind the shop for testing cars on ;)