It's a rescue!

[Cabriolet]

I'm following this build since it's so epic, of course. Beautiful work.

But, I noticed this as well and had to comment..



I think the concern is that the flywheel is exposed. In later engines, the oil pan extends to cover that area and the thin plate goes all the way around. Given your attention to detail I'm guessing you haven't yet bolted up the "bowl reinforcement" (PN 11141286342)?

lol u guys. the inspection cover is no on. dont worry. i put it on after i put the engine in. and a few hours after taking this pic

[butters]

lol u guys. the inspection cover is no on. dont worry. i put it on after i put the engine in. and a few hours after taking this pic

ha I figured, but needed to know! :up:

[E30NJ]

nice project. where are you at now with it?

[Cabriolet]

nice project. where are you at now with it?

thx. same as what you see in the pics. i'm currently waiting for more stuff to show up.
Here's today's order

[SF_E30]

Amazing Build Eric! Cant wait to see it done. I just bought an 89 325is!

[Cabriolet]

So I got sick this weekend, along with ordering the wrong fuel pump, there was a delay that will keep this from being finished in time for Archiefest3.
All hoses and belts are on.
I filled her with distilled water and checking for leaks.
The M3 wire coves arrived and I spent a few hours cutting and modifying to get them to fit. Then I slapped on the euro grills from Abrahams Motorsport. I also mounted the fog lights for real with the new clips and painted the black valence grill. And we also moved the wire-harness that I had mistakenly run under the front bumper supports to the correct location and straps. And my dad finished the AC.
The interior is getting closer and ill shot a pic when that is finished.

[ikonwun]

pic of said trimming?

[AwakenNoMore]

so pretty

[squidmaster]

coming along very nicely!

[Cabriolet]

pic of said trimming?

no sorry. but it's really easy to figure out when it's in front of you. the hard part is getting the wires to bend correctly.

[bradnic]

Cleanest M20 bay I've seen. Better than new without the cosmoline!
Those m3 wire covers should have been standard.

[Cabriolet]

This is how she sits. Unfortunately with me ordering the wrong fuel pump and then getting really sick they can has been touched and wont be touched for a month. so right now it's a great paper weight that is ready to run.
when i get back to her i still need to figure out why the moonroof wont slide smoothly, get the fuel pump in and then get to the DMV for moving permits so i can smog and get a windshield put in. now my goal is to have her on the road by Jan 1st.

[e30austin]

I see a speck of dust. You should be ashamed.

Nicely done, Eric.

[Cabriolet]

I see a speck of dust. You should be ashamed.

Nicely done, Eric.

dude the dust and spider issue at my dad's house is nuts. even in the garage a fat layer of dust builds up in just a few days.

[ikonwun]

Very nice .. set a date and get it done. Your build gives me hope for mine. thanks for making this.