kevvve's e30 buildthread: version2

[kevvve]

Had some free time today and worked on cleaning up my shift carrier and installing my z3 1.9 ssk acquired from "thegoodguy" on here as well as UUC twisted DSSR

[kevvve]

Slow progress.



Fresh rings

[White325is]

Are you going to respray your bay before you put everything in ?

[kevvve]

Don't really know what I want to do with the bay right now. I would love to shave the bay, take care of the unnecessary holes and nasty seam sealer and cover it in something rugged like matte paint or bedliner but my body work experience is slim to none. my main goal right now i guess is to get the swap done so Im able to drive the car and get the bay shave i want without having to pay for towing both ways.

[kevvve]

Shout out to massive brakes for the recaro seat brackets. Awesome quality part. And quick shipping.



And anyone interested in tan leather sports seats?

[kevvve]

More parts brake reservoir grommets, fan switch, shift carrier rear mount o2 sensor and radiator cap.

[kevvve]

Had a night off of work tonight was able to make some progress. Pistons in with new rings and bearings. Torqued down and checked clearances.



Got the head on too. Anyone have a link for timing a non vanos m50

[White325is]

Pelican parts has a write up if I remember correct. But you will need the tools.

[kevvve]

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-55...2-m42-m44.aspx

This tool?

[White325is]

Yup

[mcr_driver]

Awesomeness...

[kevvve]

Spent some time cleaning some parts today like timing chains and guide rails. Took the oil pump apart cleaned and put back together.


Tried tackling this thing but the oil and dirt is so caked on and thick that the parts cleaner isn't working like its suppose to. Considering just having it media blasted.


No progress photo of the oil housing. Will get one later.

[kingston]

Great work so far! I dig this project :)

[evandael]

it's barely related, but i love the building that you're in. take more pictures of it.

[kevvve]

Great work so far! I dig this project :)

thanks man, its a first for me so Im definitely learning a lot along the way.

it's barely related, but i love the building that you're in. take more pictures of it.

hahaha yea the building is pretty sweet. its about 450sq ft. kind of reminds me of the barns in FORZA: Horizon