RIP Calypso Story.

[Steven]

Update--10/30/2013

I got to work on the calipers today. I took the calipers off the parts car so I could rebuild them ready to just swap onto the car when it comes time.
This is where I started:


I found that the front calipers were badly pitted and over all just messed up... So I'll have to get another pair to rebuild.


First thing I did was polish up the pistons... Sorry no before pictures. But they had surface rust and were gross before hand.



Then I gave them a bath in the parts washer and gave them a coat of paint!


After that it was rebuild time. I also honed them at the same time.



And done! Now just to get ahold of some front ones and I'll be set!



Oh I also cleaned these up a bit ready for install


That's it for today. This weekend I should have a good update.

[Albuquerque30]

It's coming along nicely man! Funny that you're rocking the wheel/car color combo. Made me immediately think of a BMW guy back home.

mightywhitey's current cream ACS/calypso e34


It's your e30's big brother. Haha.

[Steven]

It's coming along nicely man! Funny that you're rocking the wheel/car color combo. Made me immediately think of a BMW guy back home.

mightywhitey's current cream ACS/calypso e34


It's your e30's big brother. Haha.

damn! I'd love to do a photo shoot with that car and mine

[Albuquerque30]

damn! I'd love to do a photo shoot with that car and mine

That would net some awesome pictures! You'd have to get him to come out from Albuquerque since you're still grounded. ;)

[Steven]

That would net some awesome pictures! You'd have to get him to come out from Albuquerque since you're still grounded. ;)

Hey I look at it this way, it makes me stay home and work on my car.

[Albuquerque30]

True true. Keep up the progress man! ;D

[kevvve]

nice job so far buddy. im waiting for some calipers to refinish them too..

[MR 325]

You're on the right track and it looks like you're doing it right! Look forward to more progress!

[Steven]

Update--10/31/2013

Made some progress on the engine today. It's starting to take shape! The engine is timed and vanos back on along with lots of other things. I'll let the pictures do the talking...







And some extra parts I haven't shown on the thread yet...
Pink top Injectors


3.5" MAF


Evo Sport Water pump Pulley



That's it for today. I'm waiting on main bearing bolts and rod bolts from Blunt then I can slap the pan on. After that it's waiting for stuff to get back from powder coat, then it should be all back together... Now I just have to find the $350 for a new clutch.... ouch!

[robrez]

Sweet vert.

[Steven]

Sweet vert.

Thanks!

[MR 325]

Why are you replacing the main bolts? Only the rod bolts are torque to yield.

[Steven]

Why are you replacing the main bolts? Only the rod bolts are torque to yield.

I know but I figured I might as well while I'm at it... I want to do everything now and have to do absolutely nothing to the engine while it's in..

[Nick_S]

Damn that's an insane deal on that parts car. So lucky!

[Steven]

Update--11/2/2013

Today I got the rod bolts and main bearing bolts in the mail, along with the rest of the parts to finish off refreshing my shift linkage.
Box o' Parts


New rod bolts ready to go in. Also used blue Locktite on them...


Old vs New


What It looked like when i started:


Finished


Then I cleaned the surface for the oil pan gasket. Dropped this... Opps.. Thank god for magnets


That's it for tonight. Maybe tomorrow I'll get the oil pan on.

Stay tuned for an update on Powder coating coming tonight!