We were actually kicking this idea around. Removing the spare tire well, and doing a fuel cell across the whole back of the car. or putting a fuel cell in the larger area, and just loosing fuel capacity. The original tank is L shaped.
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I'll confirm the year when I go out there the next time. I think this is one of those yards that will not sell any engine harnesses separately . I know he wanted $300 for the motor, assume that includes the harness. the problem for you would be getting it all the way out to your end of the US....
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I'd just get some kind of race fuel tank and call it done :)
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Sweet baby jesus, cant wait to see this project. I have a soft spot for the E32 and the E34, especially the 750's!Leave a comment:
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I'm in love with it already, and I have not even been able to drive it yet!
About the fuel pumps, that is great information! I found another 750il in a junkyard near me, that has the tank still, I just don't know the condition. But they also have a 740il E32 also, so that tank might be an option also. Maston works at O'Reilly, and he is suppose to be getting me some prices on parts though them. I'm really leaning towards some Warbro pumps at this point.Leave a comment:
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You're going to love driving that thing. They're so cush.
I had to buy another one to fix up and drive, lol.
Also, protip...the M70 in my wagon is running fine on the original M50 fuel pump, so if ya wanna get the thing moving around there's that.Leave a comment:
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Got the Bastard pushed into the driveway, and my buddy Maston and I gave it a good scrub down. It looks 100% better, Still needs body work, and paint, But it looks a lot better.
We also decided to start our assessment, Some good news, Some bad news. First of all, Rust. As I said before, the trunk lid is toasted, It has bad cancer around the license plate lights. So I will have to get a new lid. Their is some pretty bad rust on the underside of 3 of the 4 doors, But I think we can wire brush, and POR15 it, and save them. The exhaust looks pretty toasted, It's all there, but it is pretty rusty, along with most of the heat shields. It will need brakes eventually, but their is some meat left, so that isn't something I am going to worry about until we get it running.
We also decided to start to evaluate the fuel system. And the news isn't good. We pulled the fuel pumps, which was a chore in it self. The cover with the fuel level sensor was super rusty, and we broke 2 studs just pulling it apart. Both pumps terminals were rusty as hell, and the screen on the pumps is plugged and nasty, and the clamps are rusted badly. The pumps are not running either. We do have power at the plug. As for the tank it self, It's bad. it's really REALLY rusty inside and out, and the upper vent has rusted though in a few places. Not to mention the 10+ gallons of lacquered fuel in the tank. Needless to say, we got some serious work to do with the fuel system.
Good news is, the rest of the car, thus far seems pretty solid. As of now, the plan is to try to find a new tank for cheap, New ones are like $600-$800, So finding one in a junk yard is going to be a must. In addition, The factory fuel pumps are about $300 each, and I need 2. So I am going to see what the specs are, and see if I can find a warbro or something like that instead. better pumps for less money. The plan for the lines, is to disconnect them from the fuel rails, then blow them out with air first, then try to pump carb cleaner though them repeatedly until clean, and of course new filters. I'm planning on cleaning out the fuel rails, and trying my hand at cleaning the injectors also.
If all else fails, backup plan is still to copy Slammin' and build my own Gristle Hammer.Leave a comment:
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Wow, what a beater! Worth the price paid for sure, if all else fails you could easily make your money back with parts.Leave a comment:
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