First of all, I have never done this. I am already half way into the build, however, i figured i might as well share it with the inter-web. I am sure i can learn a few things from making this project public. I am keeping the car mostly stock with the exception of wheels (currently looking for 15" BMW basket weaves at a decent price) and perhaps Mishimoto radiator. I have determined that my motor has been removed at some point. I have also determined that, at some point, some one has tried to bondo some rust on the floor pan.
What I am starting with:
-1987 BMW 325e, 2.7L (eta head)
-Delphin Grey (184)
-Comfort interior
What I have already done
-KS main bearings
-GLYCO rod bearings
-Clutch slave cylinder
-Stockradiator
-spark plugs
-painted the block (black)
-sunroof seal
-rod bolts
-head studs
-freeze plugs.
-valve polish and lapping
-clean and reassemble the head (note: there is some questionable cam journal wear i am uneasy about, however, I am overly paranoid)
-removable radiator support bracing
-new brakes pads
-brake booster refresh
-I have euro trim headlight surrounds
Things I plan on doing within the month - month 1/2:
-I am on a witch hunt for rust; MIG welding fresh steel into prescribed places
-new gas pedal
-new driver sear cushion
-new bushings all around
Things i want to do in the reasonable future:
-new headliner (mine is in decent shape (not saying, just a small tear near the sunroof)
-I am on the fence on repainting engine bay
-new onboard computer thinks where the clock goes on the dash board
-either carpet dye or new carpet all together
-new, moderately stock sounding, exhaust
-new dash (mine has two cracks up the gauge cluster)
I am not a flashy person. I enjoy cars as they were made at the time of production. I hope you all learn something in this process; I know I will. Pictures to follow.
Dream Builds:
-e9 restoration
-2002 outlaw build
-VW Karmann Ghia (I know it is not a BMW)
What I am starting with:
-1987 BMW 325e, 2.7L (eta head)
-Delphin Grey (184)
-Comfort interior
What I have already done
-KS main bearings
-GLYCO rod bearings
-Clutch slave cylinder
-Stockradiator
-spark plugs
-painted the block (black)
-sunroof seal
-rod bolts
-head studs
-freeze plugs.
-valve polish and lapping
-clean and reassemble the head (note: there is some questionable cam journal wear i am uneasy about, however, I am overly paranoid)
-removable radiator support bracing
-new brakes pads
-brake booster refresh
-I have euro trim headlight surrounds
Things I plan on doing within the month - month 1/2:
-I am on a witch hunt for rust; MIG welding fresh steel into prescribed places
-new gas pedal
-new driver sear cushion
-new bushings all around
Things i want to do in the reasonable future:
-new headliner (mine is in decent shape (not saying, just a small tear near the sunroof)
-I am on the fence on repainting engine bay
-new onboard computer thinks where the clock goes on the dash board
-either carpet dye or new carpet all together
-new, moderately stock sounding, exhaust
-new dash (mine has two cracks up the gauge cluster)
I am not a flashy person. I enjoy cars as they were made at the time of production. I hope you all learn something in this process; I know I will. Pictures to follow.
Dream Builds:
-e9 restoration
-2002 outlaw build
-VW Karmann Ghia (I know it is not a BMW)
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