*!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo

[Donkeyshins]

Was in the hospital for a bit. Just getting back to “other stuff”. Cerakote'd S54 headers on N52 flanges






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I still need to come over there (with AC compressor in-hand) to check clearances for my own S54 header project. :)

(looks fantastic, BTW)

[adam.nonis]

Was in the hospital for a bit. Just getting back to “other stuff”. Cerakote'd S54 headers on N52 flanges






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[packratbimmer]

This guy needs a special title. Can we get one of the mods to come up with something special and bestow it to him. Something like "Mechanical Wizard" or "Your 100 years to young to compare yourself to me", "Grease Monkey" just isn't cutting it.

I'm not usually into the concept of monarchy, King would be in order!

[adam.nonis]

What are you using to chop the wood? So smooth

CNC to rough stack up shape, jig saw to close profile, 3” roloc on angle grinder then sanding with my meat hooks.




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[2mAn]

What are you using to chop the wood? So smooth

[adam.nonis]

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[adam.nonis]

How many miles on the engine? It might be good to replace the vacuum pump (Pierberg is about $160) proactively as they eventually leak / wear out.

122,853 according to VIN check.


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[Donkeyshins]

Vacuum pump. As I understand it, the valvetronic engines don't have manifold vacuum since the valve is the throttle body in normal use, so they need a mechanical pump for vacuum accessories (brakes).


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How many miles on the engine? It might be good to replace the vacuum pump (Pierberg is about $160) proactively as they eventually leak / wear out. Replacement is pretty well documented here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD-_H03UyGM

[adam.nonis]

What is that line in the first picture that you've adapted to AN?
I'm not familiar with this engine.

Vacuum pump. As I understand it, the valvetronic engines don't have manifold vacuum since the valve is the throttle body in normal use, so they need a mechanical pump for vacuum accessories (brakes).


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[Panici]

What is that line in the first picture that you've adapted to AN?
I'm not familiar with this engine.

[adam.nonis]

Messing around while I'm waiting for other stuff to show up.











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[Donkeyshins]

Only thing I got done today. 😆






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That puts you one up on 99.99% of all N52 owners.

[adam.nonis]

Only thing I got done today. 😆






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[adam.nonis]

So. Many. Oil pan bolts.

Very punk rock.


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[Donkeyshins]

Sand blasted engine arms, some AN hose, and an OG oil pan with fresh powdercoat





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So. Many. Oil. Pan. Bolts.