Project Weißer Regen: 91 318iS Restomod

[flyboyx]

as always, amazing work jordan.

[luckybk]

Bitchin’ !

[Jordan]

No attempt has been made to start the engine as of yet, all systems are devoid of operating fluids. The car is bone dry throughout save for any assembly lubricants.

Depending on how the week goes I may go get engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission oil and differential oil so I can fill everything to spec.

[econti]

This would have to be one of only a few E30s that is genuinely perfect.
Does it run?

[rzerob]

Has BMW contacted you to purchase this yet?

[mjweimer]

While I am still missing a few things, like the correct throttle cable ( I somehow ordered a 325i cable) and the expansion tank cap its pretty much done now.... so...

I've wanted to make and post this before and after for a loooong time.

These two pictures speak volumes to the amount of work involved with this project. Impressive.


MJ

[2mAn]

quite amazing... too clean for me!

[nick_318is]

Fantastic build, sorry to see it coming to an end. What are you going to run for a tune on the stroker?

[Jordan]

While I am still missing a few things, like the correct throttle cable ( I somehow ordered a 325i cable) and the expansion tank cap its pretty much done now.... so...

I've wanted to make and post this before and after for a loooong time.

[Jordan]

A little more work this morning...

Getting the starter motor installed now, this is pretty easy on a M42 because of where it sits. The bolts are simply reached from above to snug them down.



New oxygen sensor installed, VIN sticker placed on bellhousing.



I finally get to install one of my favorite parts on the car, the high pressure powering steering line with this little coiled section




Brake booster vacuum line fabricated and installed. I elected to use a E90? right angle fitting at the booster as the large inline vacuum check valve is long long long NLA and this looks clean. Main, fuel pump, and oxygen sensor relays are new. Sadly the blue/orange relays superceed to the lime green ones now. Not a big deal as they get concealed.



Covers in place, new fan clutch, fan blade and shroud with both hoses.

[Digitalwave]

Kind of sad this project will be coming to an end soon.

[Shu]

Absolutely amazing.

[0-60 freak]

Looks fantastic!! Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk

[Jordan]

Yeah, that scuff on the cylinder #2 runner is unfortunate. I had the exhaust stood up in a corner of the garage with that runner touching the drywall and it left the mark. After taking the photo I noted it looks much worse in pictures than it does to the eye but took some 0000 steel wool and buffed the spot, reducing the appearance easily 50% or better. That is fine enough as I'm not waiting weeks for it to be recoated, and once installed you cannot see that spot.

Lots of progress today, and my back is reminding me I'm becoming an old man...

I had a difficult time finding a clear photo that showed the proper routing of the crankshaft and camshaft sensors, so after I got them figured out I took one. Both sensors new Genuine BMW,



Swapped out the 3x Worldpac Conti belts (because they said Made in China on them) for 3x Genuine BMW belts. Two are Contis (Made in Germany) one is an optibelt, which is also Made in Germany. I've not seen that brand state side before, but as said its Genuine BMW and well its on there now.



Lightened M20b25 single mass flywheel with 8 bolts loctited and ready to go in and be torqued to spec. Also installed a new pilot bearing at this time.



Getting ready to install the new M20b25 clutch kit. If E30's are Gods Chariot, than my broken G240 input shaft is The Lords Centering Tool. I've broken 2 G240's and as luck would have it they were both different sizes and I saved both input shafts for this purpose. The plastic tools that often come with clutch kits suck.




Preparing the engine bay to receive its heart




Up she goes



Almost there



A little nerve racking doing this solo, going down a little bit then checking all around for clearance before proceeding. Mustn't scratch anything! Here she is, in her new forever home




Now its time to get the transmission installed. New release fork with euro 323i throw out bearing



New debris shield with all of the needed hardware



Dust shield installed, while I lay there looking at the transmission I need to sling up in there in a minute.



I bear hugged the transmission and rolled it over up onto my chest before bench pressing it up into place. Slick as shit it slid into place with zero fuss first go. It don't always be like that, but sometimes it do.

Getting the shifter linkage and driveshaft in place.




From the front




and final task for the evening, installing the forward section of the exhaust with the new hanger

[Conrad311]

I’ll be the one to say it.. The cyl 2 header is killing me!

Sucks when things like that happen, but unavoidable sometimes. But that is one beautiful engine for a beautiful car! Almost too good to even run it! You should sell it to the BMW museum in Munich.. Probably better than what they have! Zero minute, zero mile car!

I’d love to see it in person next time I drive out from Austin!