"Inexpensive" Calypso E34 M5 apartment garage resto-build

[MySubconscious]

Replaced the ac compressor, & ambient temp sensor. The ac system still wont kick on. pressures are good, relay, fuses, etc..



Took a break from the ac system,
replaced a fuel pressure dampener (which was leaking fuel),
and the fuel lines that were nasty along with it.






Starting to reshim the valves, replace plugs, valve cover/plug cover gaskets.



cyl6 plug cover, & the back of the valve cover were leaking quite a lot.



dropped off the valve cover to be repowdercoated!



Bought the bucket compressor tool off a tech at Bmw, same tool used for the e30 m3's s14.



starting the valve adjustment





cyl 6 was fun, had to move the wiring harness out of the metal bracket.




Here's the chart I used for the valve adjustment complete with all the new tolerances.





Once I get this all back together, ill be doing an ITB synchronization.
New cap & rotor are currently shipping!
All the valve tolerances were a little tight, as to be expected, but perfect now!

Back to hunting down the ac issue soon!

[MySubconscious]

Wow- Great to see this thing getting worked on. Car looks great all one color! I miss it at times and wish I hadn't gotten rid of it, but I'm pretty involved in an e60 m5 6sp project right now and no way I'd have the time or money for both

So cool to see the old owner seeing this!
I just replaced the ac compressor today, had it recharged & realized it won’t grab the clutch due to the ambient temp sensor being faulty. Should have it Wednesday, crossing my finders that is the problem. I tried everything else that could’ve been a culprit.
I also noticed that the fuel “equalizer” is literally squirting our fuel like a little squirt gun from a broken plastic top. That will also be here Wednesday... lol
Ordering the tool for the valve adjustment tonight!

[Jb325is]

Wow- Great to see this thing getting worked on. Car looks great all one color! I miss it at times and wish I hadn't gotten rid of it, but I'm pretty involved in an e60 m5 6sp project right now and no way I'd have the time or money for both

[econti]

Man that look really really nice now, good progress

[MySubconscious]

Next up, I'll be doing a valve adjustment & ITB synchronization.
Does anyone know where I can get the special tool for depressing the lifter buckets?
I know it's the same tool as the e30m3 s14 engine.

[MySubconscious]

Figured I'd update this as I've done quite a bit since the last post.

all the new goodies laid out


most of it on


took off the wheels to clean them up & have the faces match direction again


Reloctited all the lug studs & cleaned them up since all the bolts were seized to the lugs


after the exterior work, I went ahead & replaced the broken blower motor, it's speed controller, and cabin filter.
Man are these blowers a b*tch to get in & out!




Some obligatory pictures of the car fully together!
I will be replacing the ac compressor today, a local Bosch repair shop was nice enough to discharge the system for me while I got an alignment the other day after I put some new tires on the car.





I post work/random stuff of my cars a lot on my instagram, if anyone is interested it's "Broke_e30"
my 91' 318is is getting a fully forged, 3.0l stroker, m50nv, 61mm turbo swap at the moment as well.
I'll be updating my forum of that car as there's more progress.

[mike.bmw]

Paint looks great. Nice work!

[2002jm]

Enjoyed reading and learning more about the great e34 m5. Keep up the good work and drive that car:)!
jm

[2mAn]

Great to see build threads continue. Great way to pick up where it was left off....

[Codym42]

I follow you on Instagram! Awesome car... looking forward to updates.

[NORBY]

Looks awesome, and I love the chaser/crester/mkII your friend has also!

[efficient]

damn looks good.

[oekundar]

Looks good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[zwill23]

I'm going to miss the patina on this bad boy, but the fresh paint looks great. Glad to see it saved

[ATL_E30]

Wow absolutely gorgeous! Please keep this thread up to date! I've loved following it!