Japandrew73's OEM Euro Restore

[Japandrew73]

Also check the fuel hose going to the tank on the passenger side.... probably on it's last leg as well..


16121180402 hose
51711884358 gas door boot

I'll check it out some other time thanks. If it was shot i'd expect to see some leaking wouldn't I? No leaks coming from my car anywhere currently.


Matt-B, the part number for the gas cap is 16 11 6 750 564

[Spaz]

The expansion tank looks pretty dirty in there, you should pull off all the coverings in the wheel well and clean it all (including the snake like cover that goes behind the strut), very easy place for rust to start forming.

I treat it like regular maintenance since a lot of dirt can get stuck in there.

-Cam

[Danny]

Wow don't be a dick, Jean was just trying to help you.

[Japandrew73]

Wow don't be a dick, Jean was just trying to help you.

No I didn't mean it to sound rude, :???: I was actually curious if there would be leaking. Sorry if I sounded like an ass, didn't mean it to be taken that way

[Danny]

Omfg look at your post count.

[daniel]

Omfg look at your post count.

holy shit.

[Javier h]

The m10 i brought brand new in 1984 from the dealer came with a metal cap. it had the bmw logo ingraved on the metal. not sure if other caps were offerred in 84-85. black looks better on your car.

[NC325iC]

- I have that same metal cap bought it from bmw (i used a mercedes cap for a long time)

[kdevitt]

I'll be selling my OEM chrome fuel locking cap if you find that its NLA!

[constructor]

The OEM cap and boot came. Turns out my old chrome cap was aftermarket! I had no idea.

My metal gas cap is original to my car. Pics of your old chrome one?

[Japandrew73]

I'll be selling my OEM chrome fuel locking cap if you find that its NLA!

PM'd.

My metal gas cap is original to my car. Pics of your old chrome one?

Two pages back I posted this picture. No roundel on it or anything. Just on the bottom says made in germany



The pictures don't do it justice. This thing came back absolutely incredible! It looked better than new condition. It's beautiful!

The back is sprayed flat black by me


Finally get to break out the sticker :)


Here's how these are secured, little rivets.

Both installed

New air ducts, old on right

Assembly started

The difference between the M-technic bumper trim and the regular euro bumper trim, is there is a slight gap for the front spoiler to come in beneath it, but also on the end trim pieces, the bottom flap is cut. Eventually I will buy the new M-technic trim, but in spite of leaving for Monterey tomorrow early morning, I needed to make due. Another use for a dremel and sandpaper.
Makeshift M-technic on right, regular on left

Both corrections made

Very clean look

Assembled, ready to go on


On


How's this for fitment and alignment?

I'll do a little photoshoot this evening, but that's all for now. You really have to see it in person to respect how nice of a paint job he did.
I'm eventually getting new French Spec Fog lights, but for now I'm making fog light blanks from the ones I cut out originally.
For those of you going... See you in Monterey! :D

[Miasma]

Looks amazing Andrew, Top notch work as usual.

Gonna look great with the french fogs.

[constructor]

PM'd.


Two pages back I posted this picture. No roundel on it or anything. Just on the bottom says made in germany

I take that back. Went and checked. Mine (1991) is plastic, but without the keyhole area. It must have been the 4/87 M3 that had the metal cap. The old cap looks very familiar.


MT-1 looks great!!

[Jean]

Hmmm, so the M-technic valance requires that you keep the old valance under it?!

[robrez]

Kudos on getting it all together before Monterey. Looks great.