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    #16
    Wow, great thread. Keep it up!
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      #17
      Let me know how the leather conditioner works OP, my coupe's seats aren't ripped yet but the leather is getting really hard in comparison to my convertibles.


      1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
      1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
      1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

      1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
      1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
      1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
      1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
      1991
      Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
      1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
      1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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        #18
        updates!

        you are awesome for going back to diving boards.

        2003.5 Imolarot M3: daily
        1995 Alpinweiß M3: hpde

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          #19
          Got the bumper shrouds all cleaned up, sanded and ready for some SEM paint.

          Can't wait to get these back on the car



          Also got the final base coat and used Rustoleum Automotive Gloss Clear Coat on the valance and air dam, I think the regal red came out pretty good, its not perfect but it will do for now. I'll probably do some polishing on them in about a week.




          I think before I reinstall all these freshly painted parts, I'm going to tackle the timing belt. Don't want to prematurely ding up anything.

          With all the whole front end off it looks like pretty easy access to everything.

          Hoping to order the parts this week.

          RICHTER MOTOREN

          1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
          2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
          2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
          1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
          2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster



          '87 325is Restoration Build


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            #20
            Delivery Truck came today! Can't wait to freshen her up with all these new parts!


            RICHTER MOTOREN

            1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
            2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
            2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
            1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
            2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster



            '87 325is Restoration Build


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              #21
              Nice resto. Sorry to hear about the 88'. Ive had my car totalled twice by careless drivers. I know how that feels.

              The Build:
              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=191125

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                #22
                color match the bumper shrouds. Let us know how the elephant stuff works.

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                  #23
                  Finally made time to start on the timing belt which was well over do!

                  It was a total HOLY S#%T! moment when I opened the cam cover and saw that the belt was worn off along the front edge! A disaster waiting to happen



                  Here's a before photo, right before I started. I plan on replacing radiator, expansion tank, entire thermostat housing, all radiator hoses, new painted valve cover with new gasket, valve adjustments etc.



                  The tear down was actually easier than I thought, followed the procedure step by step and took my time with it, making sure to keep everything at TDC.







                  The rubber/oil/crud mixture was all packed up into the crevasses, glad to clean all that out of there



                  Everything open, water pump ready to go on



                  Got the WP attached with the New timing belt on. Did 4 rotations of the motor turning the crankshaft and everything seems to be lining up nicely.



                  Next Round, cleaning things up, rust removal and painting pulleys and housings, putting it all back together

                  RICHTER MOTOREN

                  1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
                  2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
                  2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
                  1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
                  2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster



                  '87 325is Restoration Build


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                    #24
                    Burning the Midnight Oil



                    Got the painted valve cover installed, looking pretty sweet!




                    Lots done on the engine and in engine bay

                    Multiple Coolant Flushes with Distilled Water, getting all the crap out since the old coolant has been in there for awhile

                    Filled with OEM BMW Blue Coolant and Distilled Water 50/50 Mix

                    All New parts installed with Genuine OEM:
                    • Radiator
                    • Radiator Hoses and Hose Clamps
                    • New Expansion Tank
                    • Water Pump
                    • Thermostat
                    • Timing Belt with Tensioner
                    • Cam Gear Sprocket
                    • Cam Gear Seal
                    • PS, AC, ALT Belts
                    • New Spark Plugs
                    • Valve Adjustment
                    • Replaced broken coolant level sensor with OEM connector housing
                    • Installed e46 power steering reservoir
                    • Power steering Fluid Flush with New ATF fluid
                    • Blower Motor Resistor Replaced - Now to the fan blows on all 4 speeds


                    Painted the bumper trim with adhesion promoter, SEM Flexible Primer, SEM Black Trim Paint. Looks good, let see how well it holds up.



                    Finally Got the hood back on and letting her breath a little bit.





                    Before I reinstall the air dam, bumper and trim I need to confirm that the auxiliary pusher fan is working.



                    Next up is closing up the holes in the center of the lower rocker panels, time to break out the welder again!

                    RICHTER MOTOREN

                    1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
                    2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
                    2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
                    1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
                    2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster



                    '87 325is Restoration Build


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                      #25
                      Great, simple and awesomely clean resto man! Glad to see that the rust isn't slowing you down, I'm form Buffalo/Rochester NY area, so I feel your pain, I had to replace both floorboards on my first car, it was a great learning experience.

                      Can't wait to see this one finished.
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                        #26
                        Did some troubleshooting on the auxiliary fan

                        Used a wire to bypass the sensor on hi and low switch, found out the resistor was bad.

                        Had to drill out the rusted, unidentiflable mounting screws and was able to get M-3 screws/locking nuts from a local hardware supplier.

                        Got a replacement resistor kit from Local BMW, connected it, and now its working beautifully!




                        I also found a sweet OEM vintage mushroom style shift knob in my box of parts, plan on getting it recovered with some new leather and a new shift pattern insert.



                        Aluminum Bumpers and Bumper Trim installation up next

                        RICHTER MOTOREN

                        1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
                        2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
                        2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
                        1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
                        2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster



                        '87 325is Restoration Build


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                          #27
                          Great work! This reminds me a lot of my '88 zinno that brought me in to the e30 world. Ahhh memories...

                          I think you'll be happy with the SEM paint on the trim, I've used it before on all kinds of applications and it really holds up well.

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by CorvallisBMW View Post
                            Great work! This reminds me a lot of my '88 zinno that brought me in to the e30 world. Ahhh memories...

                            I think you'll be happy with the SEM paint on the trim, I've used it before on all kinds of applications and it really holds up well.
                            Thanks for the positive review on the SEM, I'm pretty impressed with it so far, even did my wiper cowls and rear spoiler with it

                            RICHTER MOTOREN

                            1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
                            2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
                            2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
                            1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
                            2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster



                            '87 325is Restoration Build


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                              #29
                              Finally got the bumpers, trim and air dam installed

                              All lights are operational










                              RICHTER MOTOREN

                              1987 e30 325is Zinno - Restoring
                              2004 e46 325xi Alpine - Daily
                              2003 e46 330ci Topaz - Sold
                              1988 e30 325is Zinno - RIP
                              2007 Honda Ody - Family Truckster



                              '87 325is Restoration Build


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                                #30
                                Nice restoration especially the rust part. You probably know but tucked diving board looks much cleaner. Its one of the best mod I've done on mine. Only downward is there is no shocks to reduce impact during accident.

                                Esquire E30 Build (87 325i Vert)
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