BMW E34 TOURING TRANSMISSION SWAP / RESTORATION
Engine tear down
Hi guys
Once again thanks for all the positive feedback. You keep me going when i'm about to quit on this project.
I decided to tear down the engine cause i wanted to know what i was dealing with although it was said to have 89k miles on it, and possibly wanted to do some upgrades.
So here we go
Looking good so far
That's a good looking block? No slug?
impressive
Head off
Now i'm impressed
What the Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forged pistons???????????????
Time for purple power and paint
I think i need some bling
That's right, 2 hours of fine wire brushing and a bout with the dremel tool, then clear coat. What an effect!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once again thanks for all the positive feedback. You keep me going when i'm about to quit on this project.
I decided to tear down the engine cause i wanted to know what i was dealing with although it was said to have 89k miles on it, and possibly wanted to do some upgrades.
So here we go
Looking good so far
That's a good looking block? No slug?
impressive
Head off
Now i'm impressed
What the Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forged pistons???????????????
Time for purple power and paint
I think i need some bling
That's right, 2 hours of fine wire brushing and a bout with the dremel tool, then clear coat. What an effect!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by doyfola on Aug 05, 2014 12:21 PM, edited 1 time in total.
Let's see how it looks on the block ?
Now that's sexy
I think i'm in love!!!!!!!!
E34 oil pan after overnight deep in purple power.
nmmmmmmmmmmm not too bad lets try the wire brushing effect
I'm going for it
Hell ya. Please note this is not for the faint of heart. Oil pan took 4 hours to get the effect and then heat resistant clear coat. This is what the block looks like
Head cleaned and ready for machine shop
Now that's sexy
I think i'm in love!!!!!!!!
E34 oil pan after overnight deep in purple power.
nmmmmmmmmmmm not too bad lets try the wire brushing effect
I'm going for it
Hell ya. Please note this is not for the faint of heart. Oil pan took 4 hours to get the effect and then heat resistant clear coat. This is what the block looks like
Head cleaned and ready for machine shop
Last edited by doyfola on Aug 05, 2014 12:53 PM, edited 1 time in total.
Under coating
I think i time i started finishing this part
These are the products i picked up from the local parts store. If you are thinking for doing something similar, take the time to mask off all the bolts and mounting points. You don't want this in your bolt holes. It is rust resistant, paint-able, sound insulating and rubberized. I will be taking a couple of days off this project. It has taken 4 hours every night and all of my weekend for the last 3 weeks. I NEED A BREAK. Lol
These are the products i picked up from the local parts store. If you are thinking for doing something similar, take the time to mask off all the bolts and mounting points. You don't want this in your bolt holes. It is rust resistant, paint-able, sound insulating and rubberized. I will be taking a couple of days off this project. It has taken 4 hours every night and all of my weekend for the last 3 weeks. I NEED A BREAK. Lol
Last edited by doyfola on Aug 05, 2014 1:02 PM, edited 1 time in total.
BMW E34 TOURING TRANSMISSION SWAP / RESTORATION UPDATE
Hi guys
I am sorry it has taken so long to do an update. It has been really hectic working on the project nights and weekends with not much rest. And being that i wasn't originally planing to do a full nuts and bolts restoration, which it has very much turned out to be. Plus i did not have much of an original budget ($1000.00) for the 5 speed project. I have gone way north of that. Total spending has now entered + $4000.00 and climbing. Plus delays in parts arrival. But who really cares (Wife). lol
At any point i'll take off from where i left this. New 3.0 m3 gaskets finally arrived
Head and cams finally installed to specifications
loving the look
Since i wire brushed all the brackets, lets see what the cover would look like?
Vanos rebuild kit finally arrive
Engine is almost done
Refinished the power steering / Self leveling suspension
I am sorry it has taken so long to do an update. It has been really hectic working on the project nights and weekends with not much rest. And being that i wasn't originally planing to do a full nuts and bolts restoration, which it has very much turned out to be. Plus i did not have much of an original budget ($1000.00) for the 5 speed project. I have gone way north of that. Total spending has now entered + $4000.00 and climbing. Plus delays in parts arrival. But who really cares (Wife). lol
At any point i'll take off from where i left this. New 3.0 m3 gaskets finally arrived
Head and cams finally installed to specifications
loving the look
Since i wire brushed all the brackets, lets see what the cover would look like?
Vanos rebuild kit finally arrive
Engine is almost done
Refinished the power steering / Self leveling suspension
Last edited by doyfola on Aug 05, 2014 1:11 PM, edited 1 time in total.
time to finish the front suspension
New center, center link, tie rod and lower control arm installed
Brake bust plated back in place
Mistakenly forgot to order new hobs for the e34, thought i did but the ones i ordered were for my e28 so i had to reuse the old one which were still in good shape but first
New center, center link, tie rod and lower control arm installed
Brake bust plated back in place
Mistakenly forgot to order new hobs for the e34, thought i did but the ones i ordered were for my e28 so i had to reuse the old one which were still in good shape but first
Last edited by doyfola on Mar 11, 2015 11:29 AM, edited 2 times in total.
Engine marriage
Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts. but here are the pictures from the installation.
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts. but here are the pictures from the installation.
Last edited by doyfola on Mar 11, 2015 11:34 AM, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Engine marriage
Just noticed this; I might be able to help you out if you can't find one closer to home. I parted out an '89 525i manual last year and still have a bunch of drivetrain bits in my shed. Shipping shouldn't be too big an issue... PM on its way.doyfola wrote:Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts...
Re: Engine marriage
Don't think that will work. He needs a driveshaft from an early (91-92) m50 5 speed car with a ZF310z.davintosh wrote:Just noticed this; I might be able to help you out if you can't find one closer to home. I parted out an '89 525i manual last year and still have a bunch of drivetrain bits in my shed. Shipping shouldn't be too big an issue... PM on its way.doyfola wrote:Hi guys
figured i send you some updates. the engine is finally in the car but due to the fact that i am using the m3 tranny. I have been looking of a driveshaft from a pre 1992 525i manual with the big output shaft and smaller diameter differential bolts. I have a driveshaft from a 1995 manual but it wont work. Due to the smaller output shaft and larger diff bolts...
UPDATES
Hi Guys
I kow its been a while but between the car and work stressing me out a took a 3 week vacation to west Africa and U.K. Nothing like the home land to recharge your battery. Good news is i was able to put the car back togetter before i left.
I kow its been a while but between the car and work stressing me out a took a 3 week vacation to west Africa and U.K. Nothing like the home land to recharge your battery. Good news is i was able to put the car back togetter before i left.
Last edited by doyfola on Mar 11, 2015 11:45 AM, edited 2 times in total.
few images from my trip
Sunrise over London
Saw this bad boy on a walk
Ask for cocanut in Lagos and this is what they do.
Saw this bad boy on a walk
Ask for cocanut in Lagos and this is what they do.
Final part of the project. Rear end replacement. The car was originally fitted with a 4.1 lsd. On my initial test drive i busted out the subframe bushing with the super agressive cluch. I was doing 40 mph on 5th gear at 4000 rpm, that wont cut it, replacement diff required. And so it begins
Rear bumper, exhust and driveshaft removed again.
subframe and diff dropped
I'll have to do something about this
Rear tire walls need some attention
Cleand and repainted rear tire walls
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Rear bumper, exhust and driveshaft removed again.
subframe and diff dropped
I'll have to do something about this
Rear tire walls need some attention
Cleand and repainted rear tire walls
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