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Awesome work sir! S50/5 iT is my next E34.

This is getting good...

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

Wow, that engine looks sweet!

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

Alternator prior to refinishing


New engine mounts

Hi guys
Here are images from most recent updates

Engine is finally done and harness is back on

Undercoating is now dry and painted over and cleared

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

looking good!

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.

Wow, keep up the good work! My touring's jealous of your touring lol

very nice work you have done there sir. your build almost makes me want to start a build of my own on my touring.

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...

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.

davintosh wrote:

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...

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.

Don't think that will work. He needs a driveshaft from an early (91-92) m50 5 speed car with a ZF310z.

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.

Sunrise over London




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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