91 318is build.

[dakon]

we may have found the source of the leak!!... the rear timing case gasket...


couple gallons of brake cleaner...


Going to pick up a harbor freight parts cleaner later today, they are on sale for almost 50% off!!...

also grabbed a few random sockets that weren't on hand...


old clutch


and the new


the old clutch didn't look to bad, however the pivot pin was COMPLETELY jacked, basically worn away. So a new pivot pin, and release arm are on the way.

i don't know if you can see what was left from the pin in this picture or not...

[dakon]

got the block cleaned up

during the cleaning


after the cleaning


Head gasket on the head


Getting ready to put the oil filter housing on.



cleaning some other parts, intake and the thermostat housing.


Head on the block


Rear timing case gasket


And with the rear timing case on.


Right now the head is just sitting on the block, the head bolts aren't torqued in yet, still waiting for the cam gears, and timing chain stuff. Once all that stuff comes in that phase of the assembly will continue. Both cam gears, crank gear, all the plastic guides as well as a the chain will be new.

[dude8383]

You should probably replace those cam sprockets while you're at it because they look rather worn!

[dakon]

yup they shipped today from getbmw parts.. i ordered both cam sprockets, crank sprocket and a new chain.

[dakon]

Day after Labor day delivery


9 boxes shown here, there was another that was delivered after the photo was taken....

and the opening of all the new stuff begins!



Suspension..


Brakes


Trunk spoiler, front lip, timing chain and kidneys..



the rest of the stuff for the clutch, and even more hoses.



And some more parts!!!


eventually my buddy will get is garage back... i dont think there will be many more days like today with this much arriving at one time.. Getbmwparts had 4 of our orders on back order, and i guess everything came in from Germany at about the same time?

[dude8383]

Wow, thats a ton of parts. This car is getting some serious lovin!!

Lemme know when you finish that suspension install, I'd love to borrow that Bilstein gland nut tool!

[dakon]

as one of our facebook friends said, "Damn thats gona be a brand new car when you get it all back together"

and it pretty much will be.... the paint will probably be addressed next year though..

i Forgot the 4.10 LSD out of an E30 M3 that i got......



and the inside

[Bunta]

Awesome job man
Really looking great

I bet the delivery man knows you well

Have fun




Hunter

[autox320]

Looking really really good!

Hmm race springs and track pads....going somewhere?

I actually had a delivery guy thank me for business. We're a good 20min in the boonies so he says made some extra time with drops our way.

[dakon]

Looking really really good!

Hmm race springs and track pads....

actually they are just HP sports.. not HP blues.....

lets just say i want this car to be Very enjoyable to drive.

[dakon]

the latest update!!.



have a couple drawers with 318 parts....

new and old oil pressure relief valve items.

getting ready for assembly...


new and old cam gears..

Head with cam locks.

torquing the head on.

And the oil pressure relief valve.

 almost together

closer!!


And in all her glory...

[cristimm]

WoW, Grease and slime?!?!?!?!


Not any more!!!

What did you used to clean it so good?

[dakon]

pressure washer VERY carefully.

[Petebee]

Great job...your car is going to be awesome when complete. What suspension springs did you go with?

[dakon]

H&R race springs.