shifter prob

[normboudreault]

Over to the glove box and DME...



No flashlight but the connection is still there...






Computer out...


Center dash...


Radio out...


This thing too...


and that thing too...


Fun finding the screws on this part...





Trickiest part of it all coming up...
This is how to get the cover plate out.. go slow and pry gently...


Cover plate removed with mounting screws visible...








Side mounting screws and that's pretty much it..


Last little bit...
Used a scraper to allow the metal clip which is part of the dash to slide freely without damaging the inside moulding..


You can see it here...



Gently pulled on it and it came out fairly easily.. did it alone too...


Out!


and done!


Not really...Center fan console needs some TLC... So its coming out...







Plastic inlet/outlet pipes and not aluminium.. Important to note when ordering parts for the fan and associated rad system...



Looks clean and tidy...



Done!!



Just a few odds and ends and the car is finished..

[Jay-Vee]

Great project mate. Wish I had even just half the time and skill to do the same to mine.

[deansweet]

Good lord I hope you have a mind like a steel trap?!?

Are you taking it all down to sheetmetal to have it media blasted?

[normboudreault]

Great project mate. Wish I had even just half the time and skill to do the same to mine.

Time I have... Skill? Not so sure....

Good lord I hope you have a mind like a steel trap?!?

Are you taking it all down to sheetmetal to have it media blasted?

No.. though I know I should...There is some rust but I will grind it out, repaint with POR 15 and redo the whole bottom... Stay tuned...

[normboudreault]

With the fan center section out I wanted to clean it up and have a closer look at that seized fan...

There are two different fans, one for a/c cars and those without. The shorter one is for a/c:



I had a spare that came with the car. Obviously the PO had ordered the wrong one: Pay attention to the details
on realoem to not screw up your order... Same goes for the rad unit...
I point out the plastic inlet/outlet piping on the rad for the same reason...



To get the fan out, pop the clip that holds it in place with a flathead screwdriver from the bottom and disconnect the two wires as shown..

Clip and wires...


bottom...


open...


With the fan out I really wanted to get my hands on that rad..
Three screws and it slides right out.... Oh no... Not so easy..

You have to get this POS out of the way first... Just to p*ss you
off of course...



Tried the lazy way...Almost...but not quite...




out...


With that out of the way NOW I slid out the rad...









Much to my surprise it seemed to be in really good shape. So of course I ordered a new one.
For those of you scratching your heads, look up Murphy's Law in wikipedia...   

Next up I cleaned what was left of the foam sealer (shown here)..



It crumbled into dust. New one ordered.

I also completely washed the unit, inside and out.  Well within my abilities methinks... 

With that done my attention turned back to the seized fan:



That pic was taken after grinding all the surface rust and shite off of it... I air blew it cleaned and tried to rotate the shaft..

No luck...So I got angry and tried again...


Almost went cardiac and again no luck...


Gave it to my son for a go...Here is a pic after he got it free..


Jerk...

[normboudreault]

Where the hell is everybody -working??? 

With the fan rotating I decided to see if it worked. I wired it up to a 12V battery and she spun like crazy!

While she was out I decided to have a looksee at the brushes..

There is the clip..


Pry it off and keep a finger on it cause the spring underneath will send it flying.. (NO, it didn't happen to me!)


Said spring...


Metal sleeve for the carbon brush...


Pry it out gently...


Out...


Still more than half left...


Guess I shouldn't have ordered new brushes then...  :?


I'll just keep 'em till I need them... Like in 2035.... 

[normboudreault]

Drove down to the US to pick up my new replacement rad:



Really nice, except the foam is complete scrap - I will have to find some foam tape somewhere...aarghh...



Also got some other goodies...



Complete set of new hoses and all fittings for the mighty M42.. (sarcasm intended..) and the driveshaft center bearing and new guibo...


Z3 short shift complete kit..


Clutch thingie...


And kickass new eurospec front end stuff (and new front end bearings too!)


 

[DesktopDave]

I'm loving the progress on this car. Great pics and I love your commentary. I have to do a heater core one of these days. I mean, actually fix one. I tend to pull them out of E30s, but they usually end up at the scrapper's place. We're on a first-name basis now.

[normboudreault]

Thanks for the comments Dave. Appreciate it 

My heater core was in surprisingly good shape but I bought a new "old stock" one off ebay anyways - not planning on having it blow once Ive done with all this craziness!!

Next post, more craziness....

[normboudreault]

With the rear panel welded in I did

this:



then this:



wound up with this:



In the front, I did this:



then this:



Introduced this:





and this:



Did some heavy lifting and wound up with this:







Now the fun starts.... 

[keflaman]

Now you have enough room for a parts car also.

[normboudreault]

Wouldn't use it - she getting all new stuff...   

My wife is getting jealous... 

[Darky]

Norm

Are you going to seam weld your e30?

Cheers Rohan

[normboudreault]

Good question! Thought of it but no. Figure I'll do more harm than good. Besides, I won't be tracking it and it won't see very hard use...

Rohan, gonna post pics of your ride?? 

[Darky]

Good question! Thought of it but no. Figure I'll do more harm than good. Besides, I won't be tracking it and it won't see very hard use...

Rohan, gonna post pics of your ride?? 

Soon mate
I started doing a simple little m42 upgrade and it sort of got a bit bigger!
When you do yours you will understand.
Trust me when I say start your engine build now that way when you get your car altogether your not waiting a year for your engine.
Cheers Rohan