*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 What are you going to do about all the overspray John ?... looks like the guy who painted it went berserk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 He just didn't bother masking the subframe when he was prepping the engine bay. Not too worried. Can easily clean it off and paint the subframe etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 What is the bent bit painted blue in the third picture? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Some Douche put a jack there and would have tried to jack the car. I bought it like that lol. Can't really straighten it up, I tried to but it is pretty hard. It's only the radiator support anyways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 rad suport panel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Nice jack handle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Nice jack handle! Haha And one for Glenn, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Secret 2 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Immensely impressed by this project. Do it once do it right. Wish I had your skills and patience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 When you go to put the motor in John, don't try doing it with that jack. Raise the car and get the motor and box under the car, make sure its safe on axle stands, then lift it into place with an engine lifter and use a jack under the gearbox crossmember Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Haha of course not man, Already one step ahead of you. I have swapped in / out an m20 with gearbox 3 times. But not at my house though, cos we never had a hoist. My mate managed to sort me one that I can use for however long I want. Just sitting there waiting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 So will have to sell these and maybe get some billy sports that I can shorten. Jon aka Jono51 was at my house yesterday and mentioned he had a set. might be worth a PM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Jon aka Jono51 was at my house yesterday and mentioned he had a set. might be worth a PM? Sweet will do, After a set of brand new ones though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Sweet will do, After a set of brand new ones though. I think he said they were fairly new... yeah just pm him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Already one step ahead of you. That will never, ever happen John... your about 43 years of steps behind ATM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Hah, In terms of my project I mean.. I already had a hoist sorted and your telling me not to use my 3 wheel trolley jack and use a hoist. Already there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Hah, In terms of my project I mean.. I already had a hoist sorted and your telling me not to use my 3 wheel trolley jack and use a hoist. Already there Thats good.. I wasn't so much worried about your car or project... I was more concerned about playing "SAFE" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Getting started on the m50 now.. e36 Oil pan removed Oil pump removed. e34 (top) vs e36 (bottom) sumps. Comparing the pumps, they are identical and I would have saved abit of effort by just switching that long pickup tube that runs to the rear with the e34 pickup. Doh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Rattlegun? Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Rattlegun? Nice I hope Johns using that on suspension and wheels.... not on his engine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Hah, I just use it to get the oil sump bolts out. I don't dare use it to tighten anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Hah, I just use it to get the oil sump bolts out. I don't dare use it to tighten anything. A half inch rattle gun on 6mm bolts ??? or is 3/8 Edited February 4, 2010 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Wow. m50 wuut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 nice tight fit there, running by next weekend is it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 I was wondering why you did all this.. lol It seems that bent radiator mount came in handy =P Good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) Haha yeah it was up as high as my jack would lift the car so if it didn't fit under I would have been screwed. It barely scraped through from underneath. Now just gotta lift it up and bolt it in. Was gonna have it in today but CBF. Edited February 5, 2010 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
