tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Hello, Just want to approximate hours to reassemble an e30 from a rolling shell to a complete runner. I will have to direct any help as to how to do anything as i took it apart by myself. I am thinking it will be faster to do it by myself except for lifting the heavy parts. Any opinions welcome. Cheers, Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Any experience in any car will do. Has anyone done a one man reassemble in a weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Depending on how stripped to how much you want back in. Ive done it with a little help from a mate (in an E30) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Yeah fully stripped, no engine, no interior, no wiring. Just a rolling shell. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 How long's a piece of string? How good are you at the job? Have you done it before? Is everything well labelled? Unlabelled? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Had to get the smart answer first aye. I will have friday afternoon, sat and sun so the piece of string is about 48hours long. I am looking for the more constructive, "you can do it" posts. Just some moral support. The most difficult aspect for me will be getting the engine in. But if i took it out, and i do have good photos, then i can put it back. If i get stuck i will just post up I NEED SOME HELP! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Yea man youl be sweet go hard to stop to piss or sh*t, get some nirvana going and keep your garage warm. And what is too heavy that needs 2 people too lift? I know I can lift my M10 block minus head, is m20 that much heavier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I'd say its do-able for sure, bear in mind those particular problems that will almost "always" happen though, stripped nuts and bolts are my favourites! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I think wirings going to be your biggest issue, working out where everything goes, then mounting it up and getting everything fitted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 A bit of swearing, sweat and bruises/cuts and you should be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Sorry for the facetious answer I think you can get engine/trans in, easy. Whether you can get it running depends on how easily the electric go together, whether you actually have everything (!), and nothing goes wrong... I imagined a really bare shell. No engine, gearbox, trim, etc. Heaps of work. Sounds like that's not how it is... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2008 I'd say its do-able for sure, bear in mind those particular problems that will almost "always" happen though, stripped nuts and bolts are my favourites!While I've not put a car together before, I've enough experience with older cars to know this is usually a problem! lol What condition are your fittings in? That is, screws/nuts/bolts, as well as interior fitting pins, electric plugs, etc. Any broken or worn out, and will you need to replace them before fitting? Just my 2c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted August 1, 2008 do-able, as long as you have all parts/tools needed etc although a) I would not bank on having to need it on Monday might be best to take a bit of time to fix things while ya there, preventative maintenance type stuff M10 is tiny!! M20 is much heavier...I couldnt manage an M42 by myself either (well I did with the crane) awkward things to lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 Well after that no need to rush as the panel beaters have let me down. Oh well thats life. Now i might as well do some other maintenance that i was going to leave to later. I am thinking suspension and interior: - Who do you get neothane bushes from i remember reading they are about $100 a pair? is that about right? - I need a crack free dash to start with. Cheers for the replies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 Well after that no need to rush as the panel beaters have let me down. Oh well thats life. Now i might as well do some other maintenance that i was going to leave to later. I am thinking suspension and interior: - Who do you get neothane bushes from i remember reading they are about $100 a pair? is that about right? - I need a crack free dash to start with. Cheers for the replies. Dude, this car is going to be wicked once you've finished I'm sure! Make sure to bring it along to the next Chch meet once it's all back together! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 You could try Ireland Engineering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
