EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Finally my engine swap is underway. My uncle who bulids all crazy sorts of stuff in his spare time (planes, dragsters etc) has come over to help me with it. $500 for a new engine a few weeks back, a few cans of degreaser and its come up nice. tomorrow i think(?) im painting the block black, and then doing the rocker as is seen in ollies sticky. Tonight we simply took out the induction, radiator and distrubutor, and next time we attack it the aim is to get it ready to lift. i have taken a few pics, but i gotta do an english eassy first. Will post back soon, tomorrow at the latest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 First off, my replacment engine, without a new coat of paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 another view Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 bonet off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 induction out, sorry about poor pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 induction out+radiator hoses off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 radiator out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 thats all for tonight. im working tomorrow so its either wed or thurs im continuing to remove my engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 Good work so far... I'm going to be doing the same thing soon removing the M20B20 out of the parts car for spares. Started the 'project' car today and finally found out why it's sounding like a tractor, Not because it was firing on 4 cylinders - got that fixed.. But because some fool has only used 1 bolt on the exhaust flange just past the manifold Tell us if you come across any problems, make it easier for anyone else - thanks :thumb: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 16, 2005 so much work for 60kW at the wheels... haha nah good work dude....nice you got all the easy stuff done! got any pics of the rest of the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted May 16, 2005 so much work for 60kW at the wheels... that is more than enough power.. heh.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) Im not in it for the power, its the baddass look of an black e30 thats made me go through with this My dad and i kinda stopped taking pics halfway through, but ive got pics of the most important things. Came across no real problems, apart from not being able to turn the engine over to undo the torque plate bolts, so took the head off to do that in the end. (near new e30 head for sale, 2,600k done on it.) and difficulty with getting torx head bolts off. At the mo my old engine is out, and my new one, (ive painted the block black, and rocker black with brushed aluminium bmw logo) is sitting there ready to go in tomororw, Gave the engine bay a well needed water blast with some degreaser, looks P.I.M.P now. seeing as im sitting here ill see what pics i can give you guys Edited May 30, 2005 by EuroBoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 Block getting a spray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 fans off, belts off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 rocker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 engine out. sorry about the gap in photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 wanna crank some full car pics? as for your gear box, most places i seen do it hang it with a bit of wire from the windscreen wiper.....seems to work well.....engine looks pimp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 I have a 5spd box you could chuck in there while you are at it, PM me if you are keen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2005 Something that rips my nads is ppl who do-up a engine and DO NOT fit new frosties... :rambo: .... wrapped top see nice new shinny ones in the early pics Well done - looks mint - keep the pics coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2005 (edited) Finished. One hell of a mission for a kid that had no real idea about engines when he started, a father that had done work on his escort when he was 20 odd, and an uncle that didn't turn up more than twice. All said and done, im stoked as! Edited June 16, 2005 by EuroBoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2005 Another view Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2005 Close up of my favourite bit, rocker and silver manifold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted June 16, 2005 what paint you use on the rocker? crinkle or straight black? looks good you paint the manifold too? interesting to see how that lasts....good job this attitude is what we need more of laydezz n gents, people willing to start unbolting sh*t and see how it goes top notch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted June 16, 2005 Yeah that is an awesome swap, looks really good. Now we need someone to nick Martyns engine and put it in an E30. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroBoy 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2005 what paint you use on the rocker? crinkle or straight black? looks good you paint the manifold too? interesting to see how that lasts....good job Straight balck, heat retardent stuff, with a light layer of flat black on top. dont like the crinkle look muchAnd yea, painted the manifold, and as you said, will be interesting to see how that lasts. Thanks for all the good comments guys and girls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
