Long time BMW owner/BMWCCA member, picking up a '97 2.8 Z3 this week

[e30cabrio]

Thanks, me too!

 

[e30cabrio]

Pictures!

Head goes on today, he hopes to ship Friday!

 

[e30cabrio]

I made a mount for the traction fluid reservoir out of shelf mounts.

 

[e30cabrio]

Pulled the reservoir 2x. First was not happy with the wire tie mounts, then read reviews the fittings leaked. It's mounted with nuts & bolts & all the fittings now have silicone tape.

 

[e30cabrio]

ZM linkage renewed.

 

[e30cabrio]

It's ready, I can get it tomorrow via 760 mile round trip or wait until a week from Thursday. I think we all know what is going to happen.

 

[e30cabrio]

12 hours later.....

Left at 3am, home at 3pm, missed the storm.

 

[e30cabrio]

Motor is out & on it's stand!

 

[e30cabrio]

Forgot something hit the Sequoia on the way.

Didn't make any noise I hoped it was foam before forgetting about it.

No dent but won't just wipe off.

 

[e30cabrio]

Normal cleaners did nothing, WD40...

 

[1955Davidr]

That engine really is a work of art, if it was mine it would have pride of place displayed in the house, why hide it under a bonnet where it will be seldom seen!!

 

[e30cabrio]

I wish I could afford a 6500 dollar "sculpture" Also, the car is kind of pointless without it & no way my wife would allow it. lol

 

[e30cabrio]

Oversized SC cooler came.

Mounted on the S54 radiator

 

[e30cabrio]

Headers are on the motor, less than no fun even out of the car.

 

[t-tony]

I completely understand what you mean, but they look awesome!

Tony.

 

[e30cabrio]

The SC mount replaces the alternator bolts, and the power steering pump needs spacers due to the S54 oil filter housing.

 

[e30cabrio]

I hope it goes in like this, getting the belt on was a massive pain in the butt!

Had to release the outside PS pump bolt & hold the tensioner as far as it would go with a gigantic breaker bar on my long ratchet (with my shoulder) while levering the belt on with a screwdriver.

 

[e30cabrio]

Transmission is out, it was no fun!

 

[e30cabrio]

SOON

 

[e30cabrio]

I need to do all the fluids and am doing the rear subframe bushings which requires removal of the rear end and brakes, I have to bleed the hydraulic system including the clutch slave so that's next. The rear shocks and springs will go in when it goes back together.

Also. Mock up....