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  • m42b32M
    m42b32M
    m42b32
    wrote on last edited by
    #189

    Finally got all the AC parts out of the way and took a bunch of measurements detailing the core support location, frame rail dimensions, etc. With nothing else in the way I busted out the sawzall and passed the point of no return...

    Before:

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    After:

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    1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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    • straight6pwrS
      straight6pwrS
      straight6pwr
      wrote on last edited by
      #190

      that must have been a bit terrifying!

      Dan
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      • m42b32M
        m42b32M
        m42b32
        wrote on last edited by
        #191

        straight6pwr said:

        that must have been a bit terrifying!

        Having never done this before, the first cut was definitely a little scary

        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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        • KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRolls
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          #192

          It's 8 million times easier to do engine things now.....sooooooo you might as well pull it and freshen it up

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          • straight6pwrS
            straight6pwrS
            straight6pwr
            wrote on last edited by
            #193

            KaiserRolls said:

            It's 8 million times easier to do engine things now.....sooooooo you might as well pull it and freshen it up

            lots of elbow room for fitting FI piping too

            Dan
            yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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            • m42b32M
              m42b32M
              m42b32
              wrote on last edited by
              #194

              6b21ef9c17d96b863db2bd496c0e3b799fb5623e

              ^ This is how I felt the moment the core support was out of the way... I might even be able to pull the engine without a hoist at this point, just lower it and wheel it out on a dolly...

              1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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              • EarlE
                EarlE
                Earl
                wrote on last edited by
                #195

                Even easier thing would be to set the front subframe and trans brace on stands/blocks, unbolt them both, then lift up the front of the car by hand (it's light enough) and push it backwards like a wheel barrow 😃

                museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                • KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRolls
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #196

                  Earl said:

                  Even easier thing would be to set the front subframe and trans brace on stands/blocks, unbolt them both, then lift up the front of the car by hand (it's light enough) and push it backwards like a wheel barrow 😃

                  Light enough? Jesus earl. You on a diet of spinach only?

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                  • andyhundleyA
                    andyhundleyA
                    andyhundley
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #197

                    Earl is the Incredible Hulk. Spot him and he'll left your house.

                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                    • B
                      B
                      B C
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #198

                      Earl lifts my soul

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                      • wasnt m3W
                        wasnt m3W
                        wasnt m3
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #199

                        Snap said:

                        Earl lifts my soul

                        When did you buy a Kia?

                        m3sig-1.jpg

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                        • jc43089J
                          jc43089J
                          jc43089
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #200

                          Earl is right I can pick up the front of my sedan shell and move it like a wheelbarrow.

                          Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                          2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                          3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                          '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                          '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                          '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                          '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                          '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #201

                            I used to do it to the compact so I figured the e30 would be a little lighter haha.

                            museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #202

                              You both must pick things up and put them down a lot

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                              • m42b32M
                                m42b32M
                                m42b32
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #203

                                I'll have to give lifting it a shot haha... I think the right thing to do is pull the motor now since its so much less work in the long run. My goal of back on the road by spring might not happen but it will be totally worth it.

                                1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #204

                                  Going through and doing all of the seals on an m42 does take long as long as you aren't repainting absolutely everything...lol

                                  museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                  • m42b32M
                                    m42b32M
                                    m42b32
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #205

                                    Earl said:

                                    Going through and doing all of the seals on an m42 does take long as long as you aren't repainting absolutely everything...lol

                                    I probably won't be going as in depth as you have haha. Just planning to fix some leaks and repaint a lot of the major stuff so it looks nicer. I'm mostly planning to work on the engine bay, since it'll be easier to pull the wiper linkage and fix the cowl damage, run new brake lines to delete the ABS pump, and generally clean up the whole thing since it's pretty nasty.

                                    1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                    • jc43089J
                                      jc43089J
                                      jc43089
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #206

                                      Be careful, my car is a shell because it made sense to "do it all at once"...

                                      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                      '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                      '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                      • m42b32M
                                        m42b32M
                                        m42b32
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #207

                                        jc43089 said:

                                        Be careful, my car is a shell because it made sense to "do it all at once"... 

                                        That's definitely a concern of mine, but I'm ok with this turning into a longer term project. I've been planning this car in my head for a number of years and over the last few months decided that now is as good a time as ever to get started on it.

                                        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #208

                                          m42b32 said:

                                          jc43089 said:

                                          Be careful, my car is a shell because it made sense to "do it all at once"... 

                                          That's definitely a concern of mine, but I'm ok with this turning into a longer term project. I've been planning this car in my head for a number of years and over the last few months decided that now is as good a time as ever to get started on it.

                                          It's a good feeling when you get shit squared away and have the time to do what you want to your "fun" car

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