Cosmos Resurrection
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Well after thinking about it for way too long, I decided to dismantle the 533 rather than the seta. It is the better looking of the two runners I have but the seta is just plain worn out and the swap will take less time. The 533 has rust in many hidden areas but has lots of goodies. I will drive the seta (very reliable despite the looks) this winter and hope to have the 535 running soon.
I have ordered and have received new sub frame bushings, dog bones, diff mount, CSB, engine gaskets ect... I am ready!!
I cancelled insurance on it this morning just to put in cement and deter me from changing my mind again. I have most all of the interior out. I am cleaning/installing the interior to save space and chance of damage due to just laying around. Space is still a problem.
It has taken a while but I am really hyped on this. Depending on work/free time I hope to have this running in two weeks.
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Well it's coming along slow but sure. Interior all swapped and hope to have the engine out by mid week.
I may take the valance off my seta...better shape and closer in color. I can't put the US diving board bumper on yet because of garage door clearance.
What is the ultimate plan for this car again? M30/M20/5spd/Auto/Cruiser
glad to see progress. love the E28
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What is going to become of the white car?
To the scrap yard. Rust was well hidden and at sometime in it's life it has front impact damage. Frame rails are kinked.
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Give the clean drivers fender to Chris!!!!!!
Ask and he shall receive.....I have it off already and waiting for a new home. The DS fender is in really good shape, The PS side is good but not as nice. Judging on the ease of removal I would say the DS was a replacement.
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Great now I need to get my rear in gear on the clutch work, Mike here is building a whole car for the meet and I haven't finished mine for last years...
I am not really "building" but am swapping parts and taking care of maintenance items at the same time. It is going slow due to other business that needs tending to. It's going pretty smooth and no problems yet.
Today I am going to swap the spare tire and trunk carpet
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I ran into my first problem Sunday. I knew it was not going to go all smooth and easy.
As it turns out my 8/84 build date for my 533i uses the old style diff mount that was used on the E12 and 633's. All I need as a newer style diff cover.
The 533 also uses a different sway bar in the rear. I think I can remove and weld the brackets to make it work. If I cannot I will be looking for a rear sway bar also.
Things are not going as quick as I had planned. Have been working more hours the last few weeks and less time in the shop. I will make it to the meet but it may be in my Battle Bimmer (Seta aka Niles).
I sure hope this does not turn into a "Winter Project" but if it does I will change the way it is going back together. Right now I am not painting everything like I would like to, just cleaning. This may change.
Still stripping the 533i and hope to get it out of the shop soon. I am taking everything I can off of it for spare parts before going BMW heaven.
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I should have an extra 528e sway bar somewhere. i dont know the differences on the brackets though but mine would be off a '86.
I have to do some checking. I am not sure if the sway bar is different but I know the brackets are. 82 - 9/84 had a different mount. I will get a few pics tomorrow night.
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I made some progress last night. I finally got everything set up for the pull.
The the beast came out. The M30 is huge. I does not look that big in the engine bay. I love all 3.4 liters.
I also picked up a used M5 clutch and pressure plate from TDC that will be going in and I will be keeping the old for a spare. The current clutch was replace 4,700 miles ago and is still like new
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I am not sure and have not researched to see if it has been done. It just seemed easier to drop the trans first. I was going to chop the radiator support out and pull both together but I could not take a saw to the car even if it is going to the yard. That's just me.
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