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  • R
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    Rowleym
    wrote on last edited by
    #91

    Honestly at that point I would buy a clean stock m42 and pop it in there quick. couldn't imagine it being expensive. certainly less than ruining a set of forged pistons.

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    sk8 or die

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    • YoungCRY
      YoungCRY
      YoungCR
      wrote on last edited by
      #92

      Rowleym said:

      Honestly at that point I would buy a clean stock m42 and pop it in there quick. couldn't imagine it being expensive. certainly less than ruining a set of forged pistons.

      I was thinking the same, find a temporary motor that eventually can be used for parts too.

      Chris Young
      BMWCCA #458972
      1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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        Rowleym
        wrote on last edited by
        #93

        CYoung said:

        I was thinking the same, find a temporary motor that eventually can be used for parts too.

        honestly though M42's arent very sought after. I couldn't imagine it being more than a few hundred bucks for a clean one.

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        • m42b32M
          m42b32M
          m42b32
          wrote on last edited by
          #94

          Earl said:

          I doubt it=/ Sorry to hear bud. Maybe they really hate m42's like everyone else besides you and I

          And me!

          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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          • suspencefulS
            suspencefulS
            suspenceful
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            #95

            Sucks that you seem to have gotten the short end of the stick in this situation. I've been to Automotive Supply for things before and have never been impressed. After reading this, I'll make sure that no one I know will ever go there. Not acceptable. I don't think you should have needed to pay for any of that work. If anything, it seems like they should owe you.

            I understand your unique situation and I'd just go with whatever feels best. Sounds like you've already made up your mind and I'd roll with it. Rebuild it later (if needed) when you don't have the opportunities that you do now.

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            • HipMFH
              HipMFH
              HipMF
              wrote on last edited by
              #96

              Haven't been on the forum much lately, but I'm finally making some progress, despite appearances:

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              • HipMFH
                HipMFH
                HipMF
                wrote on last edited by
                #97

                Motor is in, so all that's left to do is... pretty much everything. Looks good in there though.

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                • HipMFH
                  HipMFH
                  HipMF
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #98

                  I like this:

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                  • YoungCRY
                    YoungCRY
                    YoungCR
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #99

                    Looks great!

                    Chris Young
                    BMWCCA #458972
                    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                    • KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRolls
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #100

                      Nice!!!!!!

                      Mine made it from the engine stand to the hoist. And then to the floor

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                      • CMartC
                        CMartC
                        CMart
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #101

                        Is that my old motor?

                        Excursion 7.3
                        E30 LS1

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                        • HipMFH
                          HipMFH
                          HipMF
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #102

                          some of it certainly is. don't ask me which parts though... i had 3 of them.

                          also, saftey first kids. slicing your finger open on a rusty piece of sheet metal is no fun.

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                          • B
                            B
                            B C
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #103

                            Hahaha love the face

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                            • HipMFH
                              HipMFH
                              HipMF
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #104

                              Got the wiring all hooked up today. Turned the car on and heard that annoying door buzzer for the first time in months. All of the indicator lights and what-not seem to be functioning properly. The previous owner had run new wiring for the old fuel pump, but once I found the ground that wasn't connected, the original wiring worked fine. I jumpered the relay and ran the pump to flushed out the fuel line. Everything's looking good so far. I've still got some things I need to do, but if everything continues to go well I could be firing the car up tomorrow. Super stoked.

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                              • HipMFH
                                HipMFH
                                HipMF
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #105

                                Mad science, brah.

                                - or -

                                Why you should put fluid in your trans before you put it in the car.

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                                • GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGrey
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #106

                                  Dude
                                  A fluid transfer pump is like $7 at harbor freight lol

                                  ...

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                                  • HipMFH
                                    HipMFH
                                    HipMF
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #107

                                    I'm sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am. Besides, this cost $0, and took less time to build than it would have taken to drive to the store and back. Worked really well too.

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                                    • GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGrey
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #108

                                      ha, to each their own! 
                                      HF is like 500 feet down the road!

                                      ...

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                                      • YoungCRY
                                        YoungCRY
                                        YoungCR
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #109

                                        Lol that's awesome.

                                        Chris Young
                                        BMWCCA #458972
                                        1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                        • B
                                          B
                                          B C
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #110

                                          clever!

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