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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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    • R
      R
      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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      sk8 or die

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      • m42b32M
        m42b32M
        m42b32
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        #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.

              IMG20150628183539511zpsmoppvtig.jpg

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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.

                        IMG20150701115153zpsj5qx8rcp.jpg

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
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                          #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.

                              IMG20150716105338618zpskupifax6.jpg

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
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                                #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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                                        • HipMFH
                                          HipMFH
                                          HipMF
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #111

                                          Drove the car up and down the road a couple times today. The $30 muffler sounds terrible, and the engine leaks oil. Other than that it feels pretty good.

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