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E21 Project Thread - Part 2

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  • The Full BananaT
    The Full BananaT
    The Full Banana
    wrote on last edited by
    #40

    Looking good! I'm liking the new turbo m20 direction--looking forward to checking this out sometime... and I still owe you a ride.

    Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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    • Bassboy3313B
      Bassboy3313B
      Bassboy3313
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      #41

      CYoung said:

      So the bay is gonna be black?

      You are correct sir!

      The Full Banana said:

      Looking good! I'm liking the new turbo m20 direction--looking forward to checking this out sometime... and I still owe you a ride.

      Thanks man & yes you do! :D

      CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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      • Bassboy3313B
        Bassboy3313B
        Bassboy3313
        wrote on last edited by
        #42

        Finished up the engine bay yesterday.

        Powder coated more parts and reassembled the alternator. I'm just waiting in the outer case bolts to show up in the mail and it will be all done.

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        • Bassboy3313B
          Bassboy3313B
          Bassboy3313
          wrote on last edited by
          #43

          Turns out pelican would have to get the bolts from Germany which would take forever. I got my money back and will try to salvage the bolts off my old alternator with a lot of pb blaster. Otherwise, off to mcbastard I go!

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          • wasnt m3W
            wasnt m3W
            wasnt m3
            wrote on last edited by
            #44

            There's a rust penetrant called Mouse Milk that is used in the aviation industry. Hands down the best product I've ever used for freeing rusty bolts.

            m3sig-1.jpg

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            • Bassboy3313B
              Bassboy3313B
              Bassboy3313
              wrote on last edited by
              #45

              Have you found it locally?

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              • B
                B
                B C
                wrote on last edited by
                #46

                squeeze the teet of a mouse.

                 quit being lazy

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                • Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #47

                  too bad its not squirrel milk as I have plenty of them chewing holes in my garbage cans and living in my soffits I could kill

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                  • YoungCRY
                    YoungCRY
                    YoungCR
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                    #48

                    Can't you find a equivalent bolt at fastenal?

                    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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                    • Bassboy3313B
                      Bassboy3313B
                      Bassboy3313
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #49

                      Probably. They are only open during hours that I work tho. Kinda sucks

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                      • Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #50

                        New addition to the parts stash just arrived from the UK. E21 motorsport rear spoiler. Not easy to come by, so I'm super psyched about it.

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #51

                          Awesome! Can't wait to see all these race car parts on the car.

                          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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                          • Bassboy3313B
                            Bassboy3313B
                            Bassboy3313
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #52

                            Kyle picked up my block today, so hopefully that will go smooth this week. Then I'll assemble the engine and start dropping her in the car.

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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
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                              #53

                              !!!!!​

                              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                              • ClassEC
                                ClassEC
                                ClassE
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #54

                                Bassboy3313 said:

                                New addition to the parts stash just arrived from the UK. E21 motorsport rear spoiler. Not easy to come by, so I'm super psyched about it. 8c18d9f4b5eff8120828d3549295e313.jpg

                                I like that after you drink the lamp, you can wear the shade as a hat.

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                                • Bassboy3313B
                                  Bassboy3313B
                                  Bassboy3313
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #55

                                  Here it is on an e21. I think it will look great with the flares.

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                                  • Bassboy3313B
                                    Bassboy3313B
                                    Bassboy3313
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                                    #56

                                    Well, looks like I am in the market for some slightly oversize pistons and rings. 😕 one piston gouged the cylinder wall pretty bad and the rings in every cylinder were broken.

                                    Anyone have or know of any slightly oversized pistons for sale? At least 0.020" oversize, but nothing ridiculous. Just enough to get the cylinders smooth again and ready to rock.

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                                    • jc43089J
                                      jc43089J
                                      jc43089
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                                      #57

                                      I used Maxsil pistons sourced from bavauto for my m50.  They are available in a couple oversizes, mine cleaned up at .020"/ .50mm over.  Pretty reasonably priced and they come with the rings.

                                      http://www.maxsilpistons.com/piston_kits.html

                                      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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                                      • Bassboy3313B
                                        Bassboy3313B
                                        Bassboy3313
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #58

                                        Looks like bavauto doesn't carry MaxSil pistons for the m20. They said there were issues with them, so they haven't stocked them for awhile. All they have are mahle .50mm pistons for $100 and so more than the MaxSil. 😕

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                                        • YoungCRY
                                          YoungCRY
                                          YoungCR
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #59

                                          http://www.performancepartsracing.com/products.php?cat=38

                                          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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