<![CDATA[M5 S38 resto’]]>Decided to pull the guns out yet again ... snagged up yet another bmw ,this time an e34 m5 ..i only intend to use the engine and drivetrain for my dream project ..s38 stuffed’’ into an e30, the plan is to replace restore every single nut bolt seal gasket bushing bearing everything with extensive detail .. so far I began with the throttle bodies. top of engine working my way down, engine harness ..everything getting restored, .carbon intake in mind ...should be fun , enjoy!

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/5830/m5-s38-restoRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:37:32 GMTSat, 01 Feb 2020 18:44:58 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to M5 S38 resto’ on Sun, 23 Feb 2020 05:45:09 GMT]]>artwork!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/104045https://wibimmers.com/post/104045Sun, 23 Feb 2020 05:45:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to M5 S38 resto’ on Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:52:41 GMT]]>I’m sure they will sound even better than they look 👍 nice work

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/104041https://wibimmers.com/post/104041Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:52:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to M5 S38 resto’ on Sat, 22 Feb 2020 11:52:38 GMT]]>Over 50 hrs labor and well over 500$ into parts you cannot find , I am officially finished with the m5 throttle bodies 

disassembly: 6hrs , labeling and pictures

cleaning: 10-15hrs or more I’m sure +mat.

masking and prepping for paint: 8hrs+mat.

paint and unmasking: 8hrs+mat.

plating hardware sorting:2-4hrs+mat.

bearings seals bushings:6-8hrs+mat.

polish barrels butterfly’s:6-8hrs+mat.

reassembly: 10hrs

with endless research for sourcing parts 

time and patience pays off !

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/104039https://wibimmers.com/post/104039Sat, 22 Feb 2020 11:52:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to M5 S38 resto’ on Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:51:54 GMT]]>Awesome! This is a dream build for me as well

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