Engine is Ready to Rumble Entry posted by Djthom August 12, 2017 3,527 views Share More sharing options... Followers 5 I got engine buttoned up and essentially ready to install. The hours spent cleaning fasteners and masking parts for paint are starting to feel rewarding. 8
jerryasi 111 Posted August 15, 2017 How did you make all of the aluminum look so factory fresh? I’m engaging in a project that I would have never foreseen, 20 years ago I bought a core support for my old 2002, then decided it was too much work to install, started working on what I had, too much rust, so pulled the fenders and core support, now I’m looking at a dirty ole engine, need to do some resealing, but my aluminum pieces look dodgy. Ordered fenders and parts from wallothnesch. Hope that work out. I think Chris Economaki said it in Road & Track, “you can keep a car too long”, and I’m on my 42 year, whew! Link to comment
Djthom 75 Posted August 15, 2017 Jerryasi I used Eastwood alumina blast paint or their high temp paint depending where it was applied. You can clean the aluminum parts in a tumbler or light media blast but they don't stay new looking and they wil take a stain. The paint is easier to keep clean long-term and looks fantastic. Good luck on your project Link to comment
joysterm 1,424 Posted August 23, 2017 truly a thing of beauty! can't wait to see the rest of the build Link to comment
jerryasi 111 Posted September 14, 2017 so how much disassembly did you do? My engine is out on stand, have a few covers to reseal, but don't need to pull the head. will likely order the yellow anodized hardware from Walloth & Nesch. Need to know how to get a thorough clean before painting. Link to comment
Djthom 75 Posted September 18, 2017 I had it completely apart. I have a solvent bath and degreased every part thoroughly prior to paint. Link to comment
rapandi 121 Posted September 19, 2017 Did you also paint the KF pump too? Looks stunning mate! What an inspiration! Well done. Link to comment
mrgesq 7 Posted September 20, 2017 Looks fantastic. make it complete with new clear/white fuel lines. the faded orange lines look out of place with the quality of the rest of the build. Well done. Link to comment
foreste2002 8 Posted October 2, 2017 Looks great...what did you do for the cad plated parts? Thanks, Eric 74 tii Link to comment
Djthom 75 Posted October 6, 2017 I do need new fuel lines to make it totally new. That's the only current hint of patina. For the cad parts I bead blasted and got them to a local plater right away. Going to be nice putting the car together with perfectly restored fasteners Link to comment
ray_ 4,746 Posted October 6, 2017 Looks great! Is the ground braid for the steering coupling hiding from the pic? Knowing how easy it is to replace the starter on a tii with the motor in, I'd put a newer, faster, lighter 6 cylinder starter in now unless your're certain that stock-sized one is excellent. Hope I didn't just jinx you! Cheers, Link to comment
Djthom 75 Posted October 6, 2017 The starter worked great when I got the car. I opened it up to check the brushes and bearings and all looked good. I hear you though. I've done the fun "this old clutch driven plate looks good im just going to reuse it" routine Link to comment
jerryasi 111 Posted November 25, 2017 what is the Bosch part number for the smaller, faster, lighter starter motor? I want one! Link to comment
ray_ 4,746 Posted November 25, 2017 1 hour ago, jerryasi said: what is the Bosch part number for the smaller, faster, lighter starter motor? I want one! This one I got: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STARTER-BMW-AUTO-TRUCK-535-SERIES-735-L6-M5-INBOARD-ENG-B630-B635/152218487980?hash=item2370edccac:g:B4wAAOSwgZ1XvxwO&vxp=mtr Link to comment
2002#3 1,621 Posted November 3, 2018 Having an engine that nice, that clean, that beautiful...is a sin in all religions, breaks all humane dictates of the gods, and warps the Universe. Besides, possession of such an engine probably violates a federal code of some sort; if it doesn't, it should. Link to comment
Djthom 75 Posted December 18, 2018 Engine is now installed and running. Exciting times! I temporarily installed a pressure gauge where the sensor goes just to make sure the oil pressure was good. Just working on the final details now... Link to comment
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