BMW E30 M52 Conversion part 2

The 1st and 2nd of June, My BMW E30 M52 Conversion part 2. This week end i want to get the E34 sump fitted to the M52 lump and get it into my Bimmer!

bimmer ft

Other jobs to do before fitting the lump is to change the:

  • Water pump
  • Rear crank oil seal
  • Thermostat
  • Spigot bush bearing
  • Fit the power steering pipes to the E36 steering rack

JT F`cked off again without leaving me his engine crane! Went to Raders to get his crane got back to the garage, Rilus gave me a hand to tow the Bimmer from around the corner to the garage.

Got straight on it, whipped the bonnet of and got the M52 lump out. Put these to one side and got started with the power steering pipes. Got the 1st pipe fitted and bolted to the steering rack, nice n easy. Not the case with the 2nd pipe! Continue reading