70k Heart going in: Future Proof Build thread

[BimmerDude]

Hey guys
so some of you might remember I bought my Neglected zhp off craigslist for next to nothing last May for next to nothing ( 3000$ ).
(then)

It had a few cosmetic issues but the most predominate issue was a seriously annoying lifter tick that plagued me from day one.
(now)


I tried everything from Best-line oil additive to sea-foam you name it. Nothing seemed to do the trick, finally I decided it was time to check the oil pan when it dawned on me to check compression... and there it was cylinder 6 was dying... ( SLOWLY ).

Then I went out of town for a week and left her sitting at the airport only for this to start to happening.


before this no overheating or anything but the occasional monthly coolant fill up. (till this day still no overheating) So instead of paying through the nose to do a head gasket job I decided to locate a lower mileage donor . after about 24hr of searching I remembered I knew a guy locally that had a t boned ZHP sitting in his garage. He had been slowly parting it out and was very stingy with his pricing .. after about 48 of negotiating I was able to a 70k engine and (Auto) trans for 1300$ flat

The engine is being installed by a long time friend of mine at a old school Bmw shop. Ill be dropping the zhp off next Monday or Tuesday so Im trying to pull together a list of things to Freshen up on the new motor before it goes it. I welcome all suggestions Gens.. Cheers!

[BMWCurves]

Interesting. I'm no expert but I look forward to seeing what people say should be done before the engine goes in. Are you transferring over your manual transmission to the donor motor, or are you keeping its AT?

[BimmerDude]

Interesting. I'm no expert but I look forward to seeing what people say should be done before the engine goes in. Are you transferring over your manual transmission to the donor motor, or are you keeping its AT?

I plan on keeping it auto for now. I cant say I dont enjoy the comfort of the auto for daily communicating.. I still have my m3 for rowing through the gears

Here is the list I have ordered as of now.
*oil filter housing gasket
*Rear main Seal
*Oil Pan Gasket
*Motor Mounts (transmission mounts are new)

[Aeternalis]

Water from the exhaust isn't strange. Catalytic converters doing their job. That does look like a good bit of water though.

Maybe do the VANOS while it's out? Seems like it'd be a little easier with better access.

Good luck!

[BimmerDude]

Water from the exhaust isn't strange.
Maybe do the VANOS while it's out? Seems like it'd be a little easier with better access.
Good luck!

Yea thats what I thought too except it has been everyday for the last 2 weeks.
Ive begun to just drive the M ask i dont want to end up stuck somewhere between home and work.

Vanos- Good point.. I actually have a vanos kit sitting in the garage thanks

Here is the list I have ordered as of now.
*Oil filter housing gasket
*Rear main Seal
*Oil Pan Gasket
*Motor Mounts (transmission mounts are new)
+
*Vanos Rebuild kit

[Aeternalis]

Dipstick tube o-ring might be a good idea as well.

[BMWCurves]

Dipstick tube o-ring might be a good idea as well.

+ maybe CCV?

[Aeternalis]

+ maybe CCV?

Yes!

Now that I think about it. Since the engine will be out, it's a perfect time to do the CCV oil lines and all the plastic coolant pipes/hard to reach rubber coolant lines as well.

I have a set of the coolant pieces if you're interested.

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[BimmerDude]

Parts starting to pile up

[ZacharyMikel]

Good luck! Glad to see she's getting a proper motor.


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