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)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/IMG_20150523_122613_zpszljd1fte.jpeg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/IMG_20150523_122613_zpszljd1fte.jpeg.html)
It had a few cosmetic issues but the most predominate issue was a seriously annoying lifter tick that plagued me from day one.
(now)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160312_182924_zps8epmq8lh.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160312_182924_zps8epmq8lh.jpg.html)

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.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160521_115722_zpst4y9qbgg.jpeg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160521_115722_zpst4y9qbgg.jpeg.html)

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 :foottap.. after about 48 of negotiating I was able to a 70k engine and (Auto) trans for 1300$ flat :fistpump

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!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/IMG_0411_zpsibhuq6o4.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/IMG_0411_zpsibhuq6o4.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/IMG957525_zpslvznkxmq.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/IMG957525_zpslvznkxmq.jpg.html)

[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:crying.
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 :applause2 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
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160601_211451_zpsbydzdvrf.jpeg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160601_211451_zpsbydzdvrf.jpeg.html)

[ZacharyMikel]

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


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[BMWCurves]

You should document everything you swapped out in the top post. Will be helpful for anyone else considering a similar route

[BimmerDude]

You should document everything you swapped out in the top post. Will be helpful for anyone else considering a similar route

*Oil filter housing gasket - 11421719855
*Rear main Seal - 11142249533
*Oil Pan Gasket - 11131437237
*Motor Mounts - 22111095444
*Vanos Rebuild kit

New Additions
*CCV - 11157532649
*Fuel Tank Breather -13901433603
*Water Pump - 11517527799
*Thermostat - 11531437040

Optional Items
*Starter
*Fuel Cap

[san]

*Oil filter housing gasket
*Rear main Seal
*Oil Pan Gasket
*Motor Mounts (transmission mounts are new)
*Vanos Rebuild kit

New Additions
*CCV
*Fuel Tank Breather
*Water Pump
*Thermostat

VCG? :dunno

Edit:
Intake boots
Clean icv
DISA
Throttle body gasket



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[BimmerDude]

VCG is new on the motor, DISA is new on my old motor, ICV cleaning (agreed), Intake boots are new, Throttle body gasket (agreed)

[BimmerDude]

Todays the day!
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[BimmerDude]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160613_180756_zpsbypy6mcg.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160613_180756_zpsbypy6mcg.jpg.html)
yuck..200k build up
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160613_173211_zpsdtexi2xu.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160613_173211_zpsdtexi2xu.jpg.html)
Started to get dark
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/IMG_7921_zpso1nd9pdw.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/IMG_7921_zpso1nd9pdw.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/IMG_7918_zps39bwkion.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/IMG_7918_zps39bwkion.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/IMG957919_zpshtnwxrey.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/IMG957919_zpshtnwxrey.jpg.html)
Transmission is out never to be installed again
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/IMG957920_zpsk5w21pzk.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/IMG957920_zpsk5w21pzk.jpg.html)

[johnrando]

Good stuff

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[BMWCurves]

Exciting!

[BimmerDude]

Thanks fella's

Motors on its way out
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[Vas]

Everything running smooth?

[rkneeshaw]

I was thinking you could weld or pin that oil pump nut. You might never track it, but, it would be so easy while the motors out.

[fredo]

I missed this thread until today. But I remember the story behind the ZHP. Hope things are well.

[johnrando]

Awesome

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[BimmerDude]

Hey guys sorry for the lack of updates. My dad Died on July 9th from cancer this year so posting progress we kinda put on the back burner
Ive been kinda throwing myself into all sorts of projects on all 3 bimmers to keep the emotions at bay.

While the zhp was getting Open heart surgery this became my the Daily
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/7482789849268045718-account_id1_zps1pficuqt.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/7482789849268045718-account_id1_zps1pficuqt.jpg.html)

Started looking for an e46 for the wife since we just sold her e36 found this driving around one weekend. Turns out it had some flood damage so that was a no go.too bad would look good on some Apex wheels
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2015-12-19_zps1lnorj8y.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2015-12-19_zps1lnorj8y.jpg.html)

Ended up picking up the is 2002 325i with about 121k for a steal :)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-01-10_zpsgxurj5mc.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-01-10_zpsgxurj5mc.jpg.html)
No sooner that I put a set of Coilovers and Breyton Mesh on does the wife get side swiped in a parking lot...great.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-26_zpso96axdwm.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-26_zpso96axdwm.jpg.html)
Good thing i have friends in high and low places.. picked these up with the help of a few friends for a case of beer that same weekend for 150$
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-26%201_zpsvaxl8kdw.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-26%201_zpsvaxl8kdw.jpg.html)
One door done..
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-04-02_zpsnzmzylpj.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-04-02_zpsnzmzylpj.jpg.html)
a few days later...
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-04-16_zps9xzwg0ns.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-04-16_zps9xzwg0ns.jpg.html)
I ended up going back to the parts car I got the doors from for this.. too bad it was the wrong color..
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/4a189b6c-f922-4f2c-98e3-8395215f6334.large_zps4la5hip9.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/4a189b6c-f922-4f2c-98e3-8395215f6334.large_zps4la5hip9.jpg.html)
Then I bought these.. time for for DIY paint..
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-19_zpsmjvt1bil.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-19_zpsmjvt1bil.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-19%203_zpsrpid9vd6.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-19%203_zpsrpid9vd6.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-19%204_zpsnmntdhhj.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-19%204_zpsnmntdhhj.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-19%205_zpspblhvpe2.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-19%205_zpspblhvpe2.jpg.html)
Happy wife happy life
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-20_zpskfupke7a.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-20_zpskfupke7a.jpg.html)

[BimmerDude]

Back on topic.. no sooner then picking up the zhp with my wife do we drive by this beauty
2005 Imola Red with 67k for 7700$ ..wife says i cant have anymore toys though :(
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/6316792558797357239-account_id1_zps8ei9nxqw.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/6316792558797357239-account_id1_zps8ei9nxqw.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/5750774142909220508-account_id1_zpscmavcczb.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/5750774142909220508-account_id1_zpscmavcczb.jpg.html)
so I started picking apex arc8 up one by one
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160716_134736_zpsknw1m1np.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160716_134736_zpsknw1m1np.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160716_173814_zpsgevxfwdd.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160716_173814_zpsgevxfwdd.jpg.html)
after a few weeks i had the whole set . at first I really liked the apex in Satin black
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/1364551339067953811-account_id1_zps0ooecyrn.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/1364551339067953811-account_id1_zps0ooecyrn.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/3368782864240945100-account_id1edited_zpswlvqxynw.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/3368782864240945100-account_id1edited_zpswlvqxynw.jpg.html)
But I began to grow tired of all the black
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/1394551256252290306-account_id1_zpsr59z6dc2.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/1394551256252290306-account_id1_zpsr59z6dc2.jpg.html)
So I got my hands on some Aluminium Plastidip and Glossier
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/3983698950557868638-account_id1_zpsjmoecsw0.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/3983698950557868638-account_id1_zpsjmoecsw0.jpg.html)
The results were surprising.. almost an exact color match to Apex Hyper silver
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/6354170067625531150-account_id1_zpsjcdspttr.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/6354170067625531150-account_id1_zpsjcdspttr.jpg.html)

[Simmsled]

Woah!
Love it.

[BMWCurves]

Looks good! ARC-8s just...work so well.

And let's back up, how is that ZHP coupe $7,700?

[BimmerDude]

Looks good! ARC-8s just...work so well.

And let's back up, how is that ZHP coupe $7,700?

LOL..(long gone now) yea its a dealer that I know I go to auction with him sometimes. He always picks up super low mileage modern classic bmws observe ....

http://www.houstondirectauto.com/vehicle-details/2006-bmw-330ci-convertible-73c411b2d4d34f68bfe570960ca3c900/

http://www.houstondirectauto.com/vehicle-details/2005-bmw-325ci-convertible-a3cb04b6e08b47f193ae277439ceca39/

http://www.houstondirectauto.com/vehicle-details/2003-bmw-330i-sedan-478af9081d6842f7bd3a7dfef3c22df4/

http://www.houstondirectauto.com/vehicle-details/2002-bmw-330ci-convertible-16d56206da114e8db855f15e0dae8cc2/

http://www.houstondirectauto.com/vehicle-details/2004-bmw-x5-4-4i-suv-27acf20705df44259b029b342b6d3e23/

[ZacharyMikel]

Love your ARC8's. I came to the same conclusion as you... Satin black is too crazy. I ended up powdercoating mine, but yeah. Your car looks excellent.

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[holyc0w]

The silver wheels provide a nice contrast to the car color, and work well with the white/clear lights and indicators.

[Dual]

Do you think you'll recover $ selling the old engine?

[BimmerDude]

Do you think you'll recover $ selling the old engine?

I ended up scraping the motor and keeping the Cams to sell on Panjo :)
https://www.panjo.com/buy/e46-330i-zhp-cams-10whp-gain-over-stock-312328

[johnrando]

Sorry to hear about your father. My condolences.

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[GotZHP]

I ended up going back to the parts car I got the doors from for this.. too bad it was the wrong color..
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/4a189b6c-f922-4f2c-98e3-8395215f6334.large_zps4la5hip9.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/4a189b6c-f922-4f2c-98e3-8395215f6334.large_zps4la5hip9.jpg.html)
Then I bought these.. time for for DIY paint..
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-19_zpsmjvt1bil.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-19_zpsmjvt1bil.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-19%203_zpsrpid9vd6.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-19%203_zpsrpid9vd6.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-19%204_zpsnmntdhhj.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-19%204_zpsnmntdhhj.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-19%205_zpspblhvpe2.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-19%205_zpspblhvpe2.jpg.html)
Happy wife happy life
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/2016-03-20_zpskfupke7a.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/2016-03-20_zpskfupke7a.jpg.html)

I am very impressed how the bumper came out. My ZHP was in an accident recently and I decided to reuse the front bumper as it only has some paint scrapes. Where did you pick up your primer & paint? Looks very good

[fw_fw]

I am very impressed how the bumper came out. My ZHP was in an accident recently and I decided to reuse the front bumper as it only has some paint scrapes. Where did you pick up your primer & paint? Looks very good

The label on the cans show scratchwizard.net

[az3579]

Love the M-Tech I front bumper.

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[GotZHP]

MY car has some serious lifter tick going on, has a lot of moisture coming out of the exhaust pipes, and I just pulled the spark plugs to find it a little wet looking with an oily residue around the base of where the spark plugs threads into the block....

My symptoms seem a lot like yours. How long did you run the car with the serious lifter tick going on

[GotZHP]

Look familiar?


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[BimmerDude]

Look familiar?


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Yea that does look pretty familiar actually. The car ran just fine with the lifter tick.. Honestly I drove the car for 25k miles with the tick lol.
but the wetness on the spark plug is concerning have you done a compression check? the compression check ultimately ended up making the decision for me to start to fine a new engine honestly.

As far as the lifter tick...i never mentioned that after I got the old motor pulled out I went to pull the ZHP cams and guess what?.... the bolts on cam trays over 4-5-6 were hand loose.....:facepalm. You might want to check that too :fingerscrossed

[GotZHP]

Yea that does look pretty familiar actually. The car ran just fine with the lifter tick.. Honestly I drove the car for 25k miles with the tick lol.
but the wetness on the spark plug is concerning have you done a compression check? the compression check ultimately ended up making the decision for me to start to fine a new engine honestly.

As far as the lifter tick...i never mentioned that after I got the old motor pulled out I went to pull the ZHP cams and guess what?.... the bolts on cam trays over 4-5-6 were hand loose.....:facepalm. You might want to check that too :fingerscrossed

So I am pretty certain my issue was that the car had sat for awhile without running and that I need to replace my VCG. I spotted an area where it appears to be leaking by one of the bolts near the back of the motor on the exhaust side. The lifter tick has kind of settled, but the VANOS rattle is so much more noticeable, especially driving with no hood on.

Thanks for letting me know about the paint. I am going to redo my front bumper and see how it comes out. I'll have some pics in my build thread soon here. I think I should be able to make it look mostly decent. Any tips?