Is this car owned by a zoner?
I would love to see some more pics of the engine bay as I am in the middle of detailing mine and this one looks fantastic AND is the same engine (the good old 7th injector
)Love this engine bay...is the owner out there?
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poolnoodle
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Is this car owned by a zoner?
I would love to see some more pics of the engine bay as I am in the middle of detailing mine and this one looks fantastic AND is the same engine (the good old 7th injector
)'83 Bronzit 323i (mmmm, chrome)
'74 Polaris 2002 (mmmm, retro)
'89 Delphin 535i (mmmm, waft waft)
'74 Polaris 2002 (mmmm, retro)
'89 Delphin 535i (mmmm, waft waft)
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Stifla
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I would think that thats been pretty well stripped to bits restored and put back together, thats not a simple afternoons work with a rag and a bottle of cheap polish! 
It does look fantastic though, full respect to whoever owns it!
It does look fantastic though, full respect to whoever owns it!
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The_Diddler
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Thats "HennaBM"'s engine bay, he's on the zone, his car was onr of COTM earlier in the year i think.
Prize winner this, lots of concours trophies
Prize winner this, lots of concours trophies
It sure is mine and at the time of the photo none of the engine had been stripped in any way for some time.
The last time it was in bits was 1992 when a new head was fitted.
The rocker cover is original factory finish.
It is now in bits because the inlet manifold was letting it down. So I have removed it and it is off for vapour blasting tomorrow along with the TB and air slide valve.
Once it is reassembled I will post fresh piccies.
The last pics taken of it were Aug 09 after doing the cambelt and front end.
The last time it was in bits was 1992 when a new head was fitted.
The rocker cover is original factory finish.
It is now in bits because the inlet manifold was letting it down. So I have removed it and it is off for vapour blasting tomorrow along with the TB and air slide valve.
Once it is reassembled I will post fresh piccies.
The last pics taken of it were Aug 09 after doing the cambelt and front end.
Last edited by hennabm on Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.
'82 323i henna
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
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Alex
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Looks like my picpoolnoodle wrote:
Is this car owned by a zoner?
I would love to see some more pics of the engine bay as I am in the middle of detailing mine and this one looks fantastic AND is the same engine (the good old 7th injector
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rubber_duck89
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ive seen it and you could eat your dinner off any part of the car (but you might get your balls chopped off if you tried).
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poolnoodle
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Fantastic piece of work - don't seem to be many 323s on this site. It isn't all about power after allhennabm wrote:It sure is mine and at the time of the photo none of the engine had been stripped in any way for some time.
The last time it was in bits was 1992 when a new head was fitted.
The rocker cover is original factory finish.
It is now in bits because the inlet manifold was letting it down. So I have removed it and it is off for vapour blasting tomorrow along with the TB and air slide valve.
Once it is reassembled I will post fresh piccies.
The last pics taken of it were Aug 09 after doing the cambelt and front end.
What treatment has the valve cover recieved to get it so clean - mine is patchy in finish although has never had any attention?
'83 Bronzit 323i (mmmm, chrome)
'74 Polaris 2002 (mmmm, retro)
'89 Delphin 535i (mmmm, waft waft)
'74 Polaris 2002 (mmmm, retro)
'89 Delphin 535i (mmmm, waft waft)
The valve cover has only had WD40 wiped over it to keep it clean and fresh, without damaging the surface.
The easiet way to get the factory look is to buy a new one. In the UK they go for about £140 and really lift the engine bay.
The easiet way to get the factory look is to buy a new one. In the UK they go for about £140 and really lift the engine bay.
'82 323i henna
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
Well, rather than wait, I had to get the camera out and show what the bay looks like just now.
I have taken off the inlet manifold and had that vapour blasted. The results are just sweet...
The TB was also done. The process does not affect rubber or electrics, so the TB could be left in one piece.
Today I started some of the rebuild by fitting new heater hoses and new fuel hoses. After 29 years it was better to replace now.
Lots to do yet before she purrs into life again.....
Oh I forgot to add that I've decided to buy ganz neuer injectors from the stealer rather than refit or clean etc.
Still they should be good for another 100k now.
I have taken off the inlet manifold and had that vapour blasted. The results are just sweet...
The TB was also done. The process does not affect rubber or electrics, so the TB could be left in one piece.
Today I started some of the rebuild by fitting new heater hoses and new fuel hoses. After 29 years it was better to replace now.
Lots to do yet before she purrs into life again.....
Oh I forgot to add that I've decided to buy ganz neuer injectors from the stealer rather than refit or clean etc.
Still they should be good for another 100k now.
Last edited by hennabm on Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:03 pm, edited 1 time in total.
'82 323i henna
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate
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poolnoodle
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That looks awesome - vapour blasting you say 
Not familiar with the process but them seem to be endless new techniques about.
Do you plan to seal the manifold at all - clear coat?
Not familiar with the process but them seem to be endless new techniques about.Do you plan to seal the manifold at all - clear coat?
'83 Bronzit 323i (mmmm, chrome)
'74 Polaris 2002 (mmmm, retro)
'89 Delphin 535i (mmmm, waft waft)
'74 Polaris 2002 (mmmm, retro)
'89 Delphin 535i (mmmm, waft waft)