Almost there!

[Adammcf]

Finally got all the parts I needed for the engine today so got stuck into it after work.
Ran out of daylight so had to stop but Its looking good so far and another two hours so finish it hopefully.

Cheers to Craigieeb for sending me some screws for the dizzy cap!









This is how its sitting at the minute. Just need to connect all the pipes, and tighten the nuts from both manifolds and then flush out the oil and fill er up!

Fingers crossed it starts and runs ok!

[TOURINGDADDY]

almost

[swindy]

Seriously clean engine bay there matey, Got to love a clean engine, every credit for doing it, and not going to a "pro". Keep up the good work, go to feel content knowing you did it all yourself.

Regards Mark.

[Kedge]

Nice one mate, seems like this has been taking ages now.

[jonb]

adam

did you put the engine in or did you just change the head.

thats an early crome bumper lump you have there. got the high comp pistons.

[Adammcf]

Just changed the head. It looks identical to the head which came off it though as I had a good look before sending the old one back as exchange.
Hope its ok! Everything has fitted fine.

[Splondike]

Well done Adam, mucho respect for sorting it out yourself

[jonb]

adam

the 325 had identical heads regardless of what year. only the pistons were different.

[BrAdZ]

Nice one, big respect for taking on the job yourself!

[Demlotcrew]

yes well done for doing it yourself.

A

[glenn]

adam,
when it start's you'll feel much better knowing you did it youself,
rather than leaving it for someone else to do.
nice one mate!

[Karan]

well done mate

adam how much was the water pump by the way... as ill be doing my belt soon and thought i might aswell change it...

[Simon13]

nice one, have u gone for some head porting and gas flowing too while your there?! Did u put a standard cam back in or was the alpina one still in there?

[Martinaston]

Good luck
You just have to get over the paranoia of every little squeak and rattle untill its bedded in

[Adammcf]

Just used the same cam and stuff from the old head as it was all in good condition and was nice and quiet before the head went.
I cant understand how its got an old style bottom end though if it does!

I cant wait to get it sorted. I could have done it all in less than a week If I took the time off work but Ive been so busy Ive only been able to do bits and pieces every so often.

[Adammcf]

Karan I think the water pump was about 30 or so from GSF. Its identical to the one that came off it except it doesnt have the BMW logo.

[PeteE30Tourer]

well done mate

adam how much was the water pump by the way... as ill be doing my belt soon and thought i might aswell change it...

I just replaced mine whilst the head was off - Ԛ£21+VAT from GSF. At that price, it's silly not to replace it.

Adam - you have my admiration for tackling this yourself. I cheated and got the garage to do it. Hope it all goes well for you - bet you cant wait to start her up again!

[GDBN]

I am a few days behind you .... all the pictures look very familiar !!!
How are you going to flush the oil system ?? I have to do the same.

G

[Adammcf]

I bought some cheap sh** oil and some engine flush for Ԛ£11! Im going to run the engine for about 10-15 mins on it and then change it and put in some good stuff.

[Karan]

its a heated debate... but u shouldnt use engine flush on ure engine as it is old.... and may get rid of deposits which are not a problem but actually helping ure lump

id just use the cheap oil....run it for a bit, go for a drive and get it nice and hot and then the new stuff!

[craigieeb]

hmmmmmm iv just done my engine change (320 to the 2.5 )

anyway....i used some cheap assed oil and i cheted and used some desial well a pounds worth to be precise, and i tell you what, it brought the inside of the engine back to "new looking"

looking good there adam, and im glad you got the bolts matey

[320Touring]

looking good there mate

such a relief to see it all coming together