my m52 into 318is swap not for sale now decided to finish:)

[garymillscab]

Right I might have made another small mistake do i use e36 dipstick tube with e34 sump and dipstick? Thanks gary

[E30BeemerLad]

E34 dipstick tube mate, or at the very least blank off the Y piece on the E36 dipstick tube.

I bought a new dipstick tube from the dealers, I think it was only about £10

[garymillscab]

Good that's what I've used Im just still not 100% where the hose from the oil drain comes from ? ( hole shown on the last pic)

[DanThe]

The M52 tube is a larger diameter so wont fit into the E34 sump, E34 dipstick tubes are now £24+vat skanking ********.....

I welded a stub to the base of the E34 tube for the drain to connect to

You can just about see it in this pic

[garymillscab]

Sweet thats what i needed cheers mate looks like il be cracking the welder out tomorrow. As its just a drain a 10mm hole should be ok or should i go larger?

[DanThe]

Its 3/8 hose so yeah 10mm stub is perfect

[garymillscab]

Right little update of what ive done today ...not much. Ive still got to do the oil return pipe but that shouldnt effect the cars running should it?
This morning ive been playing about with bits and bobs trying to get the car to idle correct . It was running on the 3 cylinders closest the bulkhead so ive cleaned the spark plugs up on the front 3 and that sorted that problem . All the sparks were a little black but nothing series just the front 3 had abit of fuel on them. But as ive said that seems to be sorted.

Ive still got the problem of the car not idleing correct tho ive had the inlet on and off so many times and can see anything thats not connected or leaking air.ive got to buy a new brather that goes to the cam but ive temporarly done abit of bodger with the electrical tape for the time being until thats sorted .

Heres a video of what it sounds like now the the manifolds are both on and tight and the downpipe is just temporaryily connected to the exhaust as waing for the z3 shifter. so basically this is where im at, at the moment just going over things with not alot of luck any input would be great thanks


http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/ ... G_0695.mp4

[garymillscab]

Right still stuck on this ..
Any ideas on this there's definently no hoses that I've missed .

Am I right in thinking 318is cable is fine to use?

Also can I still use diagnostics to help find a dodgy sensor etc

Thanks Gary

Sorry for so many questions

[B15NAC]

hows it going? im about to do a m50 swap on my 318is

[garymillscab]

well to be honest ive lost all motivation as the weathers been too nice and my bikes come out to play now lol . But i have the car running smooth with the dreaded cooling system to do and uive been waiting for woods of bournemouth to get my z3 shortshift parts since i began back before xmas w****ers.

But my aim is to get back on with it as i shall be needing the car when the sun dissapears so as it stands i need to
fit + bleed system,
fit short shift,
connect prop,
finnish fitting the exhaust
spray lip and sides get wheels sorted then happy days

good luck with the conversion dude hope yours goes smoothly

[garymillscab]

looks like il be able to get on this weekend as my z3 shifter has finally turned up after almost 6 months

cant wait tho hopefully dont have to work this weekend

[E30BeemerLad]

good news mate, keep us posted with lots of pic updates

[DanThe]

Quick, before you miss the summer!

[garymillscab]

hey guys after having this project sat on my drive and no longer having motivation (my bike) im sorry to say that i shall be either breaking this or selling as unfinished project with everything that is need to complete project as im losing my drive and having to move into another home and shall need funds for furniture and all the other costs with moving home.
so may be looking for offers in the near future

any questions or interest dont hesitate to get in touch