A V12 project begins.......

[ROC]

Have been annoyingly held up on the project as a disc problem in my lower back flared up again but have finally managed to get the lump and box out and work can start on getting it in the E30



In the background, a two careful owner 750iL, then I got hold of it

[Toby_Unna]

In the background, a two careful owner 750iL, then I got hold of it

[Boots_Walker]

£50??? i'm living in the wrong country....

[charlE30]

Looks like you had fun getting that monster lump out even more fun getting it into an E30

Good luck with it (and your back)

charlie

[ROC]

Thanks Charlie, did you get your exhaust sorted?

[charlE30]

No haven't been able to get downpipes... but I do have some welding gear on it's way to me

[stevetigger]

No haven't been able to get downpipes... but I do have some welding gear on it's way to me

I got my downpipes from ECP, sumit like £20'ish

[billgatese30]

do you still have the e32, i might be interested in the brake calipers and brackets if your scrapping the shell soon, PM me if you wish to keep the thread clear

cheers

[DRIFTBOY]

Awsome project, lovin' this one and will follow it 'till the end!

A V12 with some 'sports' exhausts will sound AMAZING!!!

Good luck dude!

[ROC]

do you still have the e32, i might be interested in the brake calipers and brackets if your scrapping the shell soon, PM me if you wish to keep the thread clear

cheers

Hi Chris, you would have been most welcome to have the front calipers mate but someone beat you to it I'm afraid.

Cheers,

Rich.

[ROC]

Awsome project, lovin' this one and will follow it 'till the end!

A V12 with some 'sports' exhausts will sound AMAZING!!!

Good luck dude!

Thanks mate, looks like your's is coming on really well now, has it fired up for you yet?

[DRIFTBOY]

Thanks, yeah it was just flooded!

Got loads of little bits to do and not much spare time (might book a day or two off work soon) but hopefully on the road in a few weeks if all goes well!

[Paulsimon8]

bloody hell Roc - that makes my E30 project look tame

Fair play to you - get a website done - www.e30v12.co.uk is available I beleive

[ROC]

Thanks Paul, like that website name I would hardly say your's is tame mate, looks like you've had a lot of problems to overcome!

Cheers,

Rich.

[Paulsimon8]

Just a few Rich, but its getting there now tho

mind you, not as many problems as you are going to endure

[dark_sounds]

only just come onto this thread... damn looking tough! hope it all goes well for you!

[Dave_M3]

Same here just comin in2 it now 2. I know sum1 who is goin puttin 1 of those in2 a 5series 4 drifftin. It'll be class in an e30 though, wat sort front suspension r u plannig on using, wouldnt like 2 think about the weifht differnce.

[WillG]

same weight as a S50 on the list but I dont know what that includes like exhaust mani will probly be abit more on V12

[Dave_M3]

Good luck wit it anyway, love 2 c wat it'll do away from the lights!!!

[gareth]

Same here just comin in2 it now 2. I know sum1 who is goin puttin 1 of those in2 a 5series 4 drifftin. It'll be class in an e30 though, wat sort front suspension r u plannig on using, wouldnt like 2 think about the weifht differnce.

cool! i was thinking about doint this on a E34 as having pulled a E32 735i apart and owning a E34 525i i can see the similarities in the general layout and thought a E34 550i sport would be an easy(ish) swap...

is your mate doing any articles or on any forums for me too peek at?

[Dave_M3]

I dont think so but Ill try find out, He hasn't started yet though as far as I know, He always has these new crazy ideas 4 drift cars his las idea was the e46 M3 engine in a e30, If I hear anything on the v12 I'll let ye know

[ROC]

Progress has deffo been on the slow side as I got married in July, (plead temporary insanity )

Anyways, have managed to get in a bit of work on the project. Glenn warned me to change both the sump gaskets (thanks mate) the upper sump gasket was disintegrating and falling into the lower sump. (Apologies for the poor picture)


Thankfully there was no metal or other nasty surprises lying in the sump.



Here is a picture which shows why the bottom end is so strong with the 4 bolt main bearing caps.

Next job on the engine is to get the inlet manifolds off and get the rocker covers repainted and renew the gaskets.

The gearbox has been cleaned up and will be getting a new filter and front and rear seals.

Cheers,

Rich.

[koos]

Cool never seen that on a car. The truck engines I work on have 4, 2 underneath and 2 on the side. Are there enough sump bolts there???? How does the sump work ie upper and lower?

[Andy335Touring]

Looks nice and clean in there so it must have been looked after well.