93FIM5

The housing wasnt replaced I just replaced the sensors, gasket, hardware, and put a new filter kit in. My goal is to get the chassis sorted before I turbocharge it which is what the majority of this work is centered around that's why I've replaced all of the steering, suspension, and brake components. The reason for doing some engine gaskets and modifications is because before I get to the point of rebuilding the engine and turbocharging it I need to sort out the hardware for the turbo setup but most importantly the electronics side which will consist of a Pectel SQ6 ECU. So really I'm just doing preventative maintenance.

stija

Great job on the build. I am going to start the rear bushing overhaul as soon as my brother in laws e46 gets of the lift. He is in the process of doing the suspension and all bushings and components as well, rear and front. He went with koni/ground coutrol coilovers by the way.

In any event, i also plan on replacing the ignition wires (20yrs old??) and spark plugs (if need be) as well as sending fuel injectors to Witchhunter. I'd like any feedback on how that goes if possible.

Also, and in an antther thread i have asked if youd consider renting my or selling me the tools you built for pressing in/out the rear subframe and control arm bushings. I'd be paying shipping both ways if you consider renting it, as well as a rental fee. I opted out for all OEM bushings in the back.

Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

93FIM5

Thanks! It cant hurt to replace the ignition wires if you can afford it, I am replacing mine but with coil on plug when I get back since Im upgrading the ECU. I'll be replacing the spark plugs before the trip along with doing a valve adjustment and some more odds and ends. Id be happy to let you know about Witchhunter I sent mine off yesterday and Im looking forward to seeing them done, I'll post results in this thread.

Sorry I missed your request on the tools, what all are you looking to replace and where are you located?

Greg

stija

No 2 in both diagrams with the help of your tool. Additionally no. 3 and 4 in picture one. I replaced 6 in pic 2 about 10k miles. I live in Arizona 85382.

How heavy are the tools?

93FIM5

On the rear subframe those bushings are all easy to pull and replace with a tool set I built that fits in a 1' cubed box roughly, the rear trailing arm bushings on the other hand #2 in second pic are a pain. I built a press setup that presses these out and presses the new ones in with a ten ton hydraulic setup.



Honestly the tool for doing the rear trailing arm bushings cost me quite a bit to build mainly in the cylinder and pump setup so I'm kind of leery of shipping it around. One option is to see what it would cost to send your arms via UPS ground to me and I can press the old bushings out and install the new ones for you. For doing the rear subframe and diff bushings I would be happy to send the tools out to you, Im actually using them at the moment but should be done at the end of the week. Let me know if this works for you or if you have any other ideas.

Greg

stija

Alright then. Id like you to rent me the first tool in the near future. My brother in law is finishing hist e46 and is having trouble with all his rear bushings too. It could take weeks. I will let you know when exactly i need it as i dont want to possess the tool more than needed.

How heavy is it? and it fits in 1ft cube box?

Thanks alot for helping me out with this.

stija

What did you use to remove bushing 3 in first picture?

93FIM5

Not sure on weight I'll get everything put together for you and weigh it and put together some notes on using it as well as my phone number in case you have questions. No problem thats what this community is for!

I will get some pics this weekend of the setup for you, to press number 3 and 4 in is shown in pics 4,5,6 below.

So I spent the last couple days doing lathe work to finish up some tools to press in bushings and such. I also got around to tearing into the throttle bodies so I can clean them up and replace orings and such for when I balance the throttles.

Throttles prior to cleaning with new parts. Anyone have ideas on a good lubricant for the shaft and arms?



Pressing in new rear trailing arm bushings.



Done



Diff support bushings and tool



Pressing in lateral diff bushing



Pressing in front diff bushing, thanks to 5mall5nail5 on Bimmerforums for letting me know his front bushing was "modified" as well. Looks like part of the bushing was clipped with a cigar cutter at the edge of the metal housing, unfortunately I didnt take a picture. . . .



Pressing in Mooseheads to go along with my 850csi front arms, can anyone say completely spherical front end.



Done.



Tonight I'm flushing the radiator and rest of the cooling system, replacing the fuel filter and hoses, checking the valve adjustment to get required shims, installing new spark plugs, installing a new blower motor, installing the throttles and plenum, and maybe installing the rear subframe. Its going to be a busy weekend.

93FIM5

So quick update today was installing the rear subframe and diff and it went off without a hitch.

Subframe with new bushings all around and freshly sealed diff and all new mounting hardware (Found out I had ordered new splined bolts a while back, pleasant surprise.)



Showing off AC hydraulic jack doing its thing.



Goes in that easy .


Next up was the M5 Touring Nurburgring Sway bar 20mm and new hardware.



Installed



Last on the list was installing the front strut assemblies.



Pretty good looking



Things are going pretty quickly now should have more updates tomorrow. Really looking forward to stretching the M5s legs and some friendly competition with a buddies pair or 5.0s down in Texas in the coming week.

93FIM5

So got quite a bit done yesterday, finished installing the new blower motor and doing a little cleaning which is hard to tell in the pics because the flash pics up every single grain of dirt lol. On to pics.

Old motor



New vs Old



New installed



Sealed up and before I installed the plastic shroud that sits in front of the blower motor. I'm going to get in some new foam to seal the firewall panel as mine has seen better days.



Got around to replacing the soft fuel lines going to the engine, new hose clamps and hose.



Old



New, doh! Forgot to take a pic.

Also replaced the fuel filter and the hose that connects to the hard lines. Planning on dropping the tank when I get back to install new soft lines from the pump and new tank straps.



Old



New



Last thing I worked on was reinstalling the thermostat and radiator along with the remainder of new hoses I needed. Still have a few hoses to install, Im currently debating replacing the heater valve since its out due to the blower motor. Side Note, the drivers side hose from the thermostat housing to the radiator seems to be to short from BMW, luckily my hoses were in good shape so I reused that one, kinda odd.

Thermostat housing installed



New hoses and clamps.



I have the remainder of my parts coming in Wed, still looks like shell be ready to go by Thursday. Another point to mention BMW's harness covering on the sensors hasn't fared the best due to the constant heat and elements so I did some patch work which should last till I finish my harness for the standalone.