Daddy came through... this one speaks english not german unfortunately.

[NikosX]

Getting bored making sandcastles out of krugerrands and experimenting with paper-money paper mache, I thought something else, loud with ITBs was in order.

I acquired this S38 the other day and have been spending some time getting it buttoned up and running nicely before pulling it out of its carcass.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/IMG_0069.jpg

So far the motor has gotten a valve adjustment, and a virtually perfect hand-me-down cap and rotor.

Old cap/rotor looked like this:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/IMG_0078.jpg
New-ish:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/IMG_0077.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/IMG_0079.jpg

Still some work to be done on it. Needs intake gaskets and probably vacuum lines, also some fuel injector O-rings.

Not sure what to stuff it in, but time will tell.

[marct335i]

Your daddy pays for everything too?! Yay! I love not earning anything I have! Thanks Dad :rolleyes

Looking good! Stay young, rich and lazy!

[darrenforeal]

you don't know Nik's sarcastic ass. lol

And Nik, did you pic this up just to flip it?

[NikosX]

I know! Isn't it great? I love having everything handed to me. Life is so enjoyable. Dont have to worry about days off... making bills...or responsibility. Too bad not everyone lives like this.

Anyway, all satire aside. The motor runs pretty well.

Darren- Ill be keeping this one. Never know when you'll need parts right?

[camaroguy]

Nik Nik Nik, is this a backup S38? I thought we discussed this and decided that an M30B35 would make a much more economical replacement motor :shifty

[darrenforeal]

I know! Isn't it great? I love having everything handed to me. Life is so enjoyable. Dont have to worry about days off... making bills...or responsibility. Too bad not everyone lives like this.

Anyway, all satire aside. The motor runs pretty well.

Darren- Ill be keeping this one. Never know when you'll need parts right?

true. especially with the part prices of those motors. Or you could always build it and turbo it:devillook

[NikosX]

Nik Nik Nik, is this a backup S38? I thought we discussed this and decided that an M30B35 would make a much more economical replacement motor :shifty

I know... I just couldnt find a nice low mileage M30 for a good price. :(


true. especially with the part prices of those motors. Or you could always build it and turbo it:devillook

Exactly. Boost had crossed my mind.

Would love to stuff it in an E9 one day.

[marct335i]

you don't know Nik's sarcastic ass. lol

And Nik, did you pic this up just to flip it?

Haha, I think I've got an understanding of where his sarcasm is coming from.


I know! Isn't it great? I love having everything handed to me. Life is so enjoyable. Dont have to worry about days off... making bills...or responsibility. Too bad not everyone lives like this.

Anyway, all satire aside. The motor runs pretty well.

Darren- Ill be keeping this one. Never know when you'll need parts right?

You are so right! I didn't go to college, and I'm certainly not in the process of getting any advanced credentials such as a CPA license... No, I just kick it all day and spend about an hour each day putting $100 bills into the shredder, because I can!:redspot

Seriously though, there's a local guy who has a full set of M5 seats he needs to get rid of, said he'd take $400. I think it's the same guy in San Rafael that had that questionable S38 you were thinking of picking up. Don't know if you or anyone you know need seats..

[darrenforeal]

Haha, I think I've got an understanding of where his sarcasm is coming from.



You are so right! I didn't go to college, and I'm certainly not in the process of getting any advanced credentials such as a CPA license... No, I just kick it all day and spend about an hour each day putting $100 bills into the shredder, because I can!:redspot

Seriously though, there's a local guy who has a full set of M5 seats he needs to get rid of, said he'd take $400. I think it's the same guy in San Rafael that had that questionable S38 you were thinking of picking up. Don't know if you or anyone you know need seats..

DUDE what color front sport seats and in what condition? I am super interested.

[marct335i]

Oh boy... the beans are spilled! I am working with another member on these right now. I'll let you know if they are still available. My heart is broken that I can't afford them at this moment but it's the brotherly thing to do to pass them on...

[darrenforeal]

Oh boy... the beans are spilled! I am working with another member on these right now. I'll let you know if they are still available. My heart is broken that I can't afford them at this moment but it's the brotherly thing to do to pass them on...

ahh damn. thanks though. i have been looking for black sport seats FOREVER :(

[marct335i]

ahh damn. thanks though. i have been looking for black sport seats FOREVER :(

It may be your lucky day... PM sent!

[NikosX]

Oh boy... the beans are spilled! I am working with Nic on these right now. I'll let you know if they are still available. My heart is broken that I can't afford them at this moment but it's the brotherly thing to do to pass them on...

Hey Darren, they're all you man. I don't need a 3rd set.

[e34Croak]

:urthemannice Nic.
But, I was thinking Filipino mail order bride that took English courses..

[darrenforeal]

It may be your lucky day... PM sent!


Hey Darren, they're all you man. I don't need a 3rd set.

you guys rock. Thank you.

[marct335i]

you guys rock. Thank you.

No problem! Hope they prove to be in good spec!

[AquilaBMW]

Nick! Holy Cow Man! Seriously ?!?! Nice find my man. So... is this in place of the Apartment on Lombard and the three German 80's Super Cars?

What do you plan on doing with the wheels and bumpers.... and the brakes, etc? :evil2

[NikosX]

Nick! Holy Cow Man! Seriously ?!?! Nice find my man. So... is this in place of the Apartment on Lombard and the three German 80's Super Cars?

What do you plan on doing with the wheels and bumpers.... and the brakes, etc? :evil2

Not sure yet. PMd. :shifty

[AquilaBMW]

Not sure yet. PMd. :shifty

Responded... :devillook

[Jcbe34]

Daddy needs to hook you up with some tools! :)

Kidding, let me know if you decide you don't need spare throttle body parts. I'm lacking a lot of that stuff for my m30 itb project

[NikosX]

Daddy needs to hook you up with some tools! :)

Kidding, let me know if you decide you don't need spare throttle body parts. I'm lacking a lot of that stuff for my m30 itb project

Hahaha. I have plenty of tools.

The engine will be staying complete as itll likely be transplanted into something much smaller or more interesting.

[M5t]

Would love to stuff it in an E9 one day.
That's what I like to call cool.


Wannabe e9

http://jonsibal.com/bpimages/M5CSL_2.JPG

http://jonsibal.com/bpimages/M5CSL_4.JPG

[MC Hammered]

If you are selling parts then what is the condition of the door panels and trunk trim pieces?

[Jcbe34]

Hahaha. I have plenty of tools.

The engine will be staying complete as itll likely be transplanted into something much smaller or more interesting.

Ah sorry, I thought this was going to be a spare motor of sorts. I vote e21 or 2002. My friend is working on an m30 2002, he has the motor pushed really far back as to not interfere with the balance of the car too much.. You could easily do the same with an s38. Whats the whole car look like?

[NikosX]

If you are selling parts then what is the condition of the door panels and trunk trim pieces?

Trunk panels are spoken for. Door panels might be as well.

[misswin]

Hey Nic, you wanna ask yer daddy to buy me some stuff?

[NikosX]

Hahahaha. Sure thing. What do you want?

[misswin]

Hahahaha. Sure thing. What do you want?

An e39 and e34 m5 duo, a few dead hookers to decorate the trunks of each.... and a trust fund payout. Thaaaanks.

[NikosX]

An e39 and e34 m5 duo, a few dead hookers to decorate the trunks of each.... and a trust fund payout. Thaaaanks.

Done. I'll fax over the adoption papers.

[TGreene]

Hmmm I am jealous.

Part out thread to come?

It is nice that it came with a car so you can change those old parts and get the satisfaction of feeling the difference bit by bit instead of all at once.

Post up some more pics of the car.

[misswin]

Done. I'll fax over the adoption papers.

You still use a fax machine? Dinosaur, send me a pdf. You're gonna love having me as a sister.

[NikosX]

You still use a fax machine? Dinosaur, send me a pdf. You're gonna love having me as a sister.

Hahaha ok. Sounds like it. :rofl

[Steve547i]

Don't you teach piano for a living?

[NikosX]

Yeah... that and other things.

[Psykick5]

Yeah... that and other things.

Cook meth?

(you gotta be doin' something like that to be able to maintain 2 M5s :rofl )

[NikosX]

I print money. :shifty

[marct335i]

I print money. :shifty

With the above referenced fax machine? Is it an all-in-one? :rofl

[NikosX]

Just got some more parts on the way for this thing.

[2mAn]

Exactly. Boost had crossed my mind.


i know of a turbo kit that may be available soon :ponder

hit me up if you want details

[NikosX]

Hmmmmmmm. Im not sure about boost on an engine this old.

No moneys to build for boost at the moment. I need some time to print more, or wait till next month for my $25,000 monthly allowance. I may have to tidy up my room a bit tho.

[desertpir8]

Woooot! Daddy is the man!

[NikosX]

Who's your daddy?

Part out thread in 5....4....3....2....

[AquilaBMW]

Who's your daddy?

Part out thread in 5....4....3....2....

And.... still counting..... :shifty :lol

[NikosX]

Posted.

[HE53]

So excited for the M5 trunk panels in my 540 :redspot

[e34Croak]

Would love to stuff it in an E9 one day.
:D I'm going LSx

[NikosX]

Dan, PMd.

[marct335i]

I know one boy who is gonna get a visit from the Sport Seat Fairy and another who is getting a visit from the Expansion Bottle Fairy!! :devillook

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g446/marcboarder310/photo-7.jpg

[staystackin]

oh man black sport seats..... such desire! those look to be in great shape too.

[marct335i]

oh man black sport seats..... such desire! those look to be in great shape too.

They are pretty outstanding. Too bad they aren't mine :( but that's okay they are going to a forum brother.

[NikosX]

UPS man just came. Another silicon vacuum kit arrived as well as new VCGs, Intake Gaskets and 14 injector O rings. Be working on the car tomorrow morning to get the motor running smooth.

[desertpir8]

Replacing all vacuum lines and intake manifold gaskets on cam today:
http://tinychat.com/omge34chatz

[Meeve]

I wish.

[NikosX]

Well today Desertpir8 and I got our hands dirty. The engine had some serious vacuum leaks as well as horrible leaks from where the throttles seal against the head.

The parts I had ordered the other day came in. New silicone vacuum lines, VCGs and intake gaskets.

We had a bit of a surprise when taking things apart. It appears that the head has been off at some point. Possibly a top end? Possibly head gasket? Not sure. Compression numbers are good and the valves arent burned. Cant complain.

Heres what we started with.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/61cc49e1.jpg

Johns orgasmic 535i and my M outside relaxing, catching some rays.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/75fd9739.jpg

Throttles 1 and 2.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/6e2119b6.jpg
Throttles 3 and 4.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/97d20fdd.jpg
Throttles 5 and 6.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/808a2e45.jpg
Notice the vacuum lines that are completely severed and just hanging there? Yeah. We didnt touch those. They were like that.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/4e10df6b.jpg
The problem. Throttle body #1 wasnt sealed.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/0277be18.jpg
No throttles or plenum.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/262009c0.jpg
Got a look at the valves. None burned, just gooey.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/595a40aa.jpg
You can see the outline of where the gasket had failed.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/a99b7961.jpg
Injectors were nasty.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/4ab7cef5.jpg
Cleaned them up and cleaned the ITBs as best as we could.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/42e37a5d.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/d78cff0c.jpg
Here she is, back together running much better.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/th_1a5a7c66.jpg (http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/?action=view&current=1a5a7c66.mp4)

[e34moneypit]

that cactus looks boner-rific

[Dave V]

Real nice work! What did you use to clean the injectors?

[Meeve]

always hot and sunny. What a shitty place I live in.

[NikosX]

Real nice work! What did you use to clean the injectors?

Just cleaned them off with carb cleaner. Sorry I should have clarified.

always hot and sunny. What a shitty place I live in.
Hahahah. You'd not like it here much either after about two days.

[Analog]

Thanks for reminding me that I should check out my TB gaskets! Was it 1 single long gasket, or multiple gaskets per TB? Price on the set?

Thanks!

[TGreene]

Awesome. It was cool being able to see you guys work on it yesterday. Desterpir8 seems to be quite the nerd (in a good way).

What injector options are there if you wan to go with a refurbished set?

[NikosX]

Thanks for reminding me that I should check out my TB gaskets! Was it 1 single long gasket, or multiple gaskets per TB? Price on the set?

Thanks!

Np Logan. Get her idling and spray all around there with carb cleaner. Injector seals were shot too. Injector seals were 20 bucks for all 14 and tb gaskets were ~6.50 each. Takes 3.


Awesome. It was cool being able to see you guys work on it yesterday. Desterpir8 seems to be quite the nerd (in a good way).

Glad to be of help man. As always. Got a question, shoot a text or call. I'm always up to talk tech when it comes to saving these old girls.

Oh yeah, and Johns unbelievably awesome.


Update runs much better now.

[desertpir8]

Here's a video from today's test drive of the M5:

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/th_6a8223f2.jpg (http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/?action=view&current=6a8223f2.mp4)

[NikosX]

Thanks for linking that video John.

[ramsing]

Thanks for linking that video John.

were you on WOT? didn't see the 4k rpm changeover....that's when i start :evil2

[NikosX]

No not quite WOT and not above ~6k either. The car pulls quite hard and feels very healthy.

[staystackin]

Is this the same one you're parting out?

[ramsing]

No not quite WOT and not above ~6k either. The car pulls quite hard and feels very healthy.

Nice. Now that's its running fine, time to drive it like it's meant to :D

[NikosX]

Is this the same one you're parting out?

Yes, that is the parts car.


Nice. Now that's its running fine, time to drive it like it's meant to :D

Motor is coming out soon. Going to go into something else. Then it will be driven as it's meant to be.

Heres some interior footage.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/th_9fe93e2e.jpg (http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/?action=view&current=9fe93e2e.mp4)

[darrenforeal]

I know one boy who is gonna get a visit from the Sport Seat Fairy and another who is getting a visit from the Expansion Bottle Fairy!! :devillook

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g446/marcboarder310/photo-7.jpg

thanks again man!!! I think I will love the sport seat fairy!! :P

[NikosX]

Not a problem man. Glad you got them. I see that bottle in the foreground, guess where thats going.

[darrenforeal]

Not a problem man. Glad you got them. I see that bottle in the foreground, guess where thats going.

indeed, thanks! Can't wait to have michael bring them down.

[googone20]

This is my vote for the swap. This is a car at a local shop. They have some pretty sick rides they put out.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p80/googone20/Commerce-20110727-00221.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p80/googone20/Commerce-20110727-00222.jpg

[NikosX]

This is my vote for the swap. This is a car at a local shop. They have some pretty sick rides they put out.



That would be incredible.

[NikosX]

Car is getting gutted at the moment. The interior is completely out.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/677c109a.jpg

Hood is off and AquillaBMW is here!
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/dade7a85.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/bd5289bd.jpg

One last money shot before it goes into storage or a new home.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/025808d1.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/53a87782.jpg

[desertpir8]

Eisenmann.

[dohcdoh]

desertpir, your 535 makes niko's m5 look like a ragamuffin.(and his m5 is clean)

[NikosX]

My car nice and clean.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/d7ca5d7b.jpg
Motor getting ready to come out.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/f772ff2d.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/55619603.jpg
Michael says hi.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/129be1a0.jpg