5mall5nail5 E30 Recession Swap

[mdschurtz]

nice work going on here.
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[Sam Son]

looking good Jon....I really like that wrinkle finish...can you do wrinkle orange on a valve cover?

[5mall5nail5]

Mike I can't say I have seen wrinkle orange but its got to be out there. I will keep an eye out.

E21 booster fully painted and in - not bad at all really, just laying under the dash is what sucks - back is aching haha





Pedal is all hooked up and the threaded shaft is perfect (thanks to bemdub for helping out with that) and the brake switch engages, all is good. Next...

[TillRodsFly]

Looks great man! I know we have had our differences in the past but can't deny good work. Beautiful and well done I must say!

[5mall5nail5]

Thanks! No worries man, whatever we debated i've forgotten - I make sure not to take any thing stupid personally

[dcskate102]

ghey

[Sam Son]

Mike I can't say I have seen wrinkle orange but its got to be out there. I will keep an eye out.

Thanks!

[5mall5nail5]

Mike - I contacted someone about the powder. No go - but they'll custom match/mix, so you could get a orange wrinkle made, but you need to pay $75 flat design fee and must buy a minimum of 5 lb. Thats prob about ... $150 or more just for the color all in all.


Well, I couldn't sleep knowing that I didn't address the oil pump nut and knowing that the motor would have to come out if the oil pan gasket had to be replaced, that troubled me too. So, today I was off from work and I decided to take action. This also means I'll have the oil pan coated. I won't say what color until it's done The downside is that it required pulling the flywheel and clutch again, but whatever, small issue in the grand scheme of things. I can't wait to put the new oil pan hardware on it!





Brakes all topped off ready to be bled. Pedal engages the brake light switch, everything is perfect thanks to bemdub for helping me rethread the booster.



Mmm super blue. I had like a teaspoon amongst 3 or 4 cans, so I decided to suck it up and just buy 2. I'll be set for another 3 - 5 years Clutch awaiting to go back on.

[bennyfizzle]

I wouldn't keep a can of that for more than two years or so, especially after it's open, or any brake fluid for that matter. Just sayin'. Lookin' good!

[5mall5nail5]

I wouldn't keep a can of that for more than two years or so, especially after it's open, or any brake fluid for that matter. Just sayin'. Lookin' good!

Its no worse than the brake fluid in your car. If you change yours every 2 years thats awesome, but I go a little longer depending. Sealed can is good for a long time.

[Compactive]

the photography is crap

[5mall5nail5]

[Boogieboy]

This thing is coming along nicely!





When does the turbo go in?

[5mall5nail5]

This thing is coming along nicely!





When does the turbo go in?

The thought has crossed my mind lol. I have an ASA supercharger that needs a new compressor wheel... hrm...

[highboostingm3]

Wow Jon I was lurking in here like a noob and I come across this thread. Love your DIY work and your EOS skills don't hurt neither!

[S.Hafsmo]

I really do prefer people who do not have access to powder coating equipment.
Mostly because there's no company in about 200miles radius of where I live that performs powder coating services. Pisses me off.
(there's no jealousy in this post)

[Sam Son]

oof 150 in paint before any coating gets done? Pricey but not TOOOO bad.. Maybe I'll have a few other little odds and ends done..when the time comes Im sure we'll be in touch. Thanks for the info Jon.

[Butler]

the photography is crap

I love watching this come together.

[e36]

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[thrty8street]

what machine/tool did you use to powdercoat your engine?

[Jason5driver]

Lubs!

[5mall5nail5]

Thanks! Ordered some last minute parts to get this oil pan back on when it's done. Pumped.

[Compactive]

E30 needs more dyno sheets

[5mall5nail5]

We're getting there!

[5mall5nail5]

We're getting there!