Mitch500’s s54 swap into 97 e36 m3

[mitch500]

So you guys that's are using the euro expansion tank. How are you mounting this bracket? Does it have to be welded on or does it bolt on to hold the expansion tank.

Or can I make my own? It's $67 at the dealer and has to be shipped from Germany

[PITT M3 RR]

I made one, PIC

second Page of my build half way down.

[Bimmerman535i]

So you guys that's are using the euro expansion tank. How are you mounting this bracket? Does it have to be welded on or does it bolt on to hold the expansion tank.

Or can I make my own? It's $67 at the dealer and has to be shipped from Germany

I'll try to take a photo in the next day or so, but I believe I used self tapping screws for it. I used that bracket in my kit.

[mitch500]

I'll try to take a photo in the next day or so, but I believe I used self tapping screws for it. I used that bracket in my kit.

That would be great if you could take a pic.

I ended up ordering the bracket from BMW canada. Should be here in 2 weeks.

[TH3 Shifty]

welded mine..

[mitch500]

welded mine..

Do you have a pic of where they get mounted to?

[TH3 Shifty]

did you get the back end bracket too?

what i did was put the back end bracket on... (it slips on).. then attached the front end (the one you posted) on to the tank, made sure it was level and not too high for the hood to shut, then mark the area where it needs to go. then i put 2 tack welds on each end, then tack welded the back end bracket to the fire wall. i think i have a pic of it on my phone, i'll try and log in on my phone so i can post it..

[mitch500]

did you get the back end bracket too?

what i did was put the back end bracket on... (it slips on).. then attached the front end (the one you posted) on to the tank, made sure it was level and not too high for the hood to shut, then mark the area where it needs to go. then i put 2 tack welds on each end, then tack welded the back end bracket to the fire wall. i think i have a pic of it on my phone, i'll try and log in on my phone so i can post it..

Yea man got the 2 brackets as well as the little plastic clip. I'm sure once I get the bracket coming from Germany it will all make sense. But if you have a chance to snap a pic that would be great.

[mitch500]

So little update but not to do with the swap. Although I did just get the expansion tank parts in from BMW.

Picked up these seats today. Left at 7am and did a 650km round trip picking them up.

All original seats

[TH3 Shifty]

dayyyyyam Gina!!! nice pick up...

[mitch500]

dayyyyyam Gina!!! nice pick up...

ok so i was fiddling around with my expansion tank bracket. Do i have to cut the old diagnostic port bracket off in order to put the expansion tank bracket in its place.... ?

[TH3 Shifty]

yes it takes its place... it includes the new holder for the diagnostic port, a quick drill out should take care of it.. i think its held in with 2 tack welds

[mitch500]

Removed the old dove interior and installed back door cards and these mrain seats today. Also put in full black carpet, dropped it off at the carpet cleaners so it was nice and fresh.

[M52 POWER!]

Super awesome, I'd kill for those seats

[914FAN]

So little update but not to do with the swap. Although I did just get the expansion tank parts in from BMW.

Picked up these seats today. Left at 7am and did a 650km round trip picking them up.

All original seats

Wow at those seats man

[notMpowered]

Seats are in great shape. Rears too? Where did you get them from thats within driving distance from Edmonton? Pretty uncommon to find anything other than diesel truck parts haha.
Lol just noticed post dates. Any updates?