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Thread: 2001 S54 M Coupe Rebuild

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    Thank you. Slowly but surely. I do have one of my employees helping me with some of the disassembly, so that helps. =)

    Before BMWs I use to mess around with old Ford trucks, Jeeps and RRCs. Done my fair share of lifting. With my BMWs I find that the factory M suspension is good enough for me.
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    Got the engine back from the machine shop. They did very minor decking and honing. Figured I'd put some ARP 2000's in the rods while I had it apart.

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    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Ignition is out. Needed nothing more than a cleaning. I'll add some nice Wurth lubricant and put it back in.

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    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Wow that car was deep underwater. But I am sure it was cheap enough then.
    Good work here! I like the updates.

    Kind of glad my Harvey rescue wasn't that deep. I've been driving it for 2 months now.
    -Abel

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    It was completely submerged. I don't know what your definition of cheap is, but it is the most expensive car I've ever purchased at an auction. ...and I've bought totaled e90 m3s, e60/e63 s85, f10 N55 cars. =/

    I'm not fixing it to sell. However, I am hoping/thinking the S54 clown shoes will only continue their rise in value. =)
    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Hope the resto works out for you! Great car...


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    I have a full M Coupe wiring harness complete pulled from the race car if you need one.

    Everything from the fuse box to the tail light plugs.

    If you think that will help, send me a PM.
    White is Right, Steel Grey is OK, but Estoril is the only color that truly matters.

    I like Coupes.

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    Been very busy with work etc, but it's starting to look like an engine again.

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    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Awesome work going on here.

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    Thank you GG.

    Forgot a picture of the shiny pistons and cylinder walls.

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    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Progress looks awesome. The hard work will be worth it. It will be like new.
    -Abel

    - E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
    - 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
    - 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
    - 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
    - 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
    - 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
    - 2016 Mini Cooper S

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    Quote Originally Posted by bubela View Post
    Thank you GG.

    Forgot a picture of the shiny pistons and cylinder walls.

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    So much fancy.

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    Nipping away at it.

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    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Gosh.. this is taking a little longer than I expected.

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    I power washed the engine bay. Still have some detailing to do.

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    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Have you been able to get a sense for the condition of the electrics? How do the harnesses and plugs look? Computers, alternator, starter, etc?

    Great progress, it’s a treat each time an update comes through!

    M

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    2001 S54 M Coupe Rebuild

    Quote Originally Posted by bubela View Post
    I moved my long-long term project off my "personal" project lift to make room for the z3m. Figure it's going to be on the lift for a while as the engine gets rebuilt.

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    Nice long term project ! Best of luck with the Coupe. You should be getting a nice holiday card from the parts guys!


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    Quote Originally Posted by mherington View Post
    Have you been able to get a sense for the condition of the electrics? How do the harnesses and plugs look? Computers, alternator, starter, etc?
    M
    I assessed the modules and wire plugs when I first got the car. All the important ones (DME, ABS, etc) had almost no corrosion. I mean maybe a couple pins had any at all. I was very optimistic at this point. All the ones on the engine harness are fine. The little rubber gasket in the plug seems to have done its job. I never tried to start the car while it was still together. I think the only thing I did was put the window down so that I didn't get locked out again!
    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    what a cool thread!

    1999 - S52 - E36/8 - Alpine White over Imola Red

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    Talk about a project! Excited for all the updates though. Great job so far!

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    I assume this will be alive soon!
    -Abel

    - E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
    - 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
    - 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
    - 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
    - 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
    - 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
    - 2016 Mini Cooper S

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    If I busted my hump, I could probably have it running next weekend. Sadly, other things are doing that for me instead. I did get to work on it a little today. Just cleaned up a little and replace the power steering lines.

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    I still have to find some bolts to secure the ignition switch. Haven't found the right size yet. I have a 13 mm head, but would like to find a 10 mm head with the same thread so I can get a wrench on it and not hit the sides of the mount.

    Engine is basically ready to go in.

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    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Sunday plans got canceled. So this happened:

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    I just pulled a recently replaced clutch, flywheel and pressure plate from a 2006 m3. So that's here now in place of the rusty one care-of: Houston rain water.

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    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    Are you parting out an s52., could use some interior parts

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    Sorry, no coupe parts for sale. Roadster parts for days.

    I did get the car together yesterday. Ran my check list and turned the key late last night. No start. I wasn't really expecting it to start on the first turn of the key but at least it turns over. I checked and the fuel pump fuses are seeing 12v, but not sending a signal to the pump to turn on. I'll hook it up to the GT1 tomorrow hopefully. Taking a sunny Sunday afternoon off!
    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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    IT'S ALIVE!!!!!

    HUGE thanks to Jim at Kassel Performance. www.kasselperformance.com

    I tried with the original DME, but it was not communicating. So, I sent a DME I had on the shelf to Kassel. He worked his magic and the car started right up. The engine purrs like a kitten. I still have to put a new rail on the driver seat, but after that, I should be able to break it in!

    Wow.. feels so good.
    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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