Dar-Dar's 1995 Avus Blue E36 M3 Project Car

I also bought a can of POR15. I noticed some parts of the frame that needs some anti-rust coats.

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Oil pan removal. Part two:

This engine support from harbor freight is pretty good.
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Slowly lowering the cross member.
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One of the bolts holding the pan from the transmission had the head rounded out. So I cut the head off with a dremel. I also cut a line on the other end of the bolt to unscrew it out. Lol.
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I replaced the oil pump nut with the modified one. It was my first time using a safety wire. I think it is wired well. Lol. I also put thread lock on the nut just to be safe.
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I scraped off the excess old gasket material.
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And the new gasket is installed.
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I still need to install the steering rack and power steering pump.

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you getting any help, or doing everything solo?
 
webby said:
you getting any help, or doing everything solo?
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It's just me working on the car. I get some help from a couple of beers though. :D

And to add, I will fill the engine with oil tomorrow. The thread lock needs to cure and the gasket needs to set.
 
Improvements are always a great feeling to get accomplished, well done. I'm amazed at some of the results from the rust converter they have now, used some on a 64 bug years ago that was pretty toasty but ended up looking pretty good in the end.
 
It looks like I won't have time tonight to work on the car. I'll fill the engine with oil on Sunday.

These just came in today. Thermostat, aluminum thermostat housing, and the can of POR15.
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I didn't realize that I had to change the thermostat when I replaced the water pump. Thats probably the reason why the car was getting weird temp readings when I was driving it after the water pump change.

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Even though at work we can get away with not changing a thermostat with a water pump R&R or coolant exchange, I always try to do it on my personal vehicles but I'm no saint to that I promise you lol
 
Darkout said:
Even though at work we can get away with not changing a thermostat with a water pump R&R or coolant exchange, I always try to do it on my personal vehicles but I'm no saint to that I promise you lol
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It was stupid of me. It's pretty easy to flush out the system at least. I won't flush all of it since the coolant is still fresh.

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Darkout said:
Just a time consuming re-do no biggie :badger:
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It should be quick the second time. :giggle: Plus, I have to install new serpentine belts.

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I fixed the fuel leak issue by cutting out the fuel pipe with the pin hole. I then added a fuel hose that connected to the end of the fuel hose using a double sided barb.
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I filled the power steering reservoir with fresh Redline ATF.
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I also added Rotella 5w-40.
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The heat shield did not have weather stripping so I put one.
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The belts were changed since the old ones were cracking.
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And the thermostat and thermostat housing were changed. I didn't have to flush out the cooling system and only removed the clutch fan to install the thermostat/thermostat housing. It was easier than I thought.
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I did a good amount today.

I still need to change the MTF, brake fluid, and gear oil.

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I purchased a grille molding and two kidney grilles. The molding was only $26 on Rockauto.
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The front end molding is banged up (not worth repairing) and the kidney grills have tabs that are falling apart.

I'll be painting the molding with matched paint from automotivetouchup.com. I also have a few cans of 2K clear coat laying around in the garage. I love painting car parts.
 
webby said:
I'm seriously amazed at how fast you're taking care of all this.
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I want to drive it before summer ends! ;)

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