iane
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Some random shots with my friends e23 and e28. Mark you might recognise the 728i... I've SORNd the e12 now for the winter to carry out engine work, etc. Needs... 1. Cylinder head overhaul 2. Auto Gearbox replacing 3. Engine bay needs tiding/repair 4. Susp back to GAZ for fine tuning So that'll keep me busy for a few months!!!
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iane
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Oct 17, 2012 20:45:24 GMT
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One pic from the Performance BMW magazine shoot... I'll post a few more after the mag comes out.
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zackpl
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Oct 18, 2012 12:49:47 GMT
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This looks so sweet!
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Oct 18, 2012 16:29:39 GMT
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YES!
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Currently: 1974 Beetle - Golf -
Previously: e38 735i, e34 525iSE, 1972 Beetle, 1991 Scirocco Scala, Morris Minor, 1983 Polo Breadvan, 1991 Mazda MX6
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Oct 18, 2012 17:08:23 GMT
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Indeed it looks fantastic, a credit to iane, and possibly the previous owners for keeping it in such good shape. Very nice motor you have there making me miss my old bmws
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The louder you Scream the faster we go
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iane
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Thanks for the comments guys. Magazine out next month now... IMAG0506 by iewen, on Flickr Right, time to start the winter work. First stick it on axle stands at work. Then off with cylinder head for an overhaul... IMAG0512 by iewen, on Flickr IMAG0510 by iewen, on Flickr
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Last Edit: Nov 3, 2012 8:03:58 GMT by iane
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iane
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Pulled the head apart today... IMAG0522 by iewen, on Flickr Camshaft and followers are worn!!! IMAG0518 by iewen, on Flickr Will drop the head off at the machine shop for a check and a clean up and get them to clean the valves ready for lapping in.
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iane
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Nov 27, 2012 20:39:57 GMT
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Whilst the head is away getting new valve guides, seats, skimmed, etc I thought I would investigate the rust issue around the front wings... IMAG0550 by iewen, on Flickr Looks bad but will endeavour to cut out the rust and weld in new metal then paint. I've been reading some of your metal work posts Tony! Amazing stuff.
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Nov 27, 2012 20:46:49 GMT
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iane
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Nov 28, 2012 11:37:52 GMT
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Cheers Tony! Picked up the cylinder head today. Its so shiney... IMAG0562 by iewen, on Flickr New valve guides. Seats and valves recut and a light skim... IMAG0568 by iewen, on Flickr Almost to nice to refit!!!lol
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iane
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Nov 28, 2012 14:37:03 GMT
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Also back today are the engine parts which I had vapour blasted. Before... IMAG0531 by iewen, on Flickr And after... IMAG0571 by iewen, on Flickr
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Nov 28, 2012 15:51:40 GMT
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Nov 28, 2012 19:52:31 GMT
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I've enjoyed this since day 1 but even more so now as I've just bought an early E12 based E24 . A great thread.
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Nov 28, 2012 23:04:18 GMT
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sweeet
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iane
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Starting to cut out the rusty parts. I keep finding small bits to repair but am making some progress... IMAG0579 by iewen, on Flickr Have made up some plates and will weld them in soon.
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iane
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Plates now welded in and smoothed off... IMAG0585 by iewen, on Flickr Still have a few other areas to sort out but its getting there!
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rob0r
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1979 BMW e12 528irob0r
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I love your car. Awesome work.
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i ETC
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iane
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Dec 10, 2012 20:28:03 GMT
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Cheers!!! Its taken many hours/days of hard work but will be worth it. Little update. Inner arch has gone from this... IMAG0550 by iewen, on Flickr To this. Just need to weld it in place.. IMAG0616 by iewen, on Flickr Genuine BMW part for only £24!!! Amazing what is still available for these cars! Still need to buy a new camshaft. But that may have to wait until after Xmas!
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