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wake74 · 11-30-2013, 01:51 AM

Progress has still been slow, too many "get ready for the holidays" domestic duties. We are hosting a Christmas party for like 30 next weekend, so the misses is in full domestic chore list, not to mention two family trips to visit the Mouse this weekend.

Some progress at least:

- Pulled the engine and tranny from the 328i
- Sold the 328i shell for $150, turned into more of a hassle than I thought it would be
- Separated the engine / tranny to discover a like new clutch. Going to still swap out the throw-out bearing, and pivot as preventive maintenance
- Did plugs, gaskets, water pump (old one was like new), thermostat, idler pulleys, etc on the donor engine today
- Tacked the oil pump nut

Hopefully, I'll get to the tranny this weekend. I bought the detent upgrade kit for the ZF and new shifter bushings.

Maybe life in her by New Years?

11-30-2013, 01:51 AM	#15
wake74 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 229 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	Progress has still been slow, too many "get ready for the holidays" domestic duties. We are hosting a Christmas party for like 30 next weekend, so the misses is in full domestic chore list, not to mention two family trips to visit the Mouse this weekend. Some progress at least: - Pulled the engine and tranny from the 328i - Sold the 328i shell for $150, turned into more of a hassle than I thought it would be - Separated the engine / tranny to discover a like new clutch. Going to still swap out the throw-out bearing, and pivot as preventive maintenance - Did plugs, gaskets, water pump (old one was like new), thermostat, idler pulleys, etc on the donor engine today - Tacked the oil pump nut Hopefully, I'll get to the tranny this weekend. I bought the detent upgrade kit for the ZF and new shifter bushings. Maybe life in her by New Years? Last edited by wake74; 11-30-2013 at 02:39 AM.