Steve's 1982 316

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Hi again everyone.
So, a little progress report and some questions if people can spare some advice :)
The old 1.6 engine is now out - 323 front beam is in - old battery tray has been cut away - entire engine bay has been cleaned and sand blasted and painted (the picture of the bay is a before).
The next step is to put the clutch pedal in to turn it into a manual and then after that I will be looking for a M52 2.8 engine.

Q1) As the engine is out and before I start putting the M52 in is there anything else that needs attention??? Nothing I need to cut away to make room...
Q2) What should I look for in a M52 engine?? Should I look for no, single or twin vanos or does it not make any difference????
Q3) Will the power steering rack still fit or will it be in the way????

Thanks :driving (will get her back on the road one day)

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Hi again people - would just like to share some progress that I made before the new year :)
I finished converting her from automatic to manual - easier than I thought it would be actually
Installed the Z3 short shifter
Got the M52 in, still lots to do but its in :smoke - replaced the water pump, new belt and will be getting an alloy thermostat cover in the next few weeks
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Looks great! Big lump inthere! Nice and keep those pics comming!
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There wasn't much response initially but you clearly managed, wonderful! What M52 did you get?
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Thanks for the positive comment - Its a 2.8 from a E36 convertible - believe its known as a M52B28.

Changed as many service parts as I can before putting the engine in - water pump, thermostat, oil filter and belt.

Next up : exhaust manifold and trying to sort out what radiator to use... :)
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Ah well then you got yourself the best possible M52 lump! :thumbsup
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Yep, b28 runs smooth!! Lots of power!
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This thing will sure run like crazy!
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Thanks all - hope its up and running for the summer :)

:thnx Big thanks to Nas for helping me out sourcing a radiator :thnx
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Some updates.
Interior carpet fitted - got a £40 roll of 2 x 2 metres carpet and got to work with a Stanley knife :)
Got the engine in and kind of running :nah I've taken some pics after speaking to NAS to check what I've done is correct - the bundle of red wires is only temporarily taped up as its a work in progress and I'm not even sure they all go together :shock:

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Almost done! 8)
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love such a conversion, wiring however seems a pita.
good luck with this conversion.....keep up posting your progress here...
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Nice work so far, you'll get it sorted!
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Thanks for the comments - hope to get her sorted soon.
Better pics to follow when she's ready :)
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