1972 BMW 2002 Build

[mini67]

Small update.

Just got some parts from the powder coaters. Super happy with the work! If you are in Calgary AB go to Topgun Powdercoaters! I por15’d the rear suspension components so It’ll be a good test to see which holds up better. I suspect the powder coating will. I also spend many hours scrubbing down the inside of the hood and touching up the engine bay. Its ready for a final install. Can not wait!





Here is the before of my engine mounts



Here you can see them in the top



Putting bushings in. Always put the rubber part in first…




Nice and original engine bay. Not bad for 45 year old paint.

[Chapstck]

This thing is gonna be mint. Good shit man

[mini67]

Update! I got the M42 bolted in! For me at least, this is crazy progress. I made some relatively rough measurements of the m42 in the subframe outside the car. Then proceeded to make engine mounts and bolted it in! I had to change the mounts a little to get the engine to exactly where I wanted, however overall wasn’t too complicated. There definitely is satisfaction to building something yourself. I made sure the M42 was exactly where it needed to be then made transmission mounts, shifter brackets and driveshaft mounts. Then tore it all out to clean and paint! The engine bay I am leaving original paint. I want this car running and driving in three months and do not want to have to strip fresh paint to weld a bracket or something like that. Three months is coming up quick! Hopefully it’ll be going by then….












This is the current state of the 2002. Lots of work ahead…

[royalife]

I love all the new bits and pieces and attention to detail, gonna be a good one once finished. keep it up.

[mini67]

Got the old M10 out! Now to clean the engine bay and stick the M42 in. Can’t wait!

[mini67]

[mini67]

Hello,

Finally got the M42 all together and it looks awesome. I do think that the engine should look nice in the 2002, not too out of place! Some people sand the raised lines of the valve cover and that looks good in my opinion however I also like the solid black. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks

[I_Haz.:R32]

Super mint. Had to follow on the gram as well for sure.

[mini67]

Hello again,

Recently knocked a big to-do off the list! Get the rear end together and the car back on all four. Check. I had most of the parts ready so when some much needed parts arrived in the mail, I could have that goal reached in no time. The plan is to go on relatively long drives so its not going to be super low, with that being said I wanted a more aggressive stance than the stock ”4x4” look. I went with Ireland Engineering stage 1 springs. They drop the car about an 1.5”. The final pictures show the height. Hopefully it settles a bit when there is more weight in the back however it won’t be too far off. As for the rest of the rear end. E21 3.91 Limited slip differential, Ireland engineering 22mm sway bar, E21 Rear brake drums, Bilstein Sport shocks, and new stiffer bushings! Should handle a treat! Here is some pictures of the assembly process. More to come...

[mini67]

Here is the latest instalment of my 2002 project! Hope you guys enjoy.

[mpower5266]

This is great, but now I feel like I have neglected my 2002's.

[mini67]

That is so sweet man. Great restoration. I see that in one photo there is an Alberta plate on a bike? Are you in Sask or Alberta?

I am actually in Alberta. The car was driven from Saskatchewan in the late 90's and then was parked in Calgary.

[myron]

That is so sweet man. Great restoration. I see that in one photo there is an Alberta plate on a bike? Are you in Sask or Alberta?

[mini67]

Hello again,

Thanks guys! I hope its going to be amazing when its done!

Since my suspension order won’t be shipped for some time I decided to tackle the engine. The new heart is an M42. An inline 4, Dual overhead cam, 16 valve engine from a 1991 BMW 318is. Now although Webbers and a Cam can make the same power from the original engine and it would be super cool, I wanted something dependable and something that I could upgrade in the future to make even more power. The engine was looking a little gross and although I am probably not painting the engine bay, the engine itself definitely needed to be painted. So here is the original engine and its home for the last 45 years. Yikes, 45 years! These cars are getting old….





Here is its replacement!





And so begins the tear down.



Painted the block with POR15, turned out alright



Crazy rough casting on the valve cover. All solved by a quick trip to the sander.







Here is some of parts that needed. I just have to sandblast and paint the timing chain covers and oil pan, then pick up my bolts from the platers and throw it all together! I still have lots of work ahead!

[AtlantisTouring]

Love the way this build is going, got a soft spot for 2002's. Keep up the good work, Look forward to seeing more.