Now that the body tub is in place I can now focus on refitting all the engine ancillaries. Many of the parts have been in storage for about 4 years since I dismantled the engine donor car (Is it really four years ago, gulp!!).
Some had been cleaned and repainted already but others needed a coat of paint before installation which takes up a lot of time especially as the weather has not been ideal.
To start, I installed the oil filter housing followed by the alternator, power steering pump and the belt tensioner. A new wheel was fitted to the tensioner as these are quite cheap and good practice. And of course a new belt. The alternator was replaced by a nearly new refurbished one as the original was water damaged. I also re-installed the cam and crankshaft sensors and a new vanos oil pipe. New gaskets and seals were used throughout.
Engine ancillaries by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Whilst digging out the parts I also found a miscellany of cable trays and brackets that needed de-rusting and painting.
Misc. Engine parts by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
My next job will be to try and work out how to install the engine loom whilst try to keep the engine bay looking neat and tidy....
BMW engine loom by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
It's a great feeling to start emptying the boxes of parts although finding all the bits can be challenging at times!
....peter