Yet another, BMW E-36 LSx conversion... by BRAAPZ

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Spent today cutting, bending, and flaring some brake tubing. All four wheels are now hydraulically connected to the ABS module, just need to plumb the M/C to the ABS module and the return lines for the ABS module. Hoping to finish the brakes 100% this coming week, if possible. ;-)

Will tidy up the routing of the brake lines once the M/C lines are plumbed in.

5-21-2010

Finished up the fuel lines 100% today. Mallory Fuel Pressure regulator tucked nice and tidy under the little ledge where the driver frame rail meets the firewall. Connected the fuel lines to the intake manifold and energized the fuel pump checking for leaks. There was a leak, not from any of the new fuel lines but from the hard line that runs between the tank and the fuel filter was leaking where it passes through the forward most hanger! This car spent some time on the East Coast and its owner apparently drove this car around during the winter there. Some of that awesome rust accelerating agent used on the roads back east made its way between the rubber hanger and the fuel line itself where it went to work rusting through the fuel line! I happened to have some used 8mm fuel lines from a Datsun Z car that is in excellent condition, cut it to length, added appropriate bends, swaged a small flare on the ends, back in business.

Also finished up the Brake M/C lines a few days ago. All that is left with the brakes is to install the ABStravel sensor bracket when it arrives so I can install the pedal assy then bleed the brakes.

Also on the list is the heater valve and heater hose routing, I have a couple ideas in mind…