My humble E36 ...

I think it's better for me to have a separate thread for my e36 ... Haven't figure out a name for her yet lolThe E36 driving experience have been a revelation to me it highlighted my inadequate driving skills and the raw driving experience of the e36. It's been a humbling experience so far despite the excitement of owning an M car ... My long term goal is to make it a reliable daily drive car which i later found out is not an easy thing. It is an old car albeit relatively well taken care off with some track mods. You have the noises, the creaking and groaning which i accept it as part and parcel of owning such a car and so far i'm loving it when it all comes together lol There are few issues which i will be addressing and documenting it in the coming months.This past few weeks i have been ordering and collecting parts since parts for the evo is almost non-existent over here except for the common items shared across the e36 range.Parts collected so far spark plugs, MAF, crank sensor, complete pulleys with belts, fuel filter, header gaskets, exhaust gasket, plugs gasket and O2 sensorThen there's the fuel pump which is very difficult to get, it requires 3-5 weeks waiting time The car was having difficulty starting until it didn't want to start which means the fuel pump is dead. I didn't want to incur towing charges lol so i muster up the courage and decided to change the fuel pump myself. So below are the steps taken to install a new fuel pump :4repare the parts and tools which includes a fire extinguisher LOL Just in case :thefinger:Disconnect the battery ... This is very important as you're reducing the chances of a short circuit happening while changing the fuel pump ... You can never be too cautiosPull the rear seats outProceed to unscrew the 4 screwsWhich will reveal the pumpThe hose connector which is a pain to take out (Big thanks to e34_lover for guidance hehe)The latch on the fuel connector is broken ... You're supposed to press it then pull outBut since it's broken i had to yank it out which broke a part of the old fuel pumpFuel pump is held in place by a circular disc which you need a flat head screw driver and a hammer/mallethttp://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1662.jpgUse a thick cloth or kitchen towel as you do not want to damage the circular ring ... then give it a good few tap. That should unscrew ithttp://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1661.jpghttp://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1663.jpgCarefully take out the old pumphttp://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1664.jpgSide by side comparison with the fuel pump (new o-ring cost RM25, worn o-ring can cause the smell of fumes in the cabin)http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1666.jpgThe inside of the fuel tank lolhttp://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1667.jpgThen immediately proceed to install the new pump http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1668.jpgThe we screw back the circular disc ... Make sure you really tighten it use all your strength then give it a couple of good tap with the flat head screw driver just to be surehttp://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1674.jpgReinstall the electrical connectors and the fuel hose ... Close the cover and tighten back the 4 screwshttp://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1676.jpgConnect back the battery terminalhttp://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1677.jpgAt this point DO NOT start your car ... You need to prime it you do this by turning on the car (position 2) and wait for 45 second then off then repeat back once again. You can hear the fuel pump whine when you're doing that. http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1679.jpgAfter that say a prayer then start the car :4: Check for fumes and if everything check out re-install the back seat. There you have it ... Job done :rock:http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1680.jpgTools that were used during the installation :4:http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/E36%20Maintenance%20and%20DIY%20pics/IMAG1681.jpgMy reference: http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Fuel-Pump/E36-Fuel-Pump.htmwww.realoem.comAlso big thanks to e34_lover and Enkil for the advice and help :top:

 

Thanks bro :4: it was a pleasure meeting you ... Hope to meet you up again on the next tt :top:

 

Thanks bro :4: It's an S50B32 mechanically she's fine but it's just that the engine would die suddenly during slow speed driving. If on rempit mode she pulls like a champ on the highway. So we're checking the ICV, clutch and wiring. Currently car in the workshop to check for loose wirings and other sensors hopefully she would be out in a day or two.

Ordered part from www.pelicanparts.com, www.ecstuning.com, innerpower and from a good friend :4: If you need anything let me know.

P/s: Never ever use Fedex ... they suck big time

Will do bro :top:

Thanks bro ... I luv your ride bro especially the mods you done to her :love: Hope she finds a good owner :top: GLWS

Thanks very much bro for sorting out the A-Pillar, really saved me from trouble sourcing for one :top: Yup we should do a diy session :4:

 

Hahaha ... i can't imagined explaining it to the police ... 'sumpah tok, kalau saya bawak slow engine mati sebab tu bawak laju' :4:

Hahaha ... Also my sifu when it comes to S50 engine and diy ... I shall call you Yoda of the S50

 

Continuing from the fuel pump diy, i decided to change the AFM and clean the K&N filter ... What i found out was the previous workshop over oiled the filter which causes the heating plate in the AFM to be covered with filter oil. That explains partly on the rich tune.

The custom intake which i find it to be really cool :rock:


Unscrew the the connector to the AFM


Unscrew everything else and carefully remove the intake and the AFM


Wash the filter under running water ... The excess oil was shocking (sorry didn't take pics) After that left it to dry for over night. Even after washing the excess oil still remains


Closeup ...


Filter, hose and connectors all clean up with the new AFM


Put everything else back together on the reverse order ... Job done:rock:


The old AFM is covered by filter oil and i'm pretty sure that with a good dose of contact cleaner or CRC MAF cleaner it should be good as new ... Well at least i have a backup AFM :4: and never give workshop to re-oil the filter.

 

hehe thanks bro, will bring her along :4: ... the Supersprint really do bring out the beast of the S50 :love:

Thanks bro for the kind words ... Definitely will try my best to maintain her proper :4:

Hehe thanks Cikgu ... am bitten by the diy bug already hehe, not sure with the wife's reaction when the house compound becomes a mini worshop hahaha

 

Thanks bro :4: ... It was nice meeting you the other day, hope to meet you again in one of the tt together with your beast :top: