Rate this car (my first restoration projects) comments and suggestions welcome. = )

[kemalzeppy]

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date of picture 10-20-2011

make: BMW
Model: 320i 1998 AT; correction the car is actually a 325i, it has an inline 6 2.5L engine
condition: Not Running, since 2008

This car was just sitting in our garage since 2008. 3 years without running, I have saved enough money to restore the car, the reason i made this thread is not to "pahambug or advertise" but to gather comments and ideas,

Since i have no experience in car restoration I would like to ask your tips. i will be keeping this thread updated as the work on the car progresses, \\

Cause of Damage: Car accident, rear ended a taxi cab way back 2008.

Day 1 :10-20-2011

Moving of Car from Garage to Shop




TOTAL BUDGET: 23000php for welding, paintworks, exterior and interior restoration plus detailing.
(for breakdown of budget see post no.15 on page 1)

TOTAL cash shelled out: 2k for towing
:23k para ma motivate ang shop nga e 1st priority

Deadline for delivery is November 5 2011
Early delivery bonus of 2k if done by October 28

Day 2: Car inspection

Point of contact with taxi


engine bay


interior View



sorry for the long dead air, i was busy cuz of my classes, here are some trailer pics,




Painting works
-Front Bumper and Mounting -3500
-Hood (inside and outside) -4500
-Front Right Fender -2500
-Roof Panel -3500
-Rear Baggage Cover Panel -2500

Welding
Hood, Bumper and Brackets -4500

Interior Detailing -2500


additional cost:

1:Brand new fuel pump , had to be ordered from manila (8000.00php)
1:emission testing(450,00php)
1:LTO registration plus 3 years of penalty (12,000php)

FOR ENGINE WORKS (A total of 20,000php)
6-spark plugs
1-fine tune the engine
1-calibrate the injectors
1-replaced the fan belts
1-cleaned the timing chain
1-replaced fuel filter and air filter
1-8 liters of oil and oil cell plus oil filter


FOR RADIATOR and AIRCON (6500)
1-refabricate multiple rubbes hoses
1- inspection of compressor
1- Freon

almost had to gave up my DSLR for this,

some issues:
1-aircon doesnt cool yet, will be assesed next week maybe because of freon.
1-interior smells like moss (tried placing uling but no use)
1-headlights lens does not match, i bought the wrong replacement
1-no working lights at all from corner light, interior lights to headlights
1-wipers need replacing
1-fog lamp bracket still needs replacing

Check engine light has been solve
1- had a professional mechanic check the obd (2500ph)

We found out that cylinder no.5 was not firing due to broken ingition coil

1-ingnition coil (6500php) from manila again.


Radiator problem has been solved.
1-i had to replace the plastic tank mounted on top of the radiator it was cracked during the collision (php12000)

Aircon probelm
1- replace evaporator ( i have to remove the entire dashboard) - 10k
Upside:

test drive it, runs so fast and while on idle you can really feel the power of the engine, totally worth the money

Downside:
1-Check engine light is on, a notification is displayed in the console, but sadly the LCD is deffective, i cant read the code.
1-Air bag light is always lit.
1-Abs light is lit

Car restoration is still on going

Almost RESTORED pics below













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There is still a Minor problem with the Vanos, (a rattling sound is heard)

To gain Access to the Vanos Assembly the Engine cover is removed to reveal the ingnition coils (Yes, each cylinder has its own ignition coils) The Ignition coils are removed to expose the 6 sparks plugs




Im replacing the Suspension System, here are the prices (the parts i ordered are not for sport specification, just stock)

Front Shocks 6300php

Rear Shocks 3500php

Rack And Pinion 3900php

For the VANOS

VANOS seal - 1700php

VANOS diaphram Valve 500php

October 2012
I replaced the Vanos seals, due to the corroded seals, the oil pressure was not high enough to fully circulate causing in a lost of performance. Due to the rarity of the gasket we have to fabricate out own.

November 2012
THe only problem i have is the ABS warning light and the aircon, but apart from that I'm using this car for daily driving for 1 week just to taste the sweet feeling of success bahala og init.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that my fuel gauge is not working. it's like playing russian roulette. hahaah

whew, na undang ko sa ako photography kad**** dah.

This Car is definitely a keeper, i'll keep this and pass this on, pohun pohun

If you're bored and want to continue reading, click the link below. Lancer Restoration
https://www.istorya.net/forums/automo...l#post13414924

[kemalzeppy]

i rate this as 1, scratches over the entire body and needs to be repainted, engine bay smells of moss and interior also smells like moss, Going to restore interior and exterior, recondition the engine and fix the suspension, whew, getting busy this sembreak

Please pud mu give comments like, estimate sa pag repaint para naa bud ko basis sa ako budgeting thanks guys.

Compilation of old pictures

[robo0808]

Watch mode. Good luck!

[cptn_star]

sayanga this bimmer.

looks like this car is gonna need a lot of dough to get back the cool factor.

[kemalzeppy]

lageh bro, 1st bump on the way to restoration was finding the key, sa 3 years nga walay gamit, na misplace, the tow truck had to wait an hour kay gi pangeta ang key.good thing na kitan jud, next was finding the papers, iya or and cr, hehehehe,

to be continued tom.

[kolo]

i rate this car as 3. dli pajud kaau bun.og. hugaw lang jud tan.awn.

[D-joe]

if minor scratches, you can have it rubbed down to make it shiny again. with regards to engine and interior, i think BMW parts are expensive. not sure though since i have never owned a bimmer before. i would give this a 4. body does not look that bad. haven't seen the interior though and the engine pics. good luck on your proj bro!

[kemalzeppy]

Engine and interior pics to be posted tom, damages are mostly located in the hood, left fender kanang na wala nga fog lamp, point of contact sa taxi; hope lang ko nga alive pa iya onboard computer.

Interior has molds all over and smells like moss, starter is alive, but engine wont fire cuz fuel tank empty, had it refueled but no pressure in fuel line. borrowed a battery from a honda civic, overall engine condition to be posted tom.

[trax]

para nko rate of car is 2, wala man gud nko makita ang engine ug sulod gyud.. dako gyud ka ug andamon ani bro.. post lang unya paghuman ug restore..

[ako_taloy]

this is a very nice thread....subscribed ko ani.