Alright... I haven't done an update to my website in forever... so keeping with tradition I'll just post something here instead.

Engine removal from a 1991 318is (Thanks James):
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03424.JPG

On the floor:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03427.JPG

I've seen this before somewhere:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03431.JPG

Transmission:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03432.JPG

Still on the ground:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03436.JPG

The ever so popular "empty engine bay pic" Jake acting as model:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03443.JPG

Alright onto the rods. I'm sure you have all heard the story... I used 3 different grit sand paper rolls, 2 different scotch brite discs, 3 hand sanding grits, and 3 polishing compounds... here are the different stages:
Stock (untouched):
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03955.JPG

Roughed in with the sand paper rolls, making sure you only sand in the direction of the rod:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03956.JPG

After the two scotch brites. It looks a little polished here, but there are still deep gouges in it:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03957.JPG

I think this is after a few hand sanding grits... still needs more sanding though:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03958.JPG

And The END Product... drum roll please:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03963.JPG

A couple close up shots:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03964.JPG

http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03966.JPG

Alright now the engine hardware and headgasket:

Raceware.... aerospace grade fasteners. If it can go into space than I guess it's ok to go on my car.
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03967.JPG

Head studs and main bearing studs:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03968.JPG

The headgasket:
http://www.bimmerboys.com/webpage/enginebuild/DSC03969.JPG


But where oh where are the pistons? Your guess is as good as mine.
And I'm spent.

Nic your rods look awesome man all your work definetly payed off.

everything looks awesome!! :)

lol, are you getting fries w/ your pistons? :P

:buttrock

Very, very nice work man. I really cant wait to see the finished product!

That Rod would like tyte around your neck.

Got Ice?:pimpflash

Don, my machinest, took one look at them. Looked at me and said "This ain't Jewelry class man, jeez".

I guess I was a victim of my own stupidity. I seriously didn't know how far to go with the polishing. To me when someone says "polish them" that means like Moen faucet polished. I guess car guys have a different definition of polished. Don says he's never seen anything like that before and says they will be more than good for what I'm using them for.

Price for your rods to get polished, is 120 a piece :) Explaining why you need it on a hi-po motor is free.

SWEET.
Nick, I am getting my 325i rods for shristmas, you better get your sandpaper and you knuckles ready casue I want them the same way,
:buttrock :eek: :D :) :redspot
Joe

SWEET.
Nick, I am getting my 325i rods for shristmas, you better get your sandpaper and you knuckles ready casue I want them the same way,
:buttrock :eek: :D :) :redspot
Joe

Not a problem Joe... Notice the price increase :) A tad more work than I anticipated the first time. :lol

Did you all notice the thread protectant that Raceware put on every other stud. Very high quality stuff... they were worried about the two studs rubbing against each other in a vacuum sealed package. I serioulsy love those guys, super customer service (when you can get through to someone) and second to none product.

Did you all notice the thread protectant that Raceware put on every other stud. Very high quality stuff... they were worried about the two studs rubbing against each other in a vacuum sealed package.

I was wondering what that was about.....

Nice work. Gives me ideas of what to do with the stuff I'll have sitting in my garage in a few months.....