1992 BMW -- Been sitting for 4 years outside. Help?

[jrock817]

good luck man, all that work is gonna be worth it, not only to know what you are doing in the future, but it was free!

 

[Unoid]

I'd just sand it all down and repaint.

 

[ModularFan]

poor beemer, hope you fix her up nicely.

 

[Invictus]

Update!

Dropped both transmission sump pans to find only about 1.5Qts of oil and literally 1/5" of solid black sludge sitting in both pans. It was terrible. I did not have my camera with me today but I thoroughly cleaned both and got the replacement filter and pan gaskets from the dealership. Also put new bolts and 4 qts. of Fresh Dextron III auto. transmission fluid in.

Started it up on jack stands and it went right into gear! No issues. Shifts fine, goes into reverse, etc.

Drove it around the block with absolutely no issues at all! 234k miles and still kicking

 

[blueovalfan]

LOL Thats awesome, I've always wanted to do this but I've never really had the time. Keep up the good work man!

 

[PoohBear]

Any updates more updates?

 

[Fastboy]

Keep up the work!! It sounds like your getting close to having it done for the streets. I am not sure you did, but I would do an engine flush next time you change oil.

 

[Zinc03Cobra]

moarrrr!!!!

 

[Invictus]

It has come a long way, i'll try to get some pics together. Just been really pushed for time!

 

[PHiL2]

ls1 swap>

 

[Invictus]

LOL

Donate me an Ls1 motor and I will do it just for you. :beer:

 

[TwinTurbo4vGT]

screw an LS1 swap, since you get wrecked cobras all the time, throw an 03 cobra motor in it :dancenana:

 

[Invictus]

As fun as that would be, I'm just finishing it up so it will run reliably and giving it to my sister.