ooooooohhh so pretty (M10 cleanup/re-ring)

[74fj40]

Well I'm finnaly getting around to cleaning up/re-ringing the engine im going to put in my 1974 BMW 2002. its out of a 76' and Ive already had the head rebuilt/shaved. It has all new valve guides, hardened valve seats, new stem seals, and completely cleaned out of all the carbon build up from all the smoke. so, since the head is off and i couldnt do anything until I had the new Piston rings, I couldnt really do anything. So i decided to clean up little parts on the engine, such as the valve cover. I also fixed the oil dipstick tube, im not sure wether its stock or not but theres this little peice of rubber that holds the up tube to the bottom tube, and it looked like s***, so i just used a sleeve and it looks 100% better.

anyways heres some pictures of the valvecover/engine.



Before:

After:

 

[74fj40]

Also, thinking that i might paint the Alternator housing, Fuel pump, and starter with the same paint.

 

[wesintl]

looks good max. I love the 2002's. Are you putting that cruiser diff cover on it

 

[cabron]

Love it, I had an e34 w. the m20 motor, it was one of the best cars i've ever had!

 

[LockedLX]

Reading your post reminded me of a 2002 I saw in CO that was likely the nicest I've ever seen. (Then I saw your location)

I lived in Sedalia from June-Nov of last year and saw a beautiful red 2002 outside the King Soopers off Founders in Castle Rock. I asked the driver what year it was and I believe he said '74. Wonder if it was you?