Recent content by GizmoBMW

It's funny because I was in the process of building a M52B28 to 3.2lt, essentially building myself a US spec S52 when this M3 donor car came along and changed all my plans. Thanks for the compliments guys. So the compression numbers came up a little after engine flush and SAE40/ATF mix with...

Before I pull the motor I did a hot compression test, no large variances in the numbers but they are a little on the low side. Spark plugs all even burning. Next I bought Liqui Moly Engine Cleaner and threw 100ml down each spark plug well to leave for 24hours to work into the ring lands and...

I recently bought a ratty 1995 M3 to use as an engine donor for my E36 sedan.

thank you all for the compliments. They are for working in engine bays, multiple LED flood lights so you don't cast a shadow on the engine you working on. Plastic interconnecting floor tiles. She is a 328i, for now. The E36 M3 lightweight was a coupe, not a sedan.

2017 Present day. Thanks for looking. :)

2016

Added roof height was for planned 2 post lift install.

Bare with me, still uploading lots of pics.

After roof and concrete pour. Skylight. Taller 3rd roller door. Pit grating. Wall paint.

Inspection pit.

Hi gents, my name is Warren aka Gizmo from Johannesburg South Africa. Im 36, married 4 years, no kids, just animals and BMWs. I have been on the forum over a year without posting, just reading in amazement at the garage builds out there. It's time I post my own garage build, keep in mind it's my...