New motor; BMW M10 for a '74 2002

[wings&wheels]

Our new rebuilt long block for the 2002 arrived. Looks like a quality rebuild w/ OEM seals, etc. Bought from a reputable West Coast shop, but always a little anxiety until you see it in the metal. Hope to have her on the road in a few weeks. No core, so we get our old motor back and I am thinking of rebuilding that to a much higher spec.

 

[Lolvoguy]

 

[KGMtech]

Looks very pretty, but we need to know...what oil is going into the sump?

 

[Audios]

Originally Posted by KGMtech

Looks very pretty, but we need to know...what oil is going into the sump?

0-20 of course!!!! JK Looks awesome, I love the brand new machine shop smell.

 

[wings&wheels]

Originally Posted by KGMtech

Looks very pretty, but we need to know...what oil is going into the sump?

Joe Gibbs Break In oil for the first 3k miles or so, followed by M1 15w-50. Hengst, Mann or Mahle filters.

 

[JHZR2]

Looks good to me! Why not an M42?

 

[Snagglefoot]

Very cool.

 

[Cdn17Sport6MT]

'Real nice!

 

[wings&wheels]

Originally Posted by JHZR2

Looks good to me! Why not an M42?

Keeping the car stock for now, this is a very original driver. I may uprate the original engine over the next year or so.

 

[Eddie]

So good. SOHC chain driven. Simple, strong and very long wearing. Ed