help needed E36 caught fire,

InFrA007

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RussiaM3 said:
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wiring loom is also in full setup the fuse box ect, but I have the 328i intake and throttle, really want the 325i, got a E39 325i radiator that has separate water bottle (will it work?) my big headache is the MAF SENSOR



And here I was gonna say I have a 328i intake available from my track car. PM sent, might have some parts which may interest you.
 

Thunder

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Shit dude. Wasnt expecting that when I opened this thread.

It breaks my heart to see an E36 like that. But honestly if I were you I wont fix it, gonna cost you quiet a bit. But whichever way you decide to go, good luck, and keep us updated
 

cOlDFuSiOn

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Could the head / block not be damaged due to the excessive heat as it expanded and contracted? how sure are you when all the parts are back it will work?
 

InFrA007

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Thinking about it now, the heat cycles from the fire could have even gone so far as to weaken the entire body structure, the glues between the panels and underlying suspension components maybe it's not such a good idea to repair it, rather strip it and sell what's left to contribute towards getting another one.
 

Gizmo

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Thats not worth saving at all, part it out and find another. At first I thought it was a M3 that had burnt, now that I see its a non vanos 320i/325i it really isn't worth restoring, you can buy 3 for the price of fixing this one up...
 

KarshS

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Can you guys not see the pics he is putting up? He is already fixing it. So lets just support a guy and hope he gets it sorted.

Maybe the car holds more importance than just value.

Good luck man. Wish you all the best:thumbs:
 

cOlDFuSiOn

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v.r.sexy6 said:
Can you guys not see the pics he is putting up? He is already fixing it. So lets just support a guy and hope he gets it sorted.

Maybe the car holds more importance than just value.

Good luck man. Wish you all the best:thumbs:

+1 I would have no idea how to know what still works either.. Brave is an understatement! :thumbs:
 

Gizmo

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v.r.sexy6 said:
Can you guys not see the pics he is putting up? He is already fixing it. So lets just support a guy and hope he gets it sorted.

Maybe the car holds more importance than just value.

Good luck man. Wish you all the best:thumbs:
What we are trying to say is he is wasting time and money on a lost cause, that car will never be the same again after that engine bay inferno, chassis is most probably warped and no chassis straightener is going to help...
Let me guess, the car wasn't insured and that is why he is trying to fix it?
 

Doomsdaya

///Member
Yoh :spit:

InFrA007 said:
Thinking about it now, the heat cycles from the fire could have even gone so far as to weaken the entire body structure, the glues between the panels and underlying suspension components maybe it's not such a good idea to repair it, rather strip it and sell what's left to contribute towards getting another one.

I was thinking the same thing after looking at the pics & e36's have weak bodies
 

KarshS

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Gizmo said:
v.r.sexy6 said:
Can you guys not see the pics he is putting up? He is already fixing it. So lets just support a guy and hope he gets it sorted.

Maybe the car holds more importance than just value.

Good luck man. Wish you all the best:thumbs:
What we are trying to say is he is wasting time and money on a lost cause, that car will never be the same again after that engine bay inferno, chassis is most probably warped and no chassis straightener is going to help...
Let me guess, the car wasn't insured and that is why he is trying to fix it?

I get what you guys are saying.
Just feeling bad for the guy, I know if i was in this situation i will know there might be bigger damage but i dont wana hear it lol.
 

ChefDJ

///Member
I'm really sorry about the car :sorry:
It's heartbreaking...

But in all honesty, I would listen to Gizmo:

Gizmo said:
Thats not worth saving at all, part it out and find another. At first I thought it was a M3 that had burnt, now that I see its a non vanos 320i/325i it really isn't worth restoring, you can buy 3 for the price of fixing this one up...

He's a guru when it comes to E36 builds...

:sorry:
 

Webmaster

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Siht man! Sorry to see your E36 like that. My sympathies. And a pat on the back for undertaking the rebuild. Best of luck bud.
 

RussiaM3

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thanks for all the support guys, a quick look into why im trying to fix up, 2yrs ago my wife and I married, we had 2 businesses 4 cars (2 gen 4 preludes , bantam di, maxima with a vg30tt 300zx fairlady motor) in 6 months we lost everything, bantam seized motorplan had stories, business burgled by patners so insurance cancelled cars were on the insurance, taxi ran red light my vtec lude write off, my wifes import lude was discovered to be a clone so sars crushed it maxima sold in a skew deal we took what we could went to jhb bantam got a mazda motor but then got stolen and recovered with no wheels so I swoped it 4 the bmw which was in a horrible state just got it done 2 weeks later the fire, its all we got ive spent since the fire 2000 and got most parts still nees maf meter, sensors, fan, brakefluid bottle, all belts, 1 kidney, headlight and corner lamps, I have a spare com box to swop for a something I need, 2 front e30 black leather seats also lol, oh need injectors aswell
 

bmwblood

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Sorry bru......My heart just sank also.

Anything is possible so I am sure bring it back bigger and better.
:thumbs:
 

KarshS

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:cry:
hope you come right bud.....
We all go through kaak in life, just have to stick it out and push to get back up there.
 

racing snake

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:nonono::thumbdo:

kiss it goobye bro... all that heat destroys the strength in the steel on the body...

rather find another 1 and rebuild that...
 

RussiaM3

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hi guys this is an update for today


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also checked the body and its solid, now wiring nightmare begins
 
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