Subject: 328ti Part# 4-It's Alive!!!
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• Begin Forwarded Message ---------------- Date: 07/08 8:23 PM From: FLBEARCUB_at_aol.com

Sorry about leaving everyone in the dark. Here's whats happened:

The 328 driveshaft arrived as did the parts that had to be direct shipped from Germany (the fuel line, battery cable and touch-up paint). After measuring the whole 328 shaft we decided that it should bolt right in with no
modifications. It did, every thing bolted up fine. The new fuel lines were installed with out any problems.

We realized that the "ti" does not have a Fuel Pressure Regulator, so we had
to install one from a 328. It installs under the car in front of the fuel filter. Some of the metal fuel lines had to be cut to fit the regulator.

When the engine was removed at the salvage yard, they cut the O2 sensor wires
at the connectors, so we had to repair some wiring. This took a bit of time
to complete. The 328 catalytic convertor was bolted into place and fit on the
"ti" exhaust mounts fine. The 328 rear muffler will need to be cut at a muffler shop, about 15" need to be removed.

Next we changed the engine oil, refilled the coolant and hooked up the DME control unit. Since the battery cable hadn't been run yet, we rigged the battery and removed the secondary air pump to get some power. Once we had power, we coded the DME to the car and then we had to align the EWS II with
the DME.

Next.........................................

THE CAR WAS STARTED. It ran for a few minutes and then we shut it off (remember no muffler).

Tomorrow: Battery cable, new accelerator cable and a trip to the muffler shop

Stephen