BMW engine removal

Well I'm not very good at keeping things updated. Last weekend I pulled the BMW motor. All and all it went fairly well and wasn't too difficult. One of the features I like on the BMW is the fact the hood will open nearly vertical. No real need to remove the hood. Also everything infront of the radiator unbolts so the motor can be pulled basically straight forward.

In the picture is the LS1 waiting to go in and the BMW motor hanging on the hoist. I spent the remainder of the week checking out the wiring and labeling the wires.

This weeks update

This week I finalized decisions on the fuel lines. I decided to go with the GM quick connects after all. I cut one out of the end of the loose fuel line on the engine to use on the fuel filter/pressure regulator. I also bought a tool from the local autoparts store to disconnect the GM quick connect lines. In demonstrating how the connectors work to my wife I connected the fitting to the fuel filter and then disconnected it with the tool. Or rather I tried to disconnect it with the tool. The tool (which is made exclusively for removing these type of connectors) would not fit between the filter and the top of the fitting so it could not be slide into the fitting to disconnect it. Have I mentioned how I hate these quick connect fittings?

I also ordered some more pieces to complete the Clutch line and clutch bleedline. While I was at it I found a steel version of a powersteering fitting adapter I needed (I had previously only found aluminum ones). So I ordered that too. I'll list all the part #'s and descriptions AFTER I verify it all fits.

I did sell some of the LS1 parts I didn't need this week. The unmodified oil pan, The Camaro pedal assy, the trans cross member and the catylitic converter. However, about the only actual work to the engine I did this week was to fabricate the driver side motor mount heat sheild.

Slow going.

Not much happened this last week. With the holiday weekend and going out of town there wasn't much time. I did manage to order a few things. I ordered most of what is needed to make the clutch line, remote bleed line for the clutch, Powersteering pressure line, and The heat shielding for the starter. Also collecte the fuel filter/pressure regulator (bought it at NAPA and they had to order it from their warehouse). Local parts store thought it was the most interesting thing ever. Guess they'd never seen one or sold one before now. Bad part is that some of the parts for the clutch lines were out of stock so it will probably be another week before I see the parts. Waiting for parts is the part of the project I hate. Good thing I am ordering parts now.

I still have to decide exactly how I'll connect the fuel lines. I really hate the GM quick disconnect lines. They seem really awkward and how quick do I need to remove the fuel lines anyway?