# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [December 25, 2006, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123 "2006-12-25T20:54:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 110
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2181 "2009-06-15T05:28:06Z")
Took the alternator apart this weekend and started polishing it. That’s a pain. Ugh. Also brought in all my remaining motor parts and cleaned them in the parts washer. The motor is going to be CLEAN. That’s about all I did on the car this weekend. Machine work should be done this week. I was going to start on brake lines on Friday, but just couldn’t get motivated to do it. IDK why I am dreading doing it so much… ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2182 "2009-06-15T05:37:10Z")
is this thing done yet… seriously, i’ll check back next may… maybe then there will be some burnout pictures available. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2183 "2009-06-15T18:30:26Z")
So i needed to do something about my alternator… Before (reference pic, mine was actually MORE beat) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/C14661A.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/C14661A.jpg) After a bunch of hours of sanding, painting and polishing. Again, not super baller or anything, but way better than it was. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/alternator.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/alternator.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2184 "2009-06-15T18:33:17Z")
Wow, that looks like it was a lot of pain the ass work, haha. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2185 "2009-06-15T18:49:13Z")
^ def. Looks good though. Should be nice along with the fuel rail, master cyl etc. Dan ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2186 "2009-06-15T18:54:10Z")
burn.out.pics. jesus. ---
**Author:** ![reliant\_turbo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/reliant_turbo/32/7189_2.png) [@reliant\_turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/reliant_turbo)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2187 "2009-06-15T19:43:37Z")
> [@newman](#): > > IDK why I am dreading doing it so much… cause its a pain in the ass, thats why. i hate everything about brake lines. especially the fluid. ugh. Brian ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2188 "2009-06-15T21:28:09Z")
Are you staying with the e30 steering rack…? ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2189 "2009-06-15T22:04:23Z")
It would suck that alt was bad… ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2190 "2009-06-15T22:41:03Z")
Not really. Its just the case… ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2009, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2191 "2009-06-16T05:22:46Z")
Well i started the skyline it came out of and the charge light was not on… :fingerscrossed: ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2009, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2192 "2009-06-16T06:26:02Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Well i started the skyline it came out of and the charge light was not on… :fingerscrossed: did you consider swapping racks for a better ration rack? seems like it would be worth it while the motor is out. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2009, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2193 "2009-06-16T06:27:50Z")
The thought crossed my mind, but I don’t have PS, so i don’t want a really close ratio rack… ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2009, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2194 "2009-06-16T09:10:20Z")
> [@newman](#): > > The thought crossed my mind, but I don’t have PS, so i don’t want a really close ratio rack… The rack in the e30 kinda sucks. People claim swapping to an e36 rack gets rid of some of the numbness and gives better feedback ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2009, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2195 "2009-06-16T09:29:33Z")
e36 rack is a waste of time IMO. The only rack I would swap to would be Z3 and then it would have to have power. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2196 "2009-06-16T18:20:49Z")
I started making the brake lines tonight. It’s actually pretty easy and I am excited to finish. Last time I did brake lines i was using a double flare on mild lines and it was a cock to do the flares. I borrowed a really nice 37 degree flaring tool from work and it works great, even on the stainless. The bender I have works pretty well too. Turns out the old mounting points for the stock fittings are the exact size required for -4AN bulkhead fittings. Win. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2197 "2009-06-16T22:11:44Z")
yay ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2198 "2009-06-18T06:25:19Z")
Finished the rear brake line last night. Also added a wilwood adjustable proportioning valve right next to the driver’s seat. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2009, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2199 "2009-06-18T09:59:01Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Finished the rear brake line last night. Also added a wilwood adjustable proportioning valve right next to the driver’s seat. Nice location for quick changes but that had to make for a bit more routing/making lines to the MC, unless that is next to your seat also. Also, get Brick Top back as your avatar. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2009, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2200 "2009-06-18T10:09:47Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > Nice location for quick changes but that had to make for a bit more routing/making lines to the MC, unless that is next to your seat also. Also, get Brick Top back as your avatar. It’s just a pressure regulator. All it does is pinch down on the rear, so you just install it in the rear line. Doesn’t route back, simple in and out. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=109) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=111)