# 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:** 157
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3121 "2010-02-08T07:35:32Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > its not worth nothing! Like a billion doll hairs! ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3122 "2010-02-08T07:50:39Z")
> [@newman](#): > > The oil pump is a sealed unit: > > Carnut pulled his apart and packed it with assembly lube, but I put mine on dry, which was a mistake. Is this the pump you used? How much was it? I found a genuine Nissan N1 pump online pretty cheap compared to what was 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:** [February 8, 2010, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3123 "2010-02-08T08:08:09Z")
No no, I **wish** I had that reimax pump, but it’s like 1600 dollars… (doll-hairs) I have an N1 pump. ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3124 "2010-02-08T08:10:47Z")
I don’t know much about imports but what justifies that pump being 1600 dollars? My upgraded pump for my car was something like $50 ---
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3125 "2010-02-08T08:11:05Z")
Good to see more progress. I heard you picked up the gasket. :tup: ---
**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:** [February 8, 2010, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3126 "2010-02-08T08:13:31Z")
> [@Jskrapper](#): > > Good to see more progress. I heard you picked up the gasket. :tup: Yeah I have to return it, i took it out of the package and there is a tear right in the center of it! ---
**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:** [February 8, 2010, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3127 "2010-02-08T08:14:37Z")
> [@Z28pr0jekt](#): > > I don’t know much about imports but what justifies that pump being 1600 dollars? > > My upgraded pump for my car was something like $50 I’m not really certain, but they’re all really expensive… greddy, jun, tomei, hks, nismo… All between 900 (jun) and 1800 (hks) ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3128 "2010-02-08T08:19:31Z")
I hate the price of oil pumps for this engine so much ---
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3129 "2010-02-08T08:23:26Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Yeah I have to return it, i took it out of the package and there is a tear right in the center of it! fail. You want me to have another on hand? Or do you just want the money back? ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3130 "2010-02-08T08:23:40Z")
> [@newman](#): > > I’m not really certain, but they’re all really expensive… greddy, jun, tomei, hks, nismo… > > All between 900 (jun) and 1800 (hks) They are mechanical units correct? I guess just the casting and whatnot. Pumps like mine are more compact ![http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/mel-m55a_w.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/d/cdc665038e5c7f49338245a510d3c0a59e576318.jpeg) ---
**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:** [February 8, 2010, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3131 "2010-02-08T08:25:09Z")
These pumps spin to 8500 rpm, which is part of the issue… ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3132 "2010-02-08T12:08:58Z")
Great progess. Can’t wait to see this with the rest of the bodywork on. Good luck…:tup: ---
**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:** [February 8, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3133 "2010-02-08T12:24:56Z")
The only bodywork that will immediately go on is the rear valence. I can’t put the rear flares on until i put the sideskirts on until i put the front flares on until I put the fenders on. lol. Here’s a reminder of how it looks, we shaved the grooves at the bottom edge of the valences. ![http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/allflares0001.jpg](http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/allflares0001.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3134 "2010-02-08T12:34:20Z")
I have your oil cap :tup: ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3135 "2010-02-08T12:35:39Z")
:tup: Looks super dope with the flares. ---
**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:** [February 8, 2010, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3136 "2010-02-08T12:56:13Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I have your oil cap :tup: WOOT! gimmee dat. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3137 "2010-02-08T19:38:28Z")
atleast let me inspect it =) ---
**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:** [February 9, 2010, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3138 "2010-02-09T05:33:11Z")
Some issues w/ the painting of the valences last night. ☹ Going to button that up, but not until saturday… ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3139 "2010-02-09T06:48:50Z")
i was just thinking, why wasnt the motor primed b4 it went into the car? ---
**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:** [February 9, 2010, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/3140 "2010-02-09T06:50:21Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > i was just thinking, why wasnt the motor primed b4 it went into the car? what am I going to do, lay it on the floor and crank it? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=156) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=158)