replaced engine

[87325es]

I replaced the engine in my 87 325es and cant get it to start. I latter found out that there was no ground wire connected. So I attached a thin gauge wire from the top of the engine to the bolts to the shocks and the engine turned but did not start. So I can get it to turn but not start now. where does the ground go on these cars?

[nukeduster]

That should be fine but the ground needs to be at least a 10 gauge wire, something like an 8 gauge is safest.

[german-speed-demon]

You probably just lost pressure in the fuel lines from the time the old engine was out to the time the new engine went in. Try filling the filter and go from there.

[87325es]

But where would be the strongest connection?used: Is there supposed to be more than 1 ground?used: where should it be mounted? used:


THANKS

[Starmavin]

One ground, mounted at the oil pan on the drivers side below the alt.

[87325es]

I connected the ground like you said from the pan to chasis and the car finally cranks. Thanks. But know Im not getting any fuel in the line in on top of the engine so its not starting. The reason could be when I took the engine out I cut the wire harness which is located on the fron passenger side going in the fire wall. So I had to reattach with the new engine. Does that harness have any wire going to the fuel pump? If so which one? By the way car has been sitting for 1 1/2 years.

[87325es]

Connected the ground from pan to chasis.

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I connected the ground like you said from the pan to chasis and the car finally cranks. Thanks. But know Im not getting any fuel in the line in on top of the engine so its not starting. The reason could be when I took the engine out I cut the wire harness which is located on the fron passenger side going in the fire wall. So I had to reattach with the new engine. Does that harness have any wire going to the fuel pump? If so which one? By the way car has been sitting for 1 1/2 years.