Non-BMW Stuff on a BMW Forum

[Jdesign]

It's pretty common. A lot of hondas and aftermarket seals are like that.

[gilber33]

Oh look. More pictures of an m20 on an engine stand.

[gilber33]

Tonight I got the old engine out and transmission off and moved some more stuff over to the new engine. 

Also so finished the roof on the playhouse. Need to put in one more window and then finishing trimming it out. Then the next project is a garden shed off the back of the garage and the siding that is coming off of the garage will be going on here. 

[B C]

What was the benefit of the new engine? lower miles? 

and stop trying to beat my record for M20 extractions!!!!

[gilber33]

B C said:

What was the benefit of the new engine? lower miles? 

and stop trying to beat my record for M20 extractions!!!!

Lol. This is the 3rd time. 

I’ve never done a full tear down and rebuild of an engine. Was getting a lot of drivetrain noise and needed to pull the engine to check the clutch. Figured it was a good time to do and drop it in. Fresh hone, new rings, new bearings, and a refreshed head. 

We’re having our 3rd child in November and I decided while I have the time I’ll get this one in and get the car as reliable as it can be. We’re also doing a home addition next year, so I will very limited access to the garage.

Also, thank you to whoever updated the thread title. Lol

[KaiserRolls]

Still have plans to make the core support removable?

[gilber33]

KaiserRolls said:

Still have plans to make the core support removable? 

Not with this round of things. Don’t want to spend too much time with extra stuff. More focused on getting the drivetrain solid and running again. Eventually, yes.  

Maybe.

[B C]

Kid #3 really cut into the time and money I had available for meth, hopefully you can maintain a proper balance

[gilber33]

B C said:

Kid #3 really cut into the time and money I had available for meth, hopefully you can maintain a proper balance 

I mean, it is what it is. My wife and I have talked about what we can do to maintain the balance. If that’s picking up some side “jobs” here and there at night, requesting grants from business owners (mostly gas stations), selling my unused semen and bone marrow. There’s lots options.

[B C]

times are hard

[gilber33]

Engine is back in the car with the stock flywheel. The lightweight one will be for sale. Just need to work on the driveshaft stuff  

And of course the update on the playhouse. It’s sided and partially painted. Tonight I will be making and staining the shutters and door so I can seal it up to finish the inside. 

[Jdesign]

I was hoping to see the engine in the play house, but I guess dreamers will be dreamers. Nice hustle on getting all that stuff done.

[gilber33]

Jdesign said:

I was hoping to see the engine in the play house, but I guess dreamers will be dreamers. Nice hustle on getting all that stuff done.

Thank you! It’s been exhausting. I’ve also framed and sheathed the shed between these two projects. Sometimes I think I started too much at once this time around.

[gilber33]

So tonight I was going to replace the giubo and the one I got was too large. After digging around I learned that the one on my car is for an auto. Last time I checked my car is definitely manual. I know the PO replaces the diff, but, how else would this be? Gab01-009 is the auto giubo and gab01-017 is the manual giubo  

Also, is this an issue??

[KaiserRolls]

Ditch that tumor of a damper

[straight6pwr]

what do you mean by 'too large'? 

realoem cross references the same giubo to nearly every every e30:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?id=1123-USA-02-1990-E30-BMW-325i&mg=26&sg=10&diagId=26_0023&q=26111225624&series=E30

in any case, as long as the bolt hole locations are the same, either one will work. the driveshaft splines takes up the difference if one is thicker.

[gilber33]

KaiserRolls said:

Ditch that tumor of a damper 

How do I remove it?

straight6pwr said:

what do you mean by 'too large'? 

realoem cross references the same giubo to nearly every every e30:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?id=1123-USA-02-1990-E30-BMW-325i&mg=26&sg=10&diagId=26_0023&q=26111225624&series=E30

in any case, as long as the bolt hole locations are the same, either one will work. the driveshaft splines takes up the difference if one is thicker.

The giubo I ordered that is listed for a manual transmission and is gab01017 and the one on my car gab01009. 

Auto: 

Manual:

They are visibly different sizes. From what I can gather the manual has a 78mm bolt hole distance and the auto has a 110mm distance. The one I ordered (for a manual car) is way too big. The bolt holes are not even close to lining up.

I guess I'm just wondering if this is a long term issue with having a giubo for an automatic car paired with a manual transmission.

edit edit: I guess the e30 came with two types of flanges - small and large. And the late models typically had the smaller. It's weird that the part number of the smaller flange would fall under and automatic transmission listing though. Either way, seems like it should be fine. I'm returning the one I ordered, so with that said does the one in my car look fine? I know when they are visibly torn they need to be replaced ASAP, but I'm trying to eliminate any drivetrain slop - and I do not know if these can wear to the point where they look fine on the outside, but the material is worn enough where it produces some noises?

[straight6pwr]

if the one you have fits, its fine.  if you have it in your hands and can inspect it up close and see no damage, you should be good to go!

[KaiserRolls]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/E30/comments/88932d/tips_for_removing_driveshaft_dampener/

[gilber33]

That was easy. What’s the benefit of removing it? 

Anywho. Got the diff pulled tonight and replaced the bushing and changed the fluid and reinstalled that. I had ordered a new giubo and that’s coming tomorrow. Otherwise I can put the driveshaft and exhaust back in and be done.