Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)
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I'm running 215's haha.
The oil pan is on! Might do some work tonight.
Update on the to do list:
- Install new motor mount bolts to the passenger side. Drivers is done. DONE
- Torque down transmission. DONE
- Prime and paint the frame where and front subframe connect. DONE
- Install subframe. DONE
- Install steering rack and skid plate. DONE
- Intake manifold, throttle body and hook up charge pipes. DONE
- Radiator and fluid.
- Add oil.
- Turn motor over by hand 20 some times to pump the oil through the ant farm.
- Install and bleed rear calipers. DONE
- DRIVE!!
@DrLeadFoot
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Your 215's make me laugh!
Also, you can use the starter to prime the engine, just pull the fuel pump fuse. -
In all seriousness, I usually prime an engine by removing the fuel pump fuse and pulling the spark plugs, no compression = no load on the bearings and it spins over much faster. It still takes longer than you think it would to build pressure in a new engine but yours wasn't fully disassembled.
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Knocking things off the list!
Subframe all torqued down.
Steering rack and skid plate on.
On the ground!!!! #beentoolong
Getting close!!!
@DrLeadFoot
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@DrLeadFoot
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Getting closer!
Need to get a new brass crush ring for the boost gauge. The original hose was crimped at the nut. Then I'll be good to go.
The crank torque tool should be arriving today.
@DrLeadFoot
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Rear calipers and new Hawk HPS pads on. Ready for the road!
Got my Jesus bolt torqued down.
New updated list:
-Charge battery a little
-Install radiator
-Add fluids
-Prime oil system
-Fire it up!
@DrLeadFoot
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Almost there. I have HPS pads on our Maxima and very happy with them, excellent feeling street pad and they seem to last forever, I think they are around 40k and still over half of the material left. Not sure if it matters much but they are on Brembo slotted rotors as well.
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Doing some more wedding planning today which means wrenching on the bimmer and sending emails with the fiancee!
@DrLeadFoot
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BURNOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Haha.
She is running great! Feels so good to be back behind the wheel.
I'll get it cleaned up tomorrow and snap some pictures.
@DrLeadFoot
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Need to do this: http://e30.bmwdiy.info/indy-fogs/
And wire up my city lights with the dims.
@DrLeadFoot
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Installed my e30m3 wiring cover.
Other random pics:
Curiosity of Billy:
Mileage pic:
Needs this:
@DrLeadFoot
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