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Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)

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  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #1225

    That would definitely be an acceptable term for lugnuts=) Let's get that made into a standard

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    • R
      R
      Rowleym
      wrote on last edited by
      #1226

      It was really awkward trying to explain to my woman why I was laughing so hard at my phone... You guys are fantastic hahaha

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      sk8 or die

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      • B
        B
        B C
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        #1227

        ALPINA wheels

        Andy

        Loves

        Penis

        In

        North

        Appleton

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
          wrote on last edited by
          #1228

          HAHA

          Back on topic...for now.

          Out with the old, in with the new!!

          Brand new S54 oil housing on the left, S52 on the right.
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          Just ordered the 14mm to 12mm Vanos banjo bolt from VAC Motorsports.  
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          That housing takes up so much room!
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               @DrLeadFoot

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          • R
            R
            Rowleym
            wrote on last edited by
            #1229

            any reason you didn't use something like the champion oil filter relocation with a thermostat? Not real sure about the benefits of s54 housing, though. I just love the look of a hidden oil filter haha.

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            sk8 or die

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
              wrote on last edited by
              #1230

              Rowleym said:

              any reason you didn't use something like the champion oil filter relocation with a thermostat? Not real sure about the benefits of s54 housing, though. I just love the look of a hidden oil filter haha. 

              Less work, oem reliability and avoiding a lot of a/n fittings.

              I definitely thought about getting the vac or Achilles units but $$$..

              Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                #1231

                Vent oil temp gauge install:

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                Mark your spots to cut
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                Cut
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                Small cuts and some sanding of the upper and lower edges and she fits!
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                Now on to the fun part.
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                That's all for now, folks!

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                     @DrLeadFoot

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                • EarlE
                  EarlE
                  Earl
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #1232

                  Going to spray the back portion of the gauge black to make it more incognito? Looks like you did a very tidy job cutting=)

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                  • wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #1233

                    ^exact thoughts.

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                    • DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFoot
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1234

                      Yes, I will. I have to figure out how to secure it in there. The spindle that came with it is too big. a bunch of electrical tape?

                      Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                           @DrLeadFoot

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                      • EarlE
                        EarlE
                        Earl
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #1235

                        Dab of silicone on the top and bottom where it touches the vent?

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #1236

                          Or just hot glue, firm but easy to get off if needed.

                          Chris Young
                          BMWCCA #458972
                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          • TCDT
                            TCDT
                            TCD
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1237

                            Hot glue, silicone, electrical tape?  haha You guys are :D

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                            • DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFoot
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1238

                              TCD said:

                              Hot glue, silicone, electrical tape?  haha You guys are :D

                              Enlighten us! Haha

                              If you say Velcro... #overthehill

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                                   @DrLeadFoot

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                              • CMartC
                                CMartC
                                CMart
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1239

                                I can't 100% tell how it is sitting, but if you are looking to secure it from the back maybe a black hose clamp?

                                Excursion 7.3
                                E30 LS1

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                                • Bassboy3313B
                                  Bassboy3313B
                                  Bassboy3313
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1240

                                  I would even think a piece of hose (or PVC pipe maybe) that has the same ID as the OD of the gauge. Slip it over the gauge up to the front. It could pinch the vent ribs between the gauge lip and the hose, applying even pressure hold around the entire gauge. Just a thought.

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1241

                                    Bassboy3313 said:

                                    I would even think a piece of hose (or PVC pipe maybe) that has the same ID as the OD of the gauge. Slip it over the gauge up to the front. It could pinch the vent ribs between the gauge lip and the hose, applying even pressure hold around the entire gauge. Just a thought.

                                    It is pretty tight in there after sanding the upper and lower to make the gauge fit. I might use some of that interior tar that I used to hold on the inner door plastic. Simple, black and I can remove it if I need to with ease.

                                    Unless TCD aka "Captain Velcro" wants to share the knowledge. ;)

                                    - Ordered this guy. http://jbperf.com/dual_VR/v2_1.html

                                    ^Traction control!!!!

                                    - Received my VAC 12 to 14mm vanos bolt.

                                    - Got the tiling done in the bathroom surround. Need to tile the floor, drop off the wet table saw and pick up my air compressor so I can blow out the head bolt threads in the block.

                                    - Ready to finish my Megasquirt wiring. Need to figure out how to wire up the traction control still.

                                    Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFoot
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1242

                                      Got the air compressor...that's about it. Work has been busy with positive things!

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                                           @DrLeadFoot

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1243

                                        Popped on the S54 oil filter housing and the power steering. Torqued everything down with loc-tite. 9df5eda5e72c541f2eafcf5f4a92f732.jpg I cleaned out the threads in the block for the head bolts then I starting reading that people prep their block with a honing stone before they install the CES cut-ring head gasket. Should I do this? Thoughts? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                        • GunMetalGreyG
                                          GunMetalGreyG
                                          GunMetalGrey
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1244

                                          I didn't know ECS made a gasket as well.
                                          I am running a similar setup, and from what I was seeing most people that surface the block with a stone haven't had the block decked before. Like myself!

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