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

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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
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      #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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        • 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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                        • 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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                            • DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFoot
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1245

                              GunMetalGrey said:

                              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! 

                              Edit:  CES cut-ring HG.

                              Did you prep the block yourself?

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                                   @DrLeadFoot

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1246

                                I bought the same gasket, and also bought a copper spacer for my setup.
                                I did do the stone/sandpaper because mine had never been done. It actually worked pretty well. 
                                In your case I would grab a straight bar and some feeler gauges and find out if anything is not straight.

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                                • T
                                  T
                                  tsweers89
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1247

                                  Grab a straight edge and check. Also post up on bimmerforums FI section asking for help prepping the block. Many different methods. May be a better method for the cut ring.

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                                  • T
                                    T
                                    tsweers89
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1248

                                    Even CES says to prep the block with stoned http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1838028-CES-Motorsport-Cut-Ring-Head-Gasket-Copper-spacer-combo-install-guide&highlight=Ces+cutring

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                                    • DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFoot
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1249

                                      Sorting out a couple more ground wires then I should be all done with the dme side of the wiring harness.

                                      Still need to wire up the new gauges and the GM IAT sensor.

                                      Heat Sink'd the coil drivers.

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                                      Where I left it.

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                                      Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                           @DrLeadFoot

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                                        Doorman
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1250

                                        DrLeadFoot said:

                                        Sorting out a couple more ground wires then I should be all done with the dme side of the wiring harness. Still need to wire up the new gauges and the GM IAT sensor.Heat Sink'd the coil drivers.298e32be921f57e58b1497895ba1e055.jpgWhere I left it. cbef45c8c3344448d548da66d5863f7a.jpgSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

                                        Are those puzzle pieces on your socks!?!?!

                                        Hipsters.......sigh.....

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1251

                                          Doorman said:

                                          Sorting out a couple more ground wires then I should be all done with the dme side of the wiring harness. Still need to wire up the new gauges and the GM IAT sensor.Heat Sink'd the coil drivers.Where I left it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

                                          Are those puzzle pieces on your socks!?!?!

                                          Hipsters.......sigh.....

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                                          That's my signature Realtor "look". You wanna buy a house??!

                                          Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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