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  • DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFoot
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    #284

    Header time!

    Took off the headers and labeled both sides of the O2 sensors on both motors with different color zipties.  

    The old one is on the stand.  New one on the ground.

    What I'm dealing with for a work space.

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         @DrLeadFoot

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      Doorman
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      #285

      I need some funky colored zip ties!!  Not sure for what but I'll think of something. 

      Last pic made me chuckle.......you really got stuff jammed in the garage!

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      • wasnt m3W
        wasnt m3W
        wasnt m3
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        #286

        Judging by that dent, you had some header clearance issues, huh?

        m3sig-1.jpg

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
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          #287

          You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=)

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
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            #288

            Earl said:

            You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=)

            Someone watches engine masters ;)

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
              wrote on last edited by
              #289

              wasnt m3 said:

              Judging by that dent, you had some header clearance issues, huh?

              That dent is scientifically designed via heat and a BFH to clear the control arm lollipop.

              The dent and the grinded down motor mount are due to Kummrow over tightening the motor mount arm (when they reinstalled my headers they took off the motor mount while scratching off a lot of the ceramic coating from trying to jam them in there. Their fix for the ceramic coating was black spray paint.) to block bolts, having them loosen up leading to the breaking of the aluminum motor mount arm and the motor sitting on the steering rack. I couldn't tell it was broken while in the car so I grinded down the arm to make it fit unknowingly doing unnecessary work. Ugh.

              Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
                wrote on last edited by
                #290

                Earl said:

                You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=)

                Is this true??

                Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                     @DrLeadFoot

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                • KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRolls
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #291

                  DrLeadFoot said:

                  Earl said:

                  You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=)

                  Is this true??

                  Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

                  Watch the show engine masters on YouTube

                  They did it on a Chevy big block v8

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #292

                    KaiserRolls said:

                    DrLeadFoot said:

                    Earl said:

                    You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=)

                    Is this true?? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

                    Watch the show engine masters on YouTube

                    They did it on a Chevy big block v8

                    Watched it! Now I won't loose anymore sleep at night.

                    Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                         @DrLeadFoot

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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #293

                      That is a series I will definitely be following=) Get this together to bring to the ice meet if we ever have one!

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #294

                        Torque spec link

                        http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=425992

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                             @DrLeadFoot

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                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #295

                          Got the transmission all ready to go.

                          Did some maintenance while it was out.  Springs and things were replaced as well as a new clutch fork plastic pivot and throw out bearing.

                          Pics:

                          All new everything:

                          Next spring to be replaced:

                          A little sealant

                          Installed and on to the next one.  I got a new aluminum plug.

                          All done with springs and things

                          Clutch fork all set.

                          The other parts next to be installed.  Trans mounts, header gaskets and nuts.

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                               @DrLeadFoot

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                            B
                            B C
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                            #296

                            What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it?

                            I thought this car was SMG

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                            • patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #297

                              Snap said:

                              What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it?

                              I thought this car was SMG

                              The SMG and manual are the same trans I believe just a different case on the SMG for the attachments.

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #298

                                Snap said:

                                What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it?

                                I thought this car was SMG

                                Just some Mobil 1 synthetic grease.

                                Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                     @DrLeadFoot

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                                • DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFoot
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #299

                                  patsbimmer1 said:

                                  Snap said:

                                  What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it?

                                  I thought this car was SMG

                                  The SMG and manual are the same trans I believe just a different case on the SMG for the attachments.

                                  That is correct. I'll have more detailed pics once the engine and trans get married.

                                  Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                       @DrLeadFoot

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #300

                                    The life blood has arrived!

                                    Also got a DVD of BMWs moving under their own power as I forgot what that looks like and needed a refresher.

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                                    Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #301

                                      A DVD of bmws moving under their own power.

                                      [emoji16] friggin hilarious

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                                        D
                                        Doorman
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                                        #302

                                        Snap said:

                                        A DVD of bmws moving under their own power.

                                        emoji16.png friggin hilarious

                                        If that DVD seems like it's TOO overwhelming/too much too soon for you......we could all make clips of us pushing our cars and make a DVD......baby steps brother!

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #303

                                          Doorman said:

                                          If that DVD seems like it's TOO overwhelming/too much too soon for you......we could all make clips of us pushing our cars and make a DVD......baby steps brother!

                                          That would probably sell!!

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                                               @DrLeadFoot

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