E30 M52

[B C]

Old oil pump shaft pressed out and thrown in the garbage.

New "upgraded" oil pump shaft pressed in. In the second image you can see why the new one is an upgrade as It gets rid of the undercut required to make the splines.

[Jdesign]

Not sure if this is a test to see if we are actually paying attention, or you really don't like following the rules.

[m42b32]

To be fair, the method shown in the instructions is a pretty inaccurate way to use calipers.

[B C]

Measuring off the back face of the rotor made it easier for me to be square and consistent in measuring. +10 internets for catching that though

[Jeff]

Jdesign said:

Not sure if this is a test to see if we are actually paying attention, or you really don't like following the rules.

I'm pretty sure that that is about as accurate as a tape measure.

[B C]

I installed my 2 helicoils. The cam trays are no fun to install. I am using a folded over strip of tape to keep the lifters from falling out but it looks like I will need to resort to using magnets.

I have so much sweat

[Jeff]

Snap said:

I installed my 2 helicoils. The cam trays are no fun to install. I am using a folded over strip of tape to keep the lifters from falling out but it looks like I will need to resort to using magnets.

I have so much sweat

Assembly lube fixes the issue of them falling out.

[B C]

More stripped threads happening on the exhaust cam studs

Im using a small in-lb beam torque wrench but am going to buy something more expensive just because this is getting ridiculous.

[Jeff]

Jesus

[B C]

The M20 would have never done this to me.

Partly because it doesnt have bearing caps

[HipMF]

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[HipMF]

[B C]

HipMF said:

Seeing this makes me feel quite a bit better actually.

[Jdesign]

That is: AMAZING.

[B C]

I got the intake cam installed and torqu... no I didnt. The last 2 stripped.

Im even using a brand new torque wrench with a certificate of calibration and everything.

Stupid 24V

Update: fixed 1 of the 3 remaining stripped holes. Tap fell and rolled somewhere. 10 minutes of sweaty searching and I quit. I'll just buy a new one and find the old one right after I start using it.

Let me also tell you of the struggle of getting a straight drill/tap with the head on the engine hanging from an engine hoist (i cannot rest it on something now because the pan is off)

This is a common occurrence on the Toyota 3VZE which is also a shitty engine

[HipMF]

run it.

[B C]

This is my lifter bucket keeper-upper so the lifters dont fall out when removing/installing the cam trays.

Steel rod with some magnets

I was going to assemble the oil pump with the E34 pickup tube but noticed a knick in the pump outer ring.

(Assembled view so you can see what part I am talking about)

This part isnt under too much stress but it gets loaded cyclically and its a perfect storm for a crack to form from fatigue+heat. If the ring opens up at all it will jam/sieze

I am ordering a new one and will replace the pressure relief valve components while im at it. I wasnt planning on it but its a Wednesday and I had KFC for dinner so I guess I will

This is the bracket for the rear-sump pickup tube. It gets bent/broken off for fitment of the front sump pan.

My progress is at a crossroads until parts arrive and there isnt too much I can do to keep moving forward so I think I will use the time to modify the shift linkage and shift carrier so i can drop them off with Mr. Welderdude.

I picked up the oil pan from him monday

[Jeff]

Nice update! I love the idea with the magnets holding the lifters.

[Jdesign]

Chugga chugga chugga. You going to be driving this to the fall meet?

[The Full Banana]

Are we there yet?