E30 M52

[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?

[B C]

This E30 is not likely to be road legal in 2017. If I didn't have to finish the exhaust and re-register it I would say yes. I am doing what I can to get back to enjoying the car.

Tom,  cool your tits, we just got Dairy Queen, DONT YOU LIKE DAIRY QUEEN!?!?!?

[B C]

Test fitting