Build Thread?

[Jdesign]

Well I have a different motor, but seem to be having the same problem. Im sure its dumb simple once you figure it out. Its just figuring it out, sucks.

[GunMetalGrey]

Well, it was frustrating as hell while it lasted. 

I had reworked a few things after realizing that my main ground wire was nearing 300 degrees, and this helped clear up some of the timing issues I think I was having. I went out for a cruise and it felt smoother after the car warmed up, but I was still getting breakup and I held it for a second then it reeked of oil. Took it back to the shop knowing what was going on. Confirmed it when I pulled out the coil packs and had fresh oil in the plug wells. 
She done.
 

Turbo setup is accounted for and will not be returning to anything I own. 

Started tearing it apart right away, and will be throwing rings at it again and just running it NA.

[suspenceful]

Where's the 'sad' reaction button?

[B C]

I may have a couple M52 pistons if you need spares

[GunMetalGrey]

Snap said:

I may have a couple M52 pistons if you need spares

This is very good to know! Thanks!

[Jdesign]

[GunMetalGrey]

I should probably make a bit of an update here! 
I had pulled the motor and checked the rings on cylinder 5, they were fine. Turns out the cut-ring gasket didn't set right and a valve clipped the ring and caused some issues. I put the motor back together in a cheater fashion and got bit bad by doing so, and had to pull the motor again and redo the head gasket properly. I got the motor in and fired up yesterday and it runs well. Now to get the rest of the car back together! 
Plan is to get it back together and post it for sale, but I'll drive it until it sells. 
It's been a good time, but it's time to move on!

[B C]

Glad to hear the engine is not toast and is running well. On to bigger and better things!

[GunMetalGrey]

Literally bigger, and better is relative! 

Going to put some serious focus into the E, as I enjoy the shit out of that thing, and it deserves to have the crap beat out of it. That and something about having something with two screws sitting around for it...

[Jdesign]

Glad that this is back, not glad about you selling it. I bet if you drive it enough, you might want to keep it? Maybe not since ol' winter is a coming.

[GunMetalGrey]

Eh, a lot of it comes down to the fact that I had a project going so long for it and failed/gave up/didn't finish it and that part really gets to me, and the car itself is a reminder of that lol.
I have also done pretty much everything I can to the car (less forced induction), so like any reasonable WIBimmers member need to get rid of it because it is now too reliable and will require no repairs. 
School costs play a small factor as well.

[Jdesign]

GunMetalGrey said:

need to get rid of it because it is now too reliable and will require no repairs. 

Ahhhhh. That makes sense now.

[GunMetalGrey]

It's sad to me that the car was always "in progress" so I never spent much time cleaning up the engine bay. It cleans up well

[jc43089]

Looks nice!

[Jdesign]

Looks great. Best of luck on a quick sale!

[GunMetalGrey]

[suspenceful]

The end of an era. Looks like it's going to a good home at least.

Did you take your plates off?

[GunMetalGrey]

suspenceful said:

The end of an era. Looks like it's going to a good home at least.

Did you take your plates off?

Yeah I remembered to take the plate off, though I did almost forget lol

[Jdesign]

Cant wait to see what you get next.

[HipMF]

He's going to be showing his true colors now and getting a Subaru.