<![CDATA[E30 M50 tear down kinda thing]]>Edit: Page 17 has a step by step removable core support project guide with lots of pictures. I figured this is good info for anyone wanting to try it :D

Over the years I've worked on a lot of different cars, done a bunch of different swaps, ect. But never a complete tear down of a motor to freshen things up. I figured my pride and joy, beat to shit e30 drift car would be a good place to start. Also seeing it here is a good way to keep me motivated to finish it. So lets get into it!

Skipped pics for the first couple of steps taking off the fenders/bumper/valence.
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On the lift, ready for operation.
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Without breaking a sweat, the m50 is out!
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As some of you may notice, my front core support is cut out here. I will be drilling out the remaining factory tach welds, buying a new radiator core support, and making it fully detachable. Because Im sure this wont be the last time this motor comes out lol.

The clutch seems to be in okay shape still. Nothing out of the ordinary.
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A couple small hot spots on the flywheel, but still, nothing too crazy. Theres also no cracks in the pressure plate "fingers" so thats good.
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Im not sure how a throwout bearing should look when coming out, so I dont know about this. Still spins very very well?
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Back to the motor! Valve cover off.
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Some gross shit in one of the spark plug tubes.
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Fuel rail, injectors, and harness removed.
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Intake manifold off, along with the rest of the engine harness/plugged in stuff.
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Vanos removed.

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Le sprockets.

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Kind of off topic, but this has been by far the best investment I've made so far lol.
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Anyway! The head is off.
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The goods!
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Gotta keep yo shit organized! Every single bolt that has come off of the car, from the fenders, to the throttle body, to vanos, has been bagged and labeled.

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Thats a far as I am right now. I guess now would be a good time to say I have no idea what Im doing when it comes to timing related stuff, so thats my main concern about getting it all back together. But yeah, hopefully I will be updating this pretty frequently as this project goes on! All comments are welcome. Especially any input about m50 timing ;)

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Earl said:

Jake parted her out=P John has the swap in his e30 (the one you said has a poked out eye) and the wheels, suspension, ect. were all sold off. Jake was going to move to Texas as planned but told me he would miss me too much, so now he lives off of Brady Street.

Wow ive been away cor a bit too long havent i.

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Jeff said:

what happened to never cleaning it??? wait what happened to the car?

Jake parted her out=P John has the swap in his e30 (the one you said has a poked out eye) and the wheels, suspension, ect. were all sold off. Jake was going to move to Texas as planned but told me he would miss me too much, so now he lives off of Brady Street.

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Earl said:

Rest in pieces friend

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what happened to never cleaning it??? wait what happened to the car?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26900https://wibimmers.com/post/26900Tue, 20 Aug 2013 04:45:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:41:43 GMT]]>Until we meet again ❤

These wheels are for sale if anyone is interested.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/25478https://wibimmers.com/post/25478Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:41:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:13:37 GMT]]>Rest in pieces friend

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straight6pwr said:

man those headers are pretty

Thanks Dan.  They already changed colors, but still look cool.  Im hoping to get the exhaust hooked up within the next couple of days so I can drive it on the road with one less thing to worry about as far as getting pulled over.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22287https://wibimmers.com/post/22287Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:41:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:38:52 GMT]]>man those headers are pretty

StewCrew said:

Worked on it more tonight, all that's left really is bleeding the brakes and adding coolant. The harness will stay a mess until I'm comfortable with how it runs
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Also, lets play a game. What costs less than $1, takes 45 minutes of work, and gives you dis angle?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22270https://wibimmers.com/post/22270Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:38:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:18:13 GMT]]>5 finger discount at the salvage yard;)

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Earl said:

Because it is lower fool. And I really think you should get the eta valence;) My favorite e30 valence

If John wants to trade valences I'd be down lol. He's got that early model lip too that looks badass! I could get an iS splitter to have it a bit lower, but I don't really wanna spend more money than I have to.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22239https://wibimmers.com/post/22239Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:33:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:25:18 GMT]]>Because it is lower fool. And I really think you should get the eta valence;) My favorite e30 valence

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22234https://wibimmers.com/post/22234Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:25:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:58:57 GMT]]>Why volvo lip when I already have an iS lip?  And yeah thats the same front valence I have,  just dont have plastic bumpers unfortunately 😕

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22232https://wibimmers.com/post/22232Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:58:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:12:59 GMT]]>That is the same front air dam as jake, a volvo lip, and that's Bens old car.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22224https://wibimmers.com/post/22224Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:12:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:09:47 GMT]]>That's not his car, nor the same front air dam. So?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22222https://wibimmers.com/post/22222Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:09:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:59:25 GMT]]>Looks good to me=)

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22221https://wibimmers.com/post/22221Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:59:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:10:59 GMT]]>His front air dam wouldn't pull it off

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22219https://wibimmers.com/post/22219Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:10:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:43:59 GMT]]>Take notes bro=)

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1074402#post1074402

I want to see a volvo lip on your whip (<i'm a rapper now)

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KaiserRolls said:

Can't wait to see this thing!!! I have a feeling the videos don't do the loudness justice.

Shes a screamer 0.o   Im debating bringing it to the StanceWI meet on sunday.  So if youre going to that, look for the blue e30 with no fenders and a white hood.

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Brian said:

Chris' laugh in the video made it for me. Cheeky bastard. Car sounds good though man! :)

:wub:

KaiserRolls said:

Can't wait to see this thing!!! I have a feeling the videos don't do the loudness justice.

Not even close! Especially when that M50 gets raspy  :cool:

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/21875https://wibimmers.com/post/21875Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:21:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:17:25 GMT]]>Can't wait to see this thing!!! I have a feeling the videos don't do the loudness justice.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/21841https://wibimmers.com/post/21841Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:17:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to E30 M50 tear down kinda thing on Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:30:47 GMT]]>Chris' laugh in the video made it for me. Cheeky bastard. Car sounds good though man! :)

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KaiserRolls said:

besides the fenders. they aren't necessary though

shaving weight = shaving seconds. 

glad this thing is rippin' around!!!

Lol i got a few things to wrap up still, which I might get to tonight.  I was going to paint the fenders and hood blue to kind of match the car, but thats more work I dont want to do.  I just want to drive it.

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StewCrew said:

I'm not seein it. Looks together to me?

besides the fenders. they aren't necessary though

shaving weight = shaving seconds. 

glad this thing is rippin' around!!!

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KaiserRolls said:

don't let me alarm you.....but I think the front of Jake's car is missing

I'm not seein it. Looks together to me?

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CYoung said:

:D https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10151885274644937

don't let me alarm you.....but I think the front of Jake's car is missing

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