Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)

[Rowleym]

very confused why you did that. It should take around 2 hours to pull the engine/trans together. Do you have a load leveler/friend to help?

[GunMetalGrey]

Rowleym said:

very confused why you did that. It should take around 2 hours to pull the engine/trans together. Do you have a load leveler/friend to help?

I was wondering the same thing.

[B C]

May have a little to do with garage height. I prefer to shark my powertrain out as a unit but definitely requires the right chain/hoist configuration and occasionally some ceiling height.

[DrLeadFoot]

I wanted to see how difficult it was to take out the trans. It took about 1 hour and I was taking my time.

Height is an issue as have to have my garage door open to make room for the hoist.

Excited to see what is going on in the engine!

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[DrLeadFoot]

All gold!

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[DrLeadFoot]

Pic for future reference.

Got the motor 99% ready to be pulled. Now I just have to find a place to put it!

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[m42b32]

DrLeadFoot said:

Now I just have to find a place to put it!

I think Snap's got an engine stand for sale

[DrLeadFoot]

m42b32 said:

 

DrLeadFoot said:

Now I just have to find a place to put it!

I think Snap's got an engine stand for sale

Not anymore[emoji12]

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[B C]

His level of interest peaked and he arrived at my house with some funds.

[DrLeadFoot]

All is quiet on the western front. My porch is 70% refurbished doe!

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[KaiserRolls]

DrLeadFoot said:

doe!

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[DrLeadFoot]

For reference: http://www.crank-scrapers.com/bmw_m50-m54.html

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[DrLeadFoot]

Finally!!

The clutch removal was interesting.  The dowel with the bolt head, pictured below was finger loose and was backed out about 2 full turns.  Some of the others were a little loose but this was the worst one.  SKETCH! 

These allen bolts were loose as well.  I will be calling UUC to see what the deal is.  There can't be more than 3,000 miles on the clutch. 

Obligatory owner in the engine bay pic. 

[B C]

Use loctite on the pressure plate hardware for sure. The clamping force of that pressure plate,the aluminum flywheel, and dissimilar metals makes for a good recipe for loss of torque.

Cant tell you how happy I am to see an update here. It gives me motivation

[patsbimmer1]

If you scroll up from the bottom it's like the engine is going back in!

[DrLeadFoot]

patsbimmer1 said:

If you scroll up from the bottom it's like the engine is going back in!

It's just that easy!

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[DrLeadFoot]

Snap said:

Use loctite on the pressure plate hardware for sure. The clamping force of that pressure plate,the aluminum flywheel, and dissimilar metals makes for a good recipe for loss of torque.

Cant tell you how happy I am to see an update here. It gives me motivation

I'm excited to get it sorted out soon. The goal is to drop the engine to C&S Performance no later than February 15.

I'll have them make a torque block and straighten everything out.

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[straight6pwr]

owner in the engine bay because there is no where else for him to stand?

nice progress!

[Jdesign]

Nice!!!

[DrLeadFoot]

Welp...

Bank 1

1 out of 3 weren't leaking coolant.

Bank 2

3 of 3 were leaking.