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

[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.  

[GunMetalGrey]

Fun! At least it is a very evident issue.

Recommendation, use n54 exhaust manifold studs. They have a torx head on the end so you don't have to double nut every stud in. Doesn't really matter now, but just good info to get out there!

I'm glad to see you digging into this again!

[DrLeadFoot]

Motor is at C&S. Hopefully they can bring it back to life. Cylinder #2 had water in it and was rusty.

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[jc43089]

I've seen that before, and it cleaned up with a quick honing.  Depends on how deep it is pitted though.  It will just retain oil better, some call it 'seasoning".

[DrLeadFoot]

jc43089 said:

I've seen that before, and it cleaned up with a quick honing.  Depends on how deep it is pitted though.  It will just retain oil better, some call it 'seasoning".

I love the positive vibes! Kinda nervous about this.

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