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

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  • B
    B
    B C
    wrote on last edited by
    #651

    nice! im sure it feels great to have checked it even though you could have said "screw it" and put it back together a few weeks ago.

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
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      #652

      Getting intense up in here, up in here.

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           @DrLeadFoot

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
        wrote on last edited by
        #653

        Snap, I am glad I'm taking my time. I've noticed a couple of key issues especially the teeth of the crank sprocket being rounded off. If I was rushing I would probably have missed this and might have had it apart again in another 300 miles.

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • Bassboy3313B
          Bassboy3313B
          Bassboy3313
          wrote on last edited by
          #654

          Where did you get the plasti gauge stuff from? I will need to do this when I start reassembling my spare block.

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          • jc43089J
            jc43089J
            jc43089
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            #655

            I have bought Plastigage from Napa before, you have to ask for it, it was in a pretty dusty box at my store lol.

            2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
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            '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

            '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

            '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
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            • mkoeppM
              mkoeppM
              mkoepp
              wrote on last edited by
              #656

              Bassboy3313 said:

              Where did you get the plasti gauge stuff from? I will need to do this when I start reassembling my spare block.

              I know NAPA has them. Any parts house should have them.

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
                wrote on last edited by
                #657

                All are torqued, three are in the pic.

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                     @DrLeadFoot

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #658

                  Pegasus Racing has the plastic gauge.

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                       @DrLeadFoot

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                  • JeffJ
                    JeffJ
                    Jeff
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #659

                    Nice to see people actually checking specs when there building motors.

                    1976 530i e12
                    1990 325ix e30
                    1992 325i e36
                    1995 740il e38
                    2001 330xi e46
                    ^More to come :)

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                    • DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFoot
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #660

                      I'm just terrified that I'm going to blow this up so I need to do it the right way.

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                      • ClassEC
                        ClassEC
                        ClassE
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #661

                        Plastidipping the crank was an odd choice.

                        Racekor.

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                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #662

                          #tothelastdetail

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                               @DrLeadFoot

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                          • JeffJ
                            JeffJ
                            Jeff
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #663

                            People usually don't clean journal bearing seats or install the bearings right 90% of builds gone wrong. Spun bearings are bad news

                            1976 530i e12
                            1990 325ix e30
                            1992 325i e36
                            1995 740il e38
                            2001 330xi e46
                            ^More to come :)

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                            • DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFoot
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #664

                              I think I did it right. Tried to keep everything as clean as possible. Rubber gloves and brake clean were flying everywhere!

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                                   @DrLeadFoot

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #665

                                What is all the white stuff that you have on the main bearings and caps? Assembly lube of sorts?

                                Are you replacing the crank sprocket? You had mentioned that it was rounded.

                                Looking good!

                                ...

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                                • DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFoot
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #666

                                  Assembly Lube ;)

                                  My project of the weekend is to get the new sprocket on.

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                                       @DrLeadFoot

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #667

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                                    These two inverted torx bolts that secure the lower cover on were finger loose. No wonder I was leaking oil.

                                    #loctiteeverything

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #668

                                      Another nice find by the doctor!

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #669

                                        Jesus bolt out.

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                                        Stretched as I thought. If you didn't read it earlier the bolt was easily loosened by a big pair of channel grips.

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #670

                                          Any advise to get the middle torx bolt on the timing case cover loose without removing the cams?

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                                               @DrLeadFoot

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