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

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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
        wrote on last edited by
        #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
        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

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

        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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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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                       @DrLeadFoot

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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.

                                    3arebure.jpg

                                    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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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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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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                                      • jc43089J
                                        jc43089J
                                        jc43089
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #671

                                        You might have to remove the short chain and tensioner but not the cams.  Try a 1/4" drive 12pt socket and swivel.

                                        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
                                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

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

                                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #672

                                          Still trying to find time and motivation to get in the garage. 

                                          I was thinking about not using the metal gasket on the front cover and just going for the Ford black atv sealant.  In order for Kummrow to stop the leaking I had to ask them to ATV seal all gaskets. 

                                          I will be ordering new exhaust vanos sprocket bolts just in case the old ones are stretched out like every other bolt has been so far. 

                                          That should be it for parts then I just have to get my ass in gear!!

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                                               @DrLeadFoot

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