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

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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
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                      #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
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                        #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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                          • jc43089J
                            jc43089J
                            jc43089
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #673

                            What is your crankcase vented to?  I'm just curious because I have never had leaking problems like this.  If your crankcase gets pressurized though it will leak everywhere.

                            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
                              #674

                              I have it on vacuum via the exhaust.

                              Have you turbo'd one before?  I guess they leak pretty bad from the crank case pressure.

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                                   @DrLeadFoot

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                              • jc43089J
                                jc43089J
                                jc43089
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #675

                                Vacuum via the exhaust?  Not sure what you mean.  I have not had a turbo before but these engines have a large vent so i would think unless you have lots of ring leakage it should vent fast enough.

                                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
                                  #676

                                  http://www.jegs.com/p/Moroso/Moroso-Crankcase-Evacuation-System/751825/10002/-1

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                                       @DrLeadFoot

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                                  • jc43089J
                                    jc43089J
                                    jc43089
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #677

                                    So it isn't a vacuum, just a low pressure, it attaches post turbo right?  There will still be some pressure.  I am not sold on this setup.  Why not just a catch can vented to atmosphere?  I understand that you don't want oil going into the turbo inlet so this would be the next best thing.

                                    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
                                      #678

                                      My crank case set up goes from the valve cover vent--->catch can--->exhaust vacuum.

                                      If you pull vacuum from the crank case it makes more power from what I've heard from drag racing / turbo guys.

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                                           @DrLeadFoot

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                                      • B
                                        B
                                        B C
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #679

                                        I see a lot of people running the crankcase vent to the exhaust. I have mine run to a catch can then to a port just downstream of the air filter. 
                                        the turbo inlet is completely dry and oil free and the catch can is doing its job. So far so good. Not sure if its more of a concern on a 24v though.

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                                        • Bassboy3313B
                                          Bassboy3313B
                                          Bassboy3313
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #680

                                          Snap said:

                                          I see a lot of people running the crankcase vent to the exhaust. I have mine run to a catch can then to a port just downstream of the air filter. 

                                          the turbo inlet is completely dry and oil free and the catch can is doing its job. So far so good. Not sure if its more of a concern on a 24v though. 

                                          This is how I have my catch can setup too on my turbo m10.

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