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  • KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRolls
    wrote on last edited by
    #1019

    It runs

    Added coolant after making sure it ran and wouldn’t eject belts.

    Will need to bleed coolant and finish bleeding the power steering

    Bleed brakes as well, clutch was fine

    There’s tons of loud valve train noise, going to assume it’s because of a completely fresh vanos and completely refreshed head, as in, need to bleed the lifters and get oil into everything. Same thing happened when I originally put the s50 and started it (albeit this time around is much louder, probably because I never removed the head last time-who knows).

    Basically now it’s bleed coolant, bleed/flush power steering, finish up the gauge panel and figure out why the hell my e30 temp gauge immediately pegs red hot when you turn the key on. Going to try and swap the temp sensors as I do not remember which one goes where 😕

    Hopefully worst case scenario is I have a bad temp sensor (unlikely as they are new)

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    • KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRolls
      wrote on last edited by
      #1020

      Oh also I need to go to an exhaust shop eventually, these headers won’t work with the mid pipe I have which is super convenient

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      • GunMetalGreyG
        GunMetalGreyG
        GunMetalGrey
        wrote on last edited by
        #1021

        Woohoo! That must have felt good!

        For temp sensors, make sure the connector with only one contact in it is on the brown temp sensor (or single pin, they are sometimes clear).

        I'm stoked to see more of this!

        ...

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
          wrote on last edited by
          #1022

          Rattling is normal after sitting for a long time.  Hold the rpms around 3k for a little while and it will pump the lifters back up.  Almost ready for burnouts/axle breakage!

          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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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
            wrote on last edited by
            #1023

            jc43089 said:

            Rattling is normal after sitting for a long time.  Hold the rpms around 3k for a little while and it will pump the lifters back up.  Almost ready for burnouts/axle breakage!

            For sure!

            Different angle

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            • i_love_carsI
              i_love_carsI
              i_love_cars
              wrote on last edited by
              #1024

              yes, i demand many burnouts and axle breakage ! A lot of 'yes' right here. Love the sound of the motor firing up

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              2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
              2007 Z4MR 
              2003 E39 M5
              2002 E46 M3
              2021 X5 40i

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              • KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRolls
                wrote on last edited by
                #1025

                GunMetalGrey said:

                Woohoo! That must have felt good!

                For temp sensors, make sure the connector with only one contact in it is on the brown temp sensor (or single pin, they are sometimes clear).

                I'm stoked to see more of this! 

                They both have 2 contacts

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                • KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRolls
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #1026

                  Swapped connectors. Gauge doesn’t jump full hot when I turn the key on now. Should be good.

                  FYI, both e36 obd1 harnesses I have indeed are two pin connections for the temp sensors. Only 1 pin sensor I can find that is close (distance wise) would be for the oil pressure switch.

                  (Manifold temp sensor may also be 1 pin as well - but I ruled this out because the length of the harness is a dead give away to where it connects to)

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                  • patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #1027

                    Awesome!  I can't wait for a ride!

                    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                    07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                    95 325is *sold*
                    93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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                    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                    • JdesignJ
                      JdesignJ
                      Jdesign
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1028

                      KaiserRolls said:

                      Swapped connectors. Gauge doesn’t jump full hot when I turn the key on now. Should be good.

                      FYI, both e36 obd1 harnesses I have indeed are two pin connections for the temp sensors. Only 1 pin sensor I can find that is close (distance wise) would be for the oil pressure switch.

                      (Manifold temp sensor may also be 1 pin as well - but I ruled this out because the length of the harness is a dead five away to where it connects to)

                      Awesome that this thing is so close! 

                      I know that the way I have my car set up is one connection is for the gauge, the other is for the ecu readout, and if you flip them, the guage would pin itself. Same with my E24, but that has one single pin, and a double pin. I have had the luxury of finding this out with both cars. lol

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                      • KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRolls
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #1029

                        Bleeding coolant tonight, also will try and get the head “bled” tonight as well at the same time, it was loud on startup

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                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #1030

                          KaiserRolls said:

                          Bleeding coolant tonight, also will try and get the head “bled” tonight as well at the same time, it was loud on startup

                          Rumor has it that burnouts (with videos) actually clear this up the quickest.

                          ...

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                          • JeffJ
                            JeffJ
                            Jeff
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1031

                            GunMetalGrey said:

                            KaiserRolls said:

                            Bleeding coolant tonight, also will try and get the head “bled” tonight as well at the same time, it was loud on startup

                            Rumor has it that burnouts (with videos) actually clear this up the quickest. 

                            Is like to 2nd this

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

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1032

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                              First and last drive of 2017 happened today.

                              Until next spring!

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                              • JeffJ
                                JeffJ
                                Jeff
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1033

                                KaiserRolls said:

                                1a1d8fe7f17950120641517e2a2d1f58.jpg

                                First and last drive of 2017 happened today.

                                Until next spring!

                                How fast where you going when the hood came off???

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

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                                • KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRolls
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1034

                                  Well, MS3 Pro is on the way.

                                  Never really liked the idea of the chiptune and no datalogging capability.

                                  Thankfully the turbo Miata has been a good learning experience

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                                  • B
                                    B
                                    B C
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1035

                                    KaiserRolls said:

                                    Never really liked the idea of the chiptune and no datalogging capability

                                    I have spent a few hours already looking at piggybacks, emulators, and logging systems for OBD1. There just isnt a proper tuning solution that doesn’t involve guess and check.

                                    Nothing will run a stock-ish engine better than a stock DME, but a completely different EMS like megasquirt is really the only solution if you want it dialed in 100%

                                    Logs are awesome

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1036

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                                      Showed up, now it’s time to get a not crappy laptop and get everything ready to go

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                                      • JdesignJ
                                        JdesignJ
                                        Jdesign
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1037

                                        YESSSSSSSSS.

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                                        ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1038

                                          Picked up some scaffolding from MN this morning40834d4ce12f1834a449c261e6032e5b.jpg

                                          Before install I will fog it black

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