The E46 M3 Journal
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Got the transmission all ready to go.
Did some maintenance while it was out. Springs and things were replaced as well as a new clutch fork plastic pivot and throw out bearing.
Pics:
All new everything:
Next spring to be replaced:
A little sealant
Installed and on to the next one. I got a new aluminum plug.
All done with springs and things
Clutch fork all set.
The other parts next to be installed. Trans mounts, header gaskets and nuts.
@DrLeadFoot
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What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it?
I thought this car was SMG
The SMG and manual are the same trans I believe just a different case on the SMG for the attachments.
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What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it?
I thought this car was SMG
Just some Mobil 1 synthetic grease.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Snap said:
What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it?
I thought this car was SMG
The SMG and manual are the same trans I believe just a different case on the SMG for the attachments.
That is correct. I'll have more detailed pics once the engine and trans get married.
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@DrLeadFoot
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The life blood has arrived!
Also got a DVD of BMWs moving under their own power as I forgot what that looks like and needed a refresher.
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@DrLeadFoot
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A DVD of bmws moving under their own power.
friggin hilariousIf that DVD seems like it's TOO overwhelming/too much too soon for you......we could all make clips of us pushing our cars and make a DVD......baby steps brother!
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If that DVD seems like it's TOO overwhelming/too much too soon for you......we could all make clips of us pushing our cars and make a DVD......baby steps brother!
That would probably sell!!
@DrLeadFoot
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Got in the garage for 1 hour.
New Clutch!
Pressure plate torqued to 18ft/lbs
Transmission bolted up!
The header flanges were not aligned. Machine shop straightened them out.
Two edges didn't get get totally flat but all will be good.
Need to torque down the transmission then get the engine on the cherry picker. After that I'll bolt on the SMG unit and headers.
@DrLeadFoot
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Installing the motor! 29 degrees out wasn't too cold as long as you keep moving quick.
Hooked up the SMG system.
Swapped the exhaust studs out for the longer m50 studs and red loctite.
New nuts and gaskets. Red loctite'd the nuts as well.
Billy working on the exhaust
MT2 for the trans fluid
Making room for the cherry picker.
Motor close to being bolted up!
@DrLeadFoot
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Making some solid progress with this warmer weather. Yesterday I wrapped up the day with the motor hanging on the hoist and the front subframe hanging and not bolted up. This morning I wrestled around with the subframe and finally got it bolted up after awhile. I needed to slide the driver's side control arm into the lollipop. Used some chain wax and a tie down to pull it into place.
This was hooked on the passenger side to pull the driver's side control arm backwards.
After that was in I used some crowbars to glide it into place. Also adjusted the hoist on the motor and floor jack on the trans to get the right fit. All that took about 1 hour. Annoying but exciting when it was bolted up. Torqued the subframe to 90nm and the motor mounts to 49nm. Used red loctite on all the motor mount threads.
Took the intake off to gain access to everything.
Motor sitting where it should be!
Hoist out of the way. BYE FELICIA!!!!!
New OEM BMW trans mounts. All tightened up!
Getting there!
Home sweet home.
Need to plug in the wires for the SMG and motor. Pop in 1 O2 sensor, exhaust gas temp sensor, firewall coolant hoses, driveshaft, intake manifold, radiator, fluids, bumper, lights............Start??
@DrLeadFoot
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Needs more angry/hulking/strong/lumberjack-like/flannel shirt man pics.......
then you then you can fire her up!!!
Haha. I'll see what I can do.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Nice work. The Dr. wins the true backyard mechanic award.
And the trophy is a gold space heater!
I plugged in the SMG to the harness, slid in the gas line and vacuum for the fuel pressure regulator. Then it started snowing and I was slipping on the ice so I went inside.
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@DrLeadFoot
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The 2004 engine harness had a 2 prong plug for one of the ecu area plugs. The 2003 body harness had a 3 prong plug. Snip snip!
Computer is all plugged in. Serpentine belts installed. Next is pop on the intake and radiator. Add fluids and I need to break into my trunk because my latch is broken and my battery is disconnected. Then start it up and pray!!
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@DrLeadFoot
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Went to start it... no crank or starter sounds. SMG light is on. SMG fluid is topped off.
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@DrLeadFoot
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