the one and only e30 s52 engine swap

[AsparagusMike]

GunMetalGrey said:

Did you have your block resurfaced?

According to the machinist the block surface was in good shape and in no need of a resurfacing.

GunMetalGrey said:

Hell maybe I'll even track down those vanos tools and come visit you and lend a hand. 

That would be great! I could definitely use a expert look over after I time the motor to make sure everything is correct and good to go as well as getting that vanos rebuilt pronto.

[B C]

This all feels so familiar to me except for the few weekends I spent with Helicoils.

I am using temp sender # 12621710511 (brown connector with 1 pin)

Feel free to reach out to me if you are in doubt with any of the timing procedure. It isn't hard but some of the information available isn't as clear or complete as I would have liked it to be.

[stealthbimmer]

These guys work wonders for rounded bolts. If you dont have a set, you are welcome to borrow mine. 

[B C]

^those things are the best!

[Boris3]

Need a set of these for the tool collection. Picture looks like the Craftsman set?

[stealthbimmer]

Boris3 said:

Need a set of these for the tool collection. Picture looks like the Craftsman set?

Yes. The picture I posted has a couple more sizes than my set, but my set is also like 10 years old. Has paid for itself time and time again.

[Jdesign]

AsparagusMike said:

As for the sub frame bushing epidemic. I tried the threading and bolt trick. Woohoo! no success here either. Except the fact that I was able to chip off another small little piece of it.

Get a bigger lag bolt. Use an overly aggressive impact and really slam it in there, and then bash the shit tits out of it with a BFH. Heat wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Also I am curious as to why you have a build thread here and not in the "members BMWs" section? I always forget this thread exists.

Nice Progress BTW!

[B C]

Boris3 said:

Need a set of these for the tool collection. Picture looks like the Craftsman set?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-10-pc-damaged-bolt-nut-remover-set-low/p-00952166000P?sid=IDx01192011x202447059&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpYuw3PGY2AIVWLXACh2saQF7EAQYAiABEgL5UfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CNvk6t3xmNgCFVOzTwod8kIJTQ

[Boris3]

Thanks!

[straight6pwr]

i think this forum is 7 for 7 on those subframe bushings being assholes. i dread doing mine in the future.

[KaiserRolls]

straight6pwr said:

i think this forum is 7 for 7 on those subframe bushings being assholes. i dread doing mine in the future.

7/8 - mine were cake, and I have a rusty shitbox

[m42b32]

KaiserRolls said:

7/8 - mine were cake, and I have a rusty shitbox

7/9. Mine came out fairly easily once I figured out the 5/8" lag-bolt, 1/2" steel rod, and a BFH trick. 

Sounds like the best option for getting them out if a bolt and hammer doesn't work is just keep chipping away with drills and dremel bits...good luck!

[GunMetalGrey]

stealthbimmer said:

These guys work wonders for rounded bolts. If you dont have a set, you are welcome to borrow mine. 

I have a set, and you are correct, they save lives. 

The Bentley manual (E36) is perfect for how to time the M5x/S5x motors. Just ask @KaiserRolls, it's a good reference.

[B C]

The spot where the Bentley wasn't clear enough for me is the primary exhaust sprocket position and the timing chain tensioner.

Maybe im remembering wrong and its very clear in the Bentley but my biggest question was WHEN to reinstall the chain tensioner/torque the primary exhaust sprocket bolts and also the relative position of the holes/slots

[AsparagusMike]

Jdesign said:

Also I am curious as to why you have a build thread here and not in the "members BMWs" section? I always forget this thread exists.

I honestly don't know. There a way to move this thread over to there?

[Jdesign]

AsparagusMike said:

I honestly don't know. There a way to move this thread over to there?

@YoungCR Would know if that's possible.

[B C]

I already moved it, JDizzle [emoji16]

[YoungCR]

Snap said:

I already moved it, JDizzle

Thanks Brain

[Jdesign]

Snap said:

I already moved it, JDizzle

[AsparagusMike]

So I went over to the shop this afternoon to mess around with the motor for a few hours and maybe get the thing timed. Everything was going smooth as can be, everything smooth as can.....

Its the longest of the 2 bolts that hold the upper chain guide in place. This occurred after threading it into the hole by hand and then having to use a ratchet to get the bolt back out because of suspicion (I should also add that I had put some lubrication on the threads before installing it). Now I'm trying to figure out what I'm gonna do to fix the threads that are screwed up in there. I'm gonna go get myself another bolt on Tuesday and hope that some miracle happens cause I have no idea how I could fit a tap or a thread chaser down that deep of a hole to fix the threads, unless there is a tool for this particular type of thing that I just don't know about.