DrLeadFoot Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Swapped all the idler pulleys and the Rouge Engineering under drive pulleys to the new motor. Getting there! Happy new year! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Slowly chipping away on getting the M3 motor back in. Rear main, gear selector, and transmission input shaft seals all done. We all know the drill. Pop a hole. Screw it in. Needed a bigger screw. And slide hammer it out. Rear main and pilot bearing all snugged up. Old shift selector seal. New one installed. Transmission input seal. Next to do is the throw out bearing and clutch fork pivot plastic thing. Pop on the flywheel/clutch/pressure plate. Then mate up the motor and trans. After that it's SMG time!! Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 How much of a bear is it to pull the selector shaft seal out without scratching the bore? SOP with e30 guys is usually to embed the old seal further into the trans by hammering it in with a 12mm-ish socket and then put the new one in without the risk of gouging the seal bore. Boom, double seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 How much of a bear is it to pull the selector shaft seal out without scratching the bore? SOP with e30 guys is usually to embed the old seal further into the trans by hammering it in with a 12mm-ish socket and then put the new one in without the risk of gouging the seal bore. Boom, double seal It wasn't too hard. Just took my time and didn't apply too much pressure. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Not too m3 related but got a winter wheel setup. The m3 is displayed in its current status. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Picked those up from Kerry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/7/2016 at 7:52 AM, wasnt m3 said: Picked those up from Kerry? I did! I'm really digging them on the 325xi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Flywheel time! Took a scotch bright pad and lightly went over the surface. Torqued down the new bolts to 105NM. One car garage problems... Picking up new exhaust manifold gaskets and nuts from BMW today. Not too much to do after I swap over the headers. Install to-do: - Headers - O2 Sensors - Swap passenger side motor mount arm - Loosely bolt up motor mounts - Pressure plate - Clutch fork, pivot pin, throw-out bearing - Bolt on Trans to torque spec - Bolt on SMG system Bundle up and install motor. Outside. In a Wisconsin winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Header time! Took off the headers and labeled both sides of the O2 sensors on both motors with different color zipties. The old one is on the stand. New one on the ground. What I'm dealing with for a work space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I need some funky colored zip ties!! Not sure for what but I'll think of something. Last pic made me chuckle.......you really got stuff jammed in the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Judging by that dent, you had some header clearance issues, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=) jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=) Someone watches engine masters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Judging by that dent, you had some header clearance issues, huh? That dent is scientifically designed via heat and a BFH to clear the control arm lollipop. The dent and the grinded down motor mount are due to Kummrow over tightening the motor mount arm (when they reinstalled my headers they took off the motor mount while scratching off a lot of the ceramic coating from trying to jam them in there. Their fix for the ceramic coating was black spray paint.) to block bolts, having them loosen up leading to the breaking of the aluminum motor mount arm and the motor sitting on the steering rack. I couldn't tell it was broken while in the car so I grinded down the arm to make it fit unknowingly doing unnecessary work. Ugh. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=) Is this true?? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=) Is this true?? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Watch the show engine masters on YouTube They did it on a Chevy big block v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 You'll be happy to know that denting headers has little to no affect on losing power=) Is this true?? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Watch the show engine masters on YouTube They did it on a Chevy big block v8 Watched it! Now I won't loose anymore sleep at night. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 That is a series I will definitely be following=) Get this together to bring to the ice meet if we ever have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Torque spec link http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=425992 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it? I thought this car was SMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 38 minutes ago, 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 What spline grease are you using/where did you acquire it? I thought this car was SMG Just some Mobil 1 synthetic grease. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 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. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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