GunMetalGrey Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Except Brian (Snap) he is a madman, and returned parts in less than 48 hours. B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 One step forward, three steps back.Got the head one and torqued down, put the cams in and did the timing. Put the primary chain guide in (upper guide that holds the chain that runs between the cams)When I went to tighten the bolt in the primary guide that runs down into the front timing cover, I grabbed the torque wrench and set it to the spec that the bentley says. Stripped the threads out of the aluminum. Fantastic!Any suggestions as to how to fix this? In order to run a helicoil I would have to take the head back off.... This new shop must be cursed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I think it might be too high of a number for that because I felt something not quite right when I put my m50 together and stopped short of the book spec, I thought it was maybe a mistake as all I had was a Haynes manual.Sent from my potato phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I am pretty sure I have done them to this spec every time, without issue. The other two that I did before the middle one were fine, so I'm not quite sure.Cams are coming back out today, head will be loosened up, oil pan will be loosened, and the front timing cover will be coming out. I am getting quick at top end work on 24v motors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Isn't it 89in lbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Not looking forward to the next update after the picture you sent me tonight. I'm starting to feel bad for you now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Shop must be cursed man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Isn't it 89in lbs?Yes, and I had the torque wrench set to 88in-lbs (it was that or 90) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well I guess it's a good thing that the front timing cover had to come off. Turns out the drivers side chain guide was busted and flopping about a bit. chain was clearly riding on the bolt type item that holds the guide. I intended to replace this guide anyway, so not a huge deal. Chain is fine. To top it off, the cam decided to be a 2 piece cam. I have pulled cams many times, and have never done it any other way than the way I did it last night. It didn't make any noise, no crack, no thud, no clunk. Nothing. Just came out in two pieces. SweetIn conclusion, the new shop appears to be haunted. Also, this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Homie-G wishes he had a white rav4 sport package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 2-piece cam for easy maintenance and replacement.That really sucks tho, you're on a roll lately for bad luck. It'll get better soon!!! B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Went to the junkyard yesterday after I remembered that I had pulled a M50NV valve cover from what appeared to be a good motor.I was hoping that the cam was in good shape, or there at all. I got lucky, the cam was there, untouched, with the cam cover over it. It took me about 20 minutes to tear the top end down and remove the cam, tray, lifters, and bearing caps. All of the parts are in better condition than what was in my motor. Went up to the counter to pay for it, having no idea what they would ask for it. Ended up paying $50 for all of it. Ordered the gaskets and timing chain guide and a few other little bits for the motor to be put back together.Helicoiled the front timing cover, I started with the stripped hole, then decided to do all of them because chances are they would all strip anyway. I will be starting with those bolts first anyway Bassboy3313 and KaiserRolls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 YAY!!!!!!! Your luck is looking up Sir Ben *knock on wood* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Turns out the e46 is a utility vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 nice!does this mean you're almost done moving out of shop v1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I am out, Alex's stuff is still there (surprise!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have not updated this in a long time. A lot has happened. I should update this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 yes. yes you should. assuming there's more details on facespace? the rest of us would like to know what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Not really much on facebook.Just have been working and not posting about much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Why? Because I wanted to. Also, cleaned the oil out of my engine bay. Valve cover gasket blew out a month or so ago. I had tons of blow by, due to those destroyed rings. New motor is sitting on the stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I love the Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde e30 pairing you have going there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Why? Because I wanted to. That. Is. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Why? Because I wanted to. Dude. This is so much win. Can't wait for a ride in some snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Lifted e30 decided that the master cylinder for the clutch didn't want to function anymore, so that now needs to be done! It's seen 250k miles of use, impressive.Made some mud flaps for it as well, out of some truck mudflaps that Mr. HipMF gave me. In news of the boosted car, I picked up a m50tu for it, and recently got around to taking the head off to inspect the bottom end. Take a look!See that shadow that the cylinder wall casts? Where the piston stops at the top of the bore there is a massive ridge, so that motor is toast.Went to Racine and picked up a new toy, and m52b28 I took the head off of that one and the bores look almost new, very strong cross hatching and just a bit of carbon where the piston stops. I think the valve seals are bad though, due to cylinder 2 and 5 exhaust ports being very oily, and the valve stems have a bit of oil on them. I'm quite excited to have the m52 for the car, as more power is possible, and I will be pushing the limits of the motor less. Picture of cars during shop rearranging this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 The only cure is hitting rock bottom with a major failure, and rehab. The problem is the addiction is still there, and so are all of your old friends, begging you to back to the life style you wished you could leave. It takes over your life, and empties your bank account. You realize that there is no cure, just temporary abstinence. Turbos will consume you, and your wallet. Jdesign, CMart and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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