B C Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 This is my lifter bucket keeper-upper so the lifters dont fall out when removing/installing the cam trays. Steel rod with some magnets I was going to assemble the oil pump with the E34 pickup tube but noticed a knick in the pump outer ring. (Assembled view so you can see what part I am talking about) This part isnt under too much stress but it gets loaded cyclically and its a perfect storm for a crack to form from fatigue+heat. If the ring opens up at all it will jam/sieze I am ordering a new one and will replace the pressure relief valve components while im at it. I wasnt planning on it but its a Wednesday and I had KFC for dinner so I guess I will This is the bracket for the rear-sump pickup tube. It gets bent/broken off for fitment of the front sump pan. My progress is at a crossroads until parts arrive and there isnt too much I can do to keep moving forward so I think I will use the time to modify the shift linkage and shift carrier so i can drop them off with Mr. Welderdude. I picked up the oil pan from him monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Nice update! I love the idea with the magnets holding the lifters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Chugga chugga chugga. You going to be driving this to the fall meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Are we there yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 This E30 is not likely to be road legal in 2017. If I didn't have to finish the exhaust and re-register it I would say yes. I am doing what I can to get back to enjoying the car. Tom, cool your tits, we just got Dairy Queen, DONT YOU LIKE DAIRY QUEEN!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Test fitting Earl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Mid engine swap? At least open the door... B C and m42b32 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I figured popping the sunroof would give me the clearance I needed but thanks for the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Looking forward to having to hammer the long tubes for clearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 motor mount arm clears, I will be bolting the engine up to the subframe out of the car to see how things fit there and will have them cut/welded for clearance. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I collected a few brackets I needed from daggerty's parts car and had them blasted to remove the possum residue patsbimmer1, m42b32, Jdesign and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B C Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Eat your hearts out, ZHP knobs! 6.3 oz (179g) vs the 5.4 oz ZHP knob. Other benefits: -No undeserved //M striping. -Vegan, no animal skins, milk, eggs, or beef involved -under $15 Iceddragon and Earl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Where you be getting that? Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Cored out the inside and added lead I think I paid $12 for the knob brand new Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 So you saved $50ish but gained lead poisoning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Dont you worry, buttercup, I wear a full Hazmat suit when I go fishing or to the gun range and I can drive my car with it too. Folks will think im the Stig! jc43089, Rekpoint, Jeff and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 It doesn't feel the same in your hand Phrasing? m42b32 and patsbimmer1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Jdesign and KaiserRolls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 I received a few final pieces to finish rebuilding the oil pump. The new outer rotor has a .002" larger diameter than the old one which in itself will increase/restore pump performance substantially. The overpressure relief springs had an evident difference in length and stiffness . The new one being longer and stiffer and better for preventing any early bleed-off of pressure. The new o-ring was badly needed as well. The Achillies upgraded pump shaft comes with a bolt instead of a nut, a new sprocket (has flats instead of splines, a bmw sprocket will not work on this shaft) and safety wire. I also received the little cam tray dowel I needed. Lets see if I can finally get these stupid camshafts installed this weekend Earl and Rekpoint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Intake cam torqued Just kidding, stripped another stud. Jdesign and Earl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 I got a wave of motivation, went out and fixed the stripped threads, re-installed the cam. Guess what happened? Yep, stripped another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 So are you sure you have the proper torque specs? I don't want to seem like I'm second guessing you but I find it very hard to believe that they would put a torque spec that dangerously close to the yield of that thread in aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 11 foot pounds/132 inch pounds, certified calibrated torque wrench that goes from 40 to 200 inch pounds so I am right in the middle of the torque wrench capacity and everything to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (Reserved for future post about stripped threads) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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