KaiserRolls Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Looks good dude! The small 1/8th wrap is quite annoying to split haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Rear main seal installed. BMW brand with no garter spring. Black rtv on the gasket, 7 ft lb on the 6mm hardware, 16 ft lb on the 8mm hardware. All of the appropriate brackets are installed (Roses are black violets are black, everything is black)Its a bit of a puzzle doing the OBD1 swap and not being familiar with 24V engines. I had some things bolted up on the wrong holes until i realized things werent lining up. There are 1 or 2 6mm holes on the elec. harness bracket that need to be opened up to 8mm the front knock sensor needs to be angled slightly to clear the bracket and the rear portion of the bracket needs to be bent slightly to clear the original M52 lifting bracket I will wait until the trans is on to put the wiring harness in place since i dont want it to be flopping around in the way while trying to stab the trans. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Looks quite good. Don’t buy crappy ICV hoses. They crack and the blow up and you hunt for idle all over the place and then your gf is convinced she broke your car. I bought slicone ones from maximum psi. Overpriced for what they are, but knowing they’ll never need to be replaced sure is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Post irrelevant: I dont have a gf The ICV hose i bought is “URO” brand which is probably junk, but i will keep an eye on it once im running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 URO is usually junk, but also cheap. Expect one summer before crackage. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 3 hours ago, jc43089 said: URO is usually junk, but also cheap. Expect one summer before crackage. One summer may be optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 One summer of driving would be amazing m42b32, P_Roloff and Jeff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 One summer of driving would be amazing I’d 2nd that! I don’t think I have ever replaced my ICV hose probably the same one it came with. I did how ever have an issue with the fitting in the back of the intake popping out, falling off, or whatever decided to keep happening. I did however solve this issue with an epoxy called plastic bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Post irrelevant: I dont have a gf The ICV hose i bought is “URO” brand which is probably junk, but i will keep an eye on it once im running Seriously throw it away The URO brand I had lasted maybe 1500 miles before it split in half The Full Banana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 One summer of driving would be amazing I’d 2nd that! I don’t think I have ever replaced my ICV hose probably the same one it came with. I did how ever have an issue with the fitting in the back of the intake popping out, falling off, or whatever decided to keep happening. I did however solve this issue with an epoxy called plastic bond. I used this However there is no provision for the small vac line that runs from the valve cover PCV to that clip (as we know in stock config there is a nipple there for it) Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I used this However there is no provision for the small vac line that runs from the valve cover PCV to that clip (as we know in stock config there is a nipple there for it) Now that is cool, wish I would have known about this 5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The URo one I had lasted 2 months and that was just from the car sitting. KaiserRolls, B C and i_love_cars 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The URO brand reviews are much appreciated, its amazing that such an unstressed component can be such an issue. I will be ordering a different one. The Full Banana, Jdesign and Boris3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The company FCPEuro used to focus on Uro heavy parts offerings and while their selection was low cost they paid a price in customer dissatisfaction and poor reputation. A few years ago they turned things around by improving their customer service and especially by offering better quality parts (BMW and the reputable OEM) at good prices and with lifetime replacement on everything they sell even wear items (including rotors, pads, filters, etc). This is returns / replacement with no questions asked even if the parts are used for racing. KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 ^I have used FCP for quite some time now when it comes to suspension bits. Their prices are good and they back their parts, well, forever. I put that to use once and it was painless. Also, don't buy URO parts. They are bad m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Everytime I see FCP Euro I think of FCP Groton which has the absolute cheapest suspension parts for E30s (assumed garbage). I believe its the same company, just renamed so I stayed away but your explanation makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 You should get the plate “NO URO” just to remind yourself never to buy URO parts inazupra and Jdesign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I ground down the bosses on the oil pan and installed the flywheel but its still about 1.1 ballhairs from death. I can grind the bosses down more than they are now (stopped because I need a new bit) and will change out the two hex head screws for socket head screws since I foresee the socket not fitting nicely in the event i ever have to change the oil pan. I read about many people being able to make it work without resorting to having the flywheel machined. Bosses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 just send it. B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Sending it will only cause it to work itself out. Nothing to lose really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I now have 1/8” of clearance on the pan and 1/16” on the bolt head. In the event that I ever need to i need to drop the oil pan: I slotted the hardware on the 2 rear bolts so I have an alternate method of removal if getting a socket on them just doesnt work out (due to an extension or socket touching the flywheel) Pressure plate/clutch and oil pan are installed. Next is the trans Earl, The Full Banana, KaiserRolls and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Just about time to put it in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 i'm taking time off work after Halloween to make sure it happens. if nothing else I need to get the garage space opened up to let the wife part the van in the garage for winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Snap said: i'm taking time off work after Halloween to make sure it happens. if nothing else I need to get the garage space opened up to let the wife part the van in the garage for winter I agree, part the van and get something else. Nobody needs to own something like that. KaiserRolls, Jeff, m42b32 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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