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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: kevins08 on July 21, 2009, 09:18:17 PM

Title: Standard Replacement/Upgrades
Post by: kevins08 on July 21, 2009, 09:18:17 PM

I now have my turbo project motor all torn down and am awaiting the lower cr pistons, so in the mean time what should i do? What are some of the standard replacements and upgrades that i should do while i have the engine torn apart. I know about the bearings, but im sure there are more things as well. I have the obdI m42 from a 1994 bmw 318is. This also might be a good sticky for people in the future with their engines torn down. It would be a good place to go to find everthing in one spot.

Title: Standard Replacement/Upgrades
Post by: kevins08 on July 28, 2009, 06:26:08 PM

nothing eh? our motors are that wel built from the factory?

Title: Standard Replacement/Upgrades
Post by: rob_e30 on July 29, 2009, 01:24:08 AM

I would recommend upgrading to ARP studs and replacing all of the timing guides and sprockets but these motors are pretty solid.

Title: Standard Replacement/Upgrades
Post by: ApocolypseAutoEngineering on July 30, 2009, 04:28:49 PM

Depending on how many miles you have replace the front and rear main engine seals. If they are old they could start to leak under boost.

Title: Standard Replacement/Upgrades
Post by: rob_e30 on July 30, 2009, 08:42:51 PM

Quote from: ApocolypseAutoEngineering;76079

Depending on how many miles you have replace the front and rear main engine seals. If they are old they could start to leak under boost.

I assumed that was a given, but good point.  It's also a good time to chase all the threads and make sure that none of the timing cover or oil pan threads are stripped.

Rob.

Title: Standard Replacement/Upgrades
Post by: kevins08 on July 31, 2009, 12:42:00 AM

twas a given, but still a valid point.