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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: October 08, 2019, 07:58:17 AM »

I have finally realised that I will not have time to finish this project, I was determined to not let the theft from the vehicle not effect my determination, but I just don't have the time and the drive to do this anymore.

The entire project will be going up for sale, if anyone would like the engine I'd be open to reasonable offers.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: November 10, 2017, 01:16:23 PM »

I've been busy with some other projects, but I am not resolved to get this car moving on - and continue the development.

Don't hold your breaths though

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: loving the stroker

« on: July 20, 2017, 09:35:50 AM »

Sounds strong.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: July 20, 2017, 09:32:59 AM »

The latest problem I have...

The compound my Compact was stored in was broken into and my suspension, ECU, seats and harnesses, switch panel, bumpers, and door cards were stolen.

I think that this car is cursed.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: May 26, 2017, 03:50:25 PM »

Nothing else to say here but, its climbing out of the rollers and spinning up the wheels.
With the Sun set to lb/ft it went off the 120ft/lb scale from about 4k...
I drove the thing hard with over 30degC inlet temperatures for about 5 hours on the rollers today.

Only a few oil leaks.

I need to find a rolling road with knurled rollers.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: May 09, 2017, 04:15:45 PM »

Thanks for the info. During the break-in period the water temp was in the high 80s and no higher.

We shall see how it works when I do some power runs.

Incidentally, what sort of ignition advance are you seeing?

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: April 25, 2017, 02:45:29 AM »

So I stuck it on the rollers to break-in the engine

Initially it brought up the problems with cooling, there was a huge airlock in the system as a result of the electric water pump.
So I pulled the thermostat, removed the mechanism effectively leaving a restrictor disk. I've been told that this may not be good as there are different coolant routes through the head depending on the coolant temperature so I may have to revisit the this later - I'm hoping that the flow of water will be enough that its just going to be flooding the passages with a flood of water.

Yesterday I gave it about an hour break-in, (2500 - 3500 rpm with a medium load on the rollers) the highest water temperature I saw was 98degC.

Once I can get back on the rollers I'll start mapping it. This is going to be a few weeks off yet.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: March 31, 2017, 03:06:28 PM »

So since I last posted I quit work, sorted out some family business hundreds of miles from my home, and got the engine running

Videos to follow when the engine is broken in and tuned.
I have to fabricate a proper method of securing the throttle cable, then break in the engine on the rollers.

The inlets are far too short so I'll be getting some silicone hose to extend the tract, then get some aluminium tube to fabricate the correct length.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Thermostat housing fitment

« on: February 03, 2017, 12:45:04 PM »

You're absolutely right on this, I had better look through my spares, and failing that - buy a new one!

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Thermostat housing fitment

« on: February 03, 2017, 12:03:27 PM »

Yup, I should have one of these shouldn't I?

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Thermostat housing fitment

« on: February 03, 2017, 11:54:23 AM »

I'm not sure that I have one. This is a very late M42 engine from a 318ti which has a lot of the improvements that the M44 had, so...

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Engine + Driveline / Thermostat housing fitment

« on: February 03, 2017, 09:34:10 AM »

I have a slight issue with my thermostat housing, the mounting point on the head:

Seems to be missing a spigot ring because the seal on the housing sits in the middle of an empty space...

Have I missed something here, is the housing wrong for the head, or have I lost the ring, or something else stupid?

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How-To's / S50 ITB to M42 adaptor plate

« on: February 03, 2017, 09:26:59 AM »

A few people have asked me for the dimensions/drawings of the plate I got water cut, so I thought I'd post the link here.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lDVjXrMeUzNG1tUFZjeU82Mlk/view?usp=sharing

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: January 03, 2017, 03:05:36 AM »

Over the Christmas break I got some time to work on the car.
* The plugs spark.
* Cranked the engine to get oil pressure, there is a slight oil weep from the one coupling in my oil system that is not Aeroquip so that will need to be replaced.
* Coolant poured out of the thermostat housing, the rubber seal is shot and "grey snot" wasn't enough to seal it.

So that's not bad - now I just need to find a replacement thermostat seal and get a proper Aeroquip 90 degree -6 coupling.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact

« on: December 12, 2016, 01:09:07 AM »

Hi, its a Davies Craig http://daviescraig.com.au/category/electric-water-pumps pump, and I am using the standard thermostat.
I may have to remove the thermostatic valve and use it solely as a restrictor.