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Engine + Driveline / Re: engine swap few small issues

« on: May 28, 2016, 08:16:55 PM »

yup it was the sensor thanks very much.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: engine swap few small issues

« on: May 28, 2016, 10:09:08 AM »

I have the e30 ecu. So if I swap the sensor back to the e30 one it should be fine? Reading at 12?

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Engine + Driveline / engine swap few small issues

« on: May 26, 2016, 11:23:40 AM »

hey guys. i just completed a engine swap. i put at a e36 m42 into my e30 and i ran into a few small issues. first my idle is at 2k on start up and it stays up there untill i blip my throttle and then it drops to 900 second my temp gauge isnt reading anything. i ether hooked up the wrong harness to the sensor. if im correct the rear sensor on the head is for the gauge. i doubt i hooked up the wrong one but if thats not the case is the sensor different on the e36 then the e30? hence why it wont read any temp?

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Leaky rear main

« on: May 26, 2016, 11:21:06 AM »

thanks for the help guys. i figured it out im an idiot. when i put the rms housing on i did not tighten the two lower bolts all the way so it did not create a good seal.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Leaky rear main

« on: May 03, 2016, 06:10:33 PM »

I remember the RMS housing and I did use the gasket with a little Honda bond.  My main question is with the oil on the full mark of the dipstic is it high enough to reach the rear main seal?

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Engine + Driveline / Leaky rear main

« on: May 03, 2016, 03:20:33 PM »

Hey guys. Well I'm having some issues today.  I just finished installing a m42 from a e36 and I went to fill it up with oil and noticed a leak between the engine and trans.  It is fresh oil. I did change the rear main even though its my first time doing one if I installed it wrong. Maybe a fold in the seal? Would oil just leak out with the engine off? I have no choice but to remove the trans now but what I'm really wondering is does the oil in the pan sit up to the rear main seal? Any help is appreciated

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General Topics / Re: M42 removal question

« on: November 03, 2015, 11:25:45 AM »

did you have anything supporting the transmission wile you where swapping the motor out? or is the tranny brace enough to keep it put?

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General Topics / Re: M42 removal question

« on: October 03, 2015, 09:14:01 PM »

thanks for the help guys. its on jackstands whats hard about removing the starter? getting to the bolts from the trans side?

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General Topics / M42 removal question

« on: October 02, 2015, 02:10:45 PM »

Hey guys I'm in the process of removing my blown m42 for a m42 from a e36. Its my first engine swap and I'm familiar with all the parts I'm going to have to swap over. My main concern is if I should remove the enginr with the tranny or if I should just leave the trans in there. If that's the case does anyone have advice how to get to the upper bell housing bolts?

Thanks for the help guys.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Bought used motor and found some issues

« on: October 01, 2015, 09:41:01 AM »

ok sounds good thanks. another thing when i pull the old motor out should i pull it with the tranny or just the motor itself. i never did this on a e30 so i dont know whats easiest.

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Engine + Driveline / Bought used motor and found some issues

« on: September 30, 2015, 11:53:35 PM »

hey guys,
My e30 has a bad motor so i picked one up for 200 bucks. took the valve cover off everything looked good also did a leakdown test and all the cylinders are within 4% my only concern is when i removed the tstat cover and the water pump i found that the cylinder walls have a lot of rust in them. when you look where the water pump goes. is this a serious issue or can i just clean it out with some vinegar and go on my way with the engine swap? thanks for the help