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Engine + Driveline / Crank Seal

« on: August 26, 2010, 07:05:36 AM »

Update
Some more parts arrived today.:

DIY shortshift:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4929248818/

Head cover threads repair kit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4929248926/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4928654039/in/photostream/

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Engine + Driveline / Crank Seal

« on: August 23, 2010, 03:17:35 PM »

Update

So, look like I started the week nice, with some goodies on my hands. Got the head back from the shop, tested on the pressure table for cracks, flatten the surface, new valve seals and guides, and valve seats job done.

The head was pretty straight, but the valves were loosing compression. Here you have some pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4920638291/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4921232738/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4921232266/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4920632161/

Also got the head bolts, Erling 12.9
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4920636397/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4920634503/

I have sent the covers for cleaning and degreasing, here's the result (I am still considering black paint on the upper cover):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4921233776/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4921235896/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4921232506/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4921234204/

And today I also got the exhaust manifold bolts, so I fitted them. If you wonder what is the easyest way to do it, look at this simple method, for those of you who don't know.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4920632383/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4920637993/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4921234520/

Still waiting for the Goetze head gasket, and the rest of the small gaskets to arrive.

I'm on doubt regarding the oil. So far I have had good experience with Castrol Edge 10w 40. What are you using?

I will keep you posted as the work makes progress.

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Engine + Driveline / rattling noise coming from the engine of a 92 bmw 318is

« on: August 23, 2010, 04:39:06 AM »

Had a similar sound, which started aroun 3000rpm, then went lower to 2000rpm, and then extended from 2000rpm to 4000rpm. It was a rod bearing which was spinning on the crank and ended up as thin as a paper sheet.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47779682@N05/4460248187/

It was a knock, a heavy knock. Many mechanics suspected the piston bolt because the sound could be heard up in the head, somewhat like the piston was hitting the head. As I said, in the begining you could barely hear it, but after a while it got reallt loud.

Hope is not the case for you, but if it is take off the oil pan and do a quick check.

Good luck

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Engine + Driveline / Crank Seal

« on: August 18, 2010, 02:59:18 PM »

Hey guy,

Long time no posts, but I have been away with work so now I finaly have the time to take the engine apart, and we all love to do that.

Right now I am doing my homework and ordering the parts. The main plan is to replace the head with a rebuild one. I sent it to the shop today, they are going to run the tests to chek if it's straight surface, cracket, valves, etc. and then start the job.

I am changing every gasket and seal, of course and it seems I'm stuck and I have no documentation on replacing the front crank seal. I took the bottom timing case from the old engine and the seal to see if I could take it off. But it's not only stuck, it seems cast-on. Do you have any idea on what is the procedure to replace it?

I would apreciate the help, I will keep you posted with the work and pictures. I sent to the shop, along with the head, the top engine cover and the timing upper cover for professional cleaning, i'm really curious how it's going to come out. Before replacing the seal, will also send in the bottom timing cover.

So for now I would apreciate a tutorial on pdf or some link to it with the front crank seal job.

Cheers!

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Engine + Driveline / Engine Rattle, Idle Problems & Loss Of Power

« on: May 20, 2010, 05:10:15 PM »

I would check the fuel pressure. Had a similar case on an M42 that was not holding the pressure at high rpm.

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Engine + Driveline / My Compression testtt

« on: May 12, 2010, 10:45:43 AM »

Regarding the oil the problem il clear. You need new spark plugs an new valve cover gaskets.

Do youu have any numbers? Bored to what? what's the size of the piston? What thickness of headgasket did he use? You still have the original crank?

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Engine + Driveline / Porting HP gain???

« on: April 27, 2010, 05:14:30 PM »

And what exactly can we do with the AFM if that is what you think is holding us back?

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Member Profiles / Ivan ( pozdrav svima ) Hello everyone :)

« on: April 27, 2010, 05:43:07 AM »

Great work! Keep us posted on this one.

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Member Profiles / NisseJärnet

« on: April 27, 2010, 05:34:25 AM »

Yes

+1, also interested.

Great work man! Some info on the setup would be much apreciated. Which turbo did you use? What is the size of the IC, pipes size, exhaust size, soft?

Looking forward to the progress of your work.

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General Topics / figuring out engine production date

« on: April 24, 2010, 08:01:00 AM »

Yes, it will look like a round stamp with two numbers in it 92, 93, 94 or whatever year it is. If I remember correctly it is on the back of the engine

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General Topics / Will this fit my car.

« on: April 24, 2010, 07:58:51 AM »

Ask the seller if he can provide coupe one or just search for the right item. You can't fit sedan trims on coupe.

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Engine + Driveline / a little help?

« on: April 24, 2010, 07:56:23 AM »

Number one is the closest to the radiator.

Firing order is 1342.

There are many topics around regarding the timing, just search and i'm sure you'll find everything you need.

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Engine + Driveline / Mustang Injectors in an M42 engine

« on: April 23, 2010, 05:19:53 PM »

I have done it and you do not need any washers or filing, they sit and worked fine for me without any other modifications.

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Off-topic discussion / Some pro M42 propaganda

« on: April 21, 2010, 04:16:58 PM »

Hahahhah, fun fun fun. Just had a good laugh!

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Engine + Driveline / NGK Plugs

« on: April 19, 2010, 02:58:15 PM »

You are right, they come pregapped.