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« on: March 15, 2006, 08:38:59 AM »
Hey, post your requests for writeups here... operators are standing by!
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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2006, 10:04:43 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2006, 11:26:50 AM »
I've always wanted to see a good writeup with pictures on how to replacing the hydraulic lifters.
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2006, 11:51:21 AM »
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I've always wanted to see a good writeup with pictures on how to replacing the hydraulic lifters.


No write up needed.  After you get the cams out of the way.  Lift up the cam trays and the lifters will literally fall out.
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2006, 08:20:28 PM »
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No write up needed.  After you get the cams out of the way.  Lift up the cam trays and the lifters will literally fall out.


true statement, so maybe a write up on removing and installing cams. i think tere is already one. however if you remove the lifters and don't replace all of them, make sure each lifter goes back to the spot it originaly came from that isn't being replaced.
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2006, 09:37:50 PM »
how much are new lifters? are there better aftermarket ones that support higher revs?

I just put some in with like 60k miles on them, cost me $250 for em. they also included a cracked head, cams, and a good e36 m42 head (smaller valve stems = higher reving?)

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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2006, 03:03:49 AM »
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how much are new lifters? are there better aftermarket ones that support higher revs?

I just put some in with like 60k miles on them, cost me $250 for em. they also included a cracked head, cams, and a good e36 m42 head (smaller valve stems = higher reving?)

:D

OEM lifters are about 22$ each x 16 is about 352 + tax (these are canadian prices). the aftermarket ones are softer, and are prone to failing (i spoke with several mechanics, and i know the guy who owns the shop that ground my cams).

if anyone needs any i have a fair amount of low km ones sitting in my room.

edit: also, they can be reconditioned for about 15$ a piece. the heads on them wear out, there should be a very small dome on the top, you can check them with a straight edge and if there is a small dome they are ok, any dome is fine. if they're flat they need to be machined (a cam shop should be able to take care of that).

i'v been hearing talk about upgrading the lifters with other bmw ones, but im forget the details... somone else should be able to help out with that...
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2006, 10:15:02 AM »
Hi,
I'd like to see a write-up on replacing a clutch. I read the link on BF.C which I believe was written by Pelican. However, IIRC, the torx bolts on top of the transmission are a real PITA to remove. This was for a 6 cylinder car.

Has anyone done a write-up (with photos preferably) of a clutch replacement on a 318i/is? Are the PITA torx bolts an issue for us too? I think the issue with the 6 cylinders was that there was less clearance.
Thoughts?
Gracias,
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« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2006, 10:33:52 AM »
not a writeup, but maybe bmwman91 can chime in with some more comments from his own extensive, uh, 'mobile tradition' project...

http://www.e30tuner.com/rebuild/index6.htm
http://www.e30tuner.com/rebuild/index7.htm
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« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2006, 11:12:11 AM »
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However, IIRC, the torx bolts on top of the transmission are a real PITA to remove. This was for a 6 cylinder car.

Ya, my dad and I said f it and we drilled a hole through the floor and took out the center console and did the wrench from inside the car on his 87 325ic
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2006, 09:43:36 PM »
can we see some angel eyes? anyone? at least suggestions on wiring, and do you need plastic covers to go over them? where do you find covers?
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2006, 02:49:46 AM »
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can we see some angel eyes? anyone? at least suggestions on wiring, and do you need plastic covers to go over them? where do you find covers?
I recall someone running this setup on r3v just recently, check members gallery. Perhaps you could interogate him ;)

Angel eyes on e30's is honestly not my cup of tea, e36's and beyond is a different story... that's just my 2 cents.
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« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2006, 07:44:57 PM »
Quote from: shellback
Hi,
I'd like to see a write-up on replacing a clutch. I read the link on BF.C which I believe was written by Pelican. However, IIRC, the torx bolts on top of the transmission are a real PITA to remove. This was for a 6 cylinder car.

Has anyone done a write-up (with photos preferably) of a clutch replacement on a 318i/is? Are the PITA torx bolts an issue for us too? I think the issue with the 6 cylinders was that there was less clearance.
Thoughts?
Gracias,
Chris

They are really easy actually W/ the right tools (use a very long 3 foot exstension W/ a swivel socket & a breaker bar attached to the end, they should pop right out). I'll be doing a clutch soon but not untill summer, and Id be more than happy to do a write-up.

I did have the tranny off in october and i replaced the torx W/ some nice zinc coated 17mm bolts all around (i hate damn torx, they are cheesy and the only reason they where put on is so the DIY person couldnt take them off).
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2006, 07:56:26 PM »
yeah I will be replacing mine w/ a 325 clutch soon hopefully, 323i TOB depending.  I am putting in the 325 flywheel I bought :)
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« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2006, 05:19:10 PM »
I've seen many pics of engines that have been painted, powdercoated, etc. Any ideas on how to tackle this, paint to use, etc?

I was looking at least making the valve cover and intake look nicer.

Any advice?
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