Author Topic: Standard Replacement/Upgrades (Read 3464 times)

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.

kevins08 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2009, 06:26:08 PM »

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

rob_e30 · « **Reply #2 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.

ApocolypseAutoEngineering · « **Reply #3 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.

rob_e30 · « **Reply #4 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.

kevins08 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2009, 12:42:00 AM »

twas a given, but still a valid point.