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Logged a late night last night. Put the little guy to bed around 8:30, and then was out in the garage until about 1 am.
-Started working on rear trailing arms bushings and got one side out (need to move some tires to get to the other side)
-Vanos access bolts and new lower chain tensioner with crush washers installed
-washed a BUNCH of hardware that was caked with grime from the intake manifold, valve cover, and some other bits and pieces
-finally got the passenger side wheel off and got the caliper, brake line, and front strut assembly off the car.
My plan is to keep logging hours during the week after my little guy goes to bed to really get some things done. It's kind of therapeutic being out in the garage for long periods of time late at night........
More to come this week.
Rear trailing arm bushings coming out:
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/617B6DD8-02AB-4A97-83F9-3A746DE77721_zpskrls56sj.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/9BBA3EDD-F444-4005-BB7D-FA7647CA6118_zpsqe1xo8hh.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/AD9D4E4D-C234-41D2-ACDD-962461BBE5CB_zpsjyej9ikz.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/319D91C2-9EEB-47F5-9090-9E368B083782_zpsnoom9w4j.jpg
Checking the fit on the new RTAB's in the pocket:
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/0FC43A94-926F-4229-84C9-8F6E7181E85C_zpsmavgtlvv.jpg
Securing the new spacer on the lower chain tensioner:
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/6326F33F-C65B-4054-9F20-BF8D213B764C_zpsrmoszi6n.jpg
Clean hardware! (such a tedious job, but I'm glad I take the time to do it when I go to put things back together)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/474A3D86-A1B5-4761-8E47-141927488662_zpshzabpn6d.jpg
Strut out! ....strut tower looks nice and healthy too.....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/A0854E25-417E-40BD-8825-B438A5BCF439_zpsbl4apb5v.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/5760D6DD-E668-4434-85F9-4FB79505757D_zpsshjvunus.jpg
Panorama of the workspace:
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/D492616A-5227-419D-887A-5694A8DD5FE7_zpsfiirisbz.jpg
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From a reliable source:
"There are already some preparations for the heavy demolition taking place within the stadium (removing things that need to be saved/stored) and there will be some noticeable activity very soon, probably within two or three weeks.
I can say that the long wait will be worth it. This facility is going to have features unlike any other.
The website is being enhanced as well"
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While waiting I also took this opportunity to clean ALL the parts that were being re-used in the head.....
Cams, bearing caps, nuts, and hydraulic lifters were prepped in the trays with more assembly lube....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo2_zpsa8ef303d.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo3_zps1af50be2.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo3_zpsf1d8849f.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo4_zpsee7bb3b3.jpg
Once the 3 stage torquing was done, we were on to re-installing all of our freshly cleaned parts
Cam trays with lifters in!
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo2_zpsf7c4f410.jpg
Cams on!
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo2_zps8dcc2683.jpg
Caps are next......followed by locking the cams back into TDC for Vanos install
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo3_zps90343fb2.jpg
Vanos installed! (it's down in front, for those looking for it)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo4_zps15c8ee5c.jpg
Lastly, the timing is check with a blast of air through the Vanos to make sure it advances....we got about 10mm of movement, which was just fine.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo2_zps9357ad20.jpg
Lastly, a few shots of the workspace....nothing great, but it gets the job done.....much more to come in the weeks ahead.
I hope everyone is enjoying the thread.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo4_zpsee7bb3b3.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo1_zpsc6c98b23.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo2_zps119c60e2.jpg
The aftermath.....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo3_zpsfb3393e1.jpg
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Ok, it's update time!!
Had a very productive weekend. Was in the garage from about 8p-1am Saturday night, and then had a marathon on Sunday from 10-7...made some great progress. Prepare thyself from the many pictures.....
Started with replacing all the coolant hoses and most of the hose clamps on the car, along with new knock sensors, making sure all hoses and vacuum lines are routed correctly, and finally cleaning the mating surface of the block prior to cylinder head re-installation
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/02882535-6B22-40BE-920D-4CE879557AEB_zpsrdhzgu2b.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/9BD9A24C-58EC-416F-B481-F69275F39AA5_zpsjbhs8ghn.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/831D64A8-7D09-4420-9FC2-9E6E9AA92A3F_zpstnrwle3i.jpg
After putting in a new check valve and re-installing the dowels into the block, we were ready for the head to get back on the car
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo2_zpsfe94c92b.jpg
I got to 'Christen' my new parts washer after a trip to the local Get Go for 3 gallons of Kerosene and we were off and running (parts washer worked great, btw! $40 from Harbor Freight)
All head bolt washers were re-used, so I had to pull them off all the old head bolts and wash them.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/B2710F32-536B-4984-823A-1636B0008597_zpsrwmoiyef.jpg
Cylinder head bolts are a 3 stage torquing process.
Stage 1 - 22 ft lbs.
Stage 2 - +90 deg
Stage 3 - +90 deg
Due to the cold temps, we had to wait 75 minutes in between each tightening....
Adam getting his hands dirty
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo2_zps266b89c5.jpg
If anyone has a chance to use one of these beautiful torque wrenches, please do so. Beeps and vibrates when you get to 90 deg....and you can ratchet it back and it will pick up where it left off if you don't do the the full 90 deg.....AWESOME tool!
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo1_zpseac2d9cd.jpg
22 ft. lbs done....so NOW what do we do
Liberal dab of assembly lube, and then we go to work on some other projects.....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo1_zps0064d748.jpg
We sorted out the plumbing for the oil distribution block, routed, and install the block with all the proper attachments to retain the OEM Oil Pressure 'Dummy' light, as well as the Oil Pressure and Temp gauges that will live inside the car.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo1_zps64949cb1.jpg
More projects in between wait times were rebuilding my Vanos (for those who are unfamiliar with E36, the Vanos is similar to VTec in a Honda) and re installing prior to Valve Cover going back on. It was thoroughly cleaned, and new seals and an 'anti-rattle ring' was installed to refresh the unit.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo3_zpsddcc58c3.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/EB55D325-DDAE-4DAB-A9E8-D9F7ED9D6AD5_zpsfrrb9rlw.jpg
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I love that you are doing this right with good product. Looks like she's coming together very well, still on your time table for the first track day?
Thanks, yea I wasn't really planning on 'cheaping out' on much....still plan to be ready for the first event........
Got the 'motherload' in today..... :fuckyeah:
Got the cylinder head and cam trays back from the machine shop, which will be going back in the car on Sunday......
Here's some shots of the head and trays:
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/0FA4F99D-678D-4143-AAA1-356921DBEC33_zpsvjaolcvl.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/357AE6F8-0CFC-46A8-A23C-9B30E5B0876B_zpso7kwkq1f.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/339D0913-EF1E-4C76-BDA8-F431AC08414B_zpsibrwuxbl.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/579BF1BC-F73A-436A-A69E-F82C1195935F_zpswljx9oev.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/D8DEFFBA-4E2C-46E7-A8FA-97F29AF555BF_zpspl5u6lx7.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/C1F599BE-092D-45E8-B60E-476985107081_zpsgw9g2fvg.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/C8207BE0-49F2-4434-B2D4-612D4D35D894_zpsp58lnm04.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/C4AD7DA0-9516-433A-B380-FB56221DE84C_zpsbnxcnwrj.jpg
Also got the last BIG shipment of parts today, which includes:
-New hoses for the cooling system (yes, every single hose for the cooling system is being replaced)
-Knock sensors
-Timing chain tensioner
-many assorted hose clamps
-valve cover studs (other ones broke)
-oil pan gasket
-idler pulleys
-oil filters (for this car and my E39)
-front control arms
-rear lower control arms
-power steering resovoir
-high pressure power steering hose with banjo fitting
-fuel filter
-new eccentric bolts for rear camber adjustment (old ones were in BAD shape)
- and a couple of other seals, gaskets, and crush washers.....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/18C99968-38A4-4BDB-8F0A-1615F3B55EFB_zpsbhbee6qr.jpg
More to come this weekend.....Stay tuned!
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Definitely going to be an interesting project. It's just at that right cusp of old school/computerized. Chris and I are already talking, the community for these cars is pretty tight and oddly very Ohio based.
There is a LOT of potential in the platform, only limits are time and money
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If you have any question or want to order custom parts, just ask for Chris. Tell him Kale sent you over.
https://www.facebook.com/mc2racing?ref=ts&fref=ts
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Front struts assembled with camber plates, and ready to go on the car.....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/217F03C0-4563-42D5-9E56-0C630B04087F_zpsicpbb6hx.jpg?t=1393523073
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Love reading this, keeps my spirits up for race season!
Happy I can keep you entertained
http://askandyaboutclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/HatTipCartoon.jpg
Here's a before/after for your further enjoyement
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/56484B3D-EC74-4BAB-8022-4FBF9FA3D400_zps7sxwwd0g.jpg
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Sent my injectors out last week to get ultrasonic cleaning, flow tested, and balanced. They were actually in pretty damn good shape for being the original injectors (I'm assuming)
Highest increase was about 10%....that's good for a tenth or two, isn't it?
All came back sealed in a larger bag and then individual for each one. I would recommend these guys, they were nice to deal with.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/F3BC40AF-246E-4D72-8F54-F14B2265273D_zpsmx0plsxc.jpg
Report I received with before and after numbers....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/mrinjector_zpsa07b4d72.jpg
Quick vid from their youtube page of what they do with the injectors....
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makes my 4.95 lb battery look like a porker. Well done sir!
let's hope she holds up for the season....
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I literally clapped at the end of that....love it!
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Oh snap you went with the tiny tiny one!!! What's that thing weigh, < 3lbs?
1.61 :masturboy:
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Since this is a 'budget' build, I have been trying to get creative with parts I need for the car. I have been buying 'used' when I can too.....
So I 'inherited' a yellow Corbeau Forza seat and decided I couldn't stand the Yellow......so I tried my hand at some Dupli-Color Vinyl and Fabric Spray Paint
I taped off the Vinyl on the bolsters and here was the results....
http://www.jdmgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Dupli-Color.jpg
Before:
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/E6DFFE22-9848-41C4-8982-C4F38E747605_zpsrt9l5tcc.jpg
First coat:
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/D2C50FD4-DEE3-49B1-9A37-9368DAA9C6DB_zpsylkyhveq.jpg
Second coat: (took this picture this morning)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/14164D31-6032-4F9A-ADB5-F64BD669F9DF_zpscty9bafn.jpg
Seat is a little 'crunchy' from the paint, but I'm pleased so far. For $5/can I'm pretty happy. For the amount of time that someone will actually have their butt in the seat, this just saved me about $300
More money for the build!
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Another day, another delivery.......
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/B9540F02-A329-4A55-AD46-D159F214EDB1_zpsz15azxcy.jpg
90A Poly Rear Trailing arm bushings and 95A Front Control Arm Bushings, and some boring maintenance parts....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/8649D55D-D42C-4A8F-B8A7-B41E3189BBF6_zpskrcrlajy.jpg
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Sounds like a stereotype from someone who's never been to one..
Easy, killer....was just making a funny.....I've been in plenty of Champagne rooms in my days....
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link?
These girls are nice girls... BUT nothing to get excited about.. If you get my drift..
I don't want to take to them to someplace that they are going to be uncomfortable with scuzzy guys hitting on them.
LOL....what other type of guys do you find at strip clubs? :dumb:
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Hopefully I can throw a monkey wrench into this situation.
No pun intended.
Damn right! I hope so :fuckyeah:
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Nice work! I look forward to seeing it out this season. I'm sure you two will be a force to be reckoned with.
Thanks Joe, that's certainly the plan
Couple more deliveries today, and it seems as though the stars are aligning this week for the cylinder head to go back on this weekend. Will have it back from the machine shop by the end of the week, along with the rest of the parts needed for putting the motor back together.......
I guess the benefit of saving money by buying some used parts is having a little leftover for some new tools.....and these consumables sure add up quickly too, sheesh......
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/3E1AC12F-DC3A-4AE9-AE2B-EC3E4B7E5DBD_zpsbt3woaw0.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/A05193AF-F419-4412-90E7-BE3624226EB3_zpsz2wczcbl.jpg
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Ok, lots of stuff this past weekend and coming up.....
More toys are beginning to arrive in the mail (oil temp. and pressure)
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/8B41AFD7-E200-4914-9EBF-7C4FC0774D8C_zpsrt2qkqkc.jpg
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/C4027369-AF01-4360-BB86-669007A84D94_zps1emhriyx.jpg
Hoping for it look similar to this when finished...(obviously only 2 instead of 3)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/HoT_DoGgIN/BMW/Gauges/IMG_3133.jpg
....made some good progress this past weekend too, taking advantage of the good weather getting a good 5 hours of wrench time in on the car.......
Shot of my friend giving me a hand this past weekend......(gotta love free labor) He was a HUGE help working on easy shit, while I was under the hood....
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/CEBC68F3-572E-4816-A073-D0BAFFB7D98D_zpsjrwcfomw.jpg
Cylinder head comes back from the machine shop this week, and plans are to put it all back together this weekend, along with a shitload of other new parts (mainly maintenance items).
Doing a complete refresh of the cooling system, including new hoses for the entire system, along with getting the front end prepped for a radiator support (it was bent in a minor 'fender bender' by the PO)
Lots of stuff happening in the next couple weeks, so stay tuned!
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More parts continue to roll in........Just lost 35.7 lbs out of the rear of the car
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/photo1_zps194fe28b.jpg
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My palms literally began to sweat.
This ^^
http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/200H/i/2012/319/7/6/nothing_to_do_here_gif_by_cartoonzack-d5l4eqj.jpg
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Now that it's getting down to crunch time, I need to start logging some hours during the work week too.....Started doing some suspension work last night.....someone put red loctite on the strut bolts, and the whole time i thought it was just rust, until I finally got the bolt off....I was able to use the impact on one bolt, but the other two I had to do by hand......
that was fun...
Going from this:
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E36%20STX%20build/E620B901-A8D1-40ED-9700-60C46DB999B9_zpsjcij3snf.jpg
To this:
http://www.tcklineracing.com/webdocs/photos/LGTCK_E36_DA_KIT_21.jpg
Also ordering these guys today, going to give the Premium gauges a try(thanks to my friend, Gordon, for the help on this) ....
Oil pressure
http://prosportgauges.com/images/products/detail/AmberWhite%20Premium%20Oil%20Pressure%20800x533.jpg
Oil temp
http://prosportgauges.com/images/products/detail/AmberWhitePremiumOilTemp.jpg
Kale's E36 STX build thread
in Passing Lane
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Do it!
Thanks