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thepits 
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 Topic: Help!!! I’ve killed my E30 M3......Posted: 31-March-2006 at 17:54 |
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Time for an update I felt. (Shut-up! You're going to get one anyway) Done the First 1600kms on my 'new' engine, oil & filter change, no problems - so far (ever the optimist me!) Still needs a tune as doesn't pull below 4k, but now happily revs to 6k+ which the original could, but didn't like much - even more reason to suspect the spring was broken when for a..g..e..s.. (not going to say who I blame, but could look here for a clue!! http://www.rede2live.com/AJEC_Web/) Looks like the Cam-Carrier & Head are both repairable without too much expense (thanks PikeyM3) just need to source new valve/valve guide/springs/etc.
The garage sale is now on, first come, first served ....................
"Get your S14 bits 'ere, roll up, roll up........"
PM me............please! (I need the money.)
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thepits
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Posted: 14-March-2006 at 18:53 |
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Head now stripped and ready for assessment of repairability (if that isn't a word, it is now) Garage sale now on
"Almost complete S14 M3 Engine - in various bits - now available" Roll up, roll up ............... PM or email Don't miss the bargains of the year/decade/century...........
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thepits
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Posted: 11-March-2006 at 16:33 |
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Monday OK? |
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bmwcrazy
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Posted: 11-March-2006 at 12:32 |
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just read the post glad ur bm is up and running again must be love
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PikeyM3
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Posted: 11-March-2006 at 12:30 |
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Oh didn't I? Had an annoying tinny rattle under acceleration acoming down the transmision tunnel. Glad I found it. Could have been disasterous! You got the head yet Simon? Pikey |
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Old enough to know better, too young to care!
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thepits
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Posted: 08-March-2006 at 17:25 |
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 I demand a new MOT before I set foot in it! 
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PikeyM3
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E30 M3 Joined: 31-May-2003 Location: Cheltenham - Uk Status: Offline Points: 438 |
Posted: 08-March-2006 at 14:27 |
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Well Simon at least you've got your engine up together now. It did seem to go pretty well. I reckon get the TB's balanced and it should run a bit better. Not much else you can do to get it running better really. It seems that your old engine is fixable so not too much lost in the end. Just hassle that you don't need. I looked at the rattle on my car yesterday and it turned out that the bolts holding the prop to the chasis had fallen out!! How the prop didn't shear and scewer me I'll never know!! Will post pics when I get them online. Pikey Edited by PikeyM3 |
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thepits
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Posted: 07-March-2006 at 11:37 |
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OK - picked up the car Wednesday (1st March) night. Although the engine now in her apparently came out of a Jreg Cab, the head is marked 1988 and the block 23 4E A (195bhp) - can't find it's date stamp.** Meant to have done 'only' 111,000k (1/2 the rest of my car!) and appears to pull oK, although a little fluffy at the moment so obviously needs a tune. - any recommendations around my area (other than powerstation)? Took PikeyM3 out in it Sunday and he seems to think it goes ok. ** Engine number = 6 062 4 395 which translates to S14 / Ser no / Munich / Production Date. BMW can tell you the (original) engine number if you give them a VIN, but not the other way around - can anyone give us a clue when this engine was built?
Anyway I'm pleased to be back on the road - the buzzing I had at 4000rpm, and most of the gear-lever shake has now gone. We suspect that the spring was broken for some time (months & months & ...) and suddenly decided to give up
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stevesingo
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Posted: 03-March-2006 at 09:27 |
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There's two sets of 48s on ebay Steve |
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UweM3
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Posted: 03-March-2006 at 09:24 |
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while it's all apart get your throttles machined to 48mm and port matched to the head. Worth it!
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E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg.....
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thepits
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Posted: 03-March-2006 at 08:06 |
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Who hasn't been keeping an eye on either my avatar/message, and my signature then?
Replacement Engine (can't find the date stamp on the block, so can the engine serial number tell you anything?) Utilizing my Exhaust & Inlet Manifold, throttle bodies, wiring loom, and a few other bits as some of the 'replacement parts' weren't!
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UweM3
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Posted: 02-March-2006 at 17:35 |
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Watch it? If that's £1500 for the whole lot you should have the phone in your hand RIGHT NOW! What are you waiting for? £488 incl fitting?? If you keep hesitating like an old women, your car will never get back on the road... Edited by UweM3 |
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thepits
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Posted: 02-March-2006 at 08:01 |
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dirtybeemer
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Posted: 01-March-2006 at 20:16 |
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sorry to hear about the car mate try findanengine.com and every other engine place after all they will only send you the quotes as they come in never know might get lucky, in the mean time ill ask around and let you know if anything turns up
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stevesingo
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Posted: 01-March-2006 at 19:41 |
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UweM3
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Posted: 27-February-2006 at 09:41 |
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just one more thing, if it would be my engine I would NEVER leave the rod and main bearings in after a valve/piston contact. Just not worth it!
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UweM3
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Posted: 27-February-2006 at 09:39 |
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Can't imagine that this one mis-shift at 4000rpm has done any damage..... |
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thepits
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Posted: 26-February-2006 at 13:01 |
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It's all you fault anyway! Remember that Track day you forced me on!! Edited by thepits |
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UweM3
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Posted: 25-February-2006 at 03:27 |
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Simon, the manifold can be welded. They are all cracked more or less.
If you find a good head, I have four used piston you can have for veeery little money. If they are suitable for your bore you have one problem out of the way. New bearings and your bottom end is solved. Not the best solution, but saves a lot of dosh. As you are gentle with your car anyway, you could get your car running again without blowing the bank. |
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thepits
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Posted: 23-February-2006 at 17:34 |
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News Flash............... The head is off, and guess what? the valve hit the piston
Plus - the engine is now out the car and ................. the exhaust manifold is cracked - for
(still singing 'always look on the bright side of life' - **d knows why tho!) |
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