The worst job to do in an e30m30.
I had to drop the subframe while supporting the engine. I have no engine hoist, so ghetto ingenuity came in handy (jack stand on one side/ 2x4 on the other side). Then realized 3 of the transmission bolts go into the rear of the oil pan as well, nice.
Lower timing case cover removal is also a giant PITA. I ended up stuffing a 2x4 in the crank to hold it while I remove the front crank nut. After that it was pretty straight forward, but damn.
I'm about to tear into the pump and rebuild it this week. Only parts I am replacing are #2 and #4 in the diagram. Already replaced the chain tensioner. While I'm in there, I am replacing the timing chain - the only thing I have not replaced since the swap.
*working on a head gasket replacement write-up with tons of pictures*
I had to drop the subframe while supporting the engine. I have no engine hoist, so ghetto ingenuity came in handy (jack stand on one side/ 2x4 on the other side). Then realized 3 of the transmission bolts go into the rear of the oil pan as well, nice.
Lower timing case cover removal is also a giant PITA. I ended up stuffing a 2x4 in the crank to hold it while I remove the front crank nut. After that it was pretty straight forward, but damn.
I'm about to tear into the pump and rebuild it this week. Only parts I am replacing are #2 and #4 in the diagram. Already replaced the chain tensioner. While I'm in there, I am replacing the timing chain - the only thing I have not replaced since the swap.
*working on a head gasket replacement write-up with tons of pictures*
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