So I still haven't seen a good checklist for what needs to be done in order to get an M50 e30 up and running, which I think is a little ridiculous. There are step-by-steps for everything except the most important part, which is this. For someone like me who has never touched an engine until this project, a checklist like this would have been amazing from the beginning. So, here's my attempt at creating one.
But... I'll need some help from those who know what they're doing. I'd like this checklist to include everything, including the 'easy/basic' stuff - anything that someone could feasibly overlook. Every single step needed to get it running - starting from dropping the engine in the car
I'll go through and make corrections to this list as the thread gets older. This is what I (personally) have done so far.
[x] Battery connected
[ ] DME red power wire connected to positive terminal
[x] Positive terminal connected in engine bay
[x] 318 DME grounding plate
[x] Valve cover grounded at passenger rear corner, using e30 strap
[x] Driver's side grounded between lower PS pump mount and block, using e30 strap, would it make a difference to put it on the motor mount like stock?
[x] e30 --> e36 harness confirmed working
[x] EWS wire (#66) cut (not necessary unless EWS is an issue)
[x] Red Label 413 chip installed in Silver Label 413 DME (LET ME KNOW IF THIS PRESENTS A PROBLEM!) - I fried my Red Label the first time I connected the battery, that's the reason for me using the silver label
[?] Connect relays to 12v
[x] Engine cranks, starter works, compression good
[x] The black wire near the OBD port is grounded
[x] Fuel lines hooked up correctly
[ ] Fuel
[ ] Spark
Those of you with anything to add to this checklist, please do. Don't make me beg!
But... I'll need some help from those who know what they're doing. I'd like this checklist to include everything, including the 'easy/basic' stuff - anything that someone could feasibly overlook. Every single step needed to get it running - starting from dropping the engine in the car
I'll go through and make corrections to this list as the thread gets older. This is what I (personally) have done so far.
[x] Battery connected
[ ] DME red power wire connected to positive terminal
[x] Positive terminal connected in engine bay
[x] 318 DME grounding plate
[x] Valve cover grounded at passenger rear corner, using e30 strap
[x] Driver's side grounded between lower PS pump mount and block, using e30 strap, would it make a difference to put it on the motor mount like stock?
[x] e30 --> e36 harness confirmed working
[x] EWS wire (#66) cut (not necessary unless EWS is an issue)
[x] Red Label 413 chip installed in Silver Label 413 DME (LET ME KNOW IF THIS PRESENTS A PROBLEM!) - I fried my Red Label the first time I connected the battery, that's the reason for me using the silver label
[?] Connect relays to 12v
[x] Engine cranks, starter works, compression good
[x] The black wire near the OBD port is grounded
[x] Fuel lines hooked up correctly
[ ] Fuel
[ ] Spark
Those of you with anything to add to this checklist, please do. Don't make me beg!
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