S52 Bottom end

[bostonbmw]

I made some progress and got the bottom end together but then realized that I forgot to install the oil sprayers. Is there any way to install them with the crankshaft installed? I am not looking forward to purchasing $200 in hardware for this F-up...

[e30serg]

Don't think so dude-the end of the sprayers are flared and captured by the bearing....
Crap!

[matt]

$200 in hardware? How so?

[bostonbmw]

I thought the hardware cost $200 its more like $100......

[matt]

What hardware?

[bostonbmw]

Con rod bolts and Main Cap Bolts

[matt]

Main cap bolts are much cheaper, you might be able to get the new squirters in without loosening the conrod bolts.

[e30serg]

Don't let the bottom ring pop-out and expand if you try it this way! It might just work though, if you have enough clearance...

[bostonbmw]

Main cap bolts are much cheaper, you might be able to get the new squirters in without loosening the conrod bolts.

I took out the main cap bolts and taped the pistons with a rubber hammer while a helper pulled gently on the crankshaft and was able to get enough room to remove the bearings and get the oil squirts in. Great idea thanks for the help !!!

[e30serg]

Dude that's awesome!