Tips before first start

[Mohammed_A]

Finally almost there to turn the key, only things left is to fill the oil....
my motor is a s50b32 euro, it has been completely overhauled, new rings, bearings etc. Any tips on what i should do before i start up?

[mazur]

Make 100% sure you're ready to drive it after you have it running. Crank the engine a couple times, 10 seconds at a time, to get some oil pressure in their to lube everything up. Then start it, check for leaks, do your break-in procedure, change oil, and report back with first impressions :)

[ian e30 318is]

Make 100% sure you're ready to drive it after you have it running. Crank the engine a couple times, 10 seconds at a time, to get some oil pressure in their to lube everything up. Then start it, check for leaks, do your break-in procedure, change oil, and report back with first impressions :)

+1...then after the start-up post a nice little video.

[Mohammed_A]

Thanks....did everything fine until the oil pressure light switched off, problem im having is the fuel pump is not turning on with ignition....never check for spark yet, first gonna check the fuel problem, the engine is cranking though

[e30polak]

1. Wear a helmet, fire-proof race suit, some super sweet racing gloves, and don't forget some piloti racing shoes.

2. Make sure your seat belt is nice and tight.

3. Do not turn on the radio, you need to hear the 24v roar!

4. Make sure to have a half tank of gas, because it will not be a quick drive.

5. Put the key in the ignition, and watch the miracle of life right before your eyes!

6. Have fun, drive safe, please don't do anything stupid.

P.S disregard driving safe/doing anything stupid. ;)

[Mohammed_A]

1. Wear a helmet, fire-proof race suit, some super sweet racing gloves, and don't forget some piloti racing shoes.

2. Make sure your seat belt is nice and tight.

3. Do not turn on the radio, you need to hear the 24v roar!

4. Make sure to have a half tank of gas, because it will not be a quick drive.

5. Put the key in the ignition, and watch the miracle of life right before your eyes!

6. Have fun, drive safe, please don't do anything stupid.

P.S disregard driving safe/doing anything stupid. ;)

lmao.....well said..... gonna have to get the thing started first...:p

[sheefo2k]

Good look with the fuel problem.keep us posted.

[Mohammed_A]

the fuel problem was my stupidity, the dme has ews so it will never start the motor until i get the required ews parts, got some of it, just waiting for the antenna ring then im gonna try again.

[m_dudey]

Make 100% sure you're ready to drive it after you have it running. Crank the engine a couple times, 10 seconds at a time, to get some oil pressure in their to lube everything up. Then start it, check for leaks, do your break-in procedure, change oil, and report back with first impressions :)

how do you crank it for 10 seconds and not start the car? are you talking about cranking it by hand? or actually turn the ignition key and have the starter crank it?

[Mohammed_A]

how do you crank it for 10 seconds and not start the car? are you talking about cranking it by hand? or actually turn the ignition key and have the starter crank it?

with the ignition key and starter, either disconnect spark of fuel or both then the motor will turn but not start