M20 rebuild - i have questions -

[zzbearcat]

I have decided to get one thread going for assistance while I rebuild this M20. Here's what I have:
1987 BMW 325i, automatic, rebuilding a good running m20 from a 1989 325i. The motor in the car is making a noise from within and the M20 I have on the stand ran well, but there were many unknowns and I don't want to re-install an engine in a year or so. If I can find a deal on a 5 speed when the time comes, I would like to just do it all at one time.

Here's my first question- how do I hold the intermediate shaft pulley while I break the nut loose and does any one have a front bearing carrier for this engine? I cracked mine today. Thanks

[Ceeker]

put an impact socket on it with an air gun-should work. if not you have to be careful not to snap the cover if you decide to jam a screw driver in or piece of wood wedged between the teeth and cover. you are speaking of the free spinning timing belt pulley right?

[zzbearcat]

Already broke the cover. Looking for one now. The oil pump has already been removed and the shaft if "very free". Have to get a 1/2 drive socket for the impact tomorrow but Im not so sure that will work since it spins so easy. Im going to have to hold it somehow. I need some more input on this. Thanks

[scottinAZ]

hold it stationary with an old timing belt, and use an impact gun, or a freind with a ratchet.

[zzbearcat]

I held it with a old belt like a strap wrench but I let it roll up under the cover and I broke it. I was thinking of holding the belt with vise grips next time and use an impact gun.
Any more suggestions and some one with a cover for sale?
Thanks

[zzbearcat]

All pulleys & sprockets off.
Is the woodruff key in the crank rounded? Thanks

[Spaz!]

A pipe wrench works wonders! I havent had my m20 that far apart yet but I have used a pipe wrench in similar applications. Several sheets of paper will save you from marring the pulley if that is a concern.

[zzbearcat]

Crank is out, everything so far so good. Crank is well within spec.
1- Where are the colored dots on the crank, webbing, bearings? I don't see any color anywhere. Its a 89 with about 200k so I may never see them.
2- Here are the part numbers on the bearings, rod - 1 284 843, main - 1265 460. Is there a preference or suggestions in regard to bearing manufacturer. The Kolbenschmidt mains match up number for number. The Glyco rod bearings cross to Glyco or KS. Any thoughts on this.
Thanks

[efficient]

gonnA bump this old thread and ask if anyone knows anything about KS parts ? just seen it on bma's website and was wondering if its a good name brand?
thanks!
nevermind. found out that ks stands for Kolbenschmidt.