Spare M42 refresh/rebuild

[fresh_TD]

Picked up a spare M42 yesterday that I will be refreshing with new timing components(late M42 timing case),gaskets, etc. I'm still in search of the timing case however. I ordered all timing "things" from FCP euro, and should arrive tomorrow. All I've done so far, is get it on the engine stand.



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[roguetoaster]

Dang man, I was just thinking of starting an M42 rebuild myself! How far are you planning on going, internals & etc?

[fresh_TD]

Dang Manny, I was just thinking of starting an M42 rebuild myself! How far are you planning on going, internals & etc?

I'm installing all new timing components, and refresh the head. ARP head studs, MLS HG...then turbo

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[DER E30]

Subb'd for more

[fresh_TD]

Started to take it apart today..gaskets were aftermarket, so the PO at some point, did upper/lower oil pan gaskets. Also the 6 sump bolts were all tight.




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[5Toes]

good progress so far. Ill be watching this thread too :) good luck!

[fresh_TD]

I'm doing all this work at a friend's shop. He has this parts cleaner at his shop that's like a dishwasher for parts. I just threw in the lower oil pan for 10mins to test it out, pan came out pretty clean.




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[fresh_TD]

Few more parts in the parts washer



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[fresh_TD]

Got home, and a package from FCP euro arrived with all new timing components, gaskets ect.. $735 worth of stuff.



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[roguetoaster]

Nice, although I don't see a water pipe there, hope you don't neglect that failure prone component.

[Balleristic31]

Sweet glad to see more m42 builds on r3v! Excited for updates!

[fresh_TD]

Nice, although I don't see a water pipe there, hope you don't neglect that failure prone component.

I have one...didn't feel like unpacking the box to show everything

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[fresh_TD]

Didn't do much today, just more parts cleaning. The late M42 timing case should arrive Thursday.




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[Gkwan]

Looks great! Thanks for documenting the process. Will be following to pick up some tips for when I get around to this one day.

[packratbimmer]

Man - I feel lazy - Thanks for the inspiration!