M60 swap Pre-Maintenance/Prep

[619E30]

So long story short, I'm doing an m60b40 swap.

I'm sort of new to the BMW v8's so I was wondering what do you guys recommend replacing on the engine before dropping it into the car?

So far I plan on replacing the following:
Water Pump
Valve Cover Gaskets
Front and Rear Main Seal
Re-seal the Oil Pan
Intake Gaskets
Timing Chain Guide?


If I'm missing anything or recommend replacing any other bits feel free to chime in!

Thanks,
Rob

[filthiest e30]

-you should do the valley pan seal just be careful taking the bolts out we snapped a few off undoing it.

-make sure the bolts the hold the oil pump together are tight... it is a common problem for them to loosen... we were missing one altogether haha

- might replace a couple of the of the main sensors like the crank position sensor and if
you want be really anal you could replace the knock sensors

- another anal thing is sending the injectors out for cleaning... but one of ours was almost completely blocked

these are just the things I thought of off the top of my head, I can't think of any others. most likely someone else will.

hope it helps!!

[filthiest e30]

BTW, I saw your located in SD are you gonna try and get the M60 bar'd?

[619E30]

-you should do the valley pan seal just be careful taking the bolts out we snapped a few off undoing it.

-make sure the bolts the hold the oil pump together are tight... it is a common problem for them to loosen... we were missing one altogether haha

- might replace a couple of the of the main sensors like the crank position sensor and if
you want be really anal you could replace the knock sensors

- another anal thing is sending the injectors out for cleaning... but one of ours was almost completely blocked

these are just the things I thought of off the top of my head, I can't think of any others. most likely someone else will.

hope it helps!!

Thanks!

Yeah I forgot to mention injectors, but I'm going to go a bit larger and send those out for cleaning!

You make a good point about the sensors, I did not think about the knock sensors, I want to replace as much as I can so I don't have to do it later.

I thought about BAR'ing it but I'm most likely not going to. Too much of a hassle since I'm using a tranny from another car and running X5 manifolds with no cat. I smogged my car a few months ago so I'm good until the beginning of 2016.

I appreciate the input though, definitely going to do all that including all the sensors!

[garagistic]

The CCV (behind the intake) and CCV tubing under the intake manifold are a good idea as well.

[JGood]

Coolant pipe o-rings front and rear
Coolant manifold gaskets
Rear block coolant cover gasket and bolts
Valley pan gasket and bolts
Ccv and oil separator o-rings
Oil filter hose o-rings
Front and rear main seals and rear plate gasket
Oil pan gasket
All timing guides
Lower and upper timing cover gaskets
Ccv and gasket
Intake manifold gaskets
Exhaust manifold gaskets
Throttle body gasket
Tensioner o-ring and crush washer
Valve cover gaskets and bolt rubber washers
Spark plugs
Knock sensors
Serp belt


That's what I can think of off the top of my head. Be VERY careful removing the valley pan and rear block coolant cover bolts. Go very slow, work the bolt back and fourth if it gets tight.

[artoo93]

I've got mine down to the bare block with the exception of the crank. Been a slow process due to deployment and lack of funds for the necessary parts but we're almost there! Any one know where to get timing guides for a reasonable price? Piston rings for reasonable as well? I'm doing everything that JGood suggested along with a little more. Good luck and have fun!!