Project Daily 318iS now with 24v

[Vtec?lol]

Hey turf, still got that schwartz? Thanks for the info I might go grab the head


The trick worked and I found a very thin surface crack. I might go to the yard and yank the head. What's the address?

Just so you all know,
1. grab a cheap can of A/C UV dye from auto zone...
2. Clean the head vigorously and heat slightly with a lamp or drier, then spray the surface with the die and let soak for a few min.
3. with a spray bottle mist the surface clean of the dye
4. go somewhere dark with the head and turn on a black light.

Not the best method but it works if you're in a pinch.

[Turf1600]

RE: That 318iS at the yard. What color and how did the bumpers look? I need a front bumper (plastic skin only, no trim shocks, etc.).

It was red. IIRC the front bumper was ok.

[av8drvr]

RE: That 318iS at the yard. What color and how did the bumpers look? I need a front bumper (plastic skin only, no trim shocks, etc.).

[Turf1600]

Hey man - there's a 318is at the pick n pull up by the dump/fry's on 45. I already snagged the front seats but the motor was untouched when I was there.

EDIT: it had a mint dash, too.

[eur04lif3]

yes I do know. That is why I let the head soak in UV die, like the kind you use in your A/C to check for leaks. then gently wash the head and check with a black light.

never knew that trick...

[Vtec?lol]

yes I do know. That is why I let the head soak in UV die, like the kind you use in your A/C to check for leaks. then gently wash the head and check with a black light.

[mikeedler]

you do realize that most of the time, if the head is cracked, you won't see it with your bare eyes. a better way to determine the headgasket/head crack is to look at the gasket, and see if you can see where that failed. If you don't see anything there, i woud suggest taking it to a shop and having it tested there.

not to bad looking of a car.

[Vtec?lol]

A lil trick I learned to hold the cam gears to the chain. Really helps putting things back together





Now I wait till parts come in. Once I get everything back together I will post up pics and results. Hopefully this helps someone out there!

[Vtec?lol]

Thanks man! I got the head off! NO CRACKS!!!! best birthday gift ever!

[matias88e30]

i would keep the m42 for the dd duties.. whatever it needs to get her done! first e30 i bought was a 91 318is with more than 239k.. never gave me any engine problems, tuned her up and was ready to go after beeing seated for more than a year nd half... good luck

and happy b day!

[Vtec?lol]

1-5-2011
It's my birthday and this head is almost off.

I'm gonna disregard everything about cam locks and other bs like that. I'm sure I know how to time an engine. This being only a 4 cylinder without VVT this should be cake. Wish me luck
pics soon to follow.

[Vtec?lol]

Findings
This looks more like a malty milkshake



Is something missing here?


Cam gears... Look okay?


After wash wash wash! (cell pix)

[Vtec?lol]

Thanks for the help!

[eur04lif3]

1-4-2011 -Found the milkshake under the valve cover, spark #3 covered in oil.

this might help...

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=161782&highlight=m42+rebuild

[Cabriolet]

looks like you have alot of work ahead of you, good luck.