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    #46
    I thought about it. It would fit. I measured them and they be the same length block…
    Originally posted by Andy.B
    Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
    1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
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    I was born on 3/25…
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      #47
      Porsche guys have successfully rebored alusil stuff. Sunnen sells a paste for $50 that you rub on a certain way (not normal honing but with a certain pad over the hone). There are success stories on pelican parts and rennlist I think. You just dab it on until it has a specific dullish finish according to someone I read on there, I'll find my bookmark if y'all want.

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        #48
        ^Nah, I'm not gonna mess with it. It's just a tiny scratch. Thanks for the info though.
        Originally posted by Andy.B
        Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
        1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
        ~~~~~~~~~~
        I was born on 3/25…
        ~~~~~~~~~~

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          #49
          I pressure washed the motor this morning. It was so greasy that your fingernails would turn black just looking at it. It's not completely clean, but it's a helluva lot better.

          before:


          after:





          I pulled the balance shaft end caps and resealed and cleaned them. After that I replaced the oil pump main seal and o-ring. Then I painted the intake manifold and a metal coolant pipe that runs above the exhaust manifold.

          The head is at the machine shop getting it's going over. I reckon I'll get to some heavy reassembly around mid week.
          Originally posted by Andy.B
          Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
          1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
          ~~~~~~~~~~
          I was born on 3/25…
          ~~~~~~~~~~

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            #50
            Hard deadline: 9/25/2015
            Originally posted by kronus
            would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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              #51
              I feel like it's possible brah. It's gonna be a good week for progress I think.

              Now for an opinion question. Which one looks nicer and won't look weird in a green engine bay?

              This one?


              or this one?


              I'm leaning toward the classic black.
              Originally posted by Andy.B
              Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
              1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
              ~~~~~~~~~~
              I was born on 3/25…
              ~~~~~~~~~~

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                #52
                Originally posted by Ether-D View Post

                Now for an opinion question. Which one looks nicer and won't look weird in a green engine bay?


                The one with the turbo, obviously.





                ... with a black valve cover. Or gold valve cover.
                Lorin


                Originally posted by slammin.e28
                The M30 is God's engine.

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                  #53
                  I'm thinking black. But minus the turbo. And what's it doing over on that side anyway?
                  Originally posted by Andy.B
                  Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
                  1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
                  ~~~~~~~~~~
                  I was born on 3/25…
                  ~~~~~~~~~~

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                    #54
                    Originally posted by LJ851 View Post
                    The one with the turbo, obviously.
                    potstir
                    Originally posted by kronus
                    would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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                      #55
                      Rebuilt and resealed cam tower. I gave it the classic treatment.
                      Originally posted by Andy.B
                      Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
                      1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
                      ~~~~~~~~~~
                      I was born on 3/25…
                      ~~~~~~~~~~

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                        #56
                        I finally finagled the oil pan out. That was… irritating… to say it nicely. Pressure washed it and wire-wheeled it. So much better. I don't mind my own grease, but someone else's grease gives me the creeps. Anyway, that allowed me to remove the oil pump and clean and reseal it. I know it's sacrilegious, but I used some Versachem type 2 sealant to seal the oil pump to the block. I promise to let you know if it works, but if kittens and little girl babies start dying all over, you'll know it was because I didn't buy the $50 special sealant. Now, the pan is back in and hanging from it's bolts because I need to look up the tightening sequence.

                        Pics for posterity:







                        Originally posted by Andy.B
                        Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
                        1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
                        ~~~~~~~~~~
                        I was born on 3/25…
                        ~~~~~~~~~~

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                          #57
                          Awesome! Cool to see someone working on this. I was so close to buying one of these at one point in my life, but my mechanic said it was a "bush" to work on so I avoided it b

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                            #58
                            I can see it being a bit of a pain if it was your only car. But as a project on the side, it's fun. No pressure to "finish today or I can't make it to work tomorrow" kinda thing. If I lose patience with it, I can just walk away for a minute.
                            Originally posted by Andy.B
                            Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
                            1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
                            ~~~~~~~~~~
                            I was born on 3/25…
                            ~~~~~~~~~~

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                              #59
                              Pan is all torqued down in the proper sequence.
                              I wire-wheeled the exhaust manifolds and wiped them down with some grease and wax remover (aka gasoline). Then I put a nice coat of VHT 2000º header paint and baked it on for durability during installation. Anywho, I'm hoping to get the head back tomorrow so I can put this thing back together. If he doesn't end up finishing it this week, I guess I can go on to cleaning out the fuel lines and tank. Which sounds a little boring. I guess it can't all be subframes and oil pans… 8-)
                              Originally posted by Andy.B
                              Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
                              1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
                              ~~~~~~~~~~
                              I was born on 3/25…
                              ~~~~~~~~~~

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                                #60
                                hi
                                welcome to this site
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                                abcd

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