Matracer's project: BRONZIT S52 - DYNO RESULTS P.8

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  • e30serg
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    • Dec 2006
    • 562

    #31
    Think about replacing the chain guides, along with the rear and front crank seals. I went ahead and replaced EVERY seal when I rebuilt mine. So much easier when it's out. Especially the rear main....

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    • MatRacer
      E30 Addict
      • Oct 2008
      • 562

      #32
      Already did the rear main seal. The front one is dry so it will stay as is... never thought about the chain guide... maybe the top chain tensioner will be replaced.
      E30 now S52
      2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
      325xiT (Sold)

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      • MatRacer
        E30 Addict
        • Oct 2008
        • 562

        #33
        Oil pan all cleaned up and oil pump in place. With Nut welded.



        E30 now S52
        2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
        325xiT (Sold)

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        • MatRacer
          E30 Addict
          • Oct 2008
          • 562

          #34
          Did 8 valve seals tonight. They are a pain to remove!

          Dropped one retainer lock in an oil return conduit[emoji35]

          But I have a magnetic oil drain plug!!



          Pretty lucky!! Haha!
          E30 now S52
          2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
          325xiT (Sold)

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          • 2mAn
            Moderator
            • Aug 2010
            • 20032

            #35
            Originally posted by MatRacer
            Did 8 valve seals tonight. They are a pain to remove!

            Dropped one retainer lock in an oil return conduit[emoji35]

            But I have a magnetic oil drain plug!!

            Pretty lucky!! Haha!
            Totally lucky! In so many ways that would've been a pain in the ass
            Simon
            Current Cars:
            -1966 Lotus Elan
            -1986 German Car
            -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

            Make R3V Great Again -2020

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            • MatRacer
              E30 Addict
              • Oct 2008
              • 562

              #36
              finally reassembled the cams after doing all 24 valves seals. timed the cams. while there, checked the actuation of the vanos with air. My regulator was set at 60psi. The vanos was doing its job, but the vanos structure or frame or call it as you wish is flexing enough for me to notice it when actuating the vanos solenoid! Is this normal?
              E30 now S52
              2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
              325xiT (Sold)

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              • MatRacer
                E30 Addict
                • Oct 2008
                • 562

                #37
                Concluded that it should be fine. Everything works properly and the force needed to actuate the vanos should be less with engine running and we'll lubricated. Engine finally fully sealed! Also, installed new exhaust studs and OBD1 vanos solenoid for its long wire, OBD1 knock and cam sensors. OBD1 valve cover is also on.



                Last edited by MatRacer; 04-27-2016, 11:18 AM.
                E30 now S52
                2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
                325xiT (Sold)

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                • MatRacer
                  E30 Addict
                  • Oct 2008
                  • 562

                  #38
                  Some more done tonight!

                  Should be dropping engine this weekend

                  E30 now S52
                  2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
                  325xiT (Sold)

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                  • MatRacer
                    E30 Addict
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 562

                    #39
                    So engine is In! The S52 will be driven on OBD1. I know that OBD1 is dumb compared to OBD2, but since I had all the required stuff for OBD1 and not for OBD2, I went with OBD1...

                    Here is all the OBD1 stuff that I needed:

                    Intake, throttle body and related sensors
                    Cam sensor
                    crank sensor
                    Knock sensors (don't know if really required but had them so...)
                    collant hose with timing chain cover adapter tube
                    head cover and coils to run the OBD1 oil vapor stuff
                    vanos solenoid for its long wire
                    DME engine temp sender
                    all the wiring
                    413 DME with TMS chip

                    Kept my S50 oil filter housing (because its polished!) so don't really know it I would have needed to change the oil pressure switch... I guest yes...


                    Since I have a VDO coolant temp gauge with a sender adapted for the throttle heating port o nthe head, I need to find a way to add the cluster temp gauge sender... Will do this later.

                    Should be cranking it soon!!!
                    E30 now S52
                    2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
                    325xiT (Sold)

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                    • MatRacer
                      E30 Addict
                      • Oct 2008
                      • 562

                      #40
                      E30 now S52
                      2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
                      325xiT (Sold)

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                      • MatRacer
                        E30 Addict
                        • Oct 2008
                        • 562

                        #41
                        It's running!! And pretty good... it hadn't ran for 3 years and the lifters were discharged... sounded like a diesel for like 5-10 min and then everything went just fine



                        I really like how it sounds! Will video it soon and share it!!
                        E30 now S52
                        2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
                        325xiT (Sold)

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                        • 2mAn
                          Moderator
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 20032

                          #42
                          Thats a good feeling! Congrats
                          Simon
                          Current Cars:
                          -1966 Lotus Elan
                          -1986 German Car
                          -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                          Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                          • MatRacer
                            E30 Addict
                            • Oct 2008
                            • 562

                            #43
                            Thanks, it sure is!!
                            E30 now S52
                            2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
                            325xiT (Sold)

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                            • MatRacer
                              E30 Addict
                              • Oct 2008
                              • 562

                              #44
                              Snowed yesterday... pretty late for this amount of snow!!

                              E30 now S52
                              2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
                              325xiT (Sold)

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                              • MatRacer
                                E30 Addict
                                • Oct 2008
                                • 562

                                #45
                                Got this



                                To do this

                                E30 now S52
                                2008 Suburban LTZ (Family and TT hauler)
                                325xiT (Sold)

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