M52/Zf Alpine White 1986 E30

[JeLani]

Got the manifold off, and the greyish peeling material is the glue, obviously it couldnt withstand the heat given and is very brittle





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[JeLani]

And there.. Sits thy 885 head. Getting this far relieves me.




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[JeLani]

Je'Lani's '86 2.7 Stroker re-fresh progress

She cleans up good ! Before Degreasing


- After .



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[JeLani]

Head comes off this thursday


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[TimeMachinE30]

Despite stated above, the head will be off tomorrow lmao. Work really gets in the way. But the belt is off (finally) . After going back and fourth realizing that the harmonic balancer had nothing to line up with, referring to the e30source timing belt tutorial, but then i remember , the block and head are totally different! 😂 , so only the crank and head timing marks really matter ( if that makes sense) .

All nonsense aside , what is a recommended machine shop in san diego area?




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Not close at all to bimmer heads?

[JeLani]

Je'Lani's '86 2.7 Stroker re-fresh progress

I live in chula vista , wheres bimmerheads?


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[JeLani]

Successfully pulled the head. Such a mess .. Looking to get machined now.




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[2mAn]

I live in chula vista , wheres bimmerheads?


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http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=226540

up here in LA

[JeLani]

Dropped off the head at the shop for a Valve job , resurface , and pressure test


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Je'Lani's '86 2.7 Stroker re-fresh progress

Its been about a week but i got my head back and its crack free , haven't had any time in the garage because of work.

What needs to happen as of today :
- block drain , there are rust flakes in there for whatever reason.

- Head goes back on
- Camshaft seal
- Oil Pan gasket
- Replace some hoses
-Thermostat (figured out that caused cooling problems.I'm positive)
- I have a new TB to put on
- Cluster batteries, only the right half lights up when the lights are on.

however , the head after machining. I'm pleased.





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I like water

[JeLani]

Je'Lani's '86 2.7 Stroker re-fresh progress




Also the timing cover


- sanded , 200 and 100 grit , then used high heat rattle can . I think i did fine for a first


With this , i didnt want the same dirty bolts to be on this, especially after the time i put into painting it, so they're sitting in some cleaner .
Sorry for the shit 6s photos

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I like water

[JeLani]

Je'Lani's '86 2.7 Stroker re-fresh progress

So further plans i've been looking at since i wont have to be worrying about the motor bugging out on me any time soon, i realized both front spring perches are shot to hell so i'm looking at some suspension kits.

- brake pads and rotors

I also am looking for a second pair of style 5 RC090's if anyone on here has any ( im psyched i even found a pair near a dumpster) . Makes me happy it'll be running well in a matter of time though. *EDIT : found some plus a spare :)


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[JeLani]

Je'Lani's '86 2.7 Stroker re-fresh progress

Test fit of the newer style cam gear i bought from constantine. Test fit because i still need a camshaft seal and o-ring.




Was scared at first because i couldnt get it on, but found out this comes off


Going to order the rest of the parts i need tonight :) highly considering running blue top injectors but we'll see how it runs first.


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[JeLani]

Je'Lani's '86 2.7 Stroker re-fresh progress

Pulled the trigger on ordering
•Exhaust manifold heatshield gaskets

• camshaft seal and o-ring

•thermostat

• thermostat to throttle hose

•headbolt washers * ( these weren't there when i pulled the head) they were quite the buck for some washers.

• Catalyzer - manifold flange gaskets .

Also picked a late valance up for a great price today. ＼(^o^)／



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[JeLani]

Need free time and just a few hours , i just feel good right now.




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