Project S14 rebuild for my new E30 M3

[Aveman]

Finally some updates.

I didn't have the right rod bearings, got them now.





Checking the rod ends



Rings




Pistons in



Lubed



Bottom end done up



Puting timing stuff in



Vales back in head



Head gasket I like to coat with tack a gaskets, gives a bit of insurance.

[Aveman]

You keep doing that. Having been in a E30M3 with a TMS baffle when it spun a bearing during an autox I maintain my opinion.




Ask Mariano, who spun a bearing on the street if its overkill. Only 160$. MUUUUUUCCCCHHH cheaper than a rebuild as Im sure you know. I bolted mine in instead of welding, havent run the engine yet so I dont know if its leakfree this way.

Oil starvation cannot always be considered the root cause of a spun bearing, there are other factors that come into play. The car that spun a bearing during an autox could have been worn prior to the TMS baffle install etc. Keep in mind I'm new to the S14, I knew I wanted something in there for insurance as I bought the car with a spun bearing. The baffle pictured is a Bavauto piece, it's definitely better than nothing. I don't plan on racing it, just street use. If I ever did get to that point I'll look into a more aggressive pan setup. I wouldn't mind a oil pressure gauge for piece of mind.

[madjurgen]

I disagree. The TMS baffle works great in my 2.5 and its' been to the track and auto-x several times. No oil starvation issues what-so-ever.

You keep doing that. Having been in a E30M3 with a TMS baffle when it spun a bearing during an autox I maintain my opinion.

EDIT: that baffle is great, but I guess my point is thats overkill for his application. it must have been the Glen talking.

Ask Mariano, who spun a bearing on the street if its overkill. Only 160$. MUUUUUUCCCCHHH cheaper than a rebuild as Im sure you know. I bolted mine in instead of welding, havent run the engine yet so I dont know if its leakfree this way.

[uofom3]

If you plan on autox-ing, tracking or even driving aggressively on the street that baffle is not going to cut it, period.


This is a proper baffle.

I disagree. The TMS baffle works great in my 2.5 and its' been to the track and auto-x several times. No oil starvation issues what-so-ever.

You only go to the nasty motorsport style oil pan if you are a) a baller with crazy cash to spend or b) are running a legit 300+ hp and NO ONE on this site is doing that with the exception of my buddy with the turbo s14 (who has the bad-ass pan).


EDIT: that baffle is great, but I guess my point is thats overkill for his application. it must have been the Glen talking.

[Jean]

If you plan on autox-ing, tracking or even driving aggressively on the street that baffle is not going to cut it, period.

+1. I almost fell out of chair trying to figure out that 'baffle' :D

[madjurgen]

If you plan on autox-ing, tracking or even driving aggressively on the street that baffle is not going to cut it, period.


This is a proper baffle.

[TDE30]

Absolutely awesome man. It looks like you are giving the car (not including the motor) somewhat of a mild restoration. It's always refreshing to see someone actually not run away when hearing the words "S14" and "engine work."

Subscribed.

[Jean]

Subscribed! Good work so far! I love clean engine parts :)

[Miasma]

Very cool project! Always nice to see a E30 M3 getting back on its feet.

[smonkbmw]

that looks to me like the factory s14 shop manual. Mine looks pretty similar (if i knew where the hell it is)

if you got one, we need to take a trip to kinkos foo!

[Aveman]

http://ee1394.com/bmw/docs/factory/repair/index1.htm

Yeah BMW repair manual.

[uofom3]

that looks to me like the factory s14 shop manual. Mine looks pretty similar (if i knew where the hell it is)

[Van Westervelt]

Good plans, now lets see some work. :)

What lil booklet is that?

[uofom3]

I love watching s14 projects - keep it goin!

[Huff]

So.. So pretty. I do love seeing new part bags before a build.