Crash_Nemesis
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Going to pick up some more toys for the build today... Will post later.
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Read the WELCOME ALL BMWFANATICS post.
Crash's Jezebel in for a Rebuild-Rebuilding an e46 S54 UPDATE on page 26
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Going to pick up some more toys for the build today... Will post later.
Henry330i said:
Henry I guess that is what most frustrating.
On a positive note we have installed the throttle bodies as the gaskets arrived and now the motor comes off the engine stand for mating with g/box and wiring harness.
We shall complete the assembly whilst on jack stands and all things being equal it should be in the car over the weekend.
Whether we shall be able to start it or not may well depend on us having all the S/C "stuff".
We shall see.
Crash_Nemesis
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A little video just to get you guys ready for this weekend, as we mate the engine back into the body, and hopefully fire her up.
Thanks for following the build.
PS. Try watch it in 1080P full HD.
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Thanks for following the build.
PS. Try watch it in 1080P full HD.
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shim kit heading up to JHB :rollsmile:
thanks to faheemo who sold Peter his shims
really like the reflection on the vid Chris
thanks to faheemo who sold Peter his shims
really like the reflection on the vid Chris
Crash_Nemesis
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Thanks Moranor. I sat with Peter yesterday, and he had already started some of the shims. Let me tell you, the precision at which this man works baffles me. It's as if he is addicted to precision. The intake valve clearances are all 0.20.
EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. They are all the same. I mean he actually sat there and measured each one to ensure he could get the same size. He need not do it, but he did.
Crazy... but awesome.
EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. They are all the same. I mean he actually sat there and measured each one to ensure he could get the same size. He need not do it, but he did.
Crazy... but awesome.
Crash_Nemesis
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Well this is a first for me Gizmo, because not even Tune Tech, or Sav Speed, or BMW make the clearances all the same. Their mantra is, as long as its in tolerance, then its fine.
So I am happy to see Peter do it right.
So I am happy to see Peter do it right.
Crash_Nemesis said:
this is how all high performance engines should be built and the kind of work I would like to send Peter exclusively :rollsmile: we cannot compete on price but I believe the workmanship speaks for itself and to the right customers it is well worth the extra hours spent...
if an engine like this goes out it must be properly built at higher than factory spec
Crash_Nemesis
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I agree, and I think anyone who reads this thread needs to understand, when Peter does valve clearances, it's not just wham bam thank you maam. He doesn't just fit the shims that are in tolerance. He makes sure they are all roughly the same and not too tight, not too loose. We all know what will happen when a shim is too tight... Just read my first engine rebuild, dropping valves is not fun.
You get what you pay for and I know you said you cannot compete with price in regards to how much other shops charge for valve clearances, but I do know that no one else can compete with the level of professionalism. I would know, I have been to them all, and it cost me a lot of money due to their lack of "professionalism".
So I say to anyone out there wanting to do valve clearances... is it worth spending a little extra making sure its done right, or would you like to follow my path and spend a whole lot more when it's not done right and may potentially cost you an engine rebuild.
None the less, I am really excited to fire her up. If we were driving her NA, she will definitely fire up this weekend, but because we are fitting the SuperCharger, we might be delayed due to finalizing the plumbing. So I really hope we have all we need to get her up and running come sunday.
Obviously, I shall document and release Part 3 of the rebuild next week.
You get what you pay for and I know you said you cannot compete with price in regards to how much other shops charge for valve clearances, but I do know that no one else can compete with the level of professionalism. I would know, I have been to them all, and it cost me a lot of money due to their lack of "professionalism".
So I say to anyone out there wanting to do valve clearances... is it worth spending a little extra making sure its done right, or would you like to follow my path and spend a whole lot more when it's not done right and may potentially cost you an engine rebuild.
None the less, I am really excited to fire her up. If we were driving her NA, she will definitely fire up this weekend, but because we are fitting the SuperCharger, we might be delayed due to finalizing the plumbing. So I really hope we have all we need to get her up and running come sunday.
Obviously, I shall document and release Part 3 of the rebuild next week.
calypso said:Once you guys are all done could you please pack Peter into a box and send him my side.
Axis Engine works is part of a pilot project Im working on to bring this level of work country wide
CPT will probably be next :rollsmile:
obviously finding the right people is the most difficult aspect of this not sure when we will find someone in your neck of the woods
calypso said:
have a chat with him :rollsmile:
let me know if he is interested
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a1exander said:calypso said:Once you guys are all done could you please pack Peter into a box and send him my side.
As you may have gleamed from the videos I am rather well and generously proportioned (fat) so a box may well not be suitable.
:roflol:
A big box, with bubble wrap, kourabiethes, pastitsio and lots of tsadziki.
