Andy1GP
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Hey Guys
Its taken me quite some time to gather the guts time and patience to tackle this.
At first I did not want to create this thread in fear of not being able to complete the project. So this in itself is good news. As I think there is light at the end of the tunnel now.
Before I begin with te pic heavy content let me first say tremendous thanks to fellow fanatics that have made this endeavour possible.
A1xander aka Peter, your ongoing advice and support and many many phone calls has been an inspiration spurring me on even when I lost hope.
Rick and Chris I owe thanks to as well. all the advice goes a long way to the success of getting the car back on the road. I am elated in writing this thread as for the first time since June I have hope that the car will be back on the road soon and better than ever.
Now the story.
The E34M5 is a remarkable car. One that I unfortunately mistreated and now have to fix my mistakes. Mixing ethanol is a bad Idea and it gutted an exhaust valve. Thus losing compression on cylinder 4 and stranding the car at home.
After weeks of diagnosing and contemplation the decision was made to remove the head and get to the bottom of the problem.
In the meantime I have also had the injectors reconditioned. New filters, pintle caps and orings. Bench flow tested and ready for action.
Spark plugs out
Injectors
More stripping
More to come
Its taken me quite some time to gather the guts time and patience to tackle this.
At first I did not want to create this thread in fear of not being able to complete the project. So this in itself is good news. As I think there is light at the end of the tunnel now.
Before I begin with te pic heavy content let me first say tremendous thanks to fellow fanatics that have made this endeavour possible.
A1xander aka Peter, your ongoing advice and support and many many phone calls has been an inspiration spurring me on even when I lost hope.
Rick and Chris I owe thanks to as well. all the advice goes a long way to the success of getting the car back on the road. I am elated in writing this thread as for the first time since June I have hope that the car will be back on the road soon and better than ever.
Now the story.
The E34M5 is a remarkable car. One that I unfortunately mistreated and now have to fix my mistakes. Mixing ethanol is a bad Idea and it gutted an exhaust valve. Thus losing compression on cylinder 4 and stranding the car at home.
After weeks of diagnosing and contemplation the decision was made to remove the head and get to the bottom of the problem.
In the meantime I have also had the injectors reconditioned. New filters, pintle caps and orings. Bench flow tested and ready for action.
Spark plugs out
Injectors
More stripping
More to come
