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Thread: My 1999 M3 Progress Thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by AJLM34A View Post
    Are you still using stock hydraulic lifters? I went with Perrys solid lifter conversion in the S52 that is in my HPDE car and they are well worth the time to install and adjust.
    https://www.alien-engineering.com/pr...nversion-shims
    Yes, purchased new OE INA lifters from FCPEuro. How high are you revving your S52? I didn't go too crazy on the head because I like to enjoy the S52 and the car for what it is...anything fancier to me it just makes sense to S54 swap or buy an s54 powered car, because that's really what you're simulating. And this is still a car that, to this point, is 100% street driven.

    Quote Originally Posted by Hagasan41 View Post
    This thread serves as such a great referece point and road map for newer owners like me. The attention to detail and listed part numbers are invaluable. Thank you and hats off to @sirhodjibob for documenting your work.

    Curious... any plans to coat the headers?
    Thanks! Most of all it is helping me stay organized and on track. Considered doing a jet hot coating on the headers but I have to draw the line somewhere and start putting stuff back together.

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    Good and tight with the return valve is enough. The oring is the same as the S54 CPV.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Braymond141 View Post
    Good and tight with the return valve is enough. The oring is the same as the S54 CPV.
    Thank you. Good to know about that o ring

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    Quote Originally Posted by sirhodjibob View Post
    Yes, purchased new OE INA lifters from FCPEuro. How high are you revving your S52? I didn't go too crazy on the head because I like to enjoy the S52 and the car for what it is...anything fancier to me it just makes sense to S54 swap or buy an s54 powered car, because that's really what you're simulating. And this is still a car that, to this point, is 100% street driven.
    I am only revving to 7100 rpm, it could go more but it is more than adequate for my current needs. Even though I went with 280/280 cams, there is a noticeable difference in how it revs having solid lifters.
    Current S54 pricing makes them unrealistic after factoring just a basic non head removing reseal and VANOS rebuild.
    If the head gasket were to go out on my DD automatic M3, I would change the lifters to solid.
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    Ditch the low temp thermostat and get an 88C one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jayjaya29 View Post
    Ditch the low temp thermostat and get an 88C one.
    This. No need for this. Running your engine cooler will only cause issues on a street car. You’ll run too rich and have poor fuel economy.

    Low temp fan switch is fine. Just not the thermostat.

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    So logic on the low temp thermostat was with the AC delete+Euro radiator I don't think my thermostat was ever fully opening, which I suspect may have been the cause of the issues I was having bleeding the cooling system. And the car will be getting a custom tune anyways, so should be able to circumvent the issue of it running rich.

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    Haha ok, will reuse my 88C
    Last edited by sirhodjibob; 02-06-2023 at 09:52 PM.

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    Getting the block cleaned and prepped. Used mix of a razor blade, WD40, and then my Rupes Nano polisher with foam pads to clean up.


    Installed:
    IWIS Racing lower timing chain
    IWIS Racing oil pump chain
    11311722841 - new crankshaft chain sprocket
    11311703717 - chain guide rail
    11311726480 - chain guide rail

    Also painted the exhaust side of the block with POR15 Engine Enamel- came out pretty nice. Did not attempt the other side as it would be hard to do with the engine in the car, but it matches quite well.

    Not quite Braymond141 clean but the key thing is all the old gasket material is off:



    New Achilles Racing oil pump installed. Has a few upgrades over OE, including use of a hex bolt w/ safety wire instead of the nut that is prone to falling off. When I removed the oil pan the nut literally just fell off, yikes!

    Also installed:
    07119912970 x3 - oil pump bolts
    11411703930 - Z3 reinforced pickup tube
    11411703947 - pickup tube gasket
    07119904527 x2 - pickup tube bolts
    07119904517 x2 - pickup tube bolts





    Last edited by sirhodjibob; 02-23-2023 at 08:43 AM.

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    Elring headgasket from RockAuto on the left, OEM BMW headgasket from the dealer on the right:



    The Elring has a rubbery texture to it, while the BMW feels smooth. No discernible difference in quality that I can make out in my amateur eyes. Interestingly, the BMW one has an Elring stamp on it, but then again did Elring buy Victor Reinz? Unfortunately I don't have a VR to compare.



    Last edited by sirhodjibob; 02-23-2023 at 11:41 AM.

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    I love seeing this stuff!. Looking awesome as usual.

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    Getting there:



    Note- couldn't install the washers for the ARP headstands with the cam ledgers in place, so had to take those back out. Maybe there was a way, but not worth the hassle.

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    Sell me the Elring gasket you're not using please

    Excellent work as always. You're almost back up and running!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Braymond141 View Post
    Sell me the Elring gasket you're not using please

    Excellent work as always. You're almost back up and running!
    Failed to mention in the post I used the Elring! BMW one is yours if you want it.

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    Forgot to post picture of baffled oil pan install...

    Installed
    11131740000 x 21 (I think...)
    11131435807 x 2
    11131435806 x 2
    23001222887 x 3 (bolts that go through the bell housing)
    Elring oil pan gasket




    Not pictured but I did install a Turner magnetic oil drain plug for good measure.



    These studs made installing the oil pan much easier. Part number 07129904544.


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    Quote Originally Posted by sirhodjibob View Post
    Not much work on the car lately, just been enjoying the freshly rebuilt differential. The first time I went full throttle in 2nd gear really caught me off guard- big improvement in acceleration!





    Got my KBA certification sticker in for the GT2 wing, so now my car is legal to drive on German roads.



    While the Supersprint is too quiet to be the best sounding exhaust, I think it looks the best...



    I did swap the yellow headlights for OEM H7....NOS from Greece. I installed the OEM Evo Performance bulbs as well. Definitely an upgrade in terms of lighting performance, but a downgrade aesthetically. I had always wanted to try these given these are supposed to be the best light output out of all the original equipment lights offered on the E36, and these do not disappoint in that regard. I also installed Euro amber corner lights which lack the reflectors the US ambers have. Car is super dirty in the picture but you get the idea.

    Great thread! Love the work that you have done so far. Reviving this post because I'm wondering where you go the KBA decal from. I received my OEM mounting hardware for my GT wing, but I'm having trouble locating that decal. It's the final piece I need.

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    You can get the sticker from Pukar, but his work is quite pathetic overall, so be warned. The white on clear stuff is passable simply because it isn't too easily discernible but it's not on the level of OEM. Everything else he sells is trash.

    I'm working on getting them done in vector format. I just need to find the right company to print them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Braymond141 View Post
    You can get the sticker from Pukar, but his work is quite pathetic overall, so be warned. The white on clear stuff is passable simply because it isn't too easily discernible but it's not on the level of OEM. Everything else he sells is trash.

    I'm working on getting them done in vector format. I just need to find the right company to print them.
    Thanks for the info, I'll just wait until you release your product since I'm in no rush.

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    Ran out of blinker fluid


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    Alright, let's see where I left off.

    This is from months ago, but I digress:

    Schrick 264/256 cams installed and timed (correctly, hopefully). They are timed just like factory cams, so that part was easy. I opted NOT to replace the cam ledges, they had some wear but nothing significant. I used Redline Assembly lube liberally.

    I did replace the hex nuts for the cam caps
    07129905541 x 28

    And replaced the splined gear shaft that screws in the intake cam where the Vanos attaches: 11361738468

    For full list of parts go back to page 14 but all chains, sprockets, chain guides, and tensioners were replaced



    There are countless videos documenting how to do this, but I found this one from Gareth at FCPEuro very useful:



    I also opted for the ATI Crank Damper kit from VAC Motorsports. I had originally tried using a kit adapting an LS1 harmonic balancer, but the hub adapter was junk and it was too much work when an off the shelf solution existed. For those keeping score at home I did remove the sticker after the picture

    Also installed:
    11211726449 - crank hub
    11211720633 - crank hub bolt
    11231288660 - crank hub bolt washer

    I borrowed a 3/4" drive torque wrench from Autozone to torque the crank pulley to 300ft-lbs, which I did with my pinky.



    Behind it is a new OEM Corteco front crank seal. I used the tool from TCEuro to install which worked like a charm.
    Last edited by sirhodjibob; 09-20-2023 at 01:09 PM.

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    After installing Dr. Vanos "Stage II" (REM Polished gears) kit, I installed a new valve cover. Did you ever look at your engine with the beautiful M Power cover, then at the unsightly splotchiness at the front of the valve cover? Does that bother you? Well guess what, spending $330 on a brand new one will not fix that but hey at least it came with new gaskets.

    Installed:
    11121703341 - valve cover
    11121738608 x 3 - "cap nuts" that go in the center line of valve cover
    11121738607 x 11 - "cap nuts" for outside of valve cover

    Last edited by sirhodjibob; 09-22-2023 at 10:19 AM. Reason: Added part numbers

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    Next issue to address were the rubber fuel lines which were badly deteriorated. I replaced all of them along with new clamps, and threw in a new fuel filter for good measure as well as replaced the fuel pressure regulator.

    I forget which line I disconnected that caused this, but hilariously all the fuel from the tank proceeded to empty itself while doing this job. Fortunately I had some empty gas containers handy to catch it, and given how long this project has been it was probably good to dump the old gas anyways.

    Installed:
    13311403416 - fuel hose "kit"- come with a short rubber hose that attaches the hard line to the fuel filter and new clamps
    13321740985 - Mahle fuel filter
    07119905544 - nut for fuel filter bracket
    07129952104 x 8 - hose clamps
    13311744068 - fuel hose (curvy one after the filter)
    13537563456 - CRP fuel hose (you'll need to cut to length
    13531729319 - Pierburg fuel pressure regulator
    13531433176 - vacuum line from regulator to intake manifold
    13311427637 - return hose that connects to the rail
    13311427638 - inlet hose that connect to the rail (this was identical to above)



    While under there also replaced the differential fluid:


    And transmission fluid:
    Last edited by sirhodjibob; 09-19-2023 at 08:58 PM.

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    Coming along nicely. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the new cam setup.
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