I’m new to all this, but I’m going through a refresh on an M30B35 in an E34 (new engine seals, head gasket, rebuild engine head and add ITBs). And just having it out of the car on an engine stand makes things much easier and gives peace of mind, because you can see and get to every single part of the engine. It probably takes a bit longer getting it all out of the car, but I reckon time gets saved in the future, because all seals etc are done in one hit rather than bit by bit. But in saying that, I’ll see how I go, I’m yet to get the engine back in the car 😅
Last engine I worked with, I refreshed fully on a stand. Might end up doing that again here. But you're right, the amount of time needed does change a bit between the two.
I've never thought about this before, but I wonder if using the engine bay/windscreen/fender corner as the default place to put any fasteners you remove is a universal E30 thing?
I use that corner on the driver side but the battery tray area on the passenger side. If my tool cart had four wheel steering, I’d roll that around and use it more often.
@@reichartsworkshop I know I'm late and sorry if you knew this but you can check flatness with a good straightedge by lining it up against the head or block and shining a light behind it, and seeing if the light shines through, or try and slip a feeler gauge between the striaghtedge and the head or block. It's not perfect, but you'll be able to see light if the head or block is warped/the feeler will slip between them. Also, a harbor freight breaker bar is a killer investment for like 12$. Cheers man!
@@reichartsworkshop one more thing, if the head or block is warped SLIGHTLY you can surface it at home with something large and very flat (like a glass pane) with sandpaper adhered to one side :) I wouldn't do it if something was badly warped
Hard to tell since I changed so many parts recently. Overall the brakes do feel nice but I'm not sure I would be able to tell a car with an e32 cylinder apart from one with an e30 cylinder.
I have one it has m52b28 tu and it has been cluncky since i bought it it was m20 ,I replace every thing even engine😂 and still got the same low speed throttle clutch clunk noise I think now I have to replace the car it self
@@reichartsworkshop oh man. I just ordered the itbs the other day, thanks to you! Your videos definitely made a lot more comfortable taking on the task of installing them.
I planned to go this year but glad I didn't Because my uncle died from cancer that Thursday before the picnic. Also it's pronounced hart-guh for that name lol. That is an M60 swap in that black car though, the reason people don't do m30s much anymore is because they are so big and heavy and not much power over an m20 you may as well go M50 because it's a better swap
Yeah it developed a pretty bad knock I couldn't figure out and then I moved across the country for school. Getting a working stock motor in was the best option to get the car running again.
Take a flathead to the red pin connector and pop it up to get the sensor wire off, it’s two 10mm bolts on the top of the reservoir and then you just push it over to where the air box goes
Good job changing it before it broke. Don't know if you ever changed the crank seal before but be careful with the alignment as the bottom timing cover has both the oil pump and crank seal on it. Last time I changed mine I did a double check with a mirror and noticed the crank seal lips were messed up and had to redo it. I used Toyotas sealant where it bolts to the front of the oil pan. Good video sir.
I find frontal e30 picture that stunned me. I wonder what's the focal length. I find this vid and it's the wrong aspect................ front aspect would be a better example. I wonder which lens captures both fender flares the best...
@@makie30 it takes bit of effort turning at a dead stop if I'm slow to back into a spot. If you're rolling slightly it's not bad. I'm also on 225s so that might add to the weight a little. It feels second nature now though.
@@reichartsworkshop Oh good, I have an e30 with m42 engine, also Rhd itbs :), and want to put e46 steering rack without power steering. Lighter engine and 195 tires, I guess it will be fine then. Thanks for the reply.
2 hours job. Torque 🎉he says 18 watched to other videos other 1 said 21 lb torque other video said 25 lb torque i would say 21-25 lb torque on the screws for water pump 💯👍👍
Tight fit on the valve cover but it worked. Haven't put too many miles on but the hose is dry from the one time I've removed it. Probably should check in the can eventually.
