Eddie 66 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 Did you get fid of the factory oil seperater completely? How'd you go about it? Are taking about the breather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Yeah breather/catch can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 I just hooked up the red pipe straight onto the rocker cover breather, and blocked off the extra pipe in the dip stick tube. so far the catch can is still empty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Got vidi?? Edited June 17, 2014 by E30-323ti 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted June 23, 2014 We ran the at Taupo on the weekend. The results were good but I have a lifter problem. After only a few laps at high revs the lifters start to collapse. The oil pressure doesnt drop and the oil temp isnt high. once back in the pits if you leave it idling they all good quiet in less than a minute. I removed the oil filter to see if the m42 oil was restricting the oil flow, it made no difference. Its has magnatec 15/40 in it. Anyone with any ideas Does the m54b22 have poor oil flow to the head? Maybe a thicker oil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted June 26, 2014 I found out a little more about the lifter problems . It looks like I need to change the oil to 10w 60 if I want rev it high for long periods , also the tensioner needs to be upgraded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted June 26, 2014 I'd like to be more help, but I haven't heard of lifter problems in them. What temp was the oil at? A couple of laps probably wouldn't have it up to 100C yet (it takes a lot longer than coolant to heat up). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 How high are you trying to rev or? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 66 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) How high are you trying to rev or? just over 7000 I have modified the tensioner by installing a smaller spring inside it and reducing the oil bleed off hole. I will look into what S54 one cost but I have been told what I have done will help. I will change the oil this weekend. I've been told its only a problem for cars that are being tracked and revved hard for a number of laps, I could be just asking to much form the factory valve train. We ran the car last Sunday over a 3.5km bent sprint with no problems Heres a video with my son driving. ( you cant see it but he hit one if barriers in the first chicane) https://www.youtube.com/embed/G3gpXNiPy_A Edited August 11, 2014 by rot62 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Got a hint of the doorty sounds (mmmm)Well done to the young fella!! So... where is the clip of you tearing it a new one !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron_z95 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Hey Eddie I was wondering if you could give me some advice on adapting an m54b25 into an e36 without having to buy a harness or anything expensive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
