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Cheers guys, definitely a lot to take in and consider but not in a rush to sink into anything. Dave, that is some solid advice. Im for sure after the #3 "Pro" type tools rather than Workshop level - I will definitely look into the Teng tools range as I was considering building up my own set and that sounds quite ideal. And yup deep sockets and all that are on my list, too many times I've come across those hard to get bolts which would be a breeze with the right sockets! My current tools consist of random sockets and ratchets I've picked up along the way, bought individually. I once had a complete Jonnesway kit which I still have the ratchets, but the sockets are mostly gone because I kept them in a small throw-all-in box instead of seating them back into the proper tray box. I'm basically missing all the common e30 sizes 8mm, 10mm, 13mm etc.

Anyone got any recommendations for tool kits / socket sets? Looking for Socket sets, Ring spanners, Screw Drivers, Pliers etc or the whole lot in a metric tool kit since I have problems losing sockets and stuff all the time I want a proper complete set to start off with instead of the random tools and things i've picked up along the way, sitting in a generic toolbox that I can't for the life of me tell when I've lost something until I'm looking for it. Pretty much looking for a quality branded set which includes a mix of 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 drive, Deep sockets / 6pt and 12pt that will last me for quite some years. Something like this is quite appealing which seems to include everything you could need really http://www.qualitytools.co.nz/255pc-metric-tool-p-55.html So far I have been looking at SP Tools, Teng Tools, Toptul and SnapOn (which my flatmate tells me is one of the best, however seems quite overpriced) Considering either buying a kit like above, or buying a box and adding the trays etc with specifics that I want depending which works out the best. Any recommendations for sites / shops or brands ?

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Buy a spare head and just spend a day swapping it on then. If your one turns out good just sell it on. It's quite straight forward, just takes some time. Plenty of write ups around.

I picked up my engine complete for $500 from a guy local selling it to do an electric motor conversion. Only bought it because it was too good of a deal to pass on, wasn't even looking for one or planning to do a swap. I also sold my old m20b25 for $700 which was a mint runner and offset the costs afterwards, so probably actually spent a little over $1500 haha.

Sounds like someone botched it up in the past. The kms are quite high too if that's the original engine. Why does the Vanos put you of an m52? It's actually a easy straight forward motor to work on. I can take you for a whip around in mine, if you need some convincing

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Yeah the dizzy type one the entire housing can rotate and throw timing off, so unless you have done it with a timing light then it could be a couple degrees retarded.

Either your timing is too retarded (do you have an early m20 with dizzy under manifold?) Or a blocked cat if it has one?

You can make tools easy with a long bolt and some big washers to tighten against the subframe and push the bushing out as you turn it. You will want to burn them and the fuel tank and blow the car up if you try do it without removing the rear end. It's a nightmare.

I have also read mixed things on the e90 drop hats. Good to see they do make a difference, 15mm is all I need. Putting this mod back on my radar.

I did my swap in 2 days. 6 months of preparing parts and 2 days to swap it in and running. Just took an extra week to get someone to weld up my exhaust.

M5 e28 or 335i mounts work. That's what I am using. Power steering is a good question, this stumped me unknowingly and I didn't prepare during the swap. Was a freaking nightmare to sort once the engine was in to change the lines. The pump hose fittings are different, you can use e30 lines to feed the pump by you need to use an e36 high pressure hose with some tender hammer love to fit from the high pressure output of pump to rack. Not sure if an m50 pump fits m52 would be worth checking, e30 lines fit it perfectly (I've done both swaps that's why I assumed m52 was the same but the fittings got me)

Depends if you plan on retaining the crank vent stuff. I found it easier to delete and just route the crank case to the intake. All depends on how you did the m50 manifold install, if you kept the ccv system then you will need to weld a tube into the side or rig something up for the oil to drain back to the sump.

It should fit fine, just turn it so it pops out right behind the alternator. The e34 only had m50 manifolds so it should fit as it does in an m50 unless the tubes bent weird.

Was in regards to differences between b20 and b25 manifolds which it clearly illustrates. No ones talking about installation or benefits vs loses here.

Read: http://84.45.115.78/e30zonewiki/index.php/M5x_Inlet If you do cams with the manifold it's well worth it.

Half the fun is people not knowing what's in it

After a siemens ECU for an M52B28. Must be one of these versions; DME only no related EWS stuff. 1744711 1429373 1429472 1432401 1429895 1429861 1429999

You would think when there's 10 guys there it wouldn't be too hard. 1 guy in the roller, 1 guy out with his shovel, 1 guy spraying water, 2 guys standing there watching them then another 5 guys chilling in a truck across the road having a smoke.

Feels like I'm reading Facebook

An s54 itself will run you over 15k to get one plus bits to fit it into an e30.

Mine had stock springs with H&R sports, The rears were OK the front's were Barely captive, ALot better with Koni adjustables. Good springs though, Kind of rides rough on sh*tty Wellington roads.