BMTHUG 942 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Jeepers. Those springs though. Not cool. Yeah those lifters can get a bit noisy after time but not too bad. Nice work Miss BM. Car is really something else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Yeah I hear you; but at this stage just a reset and gasket replacement.. I can see Valve shims as an expensive to do task for some reason..... edit: reset not resent lol Wait what is a reset? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Wait what is a reset? Resetting the lifters? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 942 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Setting clearances on valves. Thats. Valve to lifter clearance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Yes. But how do you do that? Lifters on an S54 are solid so I don't follow how you 'reset' then. I've always been under the impression the only way to 'adjust' valves is to replace the shims to the correct factory thickness. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Yes. But how do you do that? Lifters on an S54 are solid so I don't follow how you 'reset' then. I've always been under the impression the only way to 'adjust' valves is to replace the shims to the correct factory thickness. I'm not the best to ask to be honest. Dr Google can answer for you - just search Valve Adjustment S54 and it even comes up with DIY YouTube videos. How considerate lol 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Yes. But how do you do that? Lifters on an S54 are solid so I don't follow how you 'reset' then. I've always been under the impression the only way to 'adjust' valves is to replace the shims to the correct factory thickness. Yes, solid lifters have to be shimmed. Ticky lifters is just one thing you have to live with when you have solid lifters, obviously they don't self adjust like hydraulic lifters in the m5x engines. They should be quiet after they have been shimmed but the valves will quickly stretch and more carbon on valve seats means clearances will increase and they become ticky again in short time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Most solid lifters have some degree of adjustment of the valve clearance, Eg m20 motors. Normally set with a feeler gauge and a few spanners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Most solid lifters have some degree of adjustment of the valve clearance, Eg m20 motors. Normally set with a feeler gauge and a few spanners. Yes but the m20 is old and uses rockers. With later cam on bucket type setups there is no room for adjusters and so they use shims. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Imma just leave it in the capable hands of Ray.. Moving on? 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 942 Report post Posted March 15, 2015 Ray is more than capable. I have seen his handywork and its tres excellenté Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 15, 2015 Took the old girl out for a spin last night, as you do in potential cyclone weather. Complete awe of the design and capabilities of this vehicle. Headed over the harbour bridge; didn't even feel the wind as we headed over it. I find the Schnitzer has a bit of fun when it finds contact with Hydroplanes, the M3 just acted like it was plain stretch of road. No mean grunts as you hit them. Unfortunately had to test the ABS system due to complete idiot with no license crossing my path and almost wiping out bus + Taxi + Me. Can confirm it works. All in all good late night cyclone drive. Rust bucket held up well hahahaha 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 15, 2015 Ah yes, the harbor bridge wind test is a crucial one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 Oh sh*t man. Hit my 1000 post mark today. That can't bring good things Thank you M3 and Schnitzer, for embarking me on Forum madness. Wonder how long until the next 1000 mark 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 Ew god on that note I just realised I have well over 3k posts. I spend too much time on the web. Oh well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted April 17, 2015 Jeez, It's been a whole month since I posted on here. M3 has been just chilling. Took her for a spin to Taupo and Back Last weekend of March. Just f**king brilliant. These cars never seize to amaze me. So much torque.. happily over taking a few snails in 6th gear. The parts are still sitting in the boot yet to be put in, not like me to wait around, but just haven't had time (or money haha) to invest too much more for now. Might start a GiveALittle Page for an M3 fund at the rate I want things done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted April 17, 2015 Might start a GiveALittle Page for an M3 fund at the rate I want things done Maybe I can do that for some LCI Tails, Performance Seats, V2 Steering wheel, Vorsteiner lip, 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted April 17, 2015 Maybe I can do that for some LCI Tails, Performance Seats, V2 Steering wheel, Vorsteiner lip, Haha! And a gas fund. First drive for her tomorrow.. In aggges 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Wash car in rain. *check* Drive car in rain. *check* Meet sexy sister M3. *check* Good day indeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 I thought those were your oil drip buckets for a moment. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Oh sh*t man. Hit my 1000 post mark today. That can't bring good things Thank you M3 and Schnitzer, for embarking me on Forum madness. Wonder how long until the next 1000 mark Ew god on that note I just realised I have well over 3k posts. I spend too much time on the web. Oh well Lol i am nearly 7k. just sneaks up i guess. And not even edited like some of the mods here! Its a great community most of the time, and changed a lot over the 7 or so years i been here. Good then sh*t, happy to say its defiantely good and active again these days! and the new members coming through getting involved and staying here! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Who's is that sexy beast Edited April 29, 2015 by V8M3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Who's is that sexy beast Which one haha. Nah other M3 is Tristan's (T.J on here) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Hahahahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted May 4, 2015 Hahahahaha Mike what are you on? lol. Can't even see what you're pointing out haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
