mynbmr 225 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Since ahmedsinc don't want to buy my junk, I better start an new project post. Took the motor out and stripped it down, will take the head's to the engineer shop tomorrow for crack testing. it wont be a fast project but we will c how it goes. Edited July 5, 2015 by bmrmad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 left hand or right hand thread? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 I'm a happy camper now. Nice to have some company with another E38 on the boards. Have you got any other plans for it other than getting it going? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) left to undo thread but use a big air impact gun. if this turns to rubbish I have a good 4.4L sitting here Edited July 5, 2015 by Brent HARTGE535i 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Ok Wade automotive closed there doors last Friday. Can anyone recommend someone in Auckland to crack test the heads. Close to Penrose if possible. Cheers Hans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Don't forget to do the valley pan gasket and the coolant pipe that leaks just after you reassemble it They're right there, and I assume you don't want to strip it again . Don't overtorque the valley pan gasket bolts (or any of them - partucularly those going into alloy!) Good job though - I need a frame like your engine lifter thingee - Don't think the rafters in my barn would cope! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Looky Looky Just got the head's back, clean bill of health. plane the head's new seals and reface the valve and valve seat's. New gasket set top and bottom. Still have to order rings bearings and the timing chain kit. Thanks to Paul at Taylor Automotive real helpful 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 I'm presuming this is the car you got from the 'friendly' Iranian chap up in Northland? What did it cost to get the work done on the heads? I'm surprised Wades has closed - hes been there for ages. What is Taylor automotive like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 What is Taylor automotive like? Probably one of the best in the industry 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Yep friendly and helpful definitely will go back for my other parts, $3255.75 inc gst 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 Thats great news about the heads. Curious to see which way you go with this project.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 Yep friendly and helpful definitely will go back for my other parts, $3255.75 inc gst So about $4K in machining and parts to recondition the engine completely? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 Did you have to factor in any correction with a thicker headgasket having the heads skimmed? From what I know adjusting thickness actually alters the cam chain timing unless its compensated for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 surely it wouldve been cheaper to get a replacement engine? Its not like the rest of the car is worth spending money on... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 surely it wouldve been cheaper to get a replacement engine? Its not like the rest of the car is worth spending money on... cheaper with another series of ?s or spending a bit more and knowing your good.. with Hans mileage, i see why he picked number 2! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 So about $4K in machining and parts to recondition the engine completely? Yep about that, and than I know I will have a good motor that will go for many km. Did you have to factor in any correction with a thicker headgasket having the heads skimmed? From what I know adjusting thickness actually alters the cam chain timing unless its compensated for. Yep Paul has given a thicker headgasket. surely it wouldve been cheaper to get a replacement engine? Its not like the rest of the car is worth spending money on... Way? watt is the fun in that, and if you get a second hand engine, you don't know watt you get, it can blow after a month to. And the car is way I bought it for, it is still registered and there will be all fibre glass panels for. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 surely it wouldve been cheaper to get a replacement engine? Its not like the rest of the car is worth spending money on... I thought this too, but there is nothing like a properly rebuilt engine. And this motor is meant to do 400,000kms; http://mywikimotors.com/m62b35/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 fair enough, i saw the pictures of the car when it was forsale and the shell was hardly anything to write home about. Wasnt aware it was destined for the same treatment as the E34, so i guess that makes a bit more sense now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 9, 2015 Did you get the front crank bolt off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted August 9, 2015 And this motor is meant to do 400,000kms; They should all do that... people stop looking after old cars though :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 9, 2015 They should all do that... people stop looking after old cars though :-( This is true. Its nice to have a clean pallete to work with though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) I found some inspiration for you Hans Edited August 13, 2015 by _Ethrty-Andy_ 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 I found some inspiration for you Hans I clicked "Like this", just so I could UNLIKE that afterwards! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 Did you get the front crank bolt off? Yep I did thanks Askan, put 1 strong bar under the car, the missus siting on the block and me on the other strong bar I found some inspiration for you Hans I lyke the mud guards thanks Andy sum thing to work on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted August 22, 2015 Striped and cleaned the bottom part off the motor today, took the pistons and the crankshaft out will take the block to Taylor Automotive for hardening testing. Than I will order the bearings, rings and timing chain kid. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
