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BimmerShaun

M52 swap help needed

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Hey gang

So I'm in need of a little help here. 

I pulled the m50b25 from my 1991 325 sedan, and with an m52 I bought as well, I now have the iron block m50 2.8 stroker. M52 single vanos head with s52 cams too ?

 

I've got everything back together, I'm using the original dme and wiring harness from the car; the starter motor turns the engine over but I can't get it to start. 

 

I've read through a gazillion threads in various forums, testing this and that, but I've just reached a point where I need some help. 

If there is someone in the Christchurch area who would be interested in coming and having a look in exchange for their favourite tipple, it would be very much appreciated. 

Shoot with any other advice and what not too. 

Cheers

Shaun

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I have fuel and spark now but I'm backfiring through the intake. I can't find any vacuum leaks and I've ran through the timing process on my head and I'm sure I did everything right. 

Anyone want to have a look?

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Its what it's starting to look like. I'm confident I did it right but it's the first time I've ever done it so I better check. I'll rip the vavle cover off and slap the timing tools on

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Nevermind. Timing was way off. The crank pin felt like it had "located" in the flywheel but it was just some other sort of indentation. 

I redid it and visually verified #1 at tdc. 

It's running and just a few vacuum leaks to chase down. Huzaaaah!!!

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