My 323i 2,5 (NEW PICS page 9)
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Work has begun on the engine.
272 degree Shrick cam shaft came was delivered today
The car is on the lift, and I found out, that my rear exhaust has A LOT of rust and several holes. To bad because I really like the end tips
Empty engine bay:
Engine is out:
This is how a very well rust protected rear subframe looks like after 32 years in the Danish rough climate. Not bad at all
272 degree Shrick cam shaft came was delivered today
The car is on the lift, and I found out, that my rear exhaust has A LOT of rust and several holes. To bad because I really like the end tips
Empty engine bay:
Engine is out:
This is how a very well rust protected rear subframe looks like after 32 years in the Danish rough climate. Not bad at all
With best regards
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
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Looking forward seeing you and the e21 at the august meet in the Netherlands
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2015 Renault Mégane RS 275 trophy
2019 Abarth esseesse
2020 caterham 310R
2021 ford custom sportvan
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The work on the engine progresses.
The engine is disassembled and general looks good. The cam is worn, but other than that it looks good.
Piston rings, all bearings and short shift gear arrived from Schmiedmann today.
The engine is disassembled and general looks good. The cam is worn, but other than that it looks good.
Piston rings, all bearings and short shift gear arrived from Schmiedmann today.
With best regards
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
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Starting to look like an engine again
Only one small problem - It can not turn because the valves is hitting the pistons!!!!! Piece of freakin' crap!!!!
It have to be taken apart again - We have not quite figuered out what the problem is - There is put in a 272 degree Shrick, but this should by itself not cause this. And it doesn´t seem that anything have been milled of the cylinder head... hmmm...
Only one small problem - It can not turn because the valves is hitting the pistons!!!!! Piece of freakin' crap!!!!
It have to be taken apart again - We have not quite figuered out what the problem is - There is put in a 272 degree Shrick, but this should by itself not cause this. And it doesn´t seem that anything have been milled of the cylinder head... hmmm...
With best regards
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
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Re: My 323i 2,5 (NEW PICS page 7)
The engine is complete, and were running super sweet the first day
But over the weekend I have had som problems with it - It dies out together with the RPM meter ½ a second frequently.
It can be seen from 27 seconds in, a couple of times.
It got way worse today, and on my way home from work today, it resulted in complete crap. Only running on 3 cylinders, if running at all. So I needed a ride.
Back in the work shop this afternoon, after checking spark plugs, egnition, gas injection, and changing power distributor with no effect, we found a very loose connection in the cable tree. Under the induction manifold (is that the name?) there usually is a multi connection plug, but this was removed last year due to bad conneciton. All the cables were welded together, and now apparently it is crap again.
So once again all the cables need to be either put together again, or all cables changed. hnmmm...
But over the weekend I have had som problems with it - It dies out together with the RPM meter ½ a second frequently.
It can be seen from 27 seconds in, a couple of times.
It got way worse today, and on my way home from work today, it resulted in complete crap. Only running on 3 cylinders, if running at all. So I needed a ride.
Back in the work shop this afternoon, after checking spark plugs, egnition, gas injection, and changing power distributor with no effect, we found a very loose connection in the cable tree. Under the induction manifold (is that the name?) there usually is a multi connection plug, but this was removed last year due to bad conneciton. All the cables were welded together, and now apparently it is crap again.
So once again all the cables need to be either put together again, or all cables changed. hnmmm...
With best regards
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
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Re: My 323i 2,5 (NEW PICS page 7)
Rasmus
I think you shouldn't rev the engine so high with new piston rings. Let them a litle time to match the cylinders.
I think you shouldn't rev the engine so high with new piston rings. Let them a litle time to match the cylinders.
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Re: My 323i 2,5 (NEW PICS page 7)
bed the rings in for 500 miles before you drive at that kind of speeds, keep under 4000 rpms when driving or you will have to strip your engine with new rings... which oil are you using?
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Re: My 323i 2,5 (NEW PICS page 7)
Yay, Today I went on my first real trip (300km) after the winter - Over the winter driving my 325e I have forgotten how fast this car actually is, HAHA. It is awesome to sit behind the wheel again
The reason for my trip today? Well, for one just to drive and second to pick up a nice little part for my new exhaust system
The reason for my trip today? Well, for one just to drive and second to pick up a nice little part for my new exhaust system
With best regards
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
Rasmus Brandslund
Denmark
1989 E34 525i m20 171hp
2006 E61 525i n52 218hp
2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ 306hp
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Re: My 323i 2,5 (NEW PICS page 7)
Looking good! And the manifold will add to the E21 driving pleasure
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Re: My 323i 2,5 (NEW PICS page 7)
Hi Rasb, glad to here your car is back on the road mate hopefully you'll be at the sharknose meet in june would be great to meet you & your car.......
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Re: My 323i 2,5 (NEW PICS page 7)
Nice upgrade .. will give you still more driving pleasure for sure .. se you in June
1992 Mazda mx5
1994 e36 m3
2015 Renault Mégane RS 275 trophy
2019 Abarth esseesse
2020 caterham 310R
2021 ford custom sportvan
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thielema ... 1227513195
1994 e36 m3
2015 Renault Mégane RS 275 trophy
2019 Abarth esseesse
2020 caterham 310R
2021 ford custom sportvan
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thielema ... 1227513195