BMW E30 M20B25 Engine Restoration Part 2

Rusty and old restored to new by Stevieabz

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Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:24 pm

I this weeks episode I dismantle most of the engine ready for the machine shop.



Enjoy!
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Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:29 pm

Good stuff, especially the hair loss thing!
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Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:34 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:29 pm
 Good stuff, especially the hair loss thing!
Thank you, dude. Appreciate it.
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:43 pm

The rocker arms look fairly new. Another great video. Keep them coming.
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Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:48 am

Brilliant, also a great video for someone wanting to strip an m20 :thumb:
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Fri Jul 19, 2019 12:29 am

tha881 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:43 pm
 The rocker arms look fairly new. Another great video. Keep them coming.
I was surprised to see it looking so new inside. The engine has covered 223k miles. Either the sixth lobe or sixth rocker arm was so worn I could never achieve the correct gap between the arm and the shaft.

I have all new rocker arms any how so all good there.
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Fri Jul 19, 2019 12:30 am

Steve wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:48 am
 Brilliant, also a great video for someone wanting to strip an m20 :thumb:
Cheers, Steve!
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:52 pm

I love watching Stevie at work, and I can`t wait to see the finished article, :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

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Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:44 pm

martauto wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:52 pm
 I love watching Stevie at work, and I can`t wait to see the finished article, :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

Mart.
Thank you, Mart! :D
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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