i hope you guys enjoy my first ever movie i had about 9-10 hours of footage and it didn't feel right to upload multiple parts since everything in this video has 1 objective. get the engine built!
Really good video on building up these engines, just a few pointers for any future builds, or anyone following along Your main studs aren't getting full thread engagement on the nuts, and this is a known issue with ARP studs in these engines, you need to back the stud out a few turns by hand or drop a ball bearing in to the thread holes before the studs to space them out In future when checking rod bearing clearances, fit the pistons and rods with the rings attached to hold them in place You also want to check the rod bearing clearances with the ARP assembly lube on both the rod bolt threads and the underside of the head on the rod bolts, to ensure they achieve the correct torque Don't push the pistons in to the bore with one hard hit, but instead a series of softer taps with the hammer handle, whilst occasionally making sure the ring compressor is flat to the block It looks like you have the wrong long chain guide on the block, as it's not supposed to move in and out like that, which means it's probably for an Ali M52/M54 from an E46. There is a chain guide that is correctly spaced and held in place by the circlip that you fitted You really shouldn't have sprayed WD40 in the cylinder head for an overnight stint, but more importantly, it will now likely mix with the oil and cause contamination issues, as WD40 can be used to displace oil and decrease it's effectiveness. Just be sure to flush the engine very soon after first startup and engine break in When refitting the head studs to the block, you don't need to lube the block thread end of the studs, as they are supposed to be installed dry, as per ARP instructions. They do not rotate at all when the head is torqued down You don't need to use pliers to pull the pistons out of the lifters, if you place them on a block of wood and tap them with a rubber mallet, it will pop the Piston out Bleeding the lifters up before installation is fine, as they will bleed out to the desired height when the engine is running, it's actually the engine oil pressure that keeps them pumped up, which is why they fail in high revving applications When refitting the cam trays and lifters, just rotate the engine on the stand on to its side and you can slide the trays on to the studs with no danger of the lifters falling out
Don’t straight push the piston down, you have to tap it in, otherwise you’ll get what happened on 6 when it could have been sent right into the crank. Which will more than likely damage it.
would just like to add i used both methods stated here with the same tool joel had and broke a ring on piston 1. waiting a few days to get another ring and ill try again.
Problem is if you tap it what can happen, is in between two of your taps if the ring is close to the end of the compressor it might slide and pop out and on the next tap you break it. Proper way IS to push, but there's some truth to the tapping technique, if he tapped it a little to break it free he wouldn't have to push that hard, and it wouldn't have slammed. So I guess tap it to get it close and when it's close to the edge push in one motion to make sure a ring doesn't pop out.
I cannot express how much I appreciate this video. I can only imagine how much extra time it took to set up the camera each time and editing the video. I'm defintitely going to use this video as a reference for my own build. Again, thank you so much! The engine looks sick!
1:35:10 this is the content I want. Jokes apart I loved every minute of this video, loved the length of it! Patiently waiting for the full assembly on the e30 to see you and her rip! Keep up the awesome work!
Awesome video. Here is a good suggestion. Next time on the cam caps you leave the bolts loose and threaded. Then smack the tops of the bolts with the hammer. It pushes the piston down which also releases the cap
Also. Install all of your pistons and rings before plastigaging the rod bearings. The rings will hold the pistons in. That way you install all 6 pistons. Flip the block over. And then plastigage 2 at a time. Saves tremendous amounts of time and accidents. The piston shouldn’t fall out of the block lol
32:20 you put the rod stud or bolts in with a piece of hose over them and flip the engine over an push the pistons in with a ring compressor. I use 5/16" silicone hose over some studs I have around to keep it from scoring the walls.
Very well done young man, I agree with you fully, keep your workspace clean and everything will work out perfectly, as an amateur woodworker I can tell you cleaning is what we do every time we head to the shop, before and after.
Also, for the next time (I hope it won't need any more rebuilds lol) - when installing the pistons, tap the cylinders with a handle, instead of pushing, while occasionally flattening the ring compressor on the block :)
Like the content on the main bearings, you actually did a thrust bearing check. I haven't been so deep in a motor yet but I am now. I am learning this portion as I go. And stumbled across thrust bearing check, but no one yet on a non video search said much about it. Good to see the method here.
i talked to you on some market place feed and you told me a full assembly video was coming soon you didn't disappoint great vid love the content as always
Thank you for not breaking the vid in parts, makes it easier for an aspiring engine builder to learn, from you of course. We'll done good content. I am using your video as my text/manual to build my E36 325i. Looking forward to watching the next one 👏🙌. Impressive!
This is the video that I needed...about to tear into my S52 and loved the in depth look. This video is going in the archive with the m3nace and pawining videos. Amazing work...hope it works out!!!!
I never watched a 2 hour UA-cam video in my life other than a movie but this was well worth it. Keep up the amazing work hopefully I’ll get to your level one day
Very nice viceo.. just a tip. When u tightening down the rod bolts, press in som feeler gauge in between crank and rod on both sides. Therefore there will be no twisting or stress on the rod bearings.
I've watched this full build on an account that wasn't signed in now im on a( SIA) I've been searching for this channel for a day an a 1/2 to subscribe
That freaking Kobalt torque ratchet has been your best friend this entire build bro. I enjoyed the entire 2 hours of elbow greasing, finger smashing, and building of your dope ass motor. I’m actually about to rebuild the originally S54 that came out of my M3 and build it for boost. I plan to record the build as well !
I know I'm hopping on an old video, BUT for any future gaskets made with silicon. Use hondabond, its a little pricey but we've used it with great success on our high HP GTR's and Huracans. That shit will never leak like permatex does. Hondabond is the absolute GOAT for any gasket.
This helped me so much joel I’m currently doing a full restoration on my e36 and after a full body restoration im planning on doing the full m52b30 stroker kit on it this gave me so much motivation on some fr shit
Lovely man. I have an E34 M50B25. I watched your video the whole one. I was lovely. Neat work. Great patient. R.E.S.P.E.C.T my guy. All the way from NAMIBIA 🇳🇦. Will follow for mo fo sho
I remember when I rebuilt my first BMW engine, and if my memory serves me right, it was the very first V8 engine, better known as the "S62B50", developed by BMW's Motorsport Division, in addition to being the first V8 to be used on BMW's high performance variant (M5) of its mid-size sedan class (5-Series). I can affirm with high probability that my forged crankshaft had no play in its position, staying right where it was supposed to be (post-installation), with absolutely no movement whatsoever, and I state with 100% accuracy, that the legendary V8's cylinder head was NOT dropping pistons and oil rings left and right. Here's a word of advice; since it is apparent that you are new to engine rebuilding, with not much experience, it any at all. If I was you, I would not start committing myself into new projects that involve difficulty such as rebuilding or refreshing an entire engine block, especially BMW engines, which are more complex and elaborate in its blueprint. Get some experience first on less complicated and cheaper engine builds such as a Toyota or even a KIA. Good luck dude!
34:21 just so ya know Eagle had a bad run on rods a while back the clearances for the rod bearings were all over the place. Most people switched to Molnar or K1 Rods.
WOW man you put in work on that engine and you explained it step by step more than anyone I seen putting a engine together before that's why I like looking at all your videos you will make a great teacher in automotive. If I can turn back the hands of time on all the work I put in cars back in my days I be doing it like you. And I hope for the people who watch your videos get something out of the because you really put it out there like said before I'm working on my BMW to hook it up😂😂 and please don't let know one take your wheels off you car😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣it was funny when you talked about it but thanks for the laugh 👍👍
Got yourself a new subscriber, and got me interested in the M5x motors. There's a ton around me for cheap way cheaper than JZs and rebuilding this is just slightly more complicated.
you can use half a shell of undersized bearings to get the rods looser like on cylinder 2 3 5 and 6 . those are a little tight . always have my rods looser than my main clearances . your mains are fine a 20 thou but could be tighter
ey, yo! That's great video. 🔥 Also all your videos have been watchable and enjoyed all your vibe energy you keepin up all in those videos. Keep doing what you love and makes you happy! Watched full video from the beginning. I'm happy that you makin this type of car videos.. keep going! Can't wait to see next video :) 🔥
i hope you guys enjoy my first ever movie i had about 9-10 hours of footage and it didn't feel right to upload multiple parts since everything in this video has 1 objective. get the engine built!
must have taken so long to edit my boy this what we like to see 😭😭😭
Thank you Joel. Mad respect on the feature film this morning.
I'm learning so much bro, appreciate your videos. I want to do this conversion on my e28, peace from South Africa. e30's have a cult following here
Lol you can put mini pictures of yourself as emojis that’s funny and dope
Thanks Joel. Love the content. Take your time to make em your way. Respect
2 hours of joel, couldn't get better
Facts 💪🏾
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@@zaynepelayo5806 😂😂😭
He’s honestly a good dude
Really good video on building up these engines, just a few pointers for any future builds, or anyone following along
Your main studs aren't getting full thread engagement on the nuts, and this is a known issue with ARP studs in these engines, you need to back the stud out a few turns by hand or drop a ball bearing in to the thread holes before the studs to space them out
In future when checking rod bearing clearances, fit the pistons and rods with the rings attached to hold them in place
You also want to check the rod bearing clearances with the ARP assembly lube on both the rod bolt threads and the underside of the head on the rod bolts, to ensure they achieve the correct torque
Don't push the pistons in to the bore with one hard hit, but instead a series of softer taps with the hammer handle, whilst occasionally making sure the ring compressor is flat to the block
It looks like you have the wrong long chain guide on the block, as it's not supposed to move in and out like that, which means it's probably for an Ali M52/M54 from an E46. There is a chain guide that is correctly spaced and held in place by the circlip that you fitted
You really shouldn't have sprayed WD40 in the cylinder head for an overnight stint, but more importantly, it will now likely mix with the oil and cause contamination issues, as WD40 can be used to displace oil and decrease it's effectiveness. Just be sure to flush the engine very soon after first startup and engine break in
When refitting the head studs to the block, you don't need to lube the block thread end of the studs, as they are supposed to be installed dry, as per ARP instructions. They do not rotate at all when the head is torqued down
You don't need to use pliers to pull the pistons out of the lifters, if you place them on a block of wood and tap them with a rubber mallet, it will pop the Piston out
Bleeding the lifters up before installation is fine, as they will bleed out to the desired height when the engine is running, it's actually the engine oil pressure that keeps them pumped up, which is why they fail in high revving applications
When refitting the cam trays and lifters, just rotate the engine on the stand on to its side and you can slide the trays on to the studs with no danger of the lifters falling out
Don’t straight push the piston down, you have to tap it in, otherwise you’ll get what happened on 6 when it could have been sent right into the crank. Which will more than likely damage it.
if you tap it the rings will get stuck like they did multiple times here, you also risk damaging the rings
@@Galorchs if you slam it like he was you can get the rings stuck aswell. If you have a half decent ring compressor it won’t get stuck
would just like to add i used both methods stated here with the same tool joel had and broke a ring on piston 1. waiting a few days to get another ring and ill try again.
Problem is if you tap it what can happen, is in between two of your taps if the ring is close to the end of the compressor it might slide and pop out and on the next tap you break it.
Proper way IS to push, but there's some truth to the tapping technique, if he tapped it a little to break it free he wouldn't have to push that hard, and it wouldn't have slammed.
So I guess tap it to get it close and when it's close to the edge push in one motion to make sure a ring doesn't pop out.
@@samwhittman3162
I cannot express how much I appreciate this video. I can only imagine how much extra time it took to set up the camera each time and editing the video. I'm defintitely going to use this video as a reference for my own build. Again, thank you so much! The engine looks sick!
Youre videos are so comforting, easiest 2 hour video ive watched :) Been binging all of them the last week.
1:35:10 this is the content I want.
Jokes apart I loved every minute of this video, loved the length of it!
Patiently waiting for the full assembly on the e30 to see you and her rip! Keep up the awesome work!
bro I scrolled straight to the comments to make sure I wasn't the only one who heard that 💀
I love how you explain everything so thoroughly. Especially when approaching a problem and engineering a solution.
Awesome video. Here is a good suggestion. Next time on the cam caps you leave the bolts loose and threaded. Then smack the tops of the bolts with the hammer. It pushes the piston down which also releases the cap
Also. Install all of your pistons and rings before plastigaging the rod bearings. The rings will hold the pistons in. That way you install all 6 pistons. Flip the block over. And then plastigage 2 at a time. Saves tremendous amounts of time and accidents. The piston shouldn’t fall out of the block lol
these tips would’ve saved me so much time 😭 i appreciate it!
I’m hype for when you get this car back on the road! It’s littt watching you build a engine like wth that’s crazy bro. Killer work and ethic
I appreciate that you made it one long video instead of multiple parts
32:20 you put the rod stud or bolts in with a piece of hose over them and flip the engine over an push the pistons in with a ring compressor. I use 5/16" silicone hose over some studs I have around to keep it from scoring the walls.
This came up on the telly after my long play queue ran out and I couldn't stop watching! Subscribed!!
Very well done young man, I agree with you fully, keep your workspace clean and everything will work out perfectly, as an amateur woodworker I can tell you cleaning is what we do every time we head to the shop, before and after.
Also, for the next time (I hope it won't need any more rebuilds lol) - when installing the pistons, tap the cylinders with a handle, instead of pushing, while occasionally flattening the ring compressor on the block :)
Started this on my lunch break, then got home from the gym and still had an hour to watch! W mans Joel
you can build the piston with the rings dry and then you can lube them before installing then into the block. great job my brother!!!!!!
Can’t wait to watch this after classes are over 🔥🔥
Buddy with the headies hideout shirt. I see you :)
😈 always repping brother
@@Ijustwantsometop I could tell yall were about it LMFAO
Like the content on the main bearings, you actually did a thrust bearing check. I haven't been so deep in a motor yet but I am now. I am learning this portion as I go. And stumbled across thrust bearing check, but no one yet on a non video search said much about it. Good to see the method here.
You have a lot of guts to rebuild your own engine. Well done. Great video.
i talked to you on some market place feed and you told me a full assembly video was coming soon you didn't disappoint great vid love the content as always
Thank you for not breaking the vid in parts, makes it easier for an aspiring engine builder to learn, from you of course. We'll done good content. I am using your video as my text/manual to build my E36 325i.
Looking forward to watching the next one 👏🙌. Impressive!
great stuff..man trials of rebuilding older cars the rewards are far more greater...
Parts cleaner putting in absolute WORK throughout this 2 hour movie
Easily one of the best vids on YT. Thanks Joel
This is the video that I needed...about to tear into my S52 and loved the in depth look. This video is going in the archive with the m3nace and pawining videos. Amazing work...hope it works out!!!!
this movie is fucking gold for someone like me who is just getting into engine refurbish/rebuild. THANK YOU!!
I never watched a 2 hour UA-cam video in my life other than a movie but this was well worth it. Keep up the amazing work hopefully I’ll get to your level one day
I watched the whole 2 hours, that was hella entertaining, congrats on the fully rebuilt engine!!
I only realized the time after more than 1.5 hours of the video. Great content, you have a new sub!
ngl i watched the whole thing but i spilit it in two nights. its very interesting how peice by peice this motor went together
Very nice viceo.. just a tip. When u tightening down the rod bolts, press in som feeler gauge in between crank and rod on both sides. Therefore there will be no twisting or stress on the rod bearings.
Had to watch this feature film again. Thank you Joel.
YOOOO 2 hours of content!!! Hella hyped
most underrated UA-camr out rn
mas this is awesome, im at work atm, going to binge this later on!! so Excited!
I've watched this full build on an account that wasn't signed in now im on a( SIA) I've been searching for this channel for a day an a 1/2 to subscribe
Just watched this in one sit, was very entertaining!
Hyped to see you put it back in.
Keep it up man :)
congrats, that’s a lot of work out there, can’t wait to see the car back to track again
Rebuilding a m20b27i soon. Different engine, but still nice to see the process from beginning to end. Nice work 👌🏿
Joel, I appreciate you showing everything in so much detail so so so much!
Bro this video made me so happy :D 2h of Joel and I learned alot too! Love it
Watched from beginning to end. Fire vid
That freaking Kobalt torque ratchet has been your best friend this entire build bro. I enjoyed the entire 2 hours of elbow greasing, finger smashing, and building of your dope ass motor. I’m actually about to rebuild the originally S54 that came out of my M3 and build it for boost. I plan to record the build as well !
Joelllll was waiting on this! 😂
Enjoyed watching every minute of this! Thanks Joel
made it through and it was worth the wait 🤝
Holy moly time to make some popcorn for this episode... exciting stuff
Dave is such a champ.
I don't usually watch engine build, but this one i watched fully and i was actually enjoying 😃
Never owned a BMW but watched the whole video so I had to subscribe
That is a damn beautiful engine man, cant wait to see this thing finally run again!!
always releasing heat W MOVIE🔥🔥🔥
I know I'm hopping on an old video, BUT for any future gaskets made with silicon. Use hondabond, its a little pricey but we've used it with great success on our high HP GTR's and Huracans. That shit will never leak like permatex does. Hondabond is the absolute GOAT for any gasket.
Finally the long awaited upload !! Cant wait bro thanks for the content !!
THE WAIT IS OVER
Amazing video man, enjoyed the whole thing
Great job with the rebuild
as well as editing that video
good to see someone with multiple skills
He had the skill to install piston 2 and 3 in the wrong direction :D @46:30
This helped me so much joel I’m currently doing a full restoration on my e36 and after a full body restoration im planning on doing the full m52b30 stroker kit on it this gave me so much motivation on some fr shit
cant get any better than 2 straight hours of quality joel content. much love.
Damn it’s about time 😂
LOVE the longform build content!
Great video Bro, can't wait to get my engine going next, soon soon, so you are running copper spacer with cut head ring head gasket
Lovely man. I have an E34 M50B25. I watched your video the whole one. I was lovely. Neat work. Great patient. R.E.S.P.E.C.T my guy. All the way from NAMIBIA 🇳🇦. Will follow for mo fo sho
i’m so hyped to watch a two hour video!!!!
love your videos joel.
That engine looks so great nice job I have to say you really did it bro WOW!!!!!! 👍👍👍💯💯
This was such an insightful video, dude you’re killing it. Love from MA thanks for representing NE.
love that you got a place to make better quality vids. learned alot from watching through this video, worth the watch. keep up what you doing!
Damn bro, huge amount of work being done here. Keep up we want to see this shit running asap🔥
honestly really enjoy your longer videos
Can’t wait to watch this, I’m rebuilding a 276 on a Mercedes Benz at work. Keep up the good content 🙏🏽
Ayooo been waiting for this💯💯🙌
cant wait to see this driving again!
32:26 put a socket and extension on the rod bolts partially loosen then hit the extension with a hammer...
You should put an old ring on the piston to set the ring evenly while gapping
I remember when I rebuilt my first BMW engine, and if my memory serves me right, it was the very first V8 engine, better known as the "S62B50", developed by BMW's Motorsport Division, in addition to being the first V8 to be used on BMW's high performance variant (M5) of its mid-size sedan class (5-Series). I can affirm with high probability that my forged crankshaft had no play in its position, staying right where it was supposed to be (post-installation), with absolutely no movement whatsoever, and I state with 100% accuracy, that the legendary V8's cylinder head was NOT dropping pistons and oil rings left and right.
Here's a word of advice; since it is apparent that you are new to engine rebuilding, with not much experience, it any at all. If I was you, I would not start committing myself into new projects that involve difficulty such as rebuilding or refreshing an entire engine block, especially BMW engines, which are more complex and elaborate in its blueprint. Get some experience first on less complicated and cheaper engine builds such as a Toyota or even a KIA. Good luck dude!
Jesus! So much work 😱
was worth my two hours man loved this alot im planning on rebuilding my volvos I6 soon i cant wait man you def inspired me awesome build
I’m just waiting for the engine to start this can’t get any better I’m hype for Joel for complete his engine
Eyy that was some great content, i wish best luck Joel. 😉
this was great man watched it all and keen to see how well this goes.
“The parts washer went crazy” after every part I love it
Those 2 hours went by so fast! 🔥 Loved every second man, can’t wait to see the start up video. Also that beauty cover 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
im so hyped bro ngl you are one of the few reasons i got a bmw
@imjoel this dude is tryna scam people using your name
this entire video was so entertaining to watch! very satisfying how you did everything so thoroughly. Thanks for the great content joel :)
LETS GOOOO WE GOT A MOVIE🤟🏽
Use transmission fluid and coffee filters to clean your cylinder walls before assembly. ARP wedge spring compressor is the only way to go
34:21 just so ya know Eagle had a bad run on rods a while back the clearances for the rod bearings were all over the place. Most people switched to Molnar or K1 Rods.
WOW man you put in work on that engine and you explained it step by step more than anyone I seen putting a engine together before that's why I like looking at all your videos you will make a great teacher in automotive. If I can turn back the hands of time on all the work I put in cars back in my days I be doing it like you. And I hope for the people who watch your videos get something out of the because you really put it out there like said before I'm working on my BMW to hook it up😂😂 and please don't let know one take your wheels off you car😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣it was funny when you talked about it but thanks for the laugh 👍👍
sick vid man cant wait to finally see it all back together
Got yourself a new subscriber, and got me interested in the M5x motors. There's a ton around me for cheap way cheaper than JZs and rebuilding this is just slightly more complicated.
That thing is gonna rippppp. Vid made me wanna take apart my spare block and put back together 😂
YESSSSS FINALLY IVE BEEN WAITING 🔥🔥🔥
I’m so proud of you Joel 🥺
When removing dowels you place a drill or rod that fits inside the down before gripping it. That way you don't distort the dowel
you can use half a shell of undersized bearings to get the rods looser like on cylinder 2 3 5 and 6 . those are a little tight . always have my rods looser than my main clearances . your mains are fine a 20 thou but could be tighter
ey, yo! That's great video. 🔥 Also all your videos have been watchable and enjoyed all your vibe energy you keepin up all in those videos. Keep doing what you love and makes you happy! Watched full video from the beginning. I'm happy that you makin this type of car videos.. keep going! Can't wait to see next video :) 🔥
Great video man glad it's coming together, really amazing job
It’s a good day when Joel uploads, great vid as always bro!