Thanks for the upload. I am repairing a neglected e30 which I got from my dad for my senior project. I replaced the timing belt and water pump recently and this morning I was adjusting the valves and I noticed one of the tips of the head bolts was snapped. I am probably going to need to replace the head bolts thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this Video! I got a 1987 BMW 325i Convertible with the E20 Engine and was very concerned about the head bolts! My main goal in viewing your video was how to replace the Valve Cover Gasket and all that involves and I didn't realize that there are four (4) Rubber Rocker Shaft Plugs! I will purchase them before starting the job. Additionally, after viewing your video, I rushed to the garage and looked inside the Oil Cap hole and verified that the Engine had been retrofitted with the new style bolts! What a relief. Again thank you so much for your Video work!
i just want to say i really enjoy your diy video's and you obviously have quiet a passion for the e30 just like myself! also i highly approve of the music in this tutorial! noting worse than modern music that doesent really work with a vintage car video period stuff is so much more enjoyable! im also curious does your 13 button obc always stay on like mine? i fitted a partial kit that i got from a crashed 320i se in new zealand to my 325i here in ireland but im missing the stalk gong and second part of the loom i wonder is this why its always on?
Great to see people busy with e30's but please don't undo headbolts with an impactwrench especially when the engine is hot. Thats' looking for trouble! It needs to sit overnight so it's stone cold to relieve any tensions in the block. That's with any work on an engine. Also always have the Bentley and/or Haynes manual handy when you work on your car ;-) Everything you need to know is in there. Do like your vids though but watch out for the critical points! Anyway.. keep it up mate! Cheers.
I think ur mistaken sir about the way u torque it u have to go through the cycle three times though all fhe bolts. this allows for more even pressure and helps seal it
E30Source Good videos! I'll be looking forward to the shifter bushing one since I've been wanting to do the same to my E30, maybe installing a z3 shifter too.
Recently my timing belt on my E30 325i broke and I found that one of my intake rocker arm broke. Can these be replaced individually and re-inserted onto the pivot bar by removing the bar from the front side after removing the head bolts. I will be running a leak down test before reinstalling to see if any other issues need to be fixed or removal of the head (costly!!!).
I am a little confused as to why you are recommending the SPARK PLUG that you mentioned in this Video? I purchased the BOSCH Platinum +4, part number BOSCH 4478. The Bosch Platinum+4 spark plug features unique revolutionary firing technology that combines the advantages of surface air gap technology, 4 nickel-yttrium ground electrodes and a heat-fused center electrode with pure platinum to provide optimum engine performance, smoother acceleration and top fuel efficiency. These are exactly the ones I found the car with when I purchased it about one (1) year ago and have been doing very well with very good acceleration. I am just curious where you saw or most importantly who has said that the Platinum plugs are a NO NO?
i live in northern california temperatures range from 25 - 75 degrees fahrenheit in the winter. In the summer they range from 75-100 degrees fahrenheit. Winter time has just started.
Actually the original Hex design bolts were final torqued at operating temp which is probably why they had issues with them later in their life. mine have the hex and I blew my head gasket so everything is coming ouyt and the new head style bolts going in.@@E30Source
Thanks for the upload. I am repairing a neglected e30 which I got from my dad for my senior project. I replaced the timing belt and water pump recently and this morning I was adjusting the valves and I noticed one of the tips of the head bolts was snapped. I am probably going to need to replace the head bolts thanks for sharing!
great vid yet again! i dont think my car needs anything you have done in your videos yet, but i want to do it all now! looks fun!
Go for it!
Thank you so much for this Video! I got a 1987 BMW 325i Convertible with the E20 Engine and was very concerned about the head bolts! My main goal in viewing your video was how to replace the Valve Cover Gasket and all that involves and I didn't realize that there are four (4) Rubber Rocker Shaft Plugs! I will purchase them before starting the job. Additionally, after viewing your video, I rushed to the garage and looked inside the Oil Cap hole and verified that the Engine had been retrofitted with the new style bolts! What a relief. Again thank you so much for your Video work!
i just want to say i really enjoy your diy video's and you obviously have quiet a passion for the e30 just like myself! also i highly approve of the music in this tutorial! noting worse than modern music that doesent really work with a vintage car video period stuff is so much more enjoyable! im also curious does your 13 button obc always stay on like mine? i fitted a partial kit that i got from a crashed 320i se in new zealand to my 325i here in ireland but im missing the stalk gong and second part of the loom i wonder is this why its always on?
great choice in music.
name of the second song?
Does that BMW realise how lucky it is to have you as its owner? A nice warm garage, all of the tools etc.
Haha. I take care of her.
Stay tuned!
Great to see people busy with e30's but please don't undo headbolts with an impactwrench especially when the engine is hot. Thats' looking for trouble! It needs to sit overnight so it's stone cold to relieve any tensions in the block. That's with any work on an engine. Also always have the Bentley and/or Haynes manual handy when you work on your car ;-) Everything you need to know is in there. Do like your vids though but watch out for the critical points! Anyway.. keep it up mate! Cheers.
E30Passion Thanks! Enjoy!
I wish you would do a video on removal and installing new fuel injectors. Thanks!!
Awesome video, Thank you so much for sharing! :)
sacha constance No problem! Enjoy!
I think ur mistaken sir about the way u torque it u have to go through the cycle three times though all fhe bolts. this allows for more even pressure and helps seal it
Keep the video's comein man.
good video, man. it always helps!
Woah! How'd you get it to say you mpg on the screen? I thought it only displayed outside temp, time and date.
photojnt Its the 9 button OBC computer. Available only on the iS and I believe iX.
+E30Source I have it on my '93 325i vert
Interesting...
my 85 325e has it as well
@@mattfig4951 Mine too
Did you have any problems with those shaft plugs leaking after the replacement? I've heard bad things about VR
I haven't had any problems.
Nice video!
Keep the video's comeing man.
Absolutely. I'll be doing a shifter bushing video and fixing shifter slop.
Stay Tuned!
E30Source Good videos! I'll be looking forward to the shifter bushing one since I've been wanting to do the same to my E30, maybe installing a z3 shifter too.
I'm installing a short shifter, Not sure what kind, but it shortens the shift by 25%.
great video thank you friend
Where are the cylinder head bolts online? I know the site but it doesn't let you buy them. Do you know somewhere online where i can get some?
Great video, I need to do those head bushings as well. Did they fix the oil leak you had?
Yep, my car does not leak a drip of oil now
Recently my timing belt on my E30 325i broke and I found that one of my intake rocker arm broke. Can these be replaced individually and re-inserted onto the pivot bar by removing the bar from the front side after removing the head bolts. I will be running a leak down test before reinstalling to see if any other issues need to be fixed or removal of the head (costly!!!).
Thank you so much man
No prob. Enjoy!
could you send me a link to where you purchased the spark plugs?
Can you help me out with the part number to the head bolts ? Please and thankyou
Hey dan just picked up an e30 what is the part number on those plugs?
I am a little confused as to why you are recommending the SPARK PLUG that you mentioned in this Video? I purchased the BOSCH Platinum +4, part number BOSCH 4478. The Bosch Platinum+4 spark plug features unique revolutionary firing technology that combines the advantages of surface air gap technology, 4 nickel-yttrium ground electrodes and a heat-fused center electrode with pure platinum to provide optimum engine performance, smoother acceleration and top fuel efficiency. These are exactly the ones I found the car with when I purchased it about one (1) year ago and have been doing very well with very good acceleration. I am just curious where you saw or most importantly who has said that the Platinum plugs are a NO NO?
BMW recommends copper core plugs for the M20
Do you have a video of an engine swap?
Link to where you got those Rocker Shaft Plugs ?
How did you like the Bosch Super Plus spark plugs? Do they come pre-gapped?
***** They are excellent, and they come pre gapped.
E30Source Nice. So just throw them in and I'm good?
Yep
Thanks
No problem!
Where do you buy your part from?
I purchased some bosch plugs and cant get my plug wires to connect to the new plugs. Any ideas? Plugs are Bosch Platinum plugs
+Leon Romero The screw on "caps" are on the plugs. Remove them to expose the threads at the top of the plug. Then your wires will fit on the plugs.
by the way, do you know anywhere that would help me with the electrical stuff? my little monitor that says the time/mpg doesn't work /:
you probably have to replace the led. Im pretty sure he made a video
OBC light bar. Watch this: ruclips.net/video/YMylZMgWlP0/видео.html
Why do you have to take off the caps on the Bosch super plus plugs?
it wont connect with the older model
where did you buy the Rocker Shaft Plugs from?
+cheonnaise Pelican Parts
what engine oil do you use i just bought a 1989 325is and i am going to change the oil what would you recomend
What climate are you typically driving in?
i live in northern california temperatures range from 25 - 75 degrees fahrenheit in the winter. In the summer they range from 75-100 degrees fahrenheit. Winter time has just started.
10W-40 for cold weather (like less than 50F)
20W-50 for warm weather (above 50F)
I like the Bosch Oil Filter. Like $7 from Autozone
E30Source perfect! thanks man really enjoy your videos
No prob!
easy lover haha!
Song name?
you did remove any shafts sir why the hell is that mentioned on your post hahahaha.....
Rocker shaft PLUGS
Never do ANY headwork on ANY engine when the motor is hot!!! you can warp the head!!!
I completely forgot to mention that. I let my engine cool when I did this though.
Actually the original Hex design bolts were final torqued at operating temp which is probably why they had issues with them later in their life. mine have the hex and I blew my head gasket so everything is coming ouyt and the new head style bolts going in.@@E30Source