BPMsport S65 Refresher / E46 Build / Forensic Knock Analysis

[BMWSpeedFreek]

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I just installed the M Perf E Brake with alcantra boot - looks great with my M Perf seats! More info on the power steering thing-a-ma-doodle please! I am getting tired of cleaning my engine bay after every track day...

SF

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by SpeedFreek

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I just installed the M Perf E Brake with alcantra boot - looks great with my M Perf seats! More info on the power steering thing-a-ma-doodle please! I am getting tired of cleaning my engine bay after every track day...

SF

You're taunting me by mentioning the PF seats... I love those!! Just not sure it will be comfortable for me on long drives as I do take long trips in the M3 somtimes.

I'm looking forward to installing that kit - it's very basic and should do the trick. I will definitely keep you updated on that.

A lot of track drivers use a sock too - this is helpful in reducing the mess.

Take a look at the pictures at the bottom of the first post here and you will see the sock on the PS reservoir: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=924128

[L4ces]

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[BPM]

Quick tease (will upload SLR pics later today)

[W///]

So shinny!

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Also pictured is the power-steering reservoir overflow release catch kit - to keep the engine bay clean during track sessions when it releases pressure at high RPM. Thank's Steve W for hooking me up with that!

Do you have a part number for that power-steering overflow kit? I've been looking for a low-cost solution to that problem. (In anticipation of my first track day.)

Is it basically the same thing as depicted in this post.

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by Hujan

Do you have a part number for that power-steering overflow kit? I've been looking for a low-cost solution to that problem. (In anticipation of my first track day.)

Is it basically the same thing as depicted in this post.

It's a BMW part number - 34 21 7 706 055 (Also used on Suzuki Motorcycles)


I would have all of the pictures up for you guys, but trying to figure out a way to resize 40 10MB .NEF SLR pics into jpg for posting...

Damn computers! Working on it.. should be up soon.

I will say in advance.... ***WARNING PORNOGRAPHIC CONTENT TO FOLLOW! ***

[BPMSport]

Here you go!

PART 1: REMOVAL OF THE 2008 ENGINE









As you can see, there is a JIG specifically designed for this that takes the engine, transmission, and wiring down - all in place. This makes for easy removal and reassembly!

Old engine:





Transmission connected w/ Ebox:



Breaking the Engine/Trans Marriage:





Completely out:



Subframe and Motor mounts (Notice the cracking on the mounts):



Transmission:



Top Picture of Engine

[BPMSport]

PART : OLD Motor and Motor Mount Condition ~53K Miles







Rear shot with clutch/flywheel assembly installed



Motor Mount Condition






Motor mount splits!



Old Starter
Note the difference in appearance to the newer starter in later posts.

[BPMSport]

PART 3: THE JIG / Transmission Seperated

Wanted to share some pictures of the Jig - talk about a useful tool for removing the engine/trans and subframe all in one piece!

[BPMSport]

PART FOUR: THE CAR

Front Shot



Underneath looking to rear - Engine/Trans tunnel







Underneath looking to front from rear- Engine/Trans tunnel





Looking up from Underneath:



The Engineless beast:

[BPMSport]

Now for the exciting part - PART 5: THE NEW ENGINE!!


Old and new together



Look at this beauty!





Shots of the topside of those squeaky clean valves:







Inside look into the Valve cover. Not a drop of oil in there yet!







Engine Components:

Waterpump:



Thermostat:



New Starter Partially Mounted:





Top View w/ New Coil Packs Installed:

[BPMSport]

PART 6 (last part for today): Begin of Assembly and Preparation for Installation:







New Motor Mounts Laid in Place, and Subframe Cleaned:





Back on to the Jig you go!





2008 Motor Boxed Up and Ready to go:






That's all for today folks. Estimated completion date is Tuesday - just have to bolt it up, add the throttle bodies/manifold/etc.. connect all electronics, add oil, double check, and off she goes!!

[Dejan@M3Post.com]

I suscribed to this thread, love detailed writeups with pics. Keep up the good work guys

Looking forward to your experience with the new engine mounts, they're on my wishlist.

[Race Precision Motorsport]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

***WARNING PORNOGRAPHIC CONTENT TO FOLLOW! ***

+1!!!!

That fresh S65

[aussiem3]

I am bit confused ... pristine new replacement engine has an old oil filter housing. I thought the housing was upgrade the tightening torque was increased from 25 to 40 Nm. If you look at the late model cares the oil filter house has a second cap too. This housing is the same as my '07 ... unless you are using parts from the old engine to minimize cost!

[///M Power-Belgium]

What a post and perfect pics of this amazing project
And what a pic of breaking the engine / trans. marriage ...WOW !
And yes these motor mounts were cracking with the new motor mounts you will feel the difference (less of engine vibration inside cabin)
But the best part to see is the new S65 and she's begging for oil and ...high rpm's
Mike my friend THX for sharing and i will follow this amazing BPM project ...for sure

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by aussiem3

I am bit confused ... pristine new replacement engine has an old oil filter housing. I thought the housing was upgrade the tightening torque was increased from 25 to 40 Nm. If you look at the late model cares the oil filter house has a second cap too. This housing is the same as my '07 ... unless you are using parts from the old engine to minimize cost!

That's what it came with. That's the one we've seen on the 13 cars here also.

No parts from old engine are being used other than the pulleys, throttle bodies, power steering pump, and alternator (national back order). You are correct that it doesn't have the cap that I've seen on Some of the newer cars. Not sure why. You can see on some of the pic w/ both engines the filter housing is on both and is the same.

[aussiem3]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

That's what it came with. That's the one we've seen on the 13 cars here also.

No parts from old engine are being used other than the pulleys, throttle bodies, power steering pump, and alternator (national back order). You are correct that it doesn't have the cap that I've seen on Some of the newer cars. Not sure why. You can see on some of the pic w/ both engines the filter housing is on both and is the same.

Thanks Mike. It's baffling that a new engine doesn't have '13 spec parts. Unless, the engine was ordered using your '08 chassis #, they sent you an '08 spec engine. hence you see the old oil filter. Good luck with your build as always!

[BPM]

Originally Posted by aussiem3

Thanks Mike. It's baffling that a new engine doesn't have '13 spec parts. Good luck with your build as always!

It does, the part is the same although the lettering on the new ones is lighter. The plastic piece just snaps on.

Thank you!

[W Cole]

Getting the work done at a BMW dealer? $$$. Under warranty I hope.

[BPM]

Originally Posted by Lute

I may have missed it but why the engine swap? Is the old engine done?

Read the first post. The old one is going into a track build.