Thanks for the comment shout out! Glad you checked the rod bearings and refreshed them. I'm finishing up the VANOS refresh on mine and then valve adjustment before hopefully getting it dropped into my E36. BTW, long format content was very appropriate for this video, good job.
TIMESTAMP: 33:24 Pause video, what is the horizontal 'crack looking' style marking on the last cylinder you checked with camera? it looked like a stress mark, I do the see the cross hatching but im referring to the markings, hope its nothing. anyway Dope content, respect from the land of the drift kingdom, ///M GusheShe E30 Country, South Africa.
Love the longer format. Love that you like all of us went down the rabbit hole. The Tsst, tsst, tsst, rattle rattle, tsst tsst rebuild would make Derek at Vice Grip garage proud.
you might want to put in some proper lubricant inside the other engine if you are planning on storing it for longer as straight wd-40 won't prevent rust from forming as it evaporates quickly and its purpose is to displace water and not to lubricate. it is usually used for cleaning of the parts but not to grease them.
The reason I mainly use youtube is the fact that I can see many of the “shows” i regularly see within an hour. With a 15 min video I get 4 shows on an hour. With TH-cams new algorithm the videos has gone up to 40+ The result is that I skip through the videos instead of just enjoying them. Keep em short and sweet👌 15-20 is the sweet spot on this kind of video.
So, Matt, you might consider ditching those steel wheels on your engine stand and cherry picker for some with bearings and hard rubber. Made a huge difference on mine moving around the shop and driveway. Well spent cash. Get good quality, though. Grainger is a good place to start.
I think your longer videos are great. As I’ve said before, I love your sarcasm and humor. I always watch Chris Sullivan’s videos and his usually last 40 to 60 minutes on the average. Keep up the great content.
absolute favorite thing to watch on TH-cam. love this long form content. Trying to absorb as much as I can. Coming from suspension and basic work never have touching an engine or knowing all of the components this gives me confidence for my e30 at 300k miles!
Nice work, enjoyed watching. But your head gasket will leak 1000%, the only way to prevent it is using OEM gasket. Also, you should bought an OEM Water pump, not aftermarket. You should have make a thread in the oil pan for the return oil line. Which is hanging in the air at the moment :). Looking forward to see the rest of the project :).
Awesome job, brother!! I just wanted to point out the 4 bolts holding the Harmonic Damper is a one time use bolt. You may want to change that, and you will have to torque it in sequence. Look forward to watching your next video!!
Dude, moving the one engine into the trailer and moving equipment - that would be me done! These are pretty simple rock solid engines from BMW, if all things are within spec rebuilding is like 4hr job. Good job all around man.
Really enjoying this series of videos! Just did the rod bearings on my s54 as well. Noticed you didn't use the ARP Stretch Gauge when torquing the rod bolts. Did you just go by the ARP instructions at 70 ft-lbs instead? Lots of sources say that 70 isn't actually enough to get the correct stretch and to add a bit more. But without the gauge it would be impossible to tell for sure.
Matt, loving your content as always. You’re going from strength to strength. I hope by commenting helps with the revenue, as you deserve it. Keep up the good work.
Would have been a great time to replace the piston rings, check the valves and guides, and flatness of deck, especially on a completely unknown motor. Love your vids and stories, keep up the good work.
You had a question about longer videos. I don't mind videos being "long" but when you unscrew 20 bolts, even if you speed it up, it is not enjoyable to watch all of that. Show 3, 4 bolts or speed it up even further. Just my opinion and preference.
Less is more with sealers… you don’t want it squishing out and getting in the oil system. Consider using an anaerobic sealer, any squished sealer is just washed/wiped away and cannot affect the oil system etc.
Love the e30 m3 videos! I also LOVE the S54, I have one in my E36 M3 rally car. Anyways, I came on here to say that your passenger side motor mount arm is on upside down. 🙃 Also, get a Viton oring for the constant pressure valve, this is a MUST.
I love how you don't half ass any of your jobs and make everything (to my knolege anyways) look super great, the longer video style was awesome watching the process be completed is a great learning experience too! keep up the fantastic work and remember some comments will be down right mean but you seem to know which ones are actually helpful. can't wait to see the build when its done!
That's only Chlorinated Brake Cleaner and welding. It makes Phosgene gas. Now both are flammable. I always just keep acetone around for cleaning before welding.
I had a 2006, and it looks like your engine is a 2002.5 or below due to the cap bolts. Might want to make sure you torques them correctly. With mine it was a 3 step process, tighten, loosen, and then 90 degrees. I’m sure you looked into it but please make sure. Enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work. You will love the engine, they scream.
Für das Rückschlag Ventil am Motor mußt du dir am besten Viton O-Ringe besorgen,die gibt es auch für die Vanos von Beisan Motorsport. Die normalen Standard O-Ringe halten nicht lange ,wegen Hitze und Öl,die werden nach kurzer Zeit wieder undicht. Wenn du bei der Ölpumpe ein Zahnrad vom E36 M3 verbaust,hast du im Leerlauf einen höheren Öldruck,da dieses Zahnrad 1 Zahn weniger besitzt,dadurch eine höhere Drehzahl im Stand. Bei Pleuelagerschalen habe ich sehr gute Erfahrungen mit ACL Racing Lagern gemacht,diese haben gegenüber den Standart Lagerschalen anstatt 3 Lagen eine 4 fache Beschichtung,halten deutlich mehr aus. Zylinderkopfdichtung ist auch eine Schwachstelle beim S54,diese würde ich auch ersetzen,zusätzlich Stehbolzen für den Zylinder von ARP. Die Vanos sollte ebenfalls revidiert werden,Beisan hat da einen Überholungskit. Die Vorspannscheiben der Vanos Räder kannst du vom S62 E39 M5 verbauen,diese haben eine höhere Vorspannung,sind etwas stärker und Baugleich wie beim S54. Wasserpumpe und Thermostat ebenfalls erneuern. Dichtmasse nur an den Übergängen vom Stirndeckel zum Motorblock verwenden,weniger ist manchmal mehr. Obere Gleitschiene vom Kettenspanner auch ersetzen,diese bricht gerne ab,da gibt es von Beisan eine geänderte bessere Version. Schraube vom Kettenspanner würde ich auch ersetzen,je nach Laufleistung des Motors.
Really hoping the cam timing is correct or we will see some nasty things with the valves and pistons again. Great job on the longer video. You talked about getting an extra engine stand but not having the room in your garage but you ended up put the engine in your trailer lol.
BRO. I JUST REWATCHED THE VIDEO. THAT OIL PUMP HAS THE EXTRA BOLT HOLE. THATS A M50 NON VANOS OIL PUMP. the smallest pump they made on a m5x, its like 25% smaller than a s52 oil pump. Go to the accilies oil pump page, look at the " ineligible pump for upgrade" pic.... Its your pump. Its not up grade able cuz its too small inside. Fwiw I wrote this after i wrote the other reply about the s54 pump
You need to measure stretch on ARP rod bolts. Torque specs are nominal ball parks and not accurate. ARP sell a a gauge to measure stretch on the bolt this is the correct method to do it to guaranteed that you have the correct elastic tension loading on the bolt.
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Your s52's oil pump is a non vanos m50 pump. Not sure if you saw my other reply or not ... Maybe you will see this one
Yes, on the longer videos
nice looking engine 🤞🏾and also don’t let anyone lie to you, we love longer videos 🤞🏾. this build is going to be awesome to watch i can tell
Looks like that last cylinder is cracked. You should check that out. 33:25 ⚠️
Omg you might be right!
Yeah definetly
Thanks for the comment shout out! Glad you checked the rod bearings and refreshed them. I'm finishing up the VANOS refresh on mine and then valve adjustment before hopefully getting it dropped into my E36. BTW, long format content was very appropriate for this video, good job.
As mentioned by others. Definitely a stress crack on the wall of the last cylinder you looked at. Paused on Time stamp 33:23
Is it really a crack? Sure looks like it... I hope not
Yep. Really hope it isn't but it does look like it
how did he not see it
Glad this was in the comments. I saw it, then he pulled the camera out and said, “looks good!”
Yeah definetly something there.
i think we all love longer videos and youtube accually promotes longer more than short videos nowadays
This is like a small subreddit with shockingly nice viewers and actually helpful comments
Good call painting the engine block black. It'll hide all the oil leaks 👍
lol
TIMESTAMP: 33:24 Pause video, what is the horizontal 'crack looking' style marking on the last cylinder you checked with camera? it looked like a stress mark, I do the see the cross hatching but im referring to the markings, hope its nothing. anyway Dope content, respect from the land of the drift kingdom, ///M GusheShe E30 Country, South Africa.
Could be water?
Noticed that too! Looks like a long crack in the cylinder wall running horizontal.
That looks like gunk at the high water mark. That piston was probably on the downstroke when he turned the engine by hand.
The longer videos are nice, we can see more of the process, and I cant wait to see it finished.
Very cool stuff. Lots of work, but it will pay off. BTW.. I'm the old guy in the gym making those noises.
Yes, on the longer videos. Great job on the partial rebuild.
Love the longer format. Too late now Matt, but cleanliness is key on engine internals (not old dirty shop rags). Editing is on point dude!
Love the longer format. Love that you like all of us went down the rabbit hole. The Tsst, tsst, tsst, rattle rattle, tsst tsst rebuild would make Derek at Vice Grip garage proud.
It’s seriously exciting to see longer videos from you 😊
Hi... Check the cylinder wall of number 6 again... I think i saw some rust damage on it!... Check the video... 33:19 to 33:22
Wow! A 42 minute video. What a treat. Thanks for the extra long video. Can’t wait for the next video! Great job!
Yes to the longer videos, especially with so much rebuilding content in it
you might want to put in some proper lubricant inside the other engine if you are planning on storing it for longer as straight wd-40 won't prevent rust from forming as it evaporates quickly and its purpose is to displace water and not to lubricate. it is usually used for cleaning of the parts but not to grease them.
The reason I mainly use youtube is the fact that I can see many of the “shows” i regularly see within an hour. With a 15 min video I get 4 shows on an hour. With TH-cams new algorithm the videos has gone up to 40+ The result is that I skip through the videos instead of just enjoying them. Keep em short and sweet👌 15-20 is the sweet spot on this kind of video.
Love the longer format Matt! Great story telling and always fun to see the antics you get up to!
So, Matt, you might consider ditching those steel wheels on your engine stand and cherry picker for some with bearings and hard rubber. Made a huge difference on mine moving around the shop and driveway. Well spent cash. Get good quality, though. Grainger is a good place to start.
I think your longer videos are great. As I’ve said before, I love your sarcasm and humor. I always watch Chris Sullivan’s videos and his usually last 40 to 60 minutes on the average. Keep up the great content.
absolute favorite thing to watch on TH-cam. love this long form content. Trying to absorb as much as I can. Coming from suspension and basic work never have touching an engine or knowing all of the components this gives me confidence for my e30 at 300k miles!
Love the videos, but if there was ever someone that needed a large garage, it’s you.
Nice work, enjoyed watching. But your head gasket will leak 1000%, the only way to prevent it is using OEM gasket. Also, you should bought an OEM Water pump, not aftermarket.
You should have make a thread in the oil pan for the return oil line. Which is hanging in the air at the moment :). Looking forward to see the rest of the project :).
one of the real youtube ones, always makes the highest quality videos 10/10, keep it up Matt!
Not a BMW guy but man, this video was pretty awesome!! Also, love the longer video format.
This series is so much fun to watch and makes me want to get a project even though I would have no idea what I am doing :)
Really enjoyed the longer videos, can’t wait to follow this build.
Awesome job, brother!! I just wanted to point out the 4 bolts holding the Harmonic Damper is a one time use bolt. You may want to change that, and you will have to torque it in sequence. Look forward to watching your next video!!
Appreciate the update Matt. Just love the E30 M3 build 👌. Thanks for the video.
Longer videos please. You have great content Matt!
Very happy to commit to a longer video 👍
Great work Matt! Love the longer video format. Fingers crossed the engine appreciates your attention.
Dude, moving the one engine into the trailer and moving equipment - that would be me done! These are pretty simple rock solid engines from BMW, if all things are within spec rebuilding is like 4hr job. Good job all around man.
awsome build!! but maybe you should add a turbo in the future cause a daily needs to be fun!!
great job Matt- getting there and cant wait to see it when its done
We need more longer video like this ❤
Looks good man, my 07k block is in the same condition. This video gives me hope that I can get it cleaned up. 🍻
Really enjoying this series of videos! Just did the rod bearings on my s54 as well. Noticed you didn't use the ARP Stretch Gauge when torquing the rod bolts. Did you just go by the ARP instructions at 70 ft-lbs instead? Lots of sources say that 70 isn't actually enough to get the correct stretch and to add a bit more. But without the gauge it would be impossible to tell for sure.
The first time I ever listened when someone said like comment and subscribe 👍👍👍👍👍🇿🇦From SA
long form content, best content. Great video as always. Love this build!
If "as long as I'm here" was a video - good job dude
I like how you have the dude from "The Office" on your TV looking at the engine at 35:51..Nicely done
Great video, liked the longer style. Very informative. Great channel and content as always.
Matt, loving your content as always. You’re going from strength to strength. I hope by commenting helps with the revenue, as you deserve it. Keep up the good work.
Would have been a great time to replace the piston rings, check the valves and guides, and flatness of deck, especially on a completely unknown motor. Love your vids and stories, keep up the good work.
Great job mate! We love the longer videos too!
Loved the longer video format!
really enjoy it to see of what u doing on this project awesome matt!
I like the long videos, you pack a lot of knowledge and it’s great! Thanks 👍🏻
Great effort, and I like the longer content!
You had a question about longer videos. I don't mind videos being "long" but when you unscrew 20 bolts, even if you speed it up, it is not enjoyable to watch all of that. Show 3, 4 bolts or speed it up even further. Just my opinion and preference.
I like this style of content. Great and informative videos as always. Looking forward to more. 🔥
Hi Matt! I really like your videos! educational and entertaining! hope more people will join your channel👍
I’m definitely up for the longer video style mate 👌
Very nice, any vid you put out is great including longer ones
Big tip label wires and take photos or videos of the parts you're planning on taking off of anything.
I wish I had your patience. Nicely done!
Longer vids are good, cheers from West Australia
Less is more with sealers… you don’t want it squishing out and getting in the oil system. Consider using an anaerobic sealer, any squished sealer is just washed/wiped away and cannot affect the oil system etc.
Love the e30 m3 videos! I also LOVE the S54, I have one in my E36 M3 rally car. Anyways, I came on here to say that your passenger side motor mount arm is on upside down. 🙃 Also, get a Viton oring for the constant pressure valve, this is a MUST.
Great video and love the longer format!
Longer videos for sure, keep up the great work
I love how you don't half ass any of your jobs and make everything (to my knolege anyways) look super great, the longer video style was awesome watching the process be completed is a great learning experience too! keep up the fantastic work and remember some comments will be down right mean but you seem to know which ones are actually helpful. can't wait to see the build when its done!
Thanks for the kind words!
Definitely enjoyed the longer video!!
That's only Chlorinated Brake Cleaner and welding. It makes Phosgene gas. Now both are flammable. I always just keep acetone around for cleaning before welding.
Loving the long videos Matt!
Matt, are you full time You Tubing now? Hope so and hope the returns are doing well, growing every month!
I like the longer format videos Matt.
Thumbs up to the longer length episodes
do you like the beeping on the wrench more than the clicking? I feel like a click is so much more satisfying.
It's a yes foe me on longer videos! Great content!
I think one day i will replicate this build its very interesting
Definitely liking the longer videos
I like the longer videos.
Thanks for sharing.
Like the longer videos, keep up the good work, enjoy your videos
Oh bro, I think we’re definitely in for the longer video style. No issues.
I had a 2006, and it looks like your engine is a 2002.5 or below due to the cap bolts. Might want to make sure you torques them correctly. With mine it was a 3 step process, tighten, loosen, and then 90 degrees. I’m sure you looked into it but please make sure. Enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work. You will love the engine, they scream.
The ARPs use a different torque method.
Great content Matt, but a torque wrench should only be used for torquing, and never for loosening hardware.
Für das Rückschlag Ventil am Motor mußt du dir am besten Viton O-Ringe besorgen,die gibt es auch für die Vanos von Beisan Motorsport. Die normalen Standard O-Ringe halten nicht lange ,wegen Hitze und Öl,die werden nach kurzer Zeit wieder undicht.
Wenn du bei der Ölpumpe ein Zahnrad vom E36 M3 verbaust,hast du im Leerlauf einen höheren Öldruck,da dieses Zahnrad 1 Zahn weniger besitzt,dadurch eine höhere Drehzahl im Stand.
Bei Pleuelagerschalen habe ich sehr gute Erfahrungen mit ACL Racing Lagern gemacht,diese haben gegenüber den Standart Lagerschalen anstatt 3 Lagen eine 4 fache Beschichtung,halten deutlich mehr aus.
Zylinderkopfdichtung ist auch eine Schwachstelle beim S54,diese würde ich auch ersetzen,zusätzlich Stehbolzen für den Zylinder von ARP.
Die Vanos sollte ebenfalls revidiert werden,Beisan hat da einen Überholungskit. Die Vorspannscheiben der Vanos Räder kannst du vom S62 E39 M5 verbauen,diese haben eine höhere Vorspannung,sind etwas stärker und Baugleich wie beim S54.
Wasserpumpe und Thermostat ebenfalls erneuern.
Dichtmasse nur an den Übergängen vom Stirndeckel zum Motorblock verwenden,weniger ist manchmal mehr.
Obere Gleitschiene vom Kettenspanner auch ersetzen,diese bricht gerne ab,da gibt es von Beisan eine geänderte bessere Version. Schraube vom Kettenspanner würde ich auch ersetzen,je nach Laufleistung des Motors.
Looking juicy mate, Winter bulk?! Keep on it 🦾🪡😃
Nicely done, sir!
great,for sure with the longer content
I watch because you can't stop at "good enough".👌
Really hoping the cam timing is correct or we will see some nasty things with the valves and pistons again. Great job on the longer video. You talked about getting an extra engine stand but not having the room in your garage but you ended up put the engine in your trailer lol.
Great job, you did that so fast.
BRO. I JUST REWATCHED THE VIDEO. THAT OIL PUMP HAS THE EXTRA BOLT HOLE. THATS A M50 NON VANOS OIL PUMP. the smallest pump they made on a m5x, its like 25% smaller than a s52 oil pump. Go to the accilies oil pump page, look at the " ineligible pump for upgrade" pic.... Its your pump. Its not up grade able cuz its too small inside. Fwiw I wrote this after i wrote the other reply about the s54 pump
Looking Good Buddy….. Would have swapped the pulleys on the Aux belt just in case…..Love the long vids
You can use non-chlorinated brake kleen before welding but never the chlorinated stuff.
You need to measure stretch on ARP rod bolts. Torque specs are nominal ball parks and not accurate. ARP sell a a gauge to measure stretch on the bolt this is the correct method to do it to guaranteed that you have the correct elastic tension loading on the bolt.
Yeah I enjoyed this. I'd like to see it with an Evo 2 leather interior and some BBS alloys. The rest just oem+
What a big job. Not to send you further down the rabbit hole, you should have had the engine dry ice blasted. looks really good though.
35:51 the imagine on the TV fits perfectly hahaha
LOLOl wasn't even on purpose
Long videos all day long! Enjoy the content 🇬🇧
35:51 Michael looking sadly at the cracked engine 😂
This is better than watching b is for build
I like your content bro, keep it up 💪🏾
Maybe put a electric winch in the trailer? Hoist cars and parts easier inside?
A winch for sure is in the plans.
@ Always fascinating how much the right equipment can make life so much easier. But it’s a slippery slope of becoming a equipment holder (guilty) 🛠😅