Great job with the very detailed expiation of the engine rebuild. I am planning on picking up a F30 320D (Preferably a 2014 or 2015 model) for a rebuild project. I think this video if going to help me a lot with that project. Thanks a lot 💌
@@anuvind-tp Glad I could help and good luck with your search! They are great cars once you deal with the maintenance. If you are interested in searching one for a rebuild, make sure that at least the parts you do not want to touch are as close to perfect as possible (like the body panels, the paint, no rust and so on) and take your time with it to find the right one for you!
@@bogdannegrut-ou5xx Thank you! I believe it has something to do with the weight of the connecting rod as these (the whole piston assembly) would ideally have to weigh as close to the others as possible.
What is the tightening torque for the cylinder head? Is it normal for the lower connecting rod bearings to have play on the right and left? In my case, the crankshaft was sometimes easy to move and then difficult to move again. Is it possible that it is warped? I would be very grateful for the answers
The tightening torque for the cylinder head is: 1. 70 Nm 2. Release 180 degrees 3. 50 Nm 4. 120 degrees 5. 120 degrees It is ok for the connecting rod to have some side to side play (albeit as little as possible), but it is best to check your clearances using plastigauge to make sure it is well within specifications. It depends very much if you are referring to only spinning the crankshaft with no connecting rods installed or with them installed. If your clearances are on the tight side, it might be tougher to spin than after running it in, but the amount of force required to rotate the crankshaft alone should be as even throughout the whole range as possible.
@@BiTurboMechanics First of all, thank you very much for the answer My entire crankshaft has a bit of play when I try to move it right and left, maybe it's the axial bearing? The engine had a timing chain break, so I have a new camshaft, new valves, new chain. I started the engine and it rattled. I've now got everything out again and in parts, the bearings look very good, but as you said I'll measure them all again The crankshaft is very easy to turn without the pistons, but with the pistons it gets really difficult to turn at times I would be super grateful for your answer, you help me a lot.
It is normal for the crankshaft to have axial play, that is why the axial bearing is in place. On these engines it is located on the middle main bearing, but as I’ve said, a little play is perfectly normal. The rattle and the hard to turn spots could indicate some issues with the pistons themselves, so make sure to also inspect the cylinder bores and the pistons themselves to make sure no debris found it’s way into them and is slowly but surely ruining the block. Other than that, if there are no obvious signs of wear on any of the parts, the issue could lie within the auxiliary engine parts.
@@BiTurboMechanicsI have another question for you, I installed a used but good camshaft, the thickest cylinder head gasket, new valves and 2 new rocker arms then installed the engine and the valve clicks.. timing chain is adjusted 100% correctly Bearing shells are still good and apparently the crankshaft is too What could be the error that causes the valve to still come on?
@@kat0197 It always comes down to how bad the crankshaft has been damaged and the availability of second hand parts. In this instance, I could find a good second hand crankshaft rather easily. Either way, both should work considering you find a good machine shop.
Good question which I actually forgot to answer in the video! I believe the issue was caused by all the debris I found in the oil pickup tube. It was clogged with bits of rtv and a lot of hairs so it is pretty self explanatory how the oil pressure got too low for the bearings not to spin. To make sure everything is fine after the install, I used the oil pressure gauge while the engine was at operating temperature and it was reading well over 1 bar of pressure (approx. 1.4 bar) at idle which is well within specifications.
Thanks for the comment! Had you watched the complete video, you would have seen that both the piston and the grooves where the rings sit have been thoroughly cleaned. There is no need to replace the rings on an engine I am not doing a complete makeover on, and even so, the car is running perfectly to this day.
Nicely done. Love a budget rebuild.
Appreciate it! Hope you'll also like the latest one on the channel as well!
Great work, keep it up! I really appreciate the attention to details you showcased
Would have loved to also see the detailed heated seats retrofit! The car turned out great, good luck with the next ones!
Great job man 👍
@@Andreixl05 Thanks a lot!
Great job with the very detailed expiation of the engine rebuild. I am planning on picking up a F30 320D (Preferably a 2014 or 2015 model) for a rebuild project. I think this video if going to help me a lot with that project.
Thanks a lot 💌
Let me know if you have any advice regarding that
@@anuvind-tp Glad I could help and good luck with your search!
They are great cars once you deal with the maintenance. If you are interested in searching one for a rebuild, make sure that at least the parts you do not want to touch are as close to perfect as possible (like the body panels, the paint, no rust and so on) and take your time with it to find the right one for you!
@@BiTurboMechanics Thanks, definitely taking my time on this one 👍🏽
great job SIR 💪
Thanks a lot!
big up boyzzz! keep it up, cea mai smechera echipa
Multumim!🤍
Great video with good editing. Would be nice to see more of your glamorous assistant 😅
Haha, thanks! She’s happy to get her hands dirty whenever it’s required
Nice job 👍 but i have a question, what does the number 36 on the connecting rod mean?
@@bogdannegrut-ou5xx Thank you!
I believe it has something to do with the weight of the connecting rod as these (the whole piston assembly) would ideally have to weigh as close to the others as possible.
great video. what is the torque for Cam shafts carrier ( the tray carrying the two cams that is bolted to the cylinder head) ?
Thanks! The torque for the camshaft carrier is 13 Nm, but you
must also follow the tightening sequence I used in the video.
What is the tightening torque for the cylinder head?
Is it normal for the lower connecting rod bearings to have play on the right and left?
In my case, the crankshaft was sometimes easy to move and then difficult to move again. Is it possible that it is warped?
I would be very grateful for the answers
The tightening torque for the cylinder head is:
1. 70 Nm
2. Release 180 degrees
3. 50 Nm
4. 120 degrees
5. 120 degrees
It is ok for the connecting rod to have some side to side play (albeit as little as possible), but it is best to check your clearances using plastigauge to make sure it is well within specifications.
It depends very much if you are referring to only spinning the crankshaft with no connecting rods installed or with them installed. If your clearances are on the tight side, it might be tougher to spin than after running it in, but the amount of force required to rotate the crankshaft alone should be as even throughout the whole range as possible.
@@BiTurboMechanics
First of all, thank you very much for the answer
My entire crankshaft has a bit of play when I try to move it right and left, maybe it's the axial bearing?
The engine had a timing chain break, so I have a new camshaft, new valves, new chain. I started the engine and it rattled.
I've now got everything out again and in parts, the bearings look very good, but as you said I'll measure them all again
The crankshaft is very easy to turn without the pistons, but with the pistons it gets really difficult to turn at times
I would be super grateful for your answer, you help me a lot.
It is normal for the crankshaft to have axial play, that is why the axial bearing is in place. On these engines it is located on the middle main bearing, but as I’ve said, a little play is perfectly normal.
The rattle and the hard to turn spots could indicate some issues with the pistons themselves, so make sure to also inspect the cylinder bores and the pistons themselves to make sure no debris found it’s way into them and is slowly but surely ruining the block.
Other than that, if there are no obvious signs of wear on any of the parts, the issue could lie within the auxiliary engine parts.
@@BiTurboMechanicsI have another question for you, I installed a used but good camshaft, the thickest cylinder head gasket, new valves and 2 new rocker arms then installed the engine and the valve clicks.. timing chain is adjusted 100% correctly
Bearing shells are still good and apparently the crankshaft is too
What could be the error that causes the valve to still come on?
Can you gring a Crankshaft or better buy used one in good condition??
@@kat0197 It always comes down to how bad the crankshaft has been damaged and the availability of second hand parts. In this instance, I could find a good second hand crankshaft rather easily. Either way, both should work considering you find a good machine shop.
What do you think was the failing point of this engine to begin with?
Good question which I actually forgot to answer in the video! I believe the issue was caused by all the debris I found in the oil pickup tube. It was clogged with bits of rtv and a lot of hairs so it is pretty self explanatory how the oil pressure got too low for the bearings not to spin.
To make sure everything is fine after the install, I used the oil pressure gauge while the engine was at operating temperature and it was reading well over 1 bar of pressure (approx. 1.4 bar) at idle which is well within specifications.
😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂 doesn't clean the piston or replace the rings on it yane wowsers
Thanks for the comment! Had you watched the complete video, you would have seen that both the piston and the grooves where the rings sit have been thoroughly cleaned. There is no need to replace the rings on an engine I am not doing a complete makeover on, and even so, the car is running perfectly to this day.