Maytag: The Alpine '87 529i

[Tammer in Philly]

Looks like you're doing a fine job, but why only do one wheel bearing? Seem like things like that should be replaced in pairs.

That hasn't really been my experience.

-tammer

[tig]

Now that Maytag is detailed (fully, completely, inside, under, and out...pics tomorrow), this weekend is dedicated to fixing all the nits (family's out of town!!! I'm solo!!), and my family seems so supportive of keeping the car for a bit longer than I originally envisioned I've been thinking....

This is not necessarily a good thing. But I can't stop it.

The thinking goes something like this.

"When Vlad's M30B35 transplant is done, I'll have a perfectly good M30B34 lying around."

"Maytag really is a dog. Sure would be nice if she had a bit more get up and go."

"I put the snow tires on Maytag, if it weren't for the non-LSD diff, she'd be a perfect winter car."

Hmmm.... Anyone have spare S3.25 lying around they'd be willing to sell? That would be a nifty first step that could be independent of anything else.

[Drew in NYC]

These things tend to be a slippery slope, I find.

[a]

Yah, the dreaded mission creep

[tig]

Before:


After:

[m4ximusprim3]

THis is gonna end with another LS1 swap, mark my words

[Coldswede]

Don't be surprised if you find yourself liking the 528e MUCH more than you ever intended! I speak from experience.


I drive mine all the time, happily.

[tig]

THis is gonna end with another LS1 swap, mark my words

More likely its gonna end with a perfectly.good car that no longer drives. That might even happen this weekend as I dive into my first

-timing belt replacement
-valve job

I also will try a new ICM, replace bunch of hoses, temporarily bypass my heater valve, r&r the heater fan, rip out the alarm, repair.the radio, and replace the RF wheel bearing. Oh, and a headlamp has gone out.

[wkohler]

I assume you mean valve adjustment, not a valve job. Good luck.

[a]

I go through the ritual of setting the engine to TDC in #1 cylinder. So that before I start taking stuff apart. I have it on the marks. Bentley is pretty good and will get you through the jobs. Rod Paine has a very good write up with pictures too. You may want to replace a few seals and the water pump as well. As a baseline , I would replace the cap and rotor, but if the future is uncertain and the engine runs OK then just clean stuff up and hope. .

[tig]

I assume you mean valve adjustment, not a valve job. Good luck.

Yes. I'm not that ambitious nor capable.

[tig]

I go through the ritual of setting the engine to TDC in #1 cylinder. So that before I start taking stuff apart. I have it on the marks. Bentley is pretty good and will get you through the jobs. Rod Paine has a very good write up with pictures too. You may want to replace a few seals and the water pump as well. As a baseline , I would replace the cap and rotor, but if the future is uncertain and the engine runs OK then just clean stuff up and hope. .

I've been studying Rods instructions....

I have a new water pump. I think I ordered gaskets for it (crap!). Looks like dusty, wires, plugs are newish...taking a chance there.

[waynet1]

I go through the ritual of setting the engine to TDC in #1 cylinder. So that before I start taking stuff apart. I have it on the marks. Bentley is pretty good and will get you through the jobs. Rod Paine has a very good write up with pictures too. You may want to replace a few seals and the water pump as well. As a baseline , I would replace the cap and rotor, but if the future is uncertain and the engine runs OK then just clean stuff up and hope. .

I've been studying Rods instructions....

I have a new water pump. I think I ordered gaskets for it (crap!). Looks like dusty, wires, plugs are newish...taking a chance there.

Don't forget the blind plugs.

[tig]

I've been studying Rods instructions....

I have a new water pump. I think I ordered gaskets for it (crap!). Looks like dusty, wires, plugs are newish...taking a chance there.

Don't forget the blind plugs.

wha?

[wkohler]

Rocker shaft plugs. You replace them when you do the valve cover gasket.

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[tig]

Rocker shaft plugs. You replace them when you do the valve cover gasket.

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Shit. Unless I can find them locally tomorrow morning I guess some parts of this operation will have to wait. I wonder if the Stealer carries them...

[Kyle in NO]

Very likely, unless they really suck.

[Coldswede]

Also you might consider replacing the cam seal and related O-ring, especially if you have leaks from the front of the engine. it will be readily accessible when doing the T-Belt.

[tig]

(nevermind: only the headlamp is out; foglamp just had a bad connection)

[tig]

Here come post-detail photos.

Engine before:


Engine after:


Glam shots:

[tig]

Interior. Carpet cleaned up very well.













(I have a clean door jamb problem)










Few more engine shots:

[tig]

Exterior.

There's a few dings and small scratches and it's clear the front passenger door has been repainted. The roof has also been repainted above the front passenger door; it's the only part of the car that has orange peel. The rest is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

The finish on this car is *almost* as nice as Vlads (actually better in a few places where Vlad's paint is really thin like on the front of the hood).























I stole this car.

[Corner Carver]

She sure is a beaut'. Nice catch.

[tig]

Good progress is being made on the timing belt job.



Hit a snag though. Can't see a TDC mark on my camshaft sprocket. It should be a nice bold arrow per Bentleys and other docs. Going to get lunch and pick up all the parts I forgot to order at NAPA (between the dealer and them I have everything I need this weekend!).





Hopefully when I get back someone will have given me some idea what to do about the fact there's no TDC mark!

[Kyle in NO]

The TDC mark on the balancer is the vertical line between the O and T.