E30 Turbo Stroker Build - EP 2: Disassembling the head

[@Jc2260]

Just wanted to add that there is a key on the pulley side retaining the two rocker arm shafts that needs to be removed. I didn’t and ended up bending it when trying to force the shafts out first.

[@danielshort1706]

Yep, ended up breaking my head because of it. Watched many totorials and every single one skipped this part. 🤦

[@Chefheezy]

The Dex +1 had me on the floor. Love the video man.

[@carfanatic3661]

Great video. 👌 planning this for my m20 this winter.

[@Mirracobike12]

That was scary to watch, I was waiting for a spring to pop.

[@stevenbauer7744]

Before removing the valve springs place a socket slightly smaller than the spring retainer and give it a whack with a hammer. That will help break any sludge or varnish "gluing" the retainer to the valve keepers and making the process slightly easier. Additionally, multiple designs of valve spring compressors hook under the camshaft and use it as a lever point.

[@kylea8807]

Pair of vice grips are a must have 👍

[@psavel274]

Digging your house bro. Gotta be a batchelor pad cuz I know my wife would give me shit for having an engine in the house on a stand. I've built all mine (at home) on the breezeway. It is attached to the garage so my best option when it's cold out and the salamander is out of kero or not cutting it. Nice looking place though. Gotta love the m20 platform. Such a simplistic and strong engine. I love the m30 cars even more, especially the e28's. Ugh I miss mine just reminiscing about it. Great video for someone to get familiar with these engines. I did my first one about 23 years ago and never looked back. Good tutorial dude!

[@bmanciennepassion5497]

Le mécanicien du dimanche...Avec l’outillage qui va bien, et le repérage de l'emplacement des pièces en option, en plus il frime le gogo... A oui... Dans son salon !!! Mdr

[@ashmelville4421]

this is awesome finally someone who knows what they're doing (or at least looks like they do)

[@josegalindo4068]

Keeping up with the build ! Keep up the great work !

[@mdr940]

great video, man! real cool stuff! look forward to watchign the rest of the build especially loving the host ha ha he's got such charisma and gravitas!

[@Doctorbubba010]

where are you at in the process? I am interested to see the progress you have made.

[@GordosGarage]

Preston BOYD I’m still waiting on my machinist.. he’s taking his sweet sweet time but there’s not much of a bmw scene here in Texas (at least near me) and he has worked on the m20 before so I feel like I’ve just gotta wait it out. I dropped off the block, head, and m52 crank to him a couple of months ago, ordered some forged pistons, and now I’m just waiting for him to finish up... still. As soon as he finishes it’s full steam ahead

[@Doctorbubba010]

@@GordosGarage what kind of pistons? that must be tough having to put all the parts away and then try to remember where they all disappeared too.

[@adriannedelec3374]

EP3 coming soon with the re-assembly?

[@sysmyth]

Great series, subscribed! Is the next vid coming soon?

[@GordosGarage]

Simon Smyth thanks! I sure hope so... my machinist has had the block and head for about a month and a half.. it’s all on him at this point and he’s taking his sweet time unfortunately

[@sysmyth]

Gordo's Garage looking forward to it! Thanks!

[@e30lev]

@@GordosGarage any updates?

[@shifty1927]

wheres the rest of the episodes

[@GordosGarage]

stephen s funny you should ask, I just finished reassembling the head a couple of days ago. Editing the video right now. My machinist took nine months to get it back to me. NINE MONTHS

[@rodolfoandrade4343]

Please anyone help me out when taking out the pins I know he went from 6 cylinder all the way to the front so my problem is that my cylinder 1 valves have low compression I was wondering if I should the the same but just move the front just enough to replace the cylinder head valves is that possible

[@macksenduro9796]

Just bought another 86 325es hoping to put 325i head on. Does it go straight on?

[@psavel274]

Yes, the "I" cylinder head is a direct bolt on with the 'Super ETA' setup. Great way to gain some power. Make sure you use the intake manifold and throttle body that came with the B25 motor as well, as the runners and throttle plate are both larger.