I was Sold a Junk "Rebuilt" S54 for my E30 M3, SO I RESTORED IT MYSELF!

[@matt13ross]

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[@Drew-i8g]

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

[@MrTwotee]

Yes, on the longer videos

[@sphiwe.maphosa]

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

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelgallagher7885]

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.

[@JoshD10]

Looks like that last cylinder is cracked. You should check that out. 33:25 ⚠️

[@iwbaracker]

Omg you might be right!

[@kasperwinterhag]

Yeah definetly

[@matt13ross]

Def looking back into that

[@a.a.6969]

OH OH

[@getdealtwithquick]

Gotta love these loser scumbags who pull this kind of stuff. Until they try this with the wrong guy one day...

[@eejster0357]

As mentioned by others. Definitely a stress crack on the wall of the last cylinder you looked at. Paused on Time stamp 33:23

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Is it really a crack? Sure looks like it... I hope not

[@kiernai2]

Yep. Really hope it isn't but it does look like it

[@arturstombergs683]

how did he not see it

[@djjwm9121]

Glad this was in the comments. I saw it, then he pulled the camera out and said, “looks good!”

[@kasperwinterhag]

Yeah definetly something there.

[@NeilRobicheau]

Good call painting the engine block black. It'll hide all the oil leaks 👍

[@matt13ross]

lol

[@carlboman]

i think we all love longer videos and youtube accually promotes longer more than short videos nowadays

[@Lenoch_]

This is like a small subreddit with shockingly nice viewers and actually helpful comments

[@yankos5305]

The longer videos are nice, we can see more of the process, and I cant wait to see it finished.

[@kingkamz8893]

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.

[@Wezzo420]

Could be water?

[@hoenemeyerj]

Noticed that too! Looks like a long crack in the cylinder wall running horizontal.

[@ChileVuela]

That looks like gunk at the high water mark. That piston was probably on the downstroke when he turned the engine by hand.

[@matt13ross]

I think it’s water. I need to look again. Sigh

[@kingkamz8893]

@@matt13ross all good, i hope it's nothing. I will wait for the next episode 👌🏽

[@jamesjenkins8826]

Matt, when you were cleaning the engine with the sump off your washing, all kinds of fine, debris into the engine casings, and blowing out the holes of air hoses into the engine cases, you really need to flush the engine avenging flasher, and then change your filter before you run it up with fresh oil and a new filter

[@gouldnj]

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!

[@grantlingley1385]

Love the longer format Matt! Great story telling and always fun to see the antics you get up to!

[@joseazoia1801]

Yes, on the longer videos. Great job on the partial rebuild.

[@PortugaldoAr]

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

[@matt13ross]

I’m hoping it’s water

[@PortugaldoAr]

@ It didn’t look like it, but I hope so too!

[@tonyd9]

It’s seriously exciting to see longer videos from you 😊

[@tedbalcha8865]

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!!

[@timh4235]

Really enjoyed the longer videos, can’t wait to follow this build.

[@mikecollins7222]

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.

[@neverstopskateboarding8243]

absolute favorite thing to watch on KZbin. 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!

[@matt13ross]

Do it!!!!

[@buster8295]

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.

[@matt13ross]

That’s needed for sure. Thank you!!

[@minkles1330]

New subscriber.... Don't know how this popped up on my channel but I've loved watching you redo this BMW, can't wait for more!.

[@chuckcompton-nv4eh]

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.

[@Smngorin]

I like the long videos, you pack a lot of knowledge and it’s great! Thanks 👍🏻

[@charha01]

Very cool stuff. Lots of work, but it will pay off. BTW.. I'm the old guy in the gym making those noises.

[@Jagman2919]

Wow! A 42 minute video. What a treat. Thanks for the extra long video. Can’t wait for the next video! Great job!

[@LocoRocoNL]

long form content, best content. Great video as always. Love this build!

[@MikeDDtwo_detailing]

Great video, liked the longer style. Very informative. Great channel and content as always.

[@fizzyboi4070]

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.

[@ScottsterUGA]

Definitely enjoyed the format of this video. Nothing wrong with the previous format, but I enjoyed this one a lot. Lots of detail, good pacing, editing was enjoyable, etc. IMO.

[@grahamalldred7769]

Appreciate the update Matt. Just love the E30 M3 build 👌. Thanks for the video.

[@2beerDave]

MR This was a blast to watch!!! Keep making the videos and I'll keep watching them!!!!

[@MrGrenader4]

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 KZbins 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.

[@sr0007]

Great work Matt! Love the longer video format. Fingers crossed the engine appreciates your attention.

[@Firefly318]

one of the real youtube ones, always makes the highest quality videos 10/10, keep it up Matt!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! Will do!

[@vancesolinap]

I like this style of content. Great and informative videos as always. Looking forward to more. 🔥

[@jamest5149]

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.

[@victoriaq5157]

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.

[@Emily1963eh]

Very nice, any vid you put out is great including longer ones

[@joe-kp5yu]

great job Matt- getting there and cant wait to see it when its done

[@rickardholmdahl1107]

Hi Matt! I really like your videos! educational and entertaining! hope more people will join your channel👍

[@matt13ross]

I hope so too!

[@OMBEWSSS]

We need more longer video like this ❤

[@jlepine]

Great video and love the longer format!

[@TheBadBone23]

Yes to the longer videos, especially with so much rebuilding content in it

[@manuteamoutham4368]

really enjoy it to see of what u doing on this project awesome matt!

[@butacu.m3s54]

Nice work, enjoyed watching. But your top 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 :).

[@matt13ross]

I don’t want to pull the head at this time

[@butacu.m3s54]

@@matt13ross i meant top gasket, not head. Sorry. Edited.

[@matthewst.pierre2590]

Definitely enjoyed the longer video!!

[@fjones1914]

I like the longer videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@Hmeboygur1]

It's a yes foe me on longer videos! Great content!

[@MrTeamriab]

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.

[@matt13ross]

I did 70 lbs per instructions and the plasti gage read perfect at that torque

[@pieterverboven4853]

@@matt13ross From what I've seen on ther channels when doing rod bearings (M539 for example) you should use the old rod bolts when doing the plastic gauge reading, the way you did it you stretched your new ARP bolts to spec and untighten them to check plasti gauge then retighten?

[@hectorfeliciano6570]

Like the longer videos, keep up the good work, enjoy your videos

[@keithvolner930]

Oh bro, I think we’re definitely in for the longer video style. No issues.

[@bocekokone]

Great job mate! We love the longer videos too!

[@CoryWillis-h5d]

Longer videos please. You have great content Matt!

[@namtech425]

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.

[@zuzweitzurzeit]

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.

[@jamiesharpe-m2y]

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.

[@shrades]

Not a BMW guy but man, this video was pretty awesome!! Also, love the longer video format.

[@icemancaden3727]

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 :)

[@matt13ross]

Do ittttt

[@leonardrobinson5249]

Definitely liking the longer videos

[@kasperwinterhag]

Loved the longer video format!

[@CarDad603]

Looks good man, my 07k block is in the same condition. This video gives me hope that I can get it cleaned up. 🍻

[@deanirwin3645]

I like how you have the dude from "The Office" on your TV looking at the engine at 35:51..Nicely done

[@pixel8pictures74]

Great effort, and I like the longer content!

[@raymondbronkhorst3816]

The first time I ever listened when someone said like comment and subscribe 👍👍👍👍👍🇿🇦From SA

[@MyBallers]

Loving the long videos Matt!

[@Hawkdriver511]

Love the videos, but if there was ever someone that needed a large garage, it’s you.

[@brettsherborne9027]

Long videos all day long! Enjoy the content 🇬🇧

[@XxNachilloxX]

Love the longer videos!👌🏻👌🏻

[@bigospig]

I watch because you can't stop at "good enough".👌

[@sadwahwah]

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!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@AJ29430]

Longer vids are good, cheers from West Australia

[@stephenc5275]

Very happy to commit to a longer video 👍

[@brucewatt1032]

I’m definitely up for the longer video style mate 👌

[@simply_the_b3st]

awsome build!! but maybe you should add a turbo in the future cause a daily needs to be fun!!

[@pollatso]

Really great episode fast moving lots to watch 🙏👍👍🇬🇧

[@grantlingley1385]

Matt, are you full time You Tubing now? Hope so and hope the returns are doing well, growing every month!

[@matt13ross]

Nope. Still have a full time job.

[@chrisleech333]

Yeah I enjoyed this. I'd like to see it with an Evo 2 leather interior and some BBS alloys. The rest just oem+

[@iamdarcside]

Great video! Keep em comin

[@Kakusuo]

Man that engine looks great, and If you really wanna get that grime off you might have to do iceblasting.

[@ckbeiswenger]

Great video Matt.

[@beardedrynorallyteam]

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.

[@matt13ross]

Upside down?? Really? You sure?

[@beardedrynorallyteam]

@@matt13rossif you haven’t changed it, based off of how it looks at time stamp 42:00, it’s definitely upside down. The ground strap goes forward to the ground on the frame rail a few inches behind the radiator. Also the bottom where the motor mount stud goes through (your current top) is flat while the real top is a small cavity.

[@mixymand]

Longer videos for sure, keep up the great work

[@robertjenkinson3360]

I like the longer format videos Matt.

[@Joe_Bader]

Nicely done, sir!

[@xxthe_remedyxx5296]

Awesome vids man. Only one piece of advice... Don't use your torque wrench to loosen bolts, you'll throw it out of spec.

[@jamest5149]

My opinion is ‘smoother’ and ‘less friction’ is a marketing strategy, plain bearings run on a film of oil and should never contact bearing surface to crank bearing face, you have much bigger problems with clearance or oil supply if the bearings are being contacted… the main thing that damages plain bearings is high revs and loads when the oil hasn’t reach operating temperature… cars&coffee / youtube rev’s when cold are a terrible idea and will cost you. I am not saying the bearings are bad, basically any bearing if sized correctly and treated properly (oil temp, rev’s, load etc) will be a good choice, including the OEM bearings.

[@_tikinick_]

More longer videos for sure 👍👍

[@marshman997]

I wish I had your patience. Nicely done!

[@EnthusiastProject]

Hey Matt, check out M539 restorations, lots of BMW repairs and tips. very good rod bearing replacement

[@stuardperez3944]

love the loger video style !

[@Rob-tq5ym]

great,for sure with the longer content

[@iamandreja]

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.

[@sebastianlawson7094]

great video longer format the way to go

[@dave81rocco]

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.

[@robertmurray6990]

Matt, seems silly but one of those cheap spray paint handles that attaches to the can, is a huge help, for like $10.

[@mrjibrox]

Looking Good Buddy….. Would have swapped the pulleys on the Aux belt just in case…..Love the long vids

[@lanky512]

Looking juicy mate, Winter bulk?! Keep on it 🦾🪡😃

[@jeremyclarke4481]

Great job, you did that so fast.

[@Clete03]

Long video, and getting into the weeds on an engine? Sign me up