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Originally Posted by m1256
Not only timing chain guide parts cover the oil pump pickup, but looks like sum oil sludge also? Was there any oil sludge in the oil pan,head or other parts of the engine?
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There was sludge in the oil pan, some in the head. I am leaning towards lack of oil changes and maintenance in general.
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Originally Posted by BMWX1-35i
I have to give you credit, not sure what your background is but that's one hell of a project. I have done many over the years but all American cars. Not sure I would dive into a project like this with a BMW. Other then the fact I don't have the garage to do this kind of thing anymore. lol
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I'm a mechanical engineer, but I do this stuff as a hobby. Well it started as a hobby that escalated. Getting into something like this isn't as ad as it seems. I was a little overwhelmed at first, but I took it step by step and I label everything and all bolts get put into labelled zip lock bags. This makes things a lot easier during the assembly stage.
And here is a pic where I ended last night with the BMW
Hopefully I can get it fired up today.