I got some parts in February. All I need is time.
I ordered a clutchnet clutch
Center support bearing, flex disc, clutch slave cylinder, clutch master cylinder, Bosch red coil, and 740 motor mounts, voltage regulator, e24 tranny mounts.
BMA Short Shift Kit and 0.50 oversized rod bearings
1. Before I even touched the rod bolts to remove them, there were noticeable tooling marks. This means that they were reused or badly marred when installed. I’m thinking it’s the first.
2. The oil pump sprocket nut was stripped and also the wrong one!
Yesterday I continued with my rod bearing installation. I had started two weeks prior with the 3 easiest sets (1,2, 4), but the #3 looked tough and my arms were tired-I took a break. #3 was finally finished yesterday. Everything went smooth, except for the iffy angle torquing without an angle gauge! I did the best job possible, and I think it was ok considering I doubled as a contortionist under the car. We’ll see in a few months when I get on the revs. 🙂 No bang=good job. The oil pump was also installed with a new sprocket and nut; but the chain has too much slop and I need more shims. Oil pump install officially on hiatus.
Today I read some archive posts discussing rod bearing replacement on s14.net, whether its proper s14 maintancence or just a quick fix “peace of mind” procedure. There were good arguments for both sides and I’m not quite sure where I stand. It’s only natural to think if the bearings are worn, change them. But, don’t worn bearings mean worn everything else?
In my case, my bearing replacement was done due to the car sitting for many years. Old oil can corrode bearings. Upon removal my bearings were indeed scarred. Debris in oil or pitting? I really don’t know. My procedure was done as a repair, not maintenance, even though it didn’t start that way.
My rod bearing clearances were between 0.065-0.85 mm. Now they are between 0.04-0.05. Spec is 0.03-0.07.
Here is a before and after view of journal 3 with green plastigage:
S14 service manual and rebuild data has been added to this blog. Look at the right menu, there you will see links to the service manual and it’s subunits; and also an S14 rebuild data table.
The 3 day turnaround was unexpected even though RC Engineering touts it. Awesome service. Here are the after pics…
So tonight I quickly went down to the garage; plucked, then packed my dirty ol’ injectors. They’ll be sent off to RC Engineering in Torrance, CA for a cleaning. Here are some before shots:
M3 files like the service manual and homologation papers are being uploaded. Feel free to download and add files from the FTP link.
Pierre
They didn’t have it in stock, so I ordered it on the spot. I went in person. Great prices!
BMA SSK uses the Z3 shifter to shorten the throws.
What should I work on this weekend? I’m still waiting for my undersized rod bearings…