M40 overhauled...>>photos>>

[EuJax]

Hi all, I recently had my M40 overhauled and thought i'd share some photos. Hope it will benefit someone in future if they are going through the same process otherwise enjoy... My car first day at the workshop (Optimum Power)View attachment 17749 When they first take out the engine and open up....20 yrs old and clocked 135k km.View attachment 17748View attachment 17750 continuing....

 

[EuJax]

The part that need new surface....


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[EuJax]

Went back next day...certain parts already cleaned up....


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The logo...
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[EuJax]

The new surface...

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[EuJax]

First time looking at it in my hands...

Fixing it back in.....

 

[chili e30]

wonder why you overhaul it?

 

[EuJax]

Some new parts....

New lifters....

The heart back in one piece

I've long to do this and finally get it done...was advised to use semi synthetic for the first 1000km and then change to fully synthetic, any thoughts? I am a bit doubtful bout such old engine using fully synthetic...

So far the car runs much much quieter and smoother...very happy and satisfied so far but have yet to rev it high waiting till the next oil change before I try its limit

Thats all folks....hope you guys enjoy the photos.






Regards

 

[EuJax]

Hi chillie, its getting noisier as a few things are pretty worn ie rocker, lifters and just thought might as well do it all and enjoy the car. Was told to buy another engine but prefer to keep it original though just an M40....i am quite satisfy with the power and the driving pleasure...cant help but to say all this 6 years driving it, its sheer driving pleasure

Cost me quite a bit though...bout RM 7k all in. Here is hoping it will give me more nice driving experience. Of course, cant compare to bro Mizhan's effort and passion, not yet.




Regards

 

[mizhan]

looks great jackie..

 

[munk3ong]

Cost me quite a bit though...bout RM 7k all in. Here is hoping it will give me more nice driving experience. Of course, cant compare to bro Mizhan's effort and passion, not yet.

guess mine 6pot doesnt seems too exp now..
anyway...good job

 

[evilnickwong]

I overhauled my M40 recently too. If you're wondering about full synthetic, I'm running on 5w-40 Bardahl.

 

[pumpkin76]

Quote: "When they first take out the engine and open up....20 yrs old and clocked 135k km."

what?!?!?! that's a seriously low mileage car bro!

 

[ICEMAN 68]

mine clocked 260 K when i laid it to rest ....

thanks for sharing the pictures and it was great to see an M40 being set to alive again ....m40 rock solid engine ...

 

[EuJax]

Thanks all for ur kind words. Am glad to have a community who share the same passion and who would understand why I spend that kind of money on a 20 yr old car....the drive now is just so smooth...

 

[db8]

my e30(1990/91) still running good after 301,xxx km..

 

[mizhan]

Thanks all for ur kind words. Am glad to have a community who share the same passion and who would understand why I spend that kind of money on a 20 yr old car....the drive now is just so smooth...

glad to hear you're happy bro.. those boys at Optimum truly know their stuff.

 

[db8]

glad to hear you're happy bro.. those boys at Optimum truly know their stuff.

maybe i should visit optimum for next service..

 

[EuJax]

db8, 300k wow....thats quite some miles on it put it to great use huh?


Mizhan, i must agree on that...look at him fixing ur wiring....many would have fainted! When are u free to meet up? Now that my e30 is back on road, would love to have another e30 meet up esp with you TTDI boys...let me know




Regards

 

[db8]

db8, 300k wow....thats quite some miles on it put it to great use huh?


Mizhan, i must agree on that...look at him fixing ur wiring....many would have fainted! When are u free to meet up? Now that my e30 is back on road, would love to have another e30 meet up esp with you TTDI boys...let me know




Regards

Actually i got the car a few months ago,was clocked 29x,xxxkm..got a few issues but after cleaning the throttle body etc now the engine is fine..

 

[mizhan]

Mizhan, i must agree on that...look at him fixing ur wiring....many would have fainted! When are u free to meet up? Now that my e30 is back on road, would love to have another e30 meet up esp with you TTDI boys...let me know


Regards

i'll be visiting the red car later this afternoon. we can have drinks if you're free. as for meets, let's wait till i have a drivable E30 lah.. my 4-door auto just got towed to the paintshop on monday, so i can't tell right now which will be ready first