After the head gasket failed at Mid-Ohio, we had 6 weeks to get the car functional again for the BeaveRun BMWCCA/PVGP races on 7/11-7/12. The race is at my home track, and I wanted to defend my win from last year, so I was pushing pretty hard to get the repairs done as fast as possible. The repair went very well, and the car appears to be fully functional and ready to go. Below are some pics of the repairs:
Before we get started:
Cleaning the block – the metal multi-layer Cometic gasket requires a very smooth surface
Cleaning the block
Cleaning the block
The block almost ready
The block is ready to go – very shiny!!!
The cylinder head back from the machine shop, needs to be cleaned off
The shiny cylinder head, ready to go onto the engine!
Installing the ARP studs
Mark answering the question “where is the engine”?? “It’s right there…….”
The new head studs
The head placed on, ready to start fastening it down
Cylinder head on
Closeup view of the new gasket
Cams installed
Cams installed, ready to attach the VANOS and get everything timed
IT’s ALIVE!!!!!
We have a pulse!!!
Fully functional again!!!
