First start

romemmy · 11-24-2017, 03:48 AM

Hi all,

I'm about ready to finally start this engine of mine. Everything is back in, fluids are added, battery is hooked up, etc. I was just wondering if these engines need anything special on first start up? I plan to seal the rings with varying RPM below 4000rpm to operating temp for about 30 minutes.

Any other engine-specific tips appreciated! I plan on doing this in the morning..

Thanks!

S.

Duk996 · 11-24-2017, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by romemmy

Hi all,

I'm about ready to finally start this engine of mine. Everything is back in, fluids are added, battery is hooked up, etc. I was just wondering if these engines need anything special on first start up? I plan to seal the rings with varying RPM below 4000rpm to operating temp for about 30 minutes.

Any other engine-specific tips appreciated! I plan on doing this in the morning..

Thanks!

S.

What's the back story? You rebuild it? Do rod bearings?

roastbeef · 11-24-2017, 10:11 AM

yea, what happened rome? i didn't see you at laguna.... did something happen to the car?

romemmy · 11-24-2017, 01:02 PM

Hey guys,

My engine blew up at Buttonwillow a year ago.. I was supposed to have it ready for last weekend (Laguna) but didn't get it done in time...

roastbeef - I was there on Sunday (I missed Saturday), but was driving something else all day.

Thanks!

S.

Solo_M_Tech · 11-24-2017, 01:10 PM

Nothing special for ring seating. Get the engine up to operating temp and follow manufacturers 1200 mile break in recommendations, keeping RPM's and load low.

Duk996 · 11-24-2017, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romemmy

Hey guys,

My engine blew up at Buttonwillow a year ago.. I was supposed to have it ready for last weekend (Laguna) but didn't get it done in time...

roastbeef - I was there on Sunday (I missed Saturday), but was driving something else all day.

Thanks!

S.

What blew and why?

///M Power-Belgium · 11-24-2017, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Duk996

What blew and why?

It looked pretty bad => http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1330468

romemmy · 11-24-2017, 08:45 PM

Got through the first start and all seems to be well so far..

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romemmy Second Lieutenant 138 Rep 257 Posts Drives: BMW M4 (F82) Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, My engine blew up at Buttonwillow a year ago.. I was supposed to have it ready for last weekend (Laguna) but didn't get it done in time... roastbeef - I was there on Sunday (I missed Saturday), but was driving something else all day. Thanks! S.
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