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PAPER OR PLASTIC => WTB/WTT => Topic started by: 2002swap on October 07, 2015, 10:09:42 AM

Title: E30 M42 head
Post by: 2002swap on October 07, 2015, 10:09:42 AM

Need a head for 1991 m42 for my 318is
Enginetogo.com sold me an engine with a cracked head.  Under warrantee but they say they cant find a head and want me to source it!

Title: Re: E30 M42 head
Post by: benz-tech on October 07, 2015, 11:51:29 PM

I have one for sale cheap. It ran without any issues for the last 50k miles in my possession. I can lap the valves and put new stem seals on also for a bit extra.    Can get you some pictures tomorrow.  Where are you located?

Title: Re: E30 M42 head
Post by: 2002swap on October 08, 2015, 07:06:38 AM

Thanks for the response
In connecticut
Is the head off?  If so, there should be a production number intake side rear of block
1721464
How many miles?
How much, and how much if you do the valve work?

Title: Re: E30 M42 head
Post by: benz-tech on October 09, 2015, 10:04:47 AM

I have it listed for $100 + shipping. It is the 464 casting and has 250k miles on it which is why I recommend tearing into it. let me look into shipping cost and valve stem seals and I'll get back to you.

Title: Re: E30 M42 head
Post by: benz-tech on October 12, 2015, 03:13:25 PM

Here's a pic before cleaning. No HG issues, and all the valves held solvent. I will send it through the parts washer and oil the valves and springs but don't really have the time to go further into it.

Title: Re: E30 M42 head
Post by: 2002swap on October 13, 2015, 08:57:48 AM

That is exactly what I'm looking for
With that mileage, it should get some work done
Im fine with price
Are you experienced with valve work? If so, let me know what the cost will be - sounds like it will be within my budget for his
Thank you

Todd

Title: Re: E30 M42 head
Post by: 2002swap on October 13, 2015, 08:59:19 AM

sorry - you said you dont have time
I can do the work here
Paypal OK?
Let me know total cost with shipping
email me at todd@halleckins.com and I will give you address and we can coordinate pmnt

Title: Re: E30 M42 head
Post by: benz-tech on October 13, 2015, 01:42:56 PM

I sent you a PM with all that info but you might not be able to access it yet.