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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: bmwpower on August 02, 2007, 09:34:15 AM

Title: Is this M42 head fixable?
Post by: bmwpower on August 02, 2007, 09:34:15 AM

(http://home.comcast.net/~bmwpower/garage/head2.jpg)

(http://home.comcast.net/~bmwpower/garage/head3.jpg)

(http://home.comcast.net/~bmwpower/garage/head4.jpg)

(http://home.comcast.net/~bmwpower/garage/head6.jpg)

Title: Is this M42 head fixable?
Post by: D. Clay on August 02, 2007, 12:18:55 PM

I would put a request for a good used cylinder head in the WTB/WTT section.

Title: Is this M42 head fixable?
Post by: bmwpower on August 02, 2007, 12:33:48 PM

Quote from: D. Clay;30943

I would put a request for a good used cylinder head in the WTB/WTT section.

I'm guessing that's a "negative" on it being fixable, eh?

Title: Is this M42 head fixable?
Post by: badboypolar on August 02, 2007, 01:55:06 PM

It technically could be fixed. You'd have to find a good machine shop with a good aluminum TIG welder. That may cost more than buying a used one.

Title: Is this M42 head fixable?
Post by: christophbmw on August 02, 2007, 07:11:42 PM

....looks like someone didnt use cheveron, after all the work to remove and install that head....i would get a new one (or least a used one in good condition).

Title: Is this M42 head fixable?
Post by: nomad on August 10, 2007, 10:54:57 AM

What price should be expected? There is a chance I have the same issue.