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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: sennasixty8 on January 07, 2008, 03:00:17 AM
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All the different threads about what does and doesn't fit/interchange has my head swimming....
I have a chance to get a low mileage m42 from a 92 e36, and it includes the rad, ecu, and all accessories.
Am I correct when reading/interpreting that the intake manifolds AND the heads need to be swapped?
I was just being pre-emptive in buying this motor, in case my m42/e30 ever goes, I dont wanna kick myself for NOT buying it.
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you shouldnt need to swap the head, just the intake, valve cover, and oil pan.
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so the valve cover is a sure thing along with the oil pan, anything else? Has this been covered somewhere else???? If so, please link me to it.
many thanks....
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forgot to ask if the profile gasket problems eliminated in the e36 version?
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I think the profile gasket affected cars with a build date up to and including 11/93...
if the engine has more than 80k miles, you should be all set. if not, its a nice time to renew the timing case and headgasket with the engine out of the car.
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I guess I'm lucky, the PO has this motor as a swapout spare, he upgraded to a e36 six cylinder motor, and documented the date and mileage @ time of removal.
Thanks for all the replies, I don't wanna get myself into a swap-spare motor without doing the research, for my own peace of mind.
I'm assuming the ECu that comes with this motor will NOT be used in my e30?
Should I offer it for sale, including the ancilliaries..
I think the profile gasket affected cars with a build date up to and including 11/93...
if the engine has more than 80k miles, you should be all set. if not, its a nice time to renew the timing case and headgasket with the engine out of the car.