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How-To's / Cam locking tool Template

« on: June 12, 2008, 12:00:50 PM »

Check out this link... everything you need
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11334

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M42 Reference / Cylinder head flatness

« on: November 13, 2006, 01:25:50 PM »

I once had to get a thicker HG for an M42 (Than the standard BMW thicher version) Cometic was very helpful in getting the specs etc for me.

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How-To's / How to repair threads in cylinder head.

« on: July 10, 2006, 07:40:46 AM »

Great write-up.  This is exactly the kind of fix I would do as well.  The coil inserts really are the best.  And they are stronger than the thick wall types.  Also they resist vibration better.
Thanks for all the tips!

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How-To's / Head Replacement tools DIY

« on: July 02, 2006, 06:21:25 PM »

OK, so I have access to a machine shop and I'm an engineer (no not a Chem e, but a mechaical).  Anyway I made some drawings to make the tools to do a HG repaair or head remove/replace.  I found another guy in the same boat (I mean, access to machine shop) so I posted the drawings.
Thought some of you in here might like to use them to save some $$.

Here is the link:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11334

Now this is a real diy, huh?

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Engine + Driveline / Profile Gasket

« on: May 17, 2006, 10:49:17 PM »

Not sure if you are still following this... but on the realoem site, item #10 is indeed under the head.  It is time consuming to replace it.

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Engine + Driveline / severe engine problems

« on: April 27, 2006, 07:54:09 PM »

Just curious.  How did you make uot the 2nd time on this?  If you were to ask me, I think the previous replies made sense to me about the profile gasket.  Also the 3 way joints in the timing chain cover need some sealant, too.  Anyway, give us an update if you have one.  And don't worry about not getting it perfect the first time.