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Engine + Driveline / head gasket or cracked head

« on: December 02, 2007, 07:15:14 PM »

thanx for the info at this point all is appreciated.After looking through many posts made in the past it would seem that overheating is something that is a frequent problem w/m42 engines not sure if it is a design flaw or owner oversight.In the meantime Iv'e got to accummulate enough documentation so that I feel comfortable in the diagnoses,disassembly,fix and reassembly.

I'll keep my eyes open for those wanting to part w/a functioning head or engine.

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Engine + Driveline / head gasket or cracked head

« on: December 02, 2007, 04:40:23 PM »

I have been given a 1991 318I sedan that has been overheated on more than one occasion.I am no stranger to E30's however I am a complete stranger to the m42 power plant .The motor makes good power and easily revs to the redline.I have not done a compression check yet but... when full of coolant there is a vapor trail like a misquito fogger. Bentley's does not cover the m42 that well so I guess I need documentation and info about m42 characteristics.Local head xchange wants 950.00 for an xchange.I think that I could find acomplete engine w/accssy's for that.

My hope is that I can make this car my daily driver and dedicate my other E30 to track work.Hopefully I'll get the head off this week and make a decision.In ball park terms what should expect to pay for an M42 head and/or engine.In the event that this idea exceeds my budget I'll part it out.All help/info is appreciated.

Thanx