Author Topic: head bolts (Read 2006 times)

Isamemon · « **on:** December 21, 2008, 11:20:01 PM »

Hello
Im new to this forum, and new to bmw cars, but have two bmw bikes.
bought this one on a gamble, has a known blown head gasket.Towed it home today. Reading through the only manual available at this time (Chilton, came wiht car) says replace head bolts...do not re-use...
1) is this true ?
2) was gonna order a head set, h2o pump and thermostat through pelican tomorrow...are there better parts places out there
3) are head bolts if needed, dealer only type item
4) never been a fan of chilton manuals, whats best out there

91 318 cabrolet tripple black 5 speed 141k

thanks

roundel318 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2008, 11:23:36 PM »

Get a Bentley manual, they are the best.
Not sure on if you need new headbolts, or what, but Pelican is a good resource.

peerless · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2008, 02:00:27 AM »

Head bolts must be replaced, no exceptions.

Isamemon · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2008, 08:07:17 AM »

thanks
Ill add it to the order