e36 to e30 m42 swap info needed (yes I seached)

[sennasixty8]

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.

[haledj]

you shouldnt need to swap the head, just the intake, valve cover, and oil pan.

[sennasixty8]

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....

[sennasixty8]

forgot to ask if the profile gasket problems eliminated in the e36 version?

[Febi Guibo]

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.

[sennasixty8]

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.