Recently picked up an M42 (with most of the parts, etc) from a local member to swap into my early 318 (M10). He pulled the engine to do an M20 (turbo) swap, and said that the engine runs fine. He's on here and no reason he would lie since he lives like 1/2 a mile from me, lol. I don't see anything suggesting any problems on the outside, other than typical gunkiness.
Anyhow, I plan to refresh the engine this winter and then swap it in. So looking for a basic list of things worth checking and/or replacing while the engine is on a stand and not in the car. This thing has alot more going on than my simple M10, lol.
Keep in mind this is for the rallycross beater, so I'm not doing a full rebuild and am not going for anything more than stock-ish power.
Should I bother pulling the head if there' s no evidence of HG issues?
I'll probably do the water pump.
How can I check if the timing chain tensioner is the "updated" one?
Other suggestions on things worth replacing on a well-used M42 are welcome....spark plug gaskets, sensors, hoses, etc?
thx
Josh
Anyhow, I plan to refresh the engine this winter and then swap it in. So looking for a basic list of things worth checking and/or replacing while the engine is on a stand and not in the car. This thing has alot more going on than my simple M10, lol.
Keep in mind this is for the rallycross beater, so I'm not doing a full rebuild and am not going for anything more than stock-ish power.
Should I bother pulling the head if there' s no evidence of HG issues?
I'll probably do the water pump.
How can I check if the timing chain tensioner is the "updated" one?
Other suggestions on things worth replacing on a well-used M42 are welcome....spark plug gaskets, sensors, hoses, etc?
thx
Josh
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