M20B25(1990) 130Miles Metric blues+new HG

[Mr. Burns]

Hey folks

looking to unload my M20b25 from my convertible as it will be replaced with something more exhilarating.

no rush to sell, just getting the word out now will be available April-ish.

specs:

M20b25
130miles (documented synth oil since day 1, i am 2nd owner of this car)
t-belt replaced 10K ago
waterpump replaced 10K ago
new t-stat
head cleaned up (no scoring/signs of)
brand new Metric Blue's (installed/torque'd PROPERLY)
brand new Goetze headgasket
valve adjustment
Head was re-surfaced to spec in the event of any warpage

Compresion test numbers (as of last fall)

COLD:
(front of car)
Cylinder 1: 155 psi
Cylinder 2: 155 psi
Cylinder 3: 140 psi
Cylinder 4: 145 psi
Cylinder 5: 155 psi
Cylinder 6: 155 psi
(firewall)

HOT:
(front of car)
Cylinder 1: 155 psi
Cylinder 2: 155 psi
Cylinder 3: 150 psi
Cylinder 4: 150 psi
Cylinder 5: 155 psi
Cylinder 6: 155 psi
(firewall)

here is the only picture I currently have, which was take right after the MB's where installed.
please excuse the quality of my finest DSLR camera


if you're looking for a semi-boost ready engine gi'ver...but not past 8psi :-P
or something to build on, here you are.

looking for $400 or best offer, i'm flexible on price...would like to see go to someone who'll use it, still LOTS of life left in this masterpiece.

Cheers,
Ryan


edit WHOA that was my 1000'th...1000'nd? post...what a riveting milestone.

[nube30]

i want it. but y so far from california =(

[swooper]

Hi, I'm interested. Any issues with the engine? Any major leaks? Why did you replace the head gasket? Has it ever overheated? Thanks.

[Mr. Burns]

No issues to speak of, reason I replaced the headbolts/hg for boost, and I ended up backing out of the transaction.

No leaks, the valves are clacky like all higher mileage 20+yr old m20's.

It overheated once 2summers ago in Montreal along the Decare expressway in 40c heat.

The head was resurfaced anyhow.

Not hiding anything, and declaring all.

Reason for sale is no longer interested in boost, want to keep my e30 as stock looking as possible...good deal on a nice stroker came up I dont want to miss...

[Mr. Burns]

up we go

[swooper]

Are you in Canada, any issues shipping to the US? When it overheated, was it driven for long? Thanks