Parting M42 and Getrag 240

[Lair]

I haven't taken the head off the engine yet, but the crank timing gear failed. I have an M20 and Getrag 260 to go in the car, so all the M42-related bits have to go. Radiator, coils, intake, everything.

The 5-speed transmission was rebuilt two years ago.

Let me know what you need.



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[bmwpower]

Email sent.

[bmwpower]

Just realized you're putting an M20/G260 in the car. How are you able to do that? Are you swapping everything over? I've heard it was a PITA.

[Lair]

I'm swapping everything. I'll let you know if it's a PITA.

[bmwpower]

I'm swapping everything. I'll let you know if it's a PITA.

Yes, please do. I was considering doing it myself....87 325ic ---> 91 318ic..... but didn't find any info except for a couple people who tried it, didn't appear to succeed and everyone yelled at them for swapping an M20 for an M42....go figure.

[Car Addict]

how much for the head?

[Lair]

Yes, please do. I was considering doing it myself....87 325ic ---> 91 318ic..... but didn't find any info except for a couple people who tried it, didn't appear to succeed and everyone yelled at them for swapping an M20 for an M42....go figure.

I had an '91 M42-powered vert (with factory Star Spoke wheels) back in 1997. It was OK, but the 4 cylinder is not my cup of meat. I prefer the larger engine.

How bad can it be? It's an E30, and I'm replacing the engine with another one out of an E30. I have the harness, ECU, engine, trans, and all the crossmember & mounts.

I can't imagine why anyone would yell at me for putting a six in my car.

[Lair]

how much for the head?

Depends on its condition.

[Car Addict]

alright just let me know when you figure it out.

[Lair]

Anybody?

Buehler?

Buehler?

Buehler?

[kwblah]

emailed

[frost_dxb]

emailed:

cant get through ....

any way, do you still have the front engine cover? if so how much?

[Lair]

Do you want upper and lower pieces?