Hey R3V team!!, I got a 1985 318i from my uncle as a gift since he cant drive anymore. I always made sure to keep on the oil change and maintenance, but the engine ended up shooting a rod. I did some spirited driving but never redline or straight abuse. I have a couple questions. I found some replacement engines from other 318s but they are higher milage. I was wondering which other year/models have direct fit swaps? I was looking at doing m50 swaps also but i saw how some people got parts mixed up and it ended up being a nightmare so im kind of weary.
If I do get a replacement m10, I plan on getting the heads cleaned and refreshed at a machine shop, arp studs and mls head gasket. I was wondering where can i get a timing chain parts for it and a oil pump any good recommended sites. Cant keep to find them and what else should i refresh? Or even if replacing the bearings and rings are a good idea. Thank you very much. I want to keep this thing going i admired this car since i saw my uncle driving it when i was younger. !!!
If I do get a replacement m10, I plan on getting the heads cleaned and refreshed at a machine shop, arp studs and mls head gasket. I was wondering where can i get a timing chain parts for it and a oil pump any good recommended sites. Cant keep to find them and what else should i refresh? Or even if replacing the bearings and rings are a good idea. Thank you very much. I want to keep this thing going i admired this car since i saw my uncle driving it when i was younger. !!!
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