Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Broken Rocker arm, old head laying around... what to do?

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Broken Rocker arm, old head laying around... what to do?

    Hi,

    i have my old unused head that had skipped a tooth of nine on the timing belt, and subsequently bent a rocker arm on it. I'm curious as to what these things are worth, and what would be needed to repair it. I found another 885 head for a reasonable price, but would it be better/easier/more cost effective to rebuild this one?

    I'm asking because i may have an e30 lined up, with a bad head on it, so i'm trying to figure out the most cost effective way, to get this potential car up and running with the most minimal cost....

    to clarify, my options are:

    new (old) head from a 160k m20b25 for a decent price (under 250)
    or
    rebuild the old used head from my car, but don't know what needs to be fixed/redone on it - only prior history was that it broke some rocker arms, to my knowledge.
    1991 325iC - Mauritsblau sumthin metallic blue. DEAD
    1992 525i - Silber sumthin sumthin metallic- Rolling again, needs suspension/wheels/brakes/paint.... Fuck you A4S310R; BEAT YOU.
    1989 325i - Cirrusblau Metallic sumthin sumthin-project - trying to clean up the interior(done), then the body, then a 5spd, then suspension, then..... - [Stolen :| ]
    1991 325iC - Calypsorot Metallic
    1994 540i - Granitsilber

    Originally posted by scabzzzz
    I've had blunts cock in my mouth, but I'm not gay.

    #2
    Is the only damage the rocker arm ?

    Comment


      #3
      yes it is, i think. in regards to bent valves, do they have to be visually bent? i can turn the camshaft with no binding/issues.
      1991 325iC - Mauritsblau sumthin metallic blue. DEAD
      1992 525i - Silber sumthin sumthin metallic- Rolling again, needs suspension/wheels/brakes/paint.... Fuck you A4S310R; BEAT YOU.
      1989 325i - Cirrusblau Metallic sumthin sumthin-project - trying to clean up the interior(done), then the body, then a 5spd, then suspension, then..... - [Stolen :| ]
      1991 325iC - Calypsorot Metallic
      1994 540i - Granitsilber

      Originally posted by scabzzzz
      I've had blunts cock in my mouth, but I'm not gay.

      Comment


        #4
        Check compression on that cylinder

        1986 325es (69k) Garage Queen Buy It Now 10k;1986 325es (track rat) 2.7i How-To & 1.1/1.3Motronic UpGrade
        1991 318is (daily driver) 1991 318is M42 Maintenance How-To;1989 325i (parts car)

        Comment

        Working...
        X