questions refreshing my eta with new head

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  • E30 Wagen
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jul 2005
    • 3425
    #1

    questions refreshing my eta with new head

    So i'm going to rebuild my eta with a new head. The block has 126,000 miles on it, didn't consume oil and the oil stayed clean.

    I'm wondering if I should save myself a headache and forgo rebuilding my block with new bearings and what not and simply slap the new head on there.

    However, my goal is to have a nice new engine. Is it worth taking it apart to have it refinished and get my 126,000 miles back? Also, the head is going to be rebuilt with as many new parts as possible but it's not like i have a huge engine budget.

    Your thoughts?
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    • jlevie
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2006
      • 13530
      #2
      Unless it has been severely mistreated, the head, bottom end, and rings should be in good condition at only 126k. The head might benefit from a valve job and new seals, but it is probably fine at that mileage. Now if the engine were at 226K, it probably would need a head refresh.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        • SpecM
          R3V Elite
          • Oct 2005
          • 4531
          #3
          nah, the bottem end should be fine, just change the oil

          why did you rebuild the head?
          1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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