I recently picked up a 1991 318i for dirt cheap that has definitely seen better days, and I'm now on the road to fixing it up to be my daily driver. The engine that's in it now is absolutely toast, timing was way off, nearly all valves bent, piston sent through the side of the block, etc. so obviously I opted to buy a better condition used M42 to swap in.
I picked up a new engine (plus a chipped ECU ) and it came from a euro car, so no a/c and single mass flywheel. My questions regarding swapping this motor in are:
- Are there any differences between the euro M42 and us/can M42 that I should be aware of? (besides single mass flywheel)
- The teeth on the timing gears are decently worn, down to a sharp point. Should I replace them soon, or will they be fine to use for a while?
- Is it easy to swap a/c from the old engine to the new one? (not even sure if it works)
- Would the Valeo 52161204 be an appropriate clutch kit to install with the single mass flywheel?
- The PO recently replaced the head gasket and timing cover gaskets. Is there anything else that should be checked or replaced while the motor isn't in the car?
Thanks for any help, it's very appreciated. Once I get this swapped in this coming summer I'm thinking of starting a build thread just for fun.
I picked up a new engine (plus a chipped ECU ) and it came from a euro car, so no a/c and single mass flywheel. My questions regarding swapping this motor in are:
- Are there any differences between the euro M42 and us/can M42 that I should be aware of? (besides single mass flywheel)
- The teeth on the timing gears are decently worn, down to a sharp point. Should I replace them soon, or will they be fine to use for a while?
- Is it easy to swap a/c from the old engine to the new one? (not even sure if it works)
- Would the Valeo 52161204 be an appropriate clutch kit to install with the single mass flywheel?
- The PO recently replaced the head gasket and timing cover gaskets. Is there anything else that should be checked or replaced while the motor isn't in the car?
Thanks for any help, it's very appreciated. Once I get this swapped in this coming summer I'm thinking of starting a build thread just for fun.
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