Good or Bad idea

[Dtmnuka]

Would buying an m20 and trying to rebuild it with just my bentlys manual and you genuius on R3v, be a good idea? I really want to become more knowledge and Im wondering if you guys think that is a good way to learn!

suggestions, ideas, smart ass remarks all welcomed

Thanks

[Conki]

Would buying an m20 and trying to rebuild it with just my bentlys manual and you genuius on R3v, be a good idea? I really want to become more knowledge and Im wondering if you guys think that is a good way to learn!

suggestions, ideas, smart ass remarks all welcomed

Thanks

It's a good way to learn, but make sure you have a garage to work in and tools to work with.

[deutschman]

what other mechanical experience do you have? thats what i would be asking my self.
if you feel you can do it, and you except the fact that you could fuck something up, then you should try it.

[colorado_cabrio]

Go for it, life is about trying things you're not sure you can do:D

[Dtmnuka]

Im slowly borrowing from friends and building up my collection... hahaha
yeah I have a decent amount and a garage is no problem.

[thebutcher37]

Do et! If you can, you should.

[E30_pilot]

Do it! And be NEAT and ORGANIZED!!

Label everything! bag bolts/nuts.

[Dtmnuka]

ive done valve cover gaskets and a water pump on my m60 and nothing too big on my e30 i just really want to learn! i thinking im going to go ahead and start the search for one

[nickflic3]

Do it! And be NEAT and ORGANIZED!!

Label everything! bag bolts/nuts.

X1000000000000000000000000000

Fuk me

[Dtmnuka]

what should I pay for an m20 anyways?

[jeffSDguy]

what should I pay for an m20 anyways?

Maybe you can do other things to bargain for an M20?

[Cabriolet]

what should I pay for an m20 anyways?

out here $200-500. miles/complete/turn key/etc.

[ODIN3030]

You are basically in the same situation I am in. I have already taken the whole engine apart with just the manual, internet, and a friend for extra hands. Its fun just make sure you have music playing it helped me out a lot. Good luck!

[nando]

M20 is very simple. The only thing to really be concerned about is the bore/honing and rings. and using quality fasteners (stock is more than fine).

[quikveedb2]

out here $200-500. miles/complete/turn key/etc.

Call me crazy, but if you're gonna rebuild a motor, why not get a smoking deal on one with issues. Also, while its apart why not balance the rotating assembly, polish the crank, p&p the head, match the intake & exhaust ports to their manifolds, upgrade the cam, etc, etc. You'll end up with a stronger, longer lasting, smoother revving motor. You've got it all pulled apart anyway, it's not essential to get it done in any time frame, you're "saving" money doing the rebuild yourself which you can then spend at a quality machine shop, and you end up with something a bit cooler than a stock, rebuild m20.