Difference E30 & E36

[bernzpeed]

NOPE, just paid $600 exact.

[bastianshaw]

dont worry bernzy, we get it done :-)

[Slick92GS-R]

Looks like I struck a nerve with that 'Son' thing huh? Don't get sandy sweet cheeks. I'm only trying to help.
Sure, re-do the HG on this M42. Make sure you don't screw up the cams/timing by not using a cam lock tool. and make sure you get the install of the Profile gasket more than correct.
also, label the 'mess under the intake manifold' so you remember where everything goes.
pay attention to the Knock sensors so they are angled correct when you put everything back together.
Please have the head checked to make sure its not cracked between the water jackets.

Check water pump & radiator and Fan Clutch for proper function (wtf caused the overheat in the first place)

Button it all up and enjoy your M42...

[bmwstephen]

so how is this engine easier than the m20 after what's said and done?

[Conki]

so how is this engine easier than the m20 after what's said and done?

I'm guessing fewer cylinders => lighter parts to handle, more room in engine bay for wrenching

[Car Addict]

mainly the more room is what is great.

[AndrewBird]

18. Valve stem seals

http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Valve-Stem-Seal-Kit-(2-Kits-Per-Car)-__11349065438_COR_54299047.aspx

Comes with all valve stem kits... I don't recall what exactly this is used for though.

They are little plastic tubes/caps. You put then over the end of the valve so when it slides through the seal, the groove in the end of the valve doesn't damage the seal.

[bernzpeed]

Looks like I struck a nerve with that 'Son' thing huh? Don't get sandy sweet cheeks. I'm only trying to help.

Just getting tired of being called that. Thanks for the advice though and I will definitely keep that in mind.

dont worry bernzy, we get it done :-)

Thanks, I'm sure we will. Go Team! :-D

[TobyB]

18- not valve stem seals, the tubes you use to INSTALL the valve stem seals...
17- there are some injector o- rings in there, too. If you have a later M42, you actually need some o- rings from an M44, as the injectors changed size... and added an air distribution manifold..
16 various crush washers. You will not use all of them.

And if your M42 E36 is too slow, you're not winding it out hard enough...

...says the man who flogs one.

And E36 vs E30? Generically, the E36 has the more competent rear suspension,
the E30 is the better- built car...

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[bernzpeed]

thanks guys for the help.

[Kershaw]

First of all, I'm not a son.

so you're a daughter then?

;)

[bernzpeed]

so you're a daughter then?

;)

;-)

[TobyB]

so how is this engine easier than the m20 after what's said and done?

it's not...

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[kingston]

Yes that was it. Interior was mint, no tears. Just head gasket.
It runs, idle is smooth.

He was asking $1800 and talked him down to $600. Coz I am awesome like that. LOL.

You ARE awesome! :D

Update on the gasket swap??

[bernzpeed]

we tackled dropping the engine off the vert part out car we have. so didn't touch the e36 yet. so have to organize all the parts taken off. then we tear the other engine.