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    #91
    This thread is exactly why I will always own an e30. Never meet a bad classic bmw enthusiast. Fuck when my dizzy took a crap my homie let me take his 02 to a meet that night and he took his dads csi. Hope she's purring in the next few days! Best of luck
    Last edited by spooledtt; 03-17-2014, 12:11 AM.

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      #92
      Ok gentleman question for you I am dropping off my head at the machine shop to have it leveled but I know I need to replace the head bolts but what about the thick washers? BMW wants $4 per washer...

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        #93
        re-use the washers.
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          #94
          If they aren't warped and terrible looking reuse them. Or replace the ones that are.


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            #95
            If you've warped or mangled one of those washers you're doing something wrong!
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              #96
              Originally posted by nando View Post
              If you've warped or mangled one of those washers you're doing something wrong!

              I just said that cuase some people have the natural ability to destroy shit that shouldn't get destroyed like me for example lol.


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              1991 318i 4dr slick top


              Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
              Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
              Mtech 2 turbo restoration
              Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                #97
                When you get the head back lap the valves and replace the valve stem seals. Will take probably 2 hours, and you'll have a brand new head.
                Last edited by Conki; 03-17-2014, 07:30 AM.

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                  #98
                  The machine shop just came back and said that the valves are all leaking heavily and will need a valve job they say that they would want to take it apart to get a better estimate if I need valve stem seals and stuff

                  Can any of the work to be done by me if so how difficult is it?

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                    #99
                    some of the assembly but it's so easy, unless they're raping you on labor I'd just let them do it.
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                      Originally posted by bowtie2bimmer View Post
                      The machine shop just came back and said that the valves are all leaking heavily and will need a valve job they say that they would want to take it apart to get a better estimate if I need valve stem seals and stuff

                      Can any of the work to be done by me if so how difficult is it?

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                      you should be doing new stem seals regardless. Just have em do it.

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                        Well I guess what it boils down to is it better to buy the replacement head at $200 and have the valve job and valve stem seals replaced or should I fix mine? Replace a couple rockers and valves do stem seals and valve job

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                          Originally posted by bowtie2bimmer View Post
                          Well I guess what it boils down to is it better to buy the replacement head at $200 and have the valve job and valve stem seals replaced or should I fix mine? Replace a couple rockers and valves do stem seals and valve job

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                          I'd rent a valve spring compressor and take all the valves out, stick the end in a drill and spin them (check for any wobbling/bent valves) then lap the good ones back in their original home and test for leakage (back fill the valve port with brake parts cleaner).
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                            Considering this is your DD, I'd go replacement head (if known to be from a good running engine) and have the shop go over it and ensure it's all good.

                            Far cheaper and less downtime than fixing your old one

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                              well i got the quote for my head... $700... 9 bent valves replaces plus guides, and stem seals and rocker arms... I feel like i could drop in a whole new m20 for that...

                              they are checking out the replacement head now.

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                                What machine shop did you take it too? resurfacing doesn't take long at all. Usually the same day if you get it in there in the AM depending on how busy they are.

                                I think you should get a used one and refresh that one and slap it on. That's the safe bet I'd sy
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