Hello, I just recently bought my first E30. It's an 87 325is and has plenty of oil leaks. I'm debating on pulling the engine to do some repairs but would like advise. I have an engine that needs a head gasket because it has a major oil leak and oil in the coolant. I think it has a leak from the oil pan too and pretty sure it has a small leak from the transmission. The steering is also horrible with what seems like twenty turns to get around a corner plus the steering rack is leaking a little. My plan is to pull the head and pressure check, replace the head gasket, timing belt and water pump. Then track down any other leaks and replace the steering rack with an e46. Would you pull the engine or make repairs with the engine in? I'd have to do this in a driveway either way, I don't have a garage to put it in.
If I pull the engine and I had a spare 2k sitting around could I rebuild it to a 2.7? Can someone recommend a shop in Orange County that would be able to help me out with that?
Really appreciate the advise.
Regards,
Jason
If I pull the engine and I had a spare 2k sitting around could I rebuild it to a 2.7? Can someone recommend a shop in Orange County that would be able to help me out with that?
Really appreciate the advise.
Regards,
Jason
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