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[82eye]

also a lot of lower spec car buyers could order off the sport menu to a limited degree. you could get weaves, seats, rear spoiler, electric sunroof, premium sound maybe a couple other things....

[82eye]

there are no cam bearings in an m20

edit: the head can probably be line bored and then bearings installed for a repair though. i've never done it or had it done....

[82eye]

so this was a fresh built head that went south? if so that's an ultra agra ouch.
curious to know how deep the build was on the head.

i don't have a lot of suggestions. i refreshed my...

[82eye]

you are close enough to california that sourcing a no or low rust shell from there would probably pay for what it would cost to repair the current one. there is also the diy panel beating option and...

[82eye]

there were more aftermarket options when the car was still in production. now with it 30+yrs out of production there isn't enough market to make it pay unless you are in the high end where the buyers...

[82eye]

you might wanna check the uk forums like e30 net as they have piles more experience with that motor. there are other euro forums as well but you generally need to be fluent in other languages....

[82eye]

looks great