Originally posted by Exodus_2pt0
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M20 Head install fail.
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Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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I would reach out to local members and see if anyone can help you out with a loaner head or a good deal on one quickly. If you were in my area I would gladly lend you a usable cylinder head to get you back on the road. I'm sure there are r3ver's, or e30 folks in your area who would do the same.
Maybe get in touch with the BMWCCA chapter in your region?
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Since this is going to be your DD i would be weary of welding it back on or anything remotely close rotating assembly... If reliability is your goal then just get another head and bite the bullet. IMO, salvage what you can because you will definitely have to start from scratch if that welded on piece were to fall off in the future; a side note is the risk you putting your bottom end as well if that were to happen.#Treadlifematters
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Originally posted by Exodus_2pt0 View PostJb weld isn't going to do anything. Might as well run it as is if you're that desperate. I wouldn't want bits of epoxy running through my engine clogging up oil passages. Plus you don't want that chunk of aluminum flipping around when it falls off.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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Originally posted by whodwho View PostMy guess is you didn't have the head timed to the bottom end and you probably have bent valve(s) as wellNo E30 ClubOriginally posted by MrBurgundyAnyways, mustangs are gay and mini vans are faster than your car, you just have to deal with that.
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Clean it up, do you have a true straight edge? I'm talking thick piece of steel designed to check for warpage. Set it on, shine a light on the other side type deal.
If it's 100% sure to be true, clean and use.
Also get the timing on the head close, and the engine to TDC before install.Last edited by Exodus_2pt0; 10-29-2015, 07:49 PM.No E30 ClubOriginally posted by MrBurgundyAnyways, mustangs are gay and mini vans are faster than your car, you just have to deal with that.
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Originally posted by soates4 View Posthead is not warped. i checked it, id like to avoid the machine shop if possibleYour resource to do-it-yourself and interesting bmw and e30 stuff: www.rtsauto.com
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Originally posted by noid View PostSounds like you're going to be doing the job 3 times.No E30 ClubOriginally posted by MrBurgundyAnyways, mustangs are gay and mini vans are faster than your car, you just have to deal with that.
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