Hey everyone,
Forgive me if I'm double posting. I'm new to the forum as well as the E30/Automotive game.
About a year ago I purchased a 1984 318i.
It sat for about 4 years before I purchased. I decided to go with this one when I was looking because the body was straight, rust free, and the engine didn't run but at least cranked over.
I did whatever mechanics told me it needed which seems to be basic. New plugs, cap and roter, injectors, water pump, new fuel tank, temp sending unit, power steering pulley, ECU, AFM, and I think a few other items.
According to the mechanic I've been using now since September who does a lot of BMW restorations the car was finally running this weekend and now has a blown head gasket.
My initial thought was to finally just say screw it and swap it out for a M50 or M52. But now considering just fixing the head gasket.
If anyone can point me in the right direction for where I can find out how to do, and how much each option might cost that would be great! I sort of feel like I'm shooting in the dark because I really dont know much about these cars or cars in general.
Thanks!
Clint
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Forgive me if I'm double posting. I'm new to the forum as well as the E30/Automotive game.
About a year ago I purchased a 1984 318i.
It sat for about 4 years before I purchased. I decided to go with this one when I was looking because the body was straight, rust free, and the engine didn't run but at least cranked over.
I did whatever mechanics told me it needed which seems to be basic. New plugs, cap and roter, injectors, water pump, new fuel tank, temp sending unit, power steering pulley, ECU, AFM, and I think a few other items.
According to the mechanic I've been using now since September who does a lot of BMW restorations the car was finally running this weekend and now has a blown head gasket.
My initial thought was to finally just say screw it and swap it out for a M50 or M52. But now considering just fixing the head gasket.
If anyone can point me in the right direction for where I can find out how to do, and how much each option might cost that would be great! I sort of feel like I'm shooting in the dark because I really dont know much about these cars or cars in general.
Thanks!
Clint
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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