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by Tot
Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:40 am
Forum: Other BMW Technical Help
Topic: cylinder head
Replies: 0
Views: 8777

cylinder head

wat is the schedule of care after a cylinder head nd stem seal replacement
by Tot
Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: no start
Replies: 2
Views: 180

Re: no start

my bad,its an M20b20 engine,the plugs show fuel yes after cranking
by Tot
Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:04 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: no start
Replies: 2
Views: 180

no start

js did a cylinder head gasket change,new thermostat and water pump,now the engine js cranks and doesn't fire up,i can hear the pump engaging and also checked the fuel sender line so fuel is there,also chkd for spark by jumping the plug and the ws some present,now where shud i b looking next,please a...
by Tot
Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: thermostat hoses
Replies: 1
Views: 187

thermostat hoses

ok,js re did the head and fitting a new thermostat on the m20,connected all big hoses now can't seem to find where the lower nipple extension on the thermostat connects,,,,any ideas
by Tot
Sat Jan 19, 2019 12:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: confirmation
Replies: 2
Views: 223

Re: confirmation

cheers Paul greatly appreci8 the feedback mate

:D
by Tot
Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: confirmation
Replies: 2
Views: 223

confirmation

assistance needed,not sure if when the head was removed it was at TDC,after disassembly,schimmin nd re-assembly, now when putting the head back on,any considerations ? …or if both crank and cam pulley are lining well both at marks then its ok or war shud happen,tia!

toy
by Tot
Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What a nightmare
Replies: 52
Views: 4013

Re: What a nightmare

looks clean,wat did u use to clean the block surface and piston heads? nd is it a necessity to clean the piston heads or more of a cosmetic thing

toy
by Tot
Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HEAD GASKET
Replies: 6
Views: 460

Re: HEAD GASKET

well it had overheated for a while while cruising on the high way without noticing and was producing a white smoke so sm advice was that its usually js better of skimming the head
by Tot
Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HEAD GASKET
Replies: 6
Views: 460

Re: HEAD GASKET

thanx Paul,greatly appreciated.wl check with shop
by Tot
Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HEAD GASKET
Replies: 6
Views: 460

Re: HEAD GASKET

martauto wrote:
Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:18 pm
Some body in the know will be along soon until then have a look around and post up some pics if you like.

Welcome to the zone mate :clap: :clap: :clap:

thanx mate,dnt hv pics at momemt unfortunately

Mart.
by Tot
Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HEAD GASKET
Replies: 6
Views: 460

HEAD GASKET

recently did a head skim as my alternator belt slipped off the pulleys,should i use oversize gasket or just standard one