So there's no other way to manuavre round the valve clearances with an oversized head gasket or something either?But I'm going to see what my local machine shop can DO, maybe they can still save MINE...BEFORE I go and source a new one.

New to the group,from South Africa,currently busy on a 325i restoration project,will post some pics soon

Hey guys...quick question, is it possible to fit a B25 crankshaft into a b20?the one currently in my 320i is of no use...plze help!