I just bought a replacement head gasket from ECP for my 318is. They were out of stock of the Reinz one listed on the website, and they suggested an alternative - Glaser part no. 50230. The packaging says it fits M40, M43 and M44. No mention of M42 though.
I'm sure it looks different to the one I removed (from memory) - the shapes of some of the holes look different.
Could anyone advise if the M42 gasket is indeed different to the others listed above? If so I'll be asking for my money back.
M42 head gasket - different to M40/43/44?
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iDreamBeemer
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sounds suspect to me, I thought at least M40 was totally different to the M42, M44 was next gen of the M42.
No expert though.
No expert though.
Although i had the same worry finally i was wrong. When i replaced all the engine gaskets i used the goetze gasket set (i had to buy it from germany..anyway) I found that all three engines mentioned are using the same gasket set!!
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iDreamBeemer
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except there are 4 engines!
M40
M42
M43
M44
M40
M42
M43
M44
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ECP part number is 366110170. What do you think tofty?TOFTY wrote:i work at ecp and unless the guy knows something i dont thats the wrong gasket! i have a i s and was looking for a h/gasket myself and as far as i can see we no longer do 1.
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result, glad you got there in the end mate!
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Thats the one i usedcheesebox wrote:Good news for anyone needing an M42 head gasket -
GSF part number B11103 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET-BQ. £26.50 + vat
Made by Elring, who supply oem parts to bmw.
good info here!