What parts (gaskets etc.) do I need to do a straight swap?

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MrDazzle
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Post Tue Jan 01, 2008 6:46 pm

Hi,

Got an oil pressure problem with my iS...I intend to fix it eventually, but for now I'm doing a straight swap with another E30 M42 engine to get the car back on the road. Then I can take the current engine to pieces at my leisure.

I've got a new block, head and sump arranged from a donor iS that was rear-ended. Obviously I have all the anciliaries and what not from my car, but what 'perishable' bits will I need. I'm guessing exhaust and intake manifold gaskets...what else?

Cheers muchly.
eko
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Post Tue Jan 01, 2008 6:48 pm

Worth changing the short fuel pipes under the inlet while you doing the swap :wink:
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