a1exander said:
so even without pistons and bearings its about the same cost as getting another engine... in this case i would go for better engine no question...
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so even without pistons and bearings its about the same cost as getting another engine... in this case i would go for better engine no question...
Thunder
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Thanx for all the advice guys.
Will weight up my options once I see the damage inside the motor. As for the parts im not really bothered as this is not a rush job. Taking my time and making sure everything is done properly.
If needed I can always get the head to someone for cleaning as that is all I want to do.
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Will weight up my options once I see the damage inside the motor. As for the parts im not really bothered as this is not a rush job. Taking my time and making sure everything is done properly.
If needed I can always get the head to someone for cleaning as that is all I want to do.
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Thunder
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A quick question for all you motorheads.
How much work would have to be done to remove the complete motor?
Still struggling on the cable that goes to the gearbox. Will give that a bash today as I need to get in under the car to get the exhaust manifold loose.
Where would I be able to get one if I decide to go this route?
And will there be a way to check it thoroughly before fitting?
Will my current gearbox and other parts work? Or rather what parts would have to be changed aswell?
How much work would have to be done to remove the complete motor?
Still struggling on the cable that goes to the gearbox. Will give that a bash today as I need to get in under the car to get the exhaust manifold loose.
Gizmo said:
Where would I be able to get one if I decide to go this route?
And will there be a way to check it thoroughly before fitting?
Will my current gearbox and other parts work? Or rather what parts would have to be changed aswell?
those are Torx bolts any good tool shop will have a set of sockets for you 
zaleonardz
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Torx Bits, and should be a T50 or T55.
Adendorff has got a set for under R200 if memory serves...
Adendorff has got a set for under R200 if memory serves...
Solo Man
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Hi, i am doing exactly the same as you re removing the head (also 316i M43 motor) as the car was losing water badly and i already had replaced the plastic pipes at the back and under the inlet manifold with new ones. Anyway, went out and bought a set of torx sockets from Autozone for R117 rand and used my normal half inch driver to get the headbolts out. I only removed the alternater wiring and removed the alternator just to make it easier to work on the car. Head is cracked badly but is at a company specializing in welding the head. They apparently heat it up and then weld it. Did the same thing to my old E39 528 which my brother is still driving after four years and 50k km's. Anyway, hope they can fix it as a secondhand head without cam is R3k and then you still have to have it pressure tested and skimmed.Car has done over 400k km's and would initially start with a misfire on one cylinder and then run like a swiss watch and pulled like a train. OK, not exactly but i would often be surprised at the smoothness of the motor. Anyway, am really appreciating all the advice from all you forumites! Thanks!
Just a tip! Replace the small plastic elbow at the back of the head with a new part from BMW as well as the T-piece under the inlet manifold that sits on the block now that the manifold is out of the way. I can guarantee that the o-rings will have disintegrated by this time as that was exactly what was the case on my motor.
Just a tip! Replace the small plastic elbow at the back of the head with a new part from BMW as well as the T-piece under the inlet manifold that sits on the block now that the manifold is out of the way. I can guarantee that the o-rings will have disintegrated by this time as that was exactly what was the case on my motor.
racing snake
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guys those are not torx sockets. he needs a set of 'e sockets'.:thumbs:
zaleonardz
Well-known member
My bad, snake is correct.
Adendorff non the less...
Adendorff non the less...
whats an e socket now? rounder version of a torx?
looking now at my Torx socket set the Male bits are labeled with T numbers
the sockets are E numbers... from the pics my sockets look like they will fit perfectly over those heads...
im not sure if they are both called Torx or if the E sockets have a different name... mine came as a set together
the sockets are E numbers... from the pics my sockets look like they will fit perfectly over those heads...
im not sure if they are both called Torx or if the E sockets have a different name... mine came as a set together
Fraser
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Told you.
This guy round the corner Bruce, is a genius with these cars.
I'm taking the Zed in on Monday for my everlasting gearbox.
Guy wears rubber gloves when he works on your car and wraps the nose of your car in plastic before he starts working on it.
Prices are very very good.
Rubber Gloves did it for me.
He's just done a full service and replaced can belt and tensioners on the Audi, with a full diagnostic test for less than half the price than anywhere else.
Might be worth the while to speak to him.
Will save you a lot of time and money.
This guy round the corner Bruce, is a genius with these cars.
I'm taking the Zed in on Monday for my everlasting gearbox.
Guy wears rubber gloves when he works on your car and wraps the nose of your car in plastic before he starts working on it.
Prices are very very good.
Rubber Gloves did it for me.
He's just done a full service and replaced can belt and tensioners on the Audi, with a full diagnostic test for less than half the price than anywhere else.
Might be worth the while to speak to him.
Will save you a lot of time and money.
racing snake
New member
torx bits are like elln keys in that they fit inside the bolt or cap screw.
the 'e' socket is like a normal socket that fits over the bolt.
i think the size you need is either the e12 or e14 bit. midas also sells a nice set that has a large variety of sizes. about R150 iirc.
the 'e' socket is like a normal socket that fits over the bolt.
i think the size you need is either the e12 or e14 bit. midas also sells a nice set that has a large variety of sizes. about R150 iirc.
