hey guys
got a 12v I6 m20 (bmw) head that i am looking to get checked out/assembled, i bought it from usa with "45k miles" for bugger all and got free shipping so it worked out OK.
Anyway i got a quote from a shop for $517 that did the following
acid clean
inspect hardness
Surface
cut seats face valves wash and check tiop heights
wash & assemble head
Does that sound right? and they would check the guides too when doing that yeah?
Thanks,
Old e30: m20b23 T3/T4 turbo MS2E 3.73LSD
New e30: m40b18 single pegger
It's probably ok for a non trade customer. I usually pay around $400 for a pair of v8 heads. Maybe a little bit of bmw tax in it. Depends how much labour is involved. Do they have to remove cams or anything? Are they a known good shop or just a random choice?
Also does it really need a full service if it's only got 45000 on it? Could just get it skimmed/pressure tested and bolt it on
Originally Posted by RVK 355
45k miles
no cam or anything in the head just guides. 45k miles so thats like 70k kms.
got a slight gouge in the head from shipping and lots of det marks in one cylinder.
i fucking lost the valves+spings+all the other bits, so i am buying near new ones off a bloke
So assuming valves and springs are fine what would i want to get done?
Old e30: m20b23 T3/T4 turbo MS2E 3.73LSD
New e30: m40b18 single pegger
Yeah if all that shit is from a different head just get a head service done. Get them to pressure test and check the head for straightness first to make sure it's not cracked or severely warped
that quote sounds fine, that's about what I would expect, maybe a touch more
I just had a datto L6 head done completely - reseated valves, cleaned everything, milled, new lash pads, regrind cam, everything re-assembled ready for installation was about 800. Lots of extra costs in mine though
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I have a full set of rockers, valves, springs, cam etc spare...
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