johnnysensi
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No stranger to a old Ford head gasket...but what tools are required for a 2.5 bmw engine...any tips most welcome....
Torque wrench, angle tightening gauge, cam setting tool, timing pin. Decent socket set and spanners. Follow the staged re-tightening instructions to the letter. Always fit a three hole gasket.
johnnysensi
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Got most tools....trust my Chinese torque wrench to.break as soon as I wound it up to torque setting...I've screen shot a old post of yours wammers for the actual parts needed....any recommendations on shops for the parts....as my local stockists are britpart mad...
PPP38vouge
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Rimmer bros do original but are a tad pricey.
Get a good gasket and fit new head bolts. Have a look at Island 4x4 the Reinz stuff is ok. That is what i used when i did mine. You will also need a head set if you are doing stem seals and such. Pretty pointless taking head off and not doing a valve job at same time.
Bladerunner919
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And you are supposed to replace the camshaft sprocket bolt - I assume it's a stretch bolt of some sort.
It is recommended, but i did not change mine. It is angle tightened but not by a great amount.
Bladerunner919
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I considered re-using, but figured that for a few quid I would prefer to know that it's not going to come loose!
Torquing to 15 lb ft then angle tightening 35 degrees takes care of that. It's a fairly chunky bit of kit stretching it would take some doing. This Bolt - Genuine Land Rover at www.rimmerbros.co.uk or STC4183 none EGR.
johnnysensi
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Just said that to Mrs...lol...before I logged in..could be cheaper to swop the engine lol...shame the bmw330 d don't just slot in ..I'll see if island4x4 has the genuine bits as there my local shop..
johnnysensi
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Found A man with a engine for sale ,52k on it ...speaking to him today ,hopefully cheaper than buying all the bits n pieces...engine in and out could well be a lot cheaper option...if the guy don't want too much for the m51...
johnnysensi
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What parts do I require for the bmw m51 head gasket?....
Part numbers would be cool if anyone can manage it ...Thank you ladies n gents
Part numbers would be cool if anyone can manage it ...Thank you ladies n gents
Bladerunner919
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Really? If you can't be bothered to do your own shopping, how are you ever going to do the gasket?
johnnysensi
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Forget it then ...was only asking has there is so many makes of gasket and bolts....just wanted to get the good ones rather then the bad ones...
johnnysensi
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Thank you .
johnnysensi
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Do you really need the bmw special tools to get the cylinder head off??
You need the tool to remove tension from the cam chain and a pin to hold it off tension. You need special tools to time the cam when you replace head.
johnnysensi
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There's me thinking ..that there might be a work around ...with tools I have ...
