Opinion Wanted

[damnu]

Hi All,Just want your 2 cents on whether or not it's worth fixing up my engine (M40). Recently it's started to smell of petrol especially when the car is stationary, this was narrowed down to worn out injector gaskets. I was told that the parts are cheap however it's a very tedious job hence labour will be high.Couple this with the all too familiar worn tappets, it spells of a top overhaul. I'm expecting all this to set me back about 2.5 to 3k. In view of that, would it be worthwhile just to transplant an M42 instead? (was told that's another 7k)Would appreciate your opinion on this, and also indicative prices if you have any. Many Thanks.CHeers!

 

[5115]

im on my way to convert M50TUB20,gone thru all the survey & pain...it's very much depends on wat u want & wat's ur budget.tis conversion cost me ard 6k,going to start the conversion by today

 

[SS626A]

im on my way to convert M50TUB20,gone thru all the survey & pain...it's very much depends on wat u want & wat's ur budget.tis conversion cost me ard 6k,going to start the conversion by today

Cheer!!!!!!:burnout::burnout:

 

[damnu]

Hey 5115,

How's the conversion coming along? What did the total bill come out to? Would be great if you could share your experience as it would give me a rough idea what to look out for in the event I decide to do a conversion. I'm a first timer to all this.

I'm still undecided as to what to do with my car. Keep the engine and make the most of the M40 ( at least it'll still have matching numbers and it's an original manual) or throw in a M42? To make matters worse, I've recently come accross an E36 328 which has made my butt itch...

Dang.