e30morgs 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I believe the timing belt in my e30 has failed, on the Harbour Bridge of all places. Naturally there was no way I was stopping on the bridge so tried my best to at least get off the bridge, which I managed. I took a video of an attempted start up to the local BMW mechanic and told him what happened and seemed to think timing/cam belt. Said i'd be lucky to get any change out of 2k. I understand that this shes a pretty big job to fix with bent valves and what have you. But it needs to be done . How do i go about this? New head? New engine? Where do i get it done? What can I do myself? Any help will be much appreciated! Cheers, Morgan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Buy this - http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=36905 And install it yourself Edited September 17, 2012 by _Matt_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30morgs 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Buy this - http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=36905 And install it yourself Yeah, I asked a wee question on that one last night haha, will see what he says! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Buy this - http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=36905 And install it yourself I'm pretty sure that sold quite a while ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I believe the timing belt in my e30 has failed, on the Harbour Bridge of all places. Naturally there was no way I was stopping on the bridge so tried my best to at least get off the bridge, which I managed. I took a video of an attempted start up to the local BMW mechanic and told him what happened and seemed to think timing/cam belt. Said i'd be lucky to get any change out of 2k. I understand that this shes a pretty big job to fix with bent valves and what have you. But it needs to be done . How do i go about this? New head? New engine? Where do i get it done? What can I do myself? Any help will be much appreciated! Cheers, Morgan If you have time and alternative transport, get a haynes manual and take the timing cover off and have a look. If is has gone take the head off yourself and decide from there. You might get away with valves and stem seals, or another head complete. Not sure if there are cam/rocker issues to consider but someone here will know. You can't really do any more damage by having a poke around. Farm out the head work etc though. My old volvo has a second hand head that needed 2 valves replaced. Costs were $70 for the valves, $150 for the head gasket set which included the stem seals, $150 cash for the machine shop to hardness/flatness test , clean the head and fit the seals, find the bent valves and replace. The Turbos almost shagged but the motor runs sweet . On an e30 valves are only about $20 each....... But don't buy any parts till you have worked out exactly what you need. http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/catalog/sh...l_pg2.htm#item8 After you've taken it apart, assembly is pretty much the reverse......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 I believe the timing belt in my e30 has failed, on the Harbour Bridge of all places. Naturally there was no way I was stopping on the bridge so tried my best to at least get off the bridge, which I managed. I took a video of an attempted start up to the local BMW mechanic and told him what happened and seemed to think timing/cam belt. Said i'd be lucky to get any change out of 2k. I understand that this shes a pretty big job to fix with bent valves and what have you. But it needs to be done . How do i go about this? New head? New engine? Where do i get it done? What can I do myself? Any help will be much appreciated! Cheers, Morgan Stop.... you took a video to the local mechanic, get a spanner turn the crank by hand, look in the oil filler cap , is the cam turning?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hartage 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....c=41843&hl= This is your answer!! SKIDZ has a great motor, have heard it running! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30morgs 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 I believe the timing belt in my e30 has failed, on the Harbour Bridge of all places. Naturally there was no way I was stopping on the bridge so tried my best to at least get off the bridge, which I managed. I took a video of an attempted start up to the local BMW mechanic and told him what happened and seemed to think timing/cam belt. Said i'd be lucky to get any change out of 2k. I understand that this shes a pretty big job to fix with bent valves and what have you. But it needs to be done . How do i go about this? New head? New engine? Where do i get it done? What can I do myself? Any help will be much appreciated! Cheers, Morgan Turns out the timing belt is completely in tact. Took the head off today and it absolutely stunk of burnt oil/metal so possibly piston rings gone? Either way i'm thinking new motor? How should I go about a transplant? Get another m20b25, some sort of conversion? and where to get it done? Cheers for your help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30morgs 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Stop.... you took a video to the local mechanic, get a spanner turn the crank by hand, look in the oil filler cap , is the cam turning?? Cam is turning. Took head off today smelt burnt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Cam is turning. Took head off today smelt burnt? head off or do you mean rockercover?? give me a call Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30morgs 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 head off or do you mean rockercover?? give me a call I mean head off, give you a call now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
