Hi guys,
I have a 95 M3 with 200k+ miles on it. It currently needs a head gasket (the head might even be cracked, don't have it off yet) and the hole for spark plug #4 is loose so I sourced another good head from an M50. It is complete and suppose to have only 90K miles on it. I know the M3 head uses different valve springs (going to swap in my M3 cams). What are my options for valve springs? Here are the 3 I can think of, let me know if I missed any.
1. Keep the existing M50 springs
2. Switch over the M3 head components <- Would probably want to replace the springs with new OEM parts but at least I have the other valve components already
3. Aftermarket solution?
Anyone have personal experience with this? I like using factory parts but I don't have a lot of extra cash right now.
Thanks!
Is that M3 a US version of EURO version? The engine are completely different.
Maybe you first use your VIN and check the original parts in the head on RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog
and then compare it with a normal M50 head.
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