RE: <E30> Replace valve seals on ETA without removing head ??

[Daniel Chenault <DanielC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Seals, possibly. Guides, no. The guides are pressed in place; you need
access to both sides.

If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Milliet, Ron P. [mailto:RPMILLIE@domain.elided]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 7:52 AM
> To: 'bmwuucdigest@domain.elided'; 'bmw-digest@domain.elided'
> Subject: <E30> Replace valve seals on ETA without removing head ??
> 
> 
> QUESTION:
> 
> Is it possible to replace the valve seals and maybe the valve 
> guides without removing the cylinder head?
> 
> I am not sure, but feel certain someone on this list can give 
> a definitive answer.  I think the biggest problem will be
> removing the cam shaft...might not be enough room to 
> slide it out without hitting the radiator.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Ron Milliet
> Georgia-Pacific
> New Augusta, MS
> 87 325is
> 86 325e
> 87 535is
> 
> 
> 

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