I NEED ADVICE - BIG DECISION : ( RESOLVED : )

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rocker
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Joined: Feb 10, 2008 1:42 AM
Location: Vancouver, B.C.

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Post by rocker »

Sorry folks for leaving you all hanging.
I ended up getting a replacement head from a 1983 633i - it had only 50,000 miles on it.
I had to have all the work done for me. Wasn't cheap, but it was much better than a rebuild.
Costs up here are always more for everything: parts, labour, etc.
As said before there are fewer machine shops and the waiting time is in the months.
I had a number of mechanics turn me away because they had no time to do actual engine work.

I was considering selling her after fixing.
When I went to pick her up the shop owner was so enthusiastic about the car
he said he will buy it. He also said I was going to be very happy.

So, after all the worry and headache she is driving like a new car - the acceleration is effortless - so much more peppy and responsive.
Smoother auto shifting, smoother idle, smoother purr to the engine.

Now, of course you know how I feel about selling it. :cool:

Thanks to everyone who read my post and gave me great feedback. I don't visit this site as much as I used to.
So nice to get so much interest.
I let you know when I decide to sell!

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClAjYf8L9yD/
1st 5er
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Re: I NEED ADVICE - BIG DECISION : (

Post by 1st 5er »

I love happy endings. :alright: :haul:
Mdreamer
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Joined: Feb 12, 2006 12:00 PM
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

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Post by Mdreamer »

1st 5er wrote: Dec 29, 2022 9:44 AM I love happy endings. :alright: :haul:
I do too! Congratulations on getting her back on the road, rocker!
Kovic
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Joined: Nov 23, 2022 6:32 AM
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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Post by Kovic »

That is good news!
Checked the instagram of the garage that did the job. They do awesome cars man...
Panici
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Joined: Aug 07, 2014 2:04 AM
Location: Canada

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Post by Panici »

Glad the car is back and driving again. :)
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