Hi does anyone know if there are other sources for the thicker Z3 head gasket or is it only bmw who make it have searched all over the web and the only place I have found them is in america they are very expensive
Head gasket
- Thread starter Jane Blythe
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Hi Jane and welcome . What engine do you have ? I take it you have a problem with the existing head gasket ?
Lots of people in the know here but a bit more info may help them help you
Lots of people in the know here but a bit more info may help them help you
Hi the engine is the M44 1.9 16 valve 140 bhp
Hi Jane, for something as important as a head gasket I would stick with the BMW made one. Sopers might be able to help, and give you a bit of discount at the same time.
Mike
Mike
Hi mike have already asked Sopers for a quote
I think you will find BMW do not make them, more likely be Victor Reinz (OEM suppliers) or perfectly o.k to use Elring or Payen again both OEM suppliers. They can be sourced from motor factors or I guess the likes of EuroCarParts could get you one.
Thicker gasket will reduce your compression ratio - why would you want to do this?
Tony.
Tony.
Thicker Head gaskets were made for Dolomite Sprints years ago to restore compression ratio following numerous head skims or a hefty skim on a badly warped head, surely the BMW M44 head isn't known for bad warping needing a heavy skim and thicker gasket?
As an aside I have an inlet manifold from an M43 (single cam) engine that has actually melted on it's mating face!! - that must have got seriously hot, head like a banana
As an aside I have an inlet manifold from an M43 (single cam) engine that has actually melted on it's mating face!! - that must have got seriously hot, head like a banana
I agree here Adrian but his was to reduce compression after heavy surface planning had increased it. I can't see why you would want one on a 4 pot Z3, assuming it hasn't been skimmed before?
Tony.
Absolutely, I'm guessing as Jane hasn't expanded on matters she has been told her head gasket has blown, needs a skim and thicker gasket to restore compression ratio, is this the case Jane?
Hi to you if you do not use the thicker head gasket on the z3 after it has been skimmed the valves will hit the Pistons you can only skim the head a maximum of 11 thousands of an inch the compression stays the same
Hi tried every where for one none of the major manufacturers stock them
Had to buy one from bmw £93 (robbers)
Had to buy one from bmw £93 (robbers)
Hi head gasket had blown head was warped had head skimmed so need the thicker head gasket to keep the compression the same the thicker head gasket is to stop the valves hitting the Pistons as the clearance is very small When you use the thicker gasket you are increasing the combustion chamber
Back to what it was before it was skimmed
Ps I used to recondition engines for a living
Back to what it was before it was skimmed
Ps I used to recondition engines for a living
Hi if you can find one let me know asI have tried all over the net and cut out the surley having asked questions on this site I have yet to receive information that has been useful to me to allow me to do the work my z3
Needs
Needs
No offence intended re saying surely you would, I just assumed you would know someone who could help you with the parts when you've been in the trade. Don't be so touchy!
Tony.
ps. Hope you find what you need. What engine is it ? I can ask around our suppliers in Lincoln if you want.
Tony.
ps. Hope you find what you need. What engine is it ? I can ask around our suppliers in Lincoln if you want.
Being a such important part, especially when thicker, I will buy it from BMW!
Dan