Head repair

[ole1.6]

I have a spare head for my 1600 that I have to install but the machine shop has said it has a crack in the water gallery. Is it OK to have it repired and where would I find someone to do it? I'm in southern california area.

Thanks for input you can provide.

[Pierre]

I have a spare head for my 1600 that I have to install but the machine shop has said it has a crack in the water gallery. Is it OK to have it repired and where would I find someone to do it? I'm in southern california area.

Thanks for input you can provide.

It depends on the crack.

Call Jack at JF Pro BMW in Van Nuys if you're close to him. 818 285 2385

He has extensive experience with our engine and the machine shop he uses is an expert at these things.

It 's difficult to know if a head crack is repairable and how much it would cost without a close examination. But he can give you a range. Can you see the crack?

[ole1.6]

Semi close by. I will get the head back soon to take photos...

Thanks, will post pics

[pkbinplano]

I have a 118 head fs if interested

[HBChris]

Eric, Which shop are you using? Try Valley Machine just off of Euclid at the 405 or John Edwards behind Mesa Performance. They know BMWs.

Chris

[ole1.6]

Thanks! I wasn't getting my notification and just got your VALUED advice.

I'm attaching a pic...

[ole1.6]

Chris, Contemporary Auto Machine on Gothard. The shop on Euclid would not repair. Still working on solution...