engine and drivetrain Bought a 1600, now where do I find parts...

[PetrolJunky]

Hello,

 

I purchased a 1967 1600 today and hopefully I will have it by the end of the week, it's out of state.

 

In the video it sounds like it has a bad lifter.   

 

I am going to send it over to my machine shop and have them rebuild the head, because why not, my question is, where can I order parts, like valve guides, lifters, etc? Guessing they are not the same as the 2002.

 

Also, would it be cheaper to just swap out another used head, assuming there is one for sale.

 

thanks for any help, and please excuse my ignorance.

[gracer]

Off the top of my head, here are the parts that differ from the 2002: Valves,pistons,head gasket,carburator, clutch,differential,and half shafts, rear brakes, and no sway bars.  There are differences in the dash and interior trim.

http://www.bmwmobiletradition-online.com/ 

The above is a good source of 1602 parts,  G

[KFunk]

Ummm, these cars don't have lifters in the sense that you're thinking.  You may just need to adjust the valves, which is a quick job you can do in a few minutes.  Don't jump into pulling the head for no reason.  

[danco_]

yeah don't rebuild the head "just because". Make sure where the noise is coming from. You may not need to replace or rebuild the head.

Use the long screwdriver to your ear method to listen for the noise. I'm betting it's not as complex as a lifter. 

 

 

In any case, I have a spare 1600 engine that runs, but smokes blue. Much better candidate for a rebuild since blue smoke typically means bad valve seals or piston rings. 

 

Are you sure you still retain a 1.6L M10? Numbers matching? Does it have a 118 Head? 

 

Can you post a video of the noise? 

[Mike Self]

As Danco said, your engine should have a 118 head, and as a '67 should have a VIN beginning with a 152/3/4/5; if original the engine number should match the VIN.  Engine number is stamped on a flat machined surface just above where the starter motor is bolted to the block.  

 

If you end up needing a 118 head, I have one that's been sitting safe and dry in my attic for some few years.  PM me for details.

 

mike