Hey all...been a while since I've posted, December is a busy month in consumer electronics...
Anyways, background info, my 93 318is died a few weeks back (M42 afaik), found out it snapped it's timing chain, and is going to require a significant amount of work to be repaired, if it even can be... I've got my mechanic pulling the head to check the valves and such, and I'm hoping that they are fine, so I can proceed with the timing chain replacement... BUT, he thinks it is highly unlikely that it will be fine, and that I'll need an engine...
So, what I need to know, is, with the collective expertise here, what engine could I get to replace it? Obviously a 93 M42 would work, but trying to source that would be a headache and a half... Would a larger displacement engine fit? Newer?? How about an M3? Do I have any other options?
Plus, if anyone knows anywhere that I could perhaps find an engine, please let me know. I do live in northern Alberta, Canada, so finding something here won't happen, but any help would be appreciated... Websites, zines, whatever...
Sorry for such a long post, but thanks in advance to anyone that can find the time to help me out.
