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325i engine rebuild

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I have an engine to replace my 320/6.

I would like to rebuild it while it's out the car. It's not something I've done before, is there a comprehensive rebuild thread anywhere as a guide to help me do this?


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Probably on e30zone.
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Tried there, website ain't playing just now.
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http://www.pulsitemeter.com/bmw/BMW-M20-Rebuild.html

Not finding much here.

Im looking for a step by step rebuild guide for the M20. I would get by with a generic rebuild book, but i would prefer something specific to the motor il be breaking down. Lessons learnt, do's/don't's that sort of thing.
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Workshop manual time? Koala, Bentley, Haynes?
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Yep, any of these downloadable?
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How do i get that in english?
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scottish
nooo?
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I dont even know what language it is in. Had a good scroll through different forums with no joy.
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Sorry - I should have checked before posted link.

I think I have an e21 manual on CD-rom somewhere. If I can find it, it's yours. Meanwhile there's a manual to download in this tech' section. Have you looked at that?
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