Re: 1985 M635csi------- For Sale------ (archive)

: Darron, how much did the head rebuild set you back, and what prompted you to do it? What kind of symptoms was the engine showing that led you to believe that it needed it? I ask because I see that a lot of M635 owners do head rebuild around the 75k mark, and since I'm closing in on that I'd like some more info.
: Also, did the original Getrag unit fail? Have you noticed any difference in the performance (as opposed to durability) of the new 265, such as shifting quality?
: Thanks in advance for any info.
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: : sorry, its cinnabar red with buffalo hide interior(black). The car was originally brought in the country at New Jerseys port but it has spent its entire life here in atlanta. I am the 3rd owner. It has had the valve spring update and a head rebuild. the car has a Dinan suspension hartge wheels I replaced the weak 260/280 transmission with a 265 getrag, put a new starter, clutch , and uuc shortshifter in the car less than 3 months ago. I sent you some pictures.
: : Thank You

the previous owner had the head work done as far as i can tell he just had the valves adjusted while the heavier springs were getting put in. the getrag did have problems the fourth gear syncros were going and when in nuetral it made a little noise common with most 260/280 getrags. when i took the tranny out and apart to attempt a rebuild I found that the parts were more expensive than opting for a 265 so i switched them. I spoke to many in the BMW community and ALL of them agreed that rebuiding a 260 is a waste of time and money.

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260/280 to 265 answers darron 16:44 4/25/2000 (1)
- Thanks! (EOM) Alex 19:27 4/25/2000 (0)

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