Question on BMW 3-Series Head Gasket

#1: Question on figure 21: What was your technique for protecting the passages and bolt holes from contaminants whilst cleaning the block surface and piston crowns? I was figuring old bolts M8? would do for the empty head bolt holes and some clean old socks for the water jacket passages.
#2: Can you point me in the right direction for the OEM P/N's of the cam and knock sensors on the 94 M50? I've been diggin though RealOEM.com and can't seem to find them.
#3: Just a comment. I had a bad valve tick in #6 cylinder so I pulled off the head and it turned out to have a hair line/micro crack! While I was at it I also installed the oil pump gear upgrade kit and had baffling installed in the oil pan.
#4: Great write up! This article has been getting me through my winter project and I can't wait to get back out on the track. I don't know where I'd be without your article and a Bently manual.



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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

#1 - You can fill the holes with anything suitable that you can remove afterward. Also, blow them out with low pressure compressed air.

#2Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. They can help you find the right part.


#3, #4 - Thanks for the feedback. Glad we could help

- Nick