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FS: 524td Cylinder Head

Posted: Mar 16, 2025 4:33 PM
by turbodan
Odometer says ~87k but true mileage is unknown. It's pretty low. This car never ran right but it did run. I think I drove it a total of 300 yards. I would consider it a good core. 

Production date is 1990 so it was replaced by some poor soul at some point.

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I don't know what to ask for something like this. Let's start the haggling at $200. Shipping would probably run another $200, and I'd have to try to build a crate. Local pickup in New Mexico would be outstanding, or if you're going to the four corners meet in August I could bring it along.

Re: FS: 524td Cylinder Head

Posted: Mar 16, 2025 4:42 PM
by kojo96
I've shipped a few cylinder heads in hard sided luggage. Sounds crazy, but it works. Goodwill used hard case luggage that'll accommodate the head at an angle, corner to corner. Also, a goodwill heavyy blanket to wrap it in. Close it all up, tape the circumference to ensure it won't open. Nicer if the luggage has wheels to pull it, but just a handle works well. Never had a complaint or damages. Easier than building a crate...

Re: FS: 524td Cylinder Head

Posted: Mar 17, 2025 4:45 PM
by lateforlunch
ill take it if you are ok to ship it to california.  let me know 
- Dan

Re: FS: 524td Cylinder Head

Posted: Mar 17, 2025 8:08 PM
by turbodan
lateforlunch wrote: Mar 17, 2025 4:45 PM ill take it if you are ok to ship it to california.  let me know 
- Dan
Let me explore my options in terms of packaging and cost. Do you need it sooner than later or do we have some time?

Re: FS: 524td Cylinder Head

Posted: Mar 17, 2025 9:02 PM
by lateforlunch
turbodan wrote: Mar 17, 2025 8:08 PM
lateforlunch wrote: Mar 17, 2025 4:45 PM ill take it if you are ok to ship it to california.  let me know 
- Dan
Let me explore my options in terms of packaging and cost. Do you need it sooner than later or do we have some time?
sounds good.  Im in no rush at all.  I have 2 TD's so im just picking it up for safekeeping.  

Re: FS: 524td Cylinder Head

Posted: Mar 17, 2025 10:27 PM
by turbodan
I do the same thing. Have three M20B25 heads currently in stock. Two trannies, two short blocks. 

What would be super cool is if someone from CA is coming to the aforementioned meet in Durango this August. Where in CA does this thing need to get to?

Re: FS: 524td Cylinder Head

Posted: Mar 18, 2025 2:02 PM
by gadget73
if @lateforlunch decides to pass, I'd be interested.  Would involve shipping to New Jersey though.  Mine has over 200k and a slight coolant going away problem that I have never been able to entirely track down.  Not sure if its the head or the head gasket that I know was leaking externally at one point but if I have to crack this thing open I'd like as many parts available as possible. 

 

Re: FS: 524td Cylinder Head

Posted: Mar 19, 2025 11:29 PM
by turbodan
I'll keep you in mind.