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BMW Valve guide (set of 6) Bav, 3.0cs, 530i, 528i, 533i, 535i, 630csi, 633csi, 635csi, 733i, 735i, 745i  M30 6 cylinder engine 70-86  11 12 1 266 760

This is a (set of 6) high quality silicone bronze manganese intake or Exhaust valve guides for your BMW Bavaria, 2800, 3.0cs. 5,6,7 series with M30 engine 68-89 . Since both intake and exhaust guides are the same for this engine, order 2 sets if your goal is to replace all guides. These guides are standard outside diameter and standard inside diameter. These are the same performance valve guides that our service shop has used since the early 80's for our "in house" engine building program. These valve guides exceed BMW factory specs in all aspects. If you are doing a simple valve job, or building a performance head these are the valve guides you will want to install. Set includes set of 6 valve guides. late style valve seals required, 11 34 9 059 169

Note: All M30 engines 69-78 were fitted with early style guides from the factory, without the stepped seal flange. If the guides in your cylinder head have previously been upgraded to the stepped seal design as pictured. The late style 79-86 valve seals will be required BMW item number 11 34 9 059 169 Using these later style stepped guides allows for the use of the later high temperature resistant Viton valve seals. 
Guide dimensions:
0.3152" inside diameter
0.5540" outside diameter
1.995"   overall length

Installation note:    Valve guides should be installed by a competent machine shop. Valve guides required to be press fit to factory interference specifications, and heads should be heated for expansion. Once installed Inner bore may need to be professionally honed to fit valves. Due to the age of the cylinder head of your vehicle. Confirming cylinder head Valve guide bore size is recommended. 

Fitment: All M30 6 cylinder engines European and U.S. models

Make      Model                         Engine        Year         Note
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BMW      Bavaria, 3.0si              M30             69-76      Late style valve seals required  11 34 9 059 169 
BMW      2800cs,3.0cs,3.0csi    M30             70-75      Late style valve seals required  11 34 9 059 169 
BMW      530i,528i, 533i,535i    M30             75-88      Late style valve seals required  11 34 9 059 169
BMW      630csi,633csi,635csi  M30             77-87      Late style valve seals required  11 34 9 059 169
BMW      733i,735i, 745i            M30             78-87      Late style valve seals required  11 34 9 059 169

Seller Information

Al Hafner Tuning has been servicing BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, and Mini Cooper since 1981. The products we offer on E-bay are the same high quality products we use in our service department every day. If you have any questions we encourage you to contact us. Our staff can answer most questions or concerns. All products ship everyday by USPS or Fed Ex. Our Business hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00AM to 5:00PM central time. 

Return Policy

We must be contacted within 30 days of receipt of the product. Product must be in new and unused condition. Buyer will pay the return shipping. Refunds will be given as money back or replacement of the part if stock is available (buyer's choice)