2001 BMW 330 cracked head

2001 BMW 330
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EDDIETBOURQUE
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2001 BMW 330 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 173000 miles

I have a 2001 330I and just recently cracked the head. The mechanic I took it to said that it would be best to replace the engine. I can not afford that right now. What reasons would he have for not replacing the head only. Unfortunatly I am not that savy with car mechanics.
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Jan 27, 2009 at 9:36 AM
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Because the block is aluminum, and when the cylinder head is bolted on, the torque required can and often does pull the threads out of the block. I have a source for an engine if you require.
Jan 27, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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