As she says lads, I want rid of the m53 and need to find a cheap donor, must be manual AND realistic,
Also if anyone wants the work feel free to post.
Cheers Mick
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As she says lads, I want rid of the m53 and need to find a cheap donor, must be manual AND realistic,
Also if anyone wants the work feel free to post.
Cheers Mick
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M43 engine Mick ;).Quote:
Originally Posted by MICK FORAN
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-m54-2-5-195hp-engine-gearbox-for-e36-e39-e46/8180709 :wink:
timing chain done?? Never heard of M54 timing chain issue?Quote:
Originally Posted by Venom
Also if you were storing engine why would you drain the oil from it?
what manifold is that, m52?Quote:
Originally Posted by Venom
Yes that made me stop and think maybe I had it wrong that you'd want the oil in it....very odd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketron
i drain oil all the time .who knows what will need to do with it,pull on the side to take some parts ,might felt down it self and when its oil dissaster everywhere ..and whats the point if its inside or no? it does not lubricate engine anyway
Does the M54 have a different sump depending whether E46/E39 ??
yes its differentQuote:
Originally Posted by John_D
What else is needed as well as what he has? A rad, exhaust, cheers, I might have a go at this one
Is there something about single vanos from e39 not being suitable for e46 or something? Remember hearing along them lines before!
Not sure if that lump in the ad is single or double though so I could be spouting shite!!:s:s:blush:
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its single vanos engine .
Mick ,U need
fully dressed engine ,with manifolds and mounts
exhaust will be only custom build as e46 never had single vanos engine 6 cylinder
radiator ,all water hoses ,el fan or viscius fan as few different types
front anti roll bar as different offset for engine bay
clutch kit ,gearbox with lincages and probably diff
and some more bits
Thanks val, I rang him it's from an e39 so probably a lot more work, maybe best to stay e46 if I can find one???
Then look to get it done,:wink:
best is to get from E46 of course .
Have you the bits in your library of parts???:huh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Valdelisbmw
dont think i have much of e46 ,had only one 6 cylinder but most parts gone already including engine.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/8189405
Unless you're really tied to the car, just buying a 325 or a 330 for less than you'd sell your 318 is surely the best thing to do?
Saying that, I've no idea how much an engine and labour would amount to
I do really like MY car, it's spotless with no marks/ scratches and a great sound system, the colour is great too, it's sitting lovley on the coilovers now too, I want to keep it, just want more power, and cheap tax as I HATE the ass rape of taxing a 2.5 or a 3.0, that's just me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don B
I know everyone has thier own opinion on this that's just mine, I don't want the thread turning into the "if you can't tax it, don't buy it" brigade,
Having said that, if a peach came up for nice money like yours Donal, I'd jump on it,:wink:
I won't find anything as clean as mine for the money, seriously, I'd love to stick a pic up of it as its sitting now.