Danny Kiwi 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 I have an Idea that my M30 535i is Kaput!!!! It,s making one hell of a noise and now the starter wont even turn it over.. does anyone know where i can get a reasonably priced second hand replacement?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 10, 2004 Have you had a mechanic look at it....most things are fixable, and it might save you having to buy a replacement car. I'm sure it isn't as bad as you think. Good luck anyway. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted February 11, 2004 I think he means replacement starter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny Kiwi 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Yes I think he may... No afraid its a case of broken timing chains,I am almost sure of that,.. and Valves kissing Pistons and bending and all those sort of things ...Shock Horror Probe.. If anyone has any 535iM30 Heads let us know..Boo Hoo Hoo... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Yes I think he may... No afraid its a case of broken timing chains,I am almost sure of that,.. and Valves kissing Pistons and bending and all those sort of things ...Shock Horror Probe.. If anyone has any 535iM30 Heads let us know..Boo Hoo Hoo... get a new motor then. M30 shouldn't be too hard to find.... OR did i hear you whisper M5... ? hehI didn't realise the M30 used chains? Amazing they broke! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 The tensioner could have failed and then the timing chain could skip a tooth or three... Not good though. Ring around and see if you can find another engine. Specialised in upper hutt had a few E28's last time I was there, BUT, the guy is a complete W@NKER and I'm not going to buy anything of him again!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny Kiwi 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 Yes I find him and unusual Chap...dont quite know how to take him..and his staff always look grumpy or unhappy.. Ill give P a Call.. Thanks for the Tip man..any idea on what sort of price?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 I wouldn't pay more than $800-1000, and it should be complete, ie: unplug yours plug the new one in!! But it is a BMW so you never know!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny Kiwi 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2004 He has an E34..3 Litre Motor that he says is quite good..for around that price... I would prefer the 3500.. BTW Update!!!! It,s not the chains..Took us about a couple of hours to get the Radiator and all the Front Gear off, and the Chains look ok..But!!!Broken number 1 Rocker Arm..and the bottom end will not turn over still...something is siezed... Its No. I Piston too I am sure, so may have a bent Rod!! Will keep you posted and thanks for all your input ..its appreciated. Its a nice Old car!!Leather,Air Con ..Electric Seats, Sunroof ect ect.. Would hate to have to wreck it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
