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Nah that one was a different one, had higher kms. The one linked in this thread is actually a 2000 model.

garaged or just on the side of the road?

what's your budget? Makita angle grinders are decent and not too expensive.

Looks like a good fixer upper. 5w40 is not the proper grade for the early s62's. Maybe the excessive oil consumption has scared the owner in to selling?

Argh! tempting!!

Unless the engine is running overly rich at idle, I don't see why an engine that has idled for many hours in it's life is particularly bad... This just sounds like an internet myth.

Will be giving this a go.

Coming along nicely!

Wow might have to give the old gaming rig a make over and buy another g27. Project cars looks epic!

Run a scan on that e65. Every single module. Clear any codes, see what comes back after operating every single electronic device. Then make your decision.

Has the M88 in it from the factory - that's all that matters!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-718115896.htm Would look amazing on some 17" style 5's or era appropriate ACS wheels.

HB mate!

Can't go wrong with your collection there Ray. The m coupe has to be the most outrageous hot rod bmw have ever made. I read it was dreamt up and implemented by an engineer at bmw m after normal working hours.

If the rods are ok, then I would've thought the crank could be removed from underneath - saving the labour of removing the heads etc. Did they mention if there is oil contamination? If there is then you're looking at a full strip down.

Seems the 'V' configuration S engines are prone to rod bearing issues. There is a lot of debate about what causes it. Some probable causes : - incorrect bearing installation - Bad quality bearings - insufficient lubrication i.e hi revs when engine is cold, or wot running at low revs. - wrong oil viscosity - oil too think to sufficiently lubircate the shells. Becomes a big problem in cold weather. Bad luck Tristan! Would it be worthwhile trying to source a new crankshaft, and rods that got damaged? Or are there shards of metal all through the engine as a result of the issue? s65 coffee table... Mean!

From the pics, looks like the chassis isn't bent - must've ran in to an SUV. be a pretty cheap repair if diy'ing I reckon.

The TU is better in the mid-range, and has better fuel economy. definitely go non-vanos if you're making a weapon.

shoould be very close to 180rwkw with just the 420g connected to it.

Learned my lesson last year. Bolt through one of the rears on the m'way. No sealant kit, just a compressor and some gloves. Had to buy a set of rears $600 later through mates rates, as I had no choice but to drive on a flat to where I was going which was luckily only 2kms a way, but runied the tyre in the process. Bought a genuine AC schnitzer rim and tyre earlier this year and a jack off Ray. I'd rather sacrifice boot space then go through the hassle of trying to repair a puncture on the side of whereeverthef**kiam road or having a towey potentially damage the car even more.

Got the 5.4l V12 which is a plus!

I have a fireplace thats supposedly measured to put out 16kw of heat. Runs best on pine to begin with and tee-tree for heat sustain. 3 cubic metres of said wood, and an annual chimney clean is as far as it goes for maintenance. Wouldn't replace with any heat pump :-P

Even o'seas mint late model 840's are commanding Early 20's ... Not sure if they'd be able to be brought in under the low volume cert. Plenty of fixer uppers in the UK though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-840-Ci-Sport-Auto-Coupe-/291095906894?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43c6ab0a4e http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-T-BMW-840-CI-SPORT-INDIVIDUAL-2DR-AUTO-in-YELLOW-/261355611780?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cda022684

leather is a better grade, front seats are a bit more supportive.