MondoM3

Hi Glenn, thanks for that. Will try call in the morning.

cheers! have you had any experience with US parts suppliers?? I'd really like to use someone i can rely on. thanks again

Hi team, I'm a new member here and unfortunately i'm starting out in bad circumstances! Late last year I purchased (privately) an E46 M3 SMG. 125k's. What a great car. I couldn't have been happier..... until after less than 1000k's after the purchase, the VANOS let go, subsequently throwing shrapnell all through my engine. so, what looks most economical is to purchase a used engine to do a clean swap. VANOS parts alone are looking at about $9xxx so im going to struggle to make that work. Does anyone know of a used e46 M3 S54 engine in NZ????? Im really struggling to find one. i have found a couple in the UK but I'd rather buy domestically. Any help would be hugely appreciated!!!!!!!! Alternatively I'm still open to the option of rebuilding the current unit if i can find sensible quotes. Any suggestions for workshops in NZ with experience in E46 engines would help a lot. Thanks guys, Simon