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FS: 96 E36 328i, manual $2000 ono full engine replacement with new clutch in 2013, 160,000 km's failed warrent on brake pads, left tyre, moisture in rear left light and moisture on power steering hoses, and right rear break hose split. has ding in drivers door and drivers side window is broken, rips in both front sets and passenger wing mirror has broken surround. Suitable for parts, manual conversion etc car is available 4th of July, located in auckland Ari 021 2689006

I'm sticking with it. Bought another M52 with 120,000 ks. Just annoying I have to wait to buy fun stuff now

just to give some closure to this the verdict is in and it was a blown headgasket

After having a look today it is steam, there is abit of water in the exhaust which is hopefully condensation. It's used abit of water that could be from it circulating after water pump replacement and oil but i did drive from auckland to wellington so that could account for it. Will go get a compression test done to be on the safe side since i drove it overheated for abit to get to the mechanics when the water pump failed. Anybody reconmend a good BMW workshop in wellington?

Hmmm I am in wellington and it's super cold. I'll check next time but i'm pretty sure it smells like the cars burning oil or running rich or something

Thanks for the replys, really appreciate it. If worn bores or rings would it be cheaper just to get a new engine put in?

Yeah makes sense to take care of it all at the same time and hopefully save some time and money in the long run. Any idea how long i can run with the worn valve seals? the smoke isn't excessive at the moment

Cool thanks, looks like the lsd and exhaust are going to have to wait awhile

bought myself a manual 1996 328i M52B28 sedan a few weeks ago, the water pump fell apart in the first 20 minutes Car is blowing some white smoke at idle and after doing a little googling worn valve stem seals fits the symptoms pretty well. So my question is if i have to get this done what other stuff can i do at the same time to improve performance and kill 2 birds with one stone? New valve set, M3 cams??? I'm new to the forum sorry if this has been addressed, tried a search but couldn't find anything specific Thanks