mark247 39 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 I plan to drop a m50b25 into my car at some point in the future, but being a poor uni student I need every penny I can get. At the moment the car has a m20b25 in it, which has done 149,000 MILES. Valves are a bit ticky ( it's a m20, what do ya expect? lol ) but other than that it's a not bad engine. I just did the cambelt last weekend, I took the waterpump off and it seemed fine, bearing was mint, so I didn't replace it. What is this engine worth? It's just I would budget the value of it into the m50 conversion so I know how much I can spend. Any ideas? $300? more? Cheers fellas. By the way, if anyone is interested in it let me know also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Picked my 1990 M20B25 with 100K on it for $200. Was a bit lucky though. Was advertised wrong on TM so none of the bimmersport hoarders spotted it. When you say ticking lifters do the eccentrics need adjustment or do you have a worn camshaft. You will only know if the cam is worn if you run out of adjustment. My old 325 has a slighty worn camshaft but has done 300,000kms. Edited September 1, 2009 by driftit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 ^ 308 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 No doubt get another 50K out of it before it needs doing. Haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 Picked my 1990 M20B25 with 100K on it for $200. Was a bit lucky though. Was advertised wrong on TM so none of the bimmersport hoarders spotted it. When you say ticking lifters do the eccentrics need adjustment or do you have a worn camshaft. You will only know if the cam is worn if you run out of adjustment. My old 325 has a slighty worn camshaft but has done 300,000kms. I haven't even taken the valve cover off. I'd say they just need adjusting to be honest, but I cant say for sure. Maybe if I get bored one day I'll check the clearances lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 Paid $900 for mine, this is what a parts place would charge. If it’s running and you can show that it is in good nick I would start the bidding at $600. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted September 1, 2009 Youve got a PM So do you If you guys are hooking up, quite frankly we don't wanna know. The forum's pretty good at letting you know when PM's arrive. I'd prefer to live in blissful ignorance of your private communications. Oh, I just emailed my sister BTW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Paid $900 for mine, this is what a parts place would charge. If it’s running and you can show that it is in good nick I would start the bidding at $600. How many k's was on that engine? I'd prefer to live in blissful ignorance of your private communications. Just ignore it then, soz bol. Edited September 1, 2009 by Mark247 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 I'd prefer to live in blissful ignorance of your private communications.I think we all would.Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
