Estimated cost of new engine + install

[E36ShoppingTrolley 7]

Hi There,

My 1987 E30 325i has been diagnosed with big end bearing, and i am going to need a new m20b25, preferably with low kms and cambelt done. Cheers, Who would you guys reccomend for a cheap, good install? What other parts will be nessacary?

Thanks

Nick

[antil33t 90]

Hi There,

My 1987 E30 325i has been diagnosed with big end bearing, and i am going to need a new m20b25, preferably with low kms and cambelt done. Cheers, Who would you guys reccomend for a cheap, good install? What other parts will be nessacary?

Thanks

Nick

Do it yourself.

replace the cambelt before you install the engine... you'll want to do more than just the cambelt however. but it's all easy when it's out of the car... wish I did.

M20 > M20 is pretty easy.

[huff3r 347]

Do it yourself.

replace the cambelt before you install the engine... you'll want to do more than just the cambelt however. but it's all easy when it's out of the car... wish I did.

M20 > M20 is pretty easy.

I can vouch for that. Some mates, some beer, and one day to do it in. Your set. Would also recommend thinking about doing the clutch while your in there. Wish I did haha.

[Phatputer 3]

If you have a few days to take your time and potter away at the engine.

While engine was out.

Cambelt, tensioner, water pump and seals.

Camshaft seal, crankshaft seal, intermediate seal

Gearbox will also be out, so new clutch

I pulled the flywheel off and did the rear main seal while I was at it.

Exaust and intake seals as they are a shitload easier to do out of the car than in

Pulled the injectors and cleaned them up / changed rubber seals as well.

I also took the opportunity to spend some time cleaning 20+ years worth of crap off the engine.

Basics however I would

1) Change cambelt, water pump and tensioner

2) do the camshaft seal while you can

3) adjust all your valves and replace valve cover gasket

[sascha 17]

M50 it

[APT 195]

How much do you have to spend ?

[Red Dwarf 136]

You could always give Ray a ring at HELL BM...