deeveus 81 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 How much would a new donk for one of these be worth? Would this be a cost effective daily for someone? Visit My Website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 6k for a car that doesn't run? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) 6k for a car that doesn't run? Yer but you would negotiate on that & how much would a new donk be for it? It's worth what, 12-15k running I guess? Edited May 10, 2012 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) could also be one hell of a starting point for an M73 conversion if anyone was game enough to have a go? 330ci, 12 pots and full M suspension plus interior. absolutely no idea if it'll even fit but f**k it'd be cool!!! Edited May 10, 2012 by Ahmedsinc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 I reckon it'd only be worth 9-10k with a fully functioning engine wouldn't it? Someone should save it though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Cheap i would think for this, engine would set ya back 3g i would say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmase 19 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Done a few kays, could be in for cooling system replacement if the diesels are anything like the petrols. Bit of a rarity as an E39 a diesel M-sport, how easy would another engine be to track down? Might be worth a bit parted out if you could be bothered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Dont think ive ever seen a motorsport diesel E39 before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 i didnt know these things had this problem too.Would the damage be limited to just one cylinder?Worst case new piston and valves??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 i didnt know these things had this problem too.Would the damage be limited to just one cylinder?Worst case new piston and valves??? Unless it's scoured the bore of course. Certainly worth fixing tough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Dont think ive ever seen a motorsport diesel E39 before I've seen one before, it's the same story with our E46 320d M Sport, kiwi new, there isn't many about! I reckon it'd only be worth 9-10k with a fully functioning engine wouldn't it? Someone should save it though! Yeah mate, but you're paying 5-8k for a same mileaged petrol import without M sport package or towbar e.t.c. This is worth more being kiwi new, m sport and diesel. Edited May 10, 2012 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 i didnt know these things had this problem too.Would the damage be limited to just one cylinder?Worst case new piston and valves???Afraid not, gets much worse than that, depending on how far through the engine it went.Usually you can add a new head to that list, plus a block and maybe the turbo on the way out. With the catalytic converters as the dessert course. Full long-block the usual method of fixing. Still worth doing though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted May 12, 2012 Anyone have an idea how much a new engine would be? 2nd hand perhaps out of an X5 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
