jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Yep... It definitely wasn't vanos noise. I know what that sounds like! Deeper thumping that was loudest under the car... As Martin pointed out - probably connecting rod bearings and probably expensive to repair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) run. run like your life depends on it. Edited May 9, 2014 by M5V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 But... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Me likey that.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Rod bearings is actually not too hard, there is just a subframe, upper and lower oil pans in the way. Labour would be costly though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 But... Looks at home there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Be easy job if it was that, unless crank is scored then throw it away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2376 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Im unconvinced there is a such thing as a true "cheap" E39 M5.... They arent exactly known for tolerating neglect too well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 What car is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Neglect no, abuse oh yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1524 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 What car is? Your average jappa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 SIPS needs to be called. That M5 has been neglected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 When I looked at it I mentioned to the owner that the con rod bearings appeared to be failing. I dropped him a note yesterday as I saw it still hadn't sold and he said 'Beat my time to Ahipara. Thrashed it. Con rods seem fine to me.' Guessing it's been thrashed more than once. I'd avoid it like the plague. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Think you'll be hard pressed to find a warranty that will provide enough cover on a 14 year old car to replace an S62 if you throw a rod bearing. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Think you'll be hard pressed to find a warranty that will provide enough cover on a 14 year old car to replace an S62 if you throw a rod bearing. +1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 I offered $15K and he told me where to stick it. haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 I offered $15K and he told me where to stick it. haha Did he say to stick it out the side like the leg out of bed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 I offered $15K and he told me where to stick it. haha Hey!!, your importing & supercharging my **ahelm**............ "your" 8 series aren't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Hopefully, Darren... But wouldn't it be nice with an S62 in it?!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 hells yeah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) As above, any genuine M car is going to get thrashed, they were built to be abused. Mine gets thrashed at every chance I get be it track or back country roads, both I and the car love it. Edited May 15, 2014 by Greg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Don't think that will happen though... Have been running through all the possible computations with friends and family alike (i.e. should I import the Estoril one I like, should I import the cheap non-msport high kms manual E31 I've found, should I buy James' 850 and convert/twin turbo/supercharge, and so on...) but I keep coming back to the Estoril one. Unfortunately, it's right at the top end of my budget and I may even have to sell the supercharger to get it here (though I'm hoping not). Watch this space... (actually not this one because it's the wrong thread I've hijacked, though at least I was the OP). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 As above, any genuine M car is going to get thrashed, they were built to be abused. Mine gets thrashed at every chance I get be it track or back country roads, both I and the car love it. But I bet you don't thrash it from cold with the wrong oil in it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Don't think that will happen though... Have been running through all the possible computations with friends and family alike (i.e. should I import the Estoril one I like, should I import the cheap non-msport high kms manual E31 I've found, should I buy James' 850 and convert/twin turbo/supercharge, and so on...) but I keep coming back to the Estoril one. Unfortunately, it's right at the top end of my budget and I may even have to sell the supercharger to get it here (though I'm hoping not). Watch this space... (actually not this one because it's the wrong thread I've hijacked, though at least I was the OP). Buy the best example you can. ie Estoril blue one. Comply drive & enjoy it. Once your bank balance recovers then look at more power. better than a cheap example that sits in your shed for years gathering dust as you work through a plethora of issues trying to locate the rare parts needed to get to how your want it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 I came to the same conclusion. It's getting full inspection this weekend and hopefully my brother will pick up in the next couple of weeks (as soon as the 540 sells). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
