Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 I've picked up an e39 with the alloy block 2.8 Has been overheated, one cylinder has low compression (140) and its leaking oil from near the same cylinder. Are these worth trying to fix or better to repower. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 M52 or M52TU? M54 & M52TU blocks are notorious for stripping head bolt threads when overheated. Can Timesert but I'd be too concerned about stress fracturing around the bolts to try it. My vote is a repower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 yup what he said swap it out cheap enough to get another good one have some options [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 B30 is a nice little jump from the 2.8 And the alloy blocks make neat little coffee tables Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 Ok I found an engine to swap in from same year and model single vanos 2.8, comes with Ecu. Do I need the key and EWS module too? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre3000 55 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 I've picked up an e39 with the alloy block 2.8 Has been overheated, one cylinder has low compression (140) and its leaking oil from near the same cylinder. Are these worth trying to fix or better to repower. Cheers this the silver one breytons from trademe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 No it's not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 I'm gonna tentatively say yes, from what I understand the EWS is coded to the DME. If you're swapping an M52B28 for another M52B28 do you actually need to swap the DME at all?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 Yeah seem like I just leave the current dme in place assuming part numbers are same. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 As far as I know the only changes to the B28 came with the double vanos TU update. Though Brent will be the best one to ask Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Yeah keen to get this one running again it's got those sport seats I bought off you in it. PO managed to cook it then rang me to complain ....14 months later Edited September 17, 2015 by etwenty1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 Yeah keen to get this one running again it's got those sport seats I bought off you in it. PO managed to cook it then rang me 14 to complain ....14 months later Lol, what a winner! Maybe he was trying to remind you of your obligations as a seller under the Asshat Consumers Act of 1586, wherein it clearly states that a used cars engine failure, when bought privately on the secondhand market, is solely the responsibility of the private vendor to remedy or offer a complete no questions asked refund and supply a grovelling apology for the inconvenience? Send Brent a PM to confirm, i'd hate to put you on the wrong track bud 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 It won't matter the EWS is not available for the engine I bought so will suck and see. I suspect this car is cursed though, it had done less than 150k on a full replacement long block and new radiator that cost the owner 16.5k in 2007 due to being cooked by him as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 Anyone after some intake parts let me know. Running sweet now just needs a new accelerator cable and a pair of steering rack boots...... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
