Cheap E60 M5 project

[Driftit 2078]

Looks to have run its bearings.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m5/listing/3202805272?bof=5d4EE1K8

 

[Blackie 510]

Looks like a money pit. Wonder what BMW charges for a crank?

[Allanw 1071]

I think that went through Manheim Damaged Auction recently? had "engine issues?" from memory.

I bet the crank is really cheap

ECS has re-mans for US$3861.43

[Driftit 2078]

40 minutes ago, Allanw said:

I think that went through Manheim Damaged Auction recently? had "engine issues?" from memory.

I bet the crank is really cheap

ECS has re-mans for US$3861.43

That's actually not that bad.  Dump $10K in parts and do it yourself.
End up with a hand grenade with the pin pulled haha.

[Michael. 2313]

Perfect for a LS3 swap 😜 

[Matth5 471]

Only 140 000km too. Damn... wonder if it was abused or poorly maintained.

 

[Blackie 510]

If I were a gambling man, I think I'd just get one that is running fine for low/mid 20's, than spend 15k+10 on one that's already frigged.

[Allanw 1071]

1 hour ago, Matth5 said:

Only 140 000km too. Damn... wonder if it was abused or poorly maintained.

 

It's not an unusual milage for them to need big end bearings done. It's just they left it one drive too many! The trick is to preventatively replace them BEFORE the crank gets damaged - waiting until now that it is too late possibly makes it a MASSIVE ballache job, instead of just a big expensive job.