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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: Sean_318is on January 29, 2010, 03:17:58 AM

Title: 320I parts for my M42?
Post by: Sean_318is on January 29, 2010, 03:17:58 AM

Hi, as I have access to a damaged 320I and wouldn't want it to slip through my hands if I could put any parts to use on my engine.

Are there any 2.0L 6 cyl parts I can use on my car?

I'm stripping out the useful trim parts and wheels etc already :)

Title: 320I parts for my M42?
Post by: DesktopDave on January 29, 2010, 06:56:22 AM

IDK.  We didn't get the baby six here.  I'd bet on starter, alternator, PS pump, etc.  A lot of the little sensors will be similar too, coolant temp, o2 sensor, thermo switch, likely the radiator, etc.  Injectors might be worth a check to see if they flow a few more CCs than the M42.

Title: 320I parts for my M42?
Post by: Sean_318is on January 29, 2010, 07:46:23 AM

Ok thanks dave :) This one's an auto, I do wonder about the 2.0, why not go straight to 2.3 and 2.5...

Title: 320I parts for my M42?
Post by: DesktopDave on January 29, 2010, 08:33:03 AM

Smooth...and you can't have the little engine making too much power, can you?  Models have to be differentiated.  I'll bet the cost difference in taxes is driving BMW's market decisions.

We did see a few 2.0 sixes...the e21 320i/6 made it here gray market.  It's so much harder to get the fun Euro stuff any more.  I'll be over in a few years for an e30 estate though...when cool old Euro cars turn 25, we can import them with fewer restrictions.

Title: 320I parts for my M42?
Post by: Choking Hazard on January 29, 2010, 10:16:21 AM

"e21 320i/6 made it here gray market"
:)
My first BMW...

Title: 320I parts for my M42?
Post by: KenC on January 29, 2010, 10:54:14 AM

Might have a light single-mass flywheel.

Title: 320I parts for my M42?
Post by: Sean_318is on January 29, 2010, 11:06:03 AM

Quote from: KenCopperwheat;86065

Might have a light single-mass flywheel.

It does rev a lot faster than my m42 when you floor the throttle, so maybe

Title: 320I parts for my M42?
Post by: Sean_318is on February 01, 2010, 05:03:25 AM

Well i've stripped off the front end damage and the chassis looks fine so I'm buying it for £120 :). The impact was a quite low speed and miss the front crash bar/bumper completely. I should be able to repair this car for a couple of hundred quid then either donate it to my dad or sell it.

Already bought a slam panel off eBay for £20 delivered :)

Needs a bonnet, headlamps + indicators, grille panel, AC fan, engine fan, maybe a new left wing - only light damage, plastic cowls and covers.