M42club.com - Home of the BMW E30/E36 318i/iS

PAPER OR PLASTIC => WTB/WTT => Topic started by: blalor on March 28, 2010, 06:35:29 AM

Title: [FOUND] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: blalor on March 28, 2010, 06:35:29 AM

I'm interested in finding a "low-mile" (< 140,000 miles) M42 around Boston.  My pistons and intake valves had an unfortunate encounter and I'm investigating the possibility of replacing the entire engine.  I'd like to spend $500 or less for a complete engine, minus accessories (alternator, P/S pump, etc.).  I'd also like to be able to hear it run.

I'm not ready to commit just yet (still researching options, hence the feeler). I also don't know if my price range is unreasonable.  Please educate me. :)

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: BlueBMW on March 28, 2010, 06:56:59 AM

One member had a motor, looks like he wants about $600.  It said over 200K but i think he may have done some work to the motor.  Might be worth looking into.

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11315

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: blalor on March 28, 2010, 07:11:39 AM

Thanks!

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: blalor on March 29, 2010, 07:48:23 PM

Looks like i found one…

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: BlueBMW on March 29, 2010, 09:03:53 PM

What did you end up finding?

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: blalor on March 30, 2010, 03:52:50 AM

I haven't bought it just yet (this weekend, hopefully), but it's an M42 from a '91 318is previously owned by FredK from r3vlimited.  He sold it to someone who never used it.  145k miles and quiet, according to Fred.  I'm leaning towards just plopping it in my car, checking the cam sprockets, and doing nothing else if it all looks and sounds ok.

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: BlueBMW on March 30, 2010, 05:42:48 AM

Thats probably your easiest solution.  Then keep your old motor around and maybe eventually build it up for a FI build or something.  Or just spare parts :D

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: blalor on April 03, 2010, 08:36:46 PM

Looks like my seller flaked. Still looking for a lower-mile (sub-160k?) engine within a few hours of Boston.

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: Romrog318is on April 03, 2010, 09:20:41 PM

hey im the one selling that motor on here lol and if you are in fact interested ill do 400 minus all accesories
i have a few videos od how it ran in the for sale thread! it does have hig miles but it should still be good for another 150,000 +

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: blalor on April 04, 2010, 06:31:30 AM

I know, Josh, and we've emailed. :) It's just that WV is a 10+ hour drive from Boston. I'd end up spending a few hundred dollars just on gas.  I'm not sure shipping'd be any cheaper.

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: Romrog318is on April 04, 2010, 08:10:05 AM

Quote from: blalor;90455

I know, Josh, and we've emailed. :) It's just that WV is a 10+ hour drive from Boston. I'd end up spending a few hundred dollars just on gas.  I'm not sure shipping'd be any cheaper.

oh yeaaaa lol
and if u want ill see about shipping.... and i will let you know!

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: BlueBMW on April 04, 2010, 11:18:37 AM

Sounds like romrog318is has a pretty good motor.  If the timing components are all newer... what else really goes wrong?  I'd see about having it shipped :)

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: Romrog318is on April 04, 2010, 12:05:30 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW;90458

Sounds like romrog318is has a pretty good motor.  If the timing components are all newer... what else really goes wrong?  I'd see about having it shipped :)

thanx man!! it was a great motor!!

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: blalor on April 04, 2010, 09:00:58 PM

I got my engine today. Finally reconnected with the seller. Must be an Easter miracle. :) Thanks for the suggestions, everyone!

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: BlueBMW on April 05, 2010, 11:06:39 AM

Glad to hear it!

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: blalor on April 05, 2010, 12:09:19 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW;90487

Glad to hear it!

You 'n me both!:D

Title: [FEELER] Low-mile M42 wanted in Massachusetts
Post by: BlueBMW on April 05, 2010, 08:19:50 PM

Now to get someone to buy Josh's engine....