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For Sale / 318is engine parting out Cincinnati

« on: July 21, 2011, 08:56:39 AM »

Bump! Help me with my down payment on a home

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For Sale / 318is engine parting out Cincinnati

« on: July 06, 2011, 11:25:47 PM »

This is just a long block. I don't have any extra intake parts or sensors besides the crank position sensor. I had an extra ICV but Im not sure where it is right now. I don't have a compressor either. I think I have access to the extra parts suchs as the sensors and compressor. Ill keep everyone updated.

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For Sale / 318is engine parting out Cincinnati

« on: June 27, 2011, 01:59:18 PM »

I bought a second 91 318is engine to steal the inner and lower timing cases. I am parting everything else out. Both pans, valve cover, head, block etc. My zip is 45225
Im not too sure of mileage but the engine was running and was pulled for an m50 swap.
These prices were beside on a few minutes looking up similar sales, i priced everything on the low end.

upper pan $75 obo
lower $75 obo
valve cover $40 obo
head $225 obo (this is just a guess, I didn't see too many used heads, there was one for 299)
block- Make offer. I have no clue how to price this.
buyer pays shipping of course
Ill make a sweeeeeeeet deal if you want everything. Just PM me.
any other bits and pieces I may have feel free to ask.

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For Sale / M42 engine and transmission parts

« on: January 23, 2011, 12:15:18 PM »

I thought i replied but it never showed up. I live in cincinnati (near northside) and im trying to get my 91 318is back on the road. My timing chain tensioner failed so i could use one of those as well as the lower timing chain cover (the chain slapped a hole in the cover) i don't think it jumped any teeth luckily. If you wanna part with the radiator i could use another. Or if you have any leads on a good motor that would be great as well.
Thanks

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For Sale / M42 engine and transmission parts

« on: January 23, 2011, 01:59:28 AM »

Hey I'm in cincinnati and I'm trying to get my 91 318is back on the road. I need the lower timing chain cover, chain guides possibly, timing chain tensioner, radiator if you decide to part with it. Or if you have any leads on a low mileage motor near us that would be cool too.I had my chain jump a tooth at 127k and bent 15 valves. Im at 147 and the timing tensioner went out and the chain wore a hole in the lower timing cover.

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Engine + Driveline / New member with issues

« on: July 21, 2009, 10:39:54 PM »

so suppose the timing chain internals are ok and i caught a problem before it eats up anything and i just have the hole, i can have that welded for free. Now about the 1222 code, should i just replace the o2 sensor since i have a new one? Like I mentioned, there is a very small chance that i have a vacuum leak or something could this be a symptom of anything else like a bad fpr or incorrectly calibrated afm? the afm is brand new as are all rubber under the hood and all intake gaskets. I have so much money in the car by now i might as well just fix it. Im gonna be stuck with it forever anyway.

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Engine + Driveline / New member with issues

« on: July 18, 2009, 12:51:19 PM »

well originally i smashed the pan on a water access lid and it pushed the upper and lower pan against the timing cover. I was low on cash so my mechanic cut corners where he shouldnt have i guess and didnt replace the timing chain guides, 3 weeks later the chain jumped a tooth bending 15 of the valves, he did the labor for free on that one but it still wasnt cheap. Yeah thats the upper radiator hose, i literally just leaned on it a bit while checking the other damage and it cracked off. I was scared that the hose was a bit gunky looking but my oil is clearish still and my coolant is still green so no head gasket leaks. I think when the head was off he replaced everything but the chain inside of the timing case, If i decide to rebuild it is it a huge job? I mechanically inclined but currently have no garage.

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Engine + Driveline / New member with issues

« on: July 17, 2009, 02:11:46 AM »

Ive been lurking for a few years and even registered a while back but screwed up my user name so Im back. i have a 1991 diamondschwartz 318is with 142k on the clock and since 120k i have:
replaced all valves (3 angle valves), new top end rebuild, arp head studs upper and lower oil pan
timing chain cover
02 sensor
every single piece of suspension under the front
maf
all rubber under the hood
all intake gaskets
plug wires
heater plate block off
rebuilt alternator
eibach lowering springs
power steering delete (it was leaking anyway)
front cage welded under oil pan :

here to my issues, I get 18-20mpg and have code 1222 , could a newer o2 sensor already be bad or could my new maf be out of whack
I think my timing chain is loose and may have knocked a hole in the case, hopefully I can jb weld it or something, real oem says like 400$ ill attach pics
I broke a piece off my radiator leaning in to find my ninja oil leak, I was positive it was the dipstick tube but It seems like its the hole in the pics im attaching









thanks in advance!