Author Topic: FS: M42 Engine and Transmission (Read 5053 times)

christophbmw · « **on:** October 25, 2011, 09:13:17 AM »

Ok so as the title says i got a motor from a '91 E30 318is for sale. Motor is in great condition 134k on it, all receipts for work done to it while i owned it. Re-sealed everything about 10k before i pulled it out of the car. New timing chain, tensioner about 1k before puling it out of the car. I pulled the motor and transmission out in 2008 after my car was totaled (no frontal damage). I sealed it up and it has been sitting in my parents barn ever since. Comes with lots of misc parts. Transmission has bad 2nd syncro. New clutch (not willing to sell transmission separately, must got with motor).

Pictures to come soon.

Asking $550 for everything, will ship to the greater Sacramento, CA area. Or you can come get it (located in 95722) for $500.

Thanks!

bflan2001 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2011, 12:36:32 AM »

does it have any leaks? do you have any details on what all was done in the rebuild? (guides, sprockets, head work, etc)

christophbmw · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2011, 11:13:34 PM »

All the guides were replaced, the sprockets were fine (changed the chain and tension-er as preventative maintenance). No leaks. I will post more in depth service records when i get back from vacation...and pics!

I forgot to add: located in Sacramento, CA and the alternator and most accessories are included like the wiring harness, radiator and most coolant hoses (which all have less than 10k on them).

Thanks, Christoph

bflan2001 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:03:35 AM »

if i bring a truck, do you have a cherry picker or something to get everything loaded in the bed? i am building an M42 right now and, depending on how it feels in a couple weeks, i will probably want to pick up another one for my other car.

e30guyJames · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2011, 07:41:36 AM »

I see you have a possible sale, not to be in bad form I as a new member if the buyer backs off the sale keep me in mind. I am in Sacramento.
916-640-6003 james. Just picked up a 91 318is that has a rough idle and
over heats. may just need a head rebuild.

Martin C. · « **Reply #5 on:** November 01, 2011, 08:50:43 PM »

My car engine just crapped out on me as of last night. I suspect a broken chain which means total re-build. PM me if you are interested in meeting me north of where you are. Thanks!

christophbmw · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2011, 10:09:57 PM »

Quote from: bflan2001;107741

if i bring a truck, do you have a cherry picker or something to get everything loaded in the bed? i am building an M42 right now and, depending on how it feels in a couple weeks, i will probably want to pick up another one for my other car.

Cherry picker = 3 strong guys (my brothers and i lifted the whole thing from the back of a pickup to its current location). If you want to meet halfway let me know.

Quote from: e30guyJames;107761

I see you have a possible sale, not to be in bad form I as a new member if the buyer backs off the sale keep me in mind. I am in Sacramento.
916-640-6003 james. Just picked up a 91 318is that has a rough idle and
over heats. may just need a head rebuild.

Let me know. I can deliver.

Quote from: Martin C.;107818

My car engine just crapped out on me as of last night. I suspect a broken chain which means total re-build. PM me if you are interested in meeting me north of where you are. Thanks!

How far North? PM sent.

christophbmw · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2011, 10:24:48 PM »

Just got back from SEMA in Vegas. Cant find my pictures on my computer. Gotta go take some new ones (wont be untill the weekend).

As far as service records: I have a huge stack of parts receipts that will go with the motor.

The following have been replaced within 15K:
Spark plugs (NGK)
ALL the seals (EVERYTHING from coolant o-rings to the rear main)
Oil pump
Timing Chain
Chain tensioner
Chain Guides
Water pump, and t-stat
ALL coolant hoses, heater hoses and plastic junction parts
#4 injector (and all injector o-rings)
Clutch (everything replaced, flywheel machined)
Fan and fan clutch (broke the fan when pulling the motor)

That is all i can think of without spending hours digging deeper into the receipts.

Compression results are 180+ psi on ALL cylinders
Hyla-coiled half a dozen of the valve cover bolt holes so they are ALL good

was planning on keeping this car for the long term until i totaled it in 2008, then i was going to keep the guts of the E30 for a 2002tii project. Now the wife has a E46 and im driving a Smart car.

Please PM with any questions, and the pictures ARE COMING SOON! i swear...thank you for your patience.

-Christoph

dsmuntean · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:22:48 AM »

still for sale?

e30guyJames · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2011, 11:22:17 AM »

Is it still for sale. I would like it for sure, My name is James in Sacramento
916-640-6003