not amused

Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:25 pm

This year alone iv spent over 2Grand improving my chromie, the engine has just died, sounds like big ends.......

Not sure what to do now, i think the 325 is too good condition to strip and sell. But i think thats what im going to have to do.

Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:27 pm

popey7676 wrote:This year alone iv spent over 2Grand improving my chromie, the engine has just died, sounds like big ends.......

Not sure what to do now, i think the 325 is too good condition to strip and sell. But i think thats what im going to have to do.

it's only an engine change m8 unless it has rot issues, i'd be pulling the old lump out by now if the cars a goodun.

Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:28 pm

From a trustworthy seller...

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 28#2117428

Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:57 pm

Or drop the sump and slip in some new bearings.

What are the symptoms? It may be something else entirely. Does the oil pressure light flicker or light when its running?

Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:48 pm

i was driving along and all of a sudden she started sounding not right, i pulled over straight away, she sounds really rough like a load metal clanking , low tickover, i then tryed to pull off the road, there is a big loss in power and compression. just got her towed back home.

Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:58 pm

could be snapped rocker? whip the cam cover off

Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:01 pm

E30BeemerLad wrote:could be snapped rocker? whip the cam cover off

will do, i only had the head gasket changed 500 miles ago.

Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:05 pm

People frag far too easily these days!!

It's only an engine!! If matching numbers are your game then rebuild your current lump or if you're not bothered then replace the entire engine!! You'll find a good one on here if you use a trusted seller

Don't frag for such a crap reason...

Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:27 pm

suchy wrote:People frag far too easily these days!!
It's only an engine!! If matching numbers are your game then rebuild your current lump or if you're not bothered then replace the entire engine!! You'll find a good one on here if you use a trusted seller
Don't frag for such a crap reason...

+ 1 dont scrap it ....if its the bottom end I have a one from my 325 you can have if your quick.

Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:09 pm

Through a good 325 in there and rebuild your donk 2.7/2.8 M20.
Oh and there is always the correct valve option

Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:56 pm

the correct valve-age is the better option nowadays

Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:41 am

exact same has just happened to my convertible total power loss and sounds rough mechanic says piston rings this is my second engine in 12months both failed on the bottom, bought a 2 door chromie to restore but might just use the engine from that feel gutted just as summer approaches

would never frag it tho spent to much time and money on it priceless.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:09 am

suchy wrote:People frag far too easily these days!!
It's only an engine!! If matching numbers are your game then rebuild your current lump or if you're not bothered then replace the entire engine!! You'll find a good one on here if you use a trusted seller
Don't frag for such a crap reason...

thats what i thought too, its only an engine, on a nice car youve spent 2k on, jjst get a new engine, and youve got one for spares too

Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:27 am

I've seen the car in the flesh and it does look very clean, definitely investigate further and replace the engine if necessary.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:29 am

BMW_E30vert wrote:exact same has just happened to my convertible total power loss and sounds rough mechanic says piston rings this is my second engine in 12months both failed on the bottom, bought a 2 door chromie to restore but might just use the engine from that feel gutted just as summer approaches
would never frag it tho spent to much time and money on it priceless.

I had a mechanic say the same thing. Ended up just being a rocker. Not a bad job if you have means/room/time to do the job. I had a bear of a time with mine. Needed it the next day, didn't have a new head gasket or studs, so pulling the head was a no-go. I was able to get it done eventually though.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:40 am

I've got a very good one for sale with history to verify mileage

On my FS thread on here and also listed on Ebay ending today :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :MESELX:IT

Plenty of Zoners have seen the car it came out of - its a good lump.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:24 pm

capri_rob wrote:I've got a very good one for sale with history to verify mileage

On my FS thread on here and also listed on Ebay ending today :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :MESELX:IT

Plenty of Zoners have seen the car it came out of - its a good lump.

I saw this one make good power at a Fritz RR day, certainly a healthy high comp engine, regardless of their optimistic.

Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:17 pm

Save your car there is so much choice out there for you.Your car could be back on the road soon!

Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:18 pm

popey7676 wrote:i was driving along and all of a sudden she started sounding not right, i pulled over straight away, she sounds really rough like a load metal clanking , low tickover, i then tryed to pull off the road, there is a big loss in power and compression. just got her towed back home.

wouldn't be bottom end if it's lost compression. rings maybe. pull the rocker cover off first. only a quick job.