engine swaps

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marchad
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Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:00 am

i've done my research and am interested in swaping and engine either from a e30 m3, e36 standard or e36 m3. i just am having trouble finding the actual engine. does anyone know of a good site where they sell them. or where i can get one?
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Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:33 am

Ring round all the car breakers and see what they have in!

Try www.fabdirect.com
1 & 2 bed flats in Bournemouth areas, with parking
PM for details
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Brianmoooore
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Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:09 am

You mention E36 standard in your list. By this I presume you mean the M50 engine.
A much better source is the 5 series E34, which comes with the correct sump and oil pump, a more suitable wiring loom, is less likely to have been thrashed, and, in a complete car, should be cheaper.
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