how much does a e28 m30 weigh?

[whipsey]

need an engine stand to hold one but not sure on weight

[FormerMember]

212kg

[whipsey]

is that a guess or fact it's a 3.5 big six i don't want to buy a stand that folds under the weight of it

[FormerMember]

Well, i haven't measured it by myself. I looked the number here: http://www.behindmatrix.com/e30/fotost/ ... f00500.htm

[whipsey]

have they got that in english anywhere looks like the page is referring to a v8 at the top did they make an m30 v8?

[MJG]

The m30 is purely straight 6 12v SOHC all models very similar in design, some slight differences in oil filter housings, PAS pumps, sumps, oil pump pickups, fuel systems (motronic/jetronic) and exhaust manifolds. Most of that will barely affect weight at all.

Get one rated for 300kg or so and it will be fine. I got one from ebay for £40 delivered with the twin wheels at the front aswell as the back. It's fine.

[whipsey]

i was looking at one that took upto 450kgs it's a horseshoe type design