So my M42 (currently at 155k) is pretty haggared, and I've come to the conclusion that it may work out cheaper in the long run to just swap it out for one in decent condition. Especially when it subtracts £10 a month from the insurance! (Don't ask, I don't understand it either).
So, how much would I be looking at for a tip top (standard) M42. My gearbox is fine, so without would be cheaper I guess. Rough prices please!
Sourcing M42
Moderator: martauto
Non standard engine is uninsurableDHFiS wrote:Exactly what do the insurance company want?cee wrote:I doubt that would stick with the insurance companyAndyboy wrote:It's the same short engine. Swap the E30 bits over and it's the same thing.
Standard engine swap is the same/cheaper price
1990 Sterlingsilber 318iS - 146 bhp / 192 Nm
This is very true, however the insurance company would most likely say that because it is not from a model called "318iS" it's not the same. You know how difficult they are...Andyboy wrote:What would be non standard? An M42 is an M42.
1990 Sterlingsilber 318iS - 146 bhp / 192 Nm
e36 M42s are more common, cheaper and wil have less mileage on them so it's the logical choice. If your insurance company can tell the difference between an e30 M42 and an e36 M42 after ancillaries and manifolds are swapped they are doing well, they are the same engine as Andy said, same head and block numbers.
No change in capacity, and a factory fitted engine. Don't see what their issue is, have you actually asked them this or are you just assuming?
No change in capacity, and a factory fitted engine. Don't see what their issue is, have you actually asked them this or are you just assuming?
'89 Touring - slightly rippled with a rusty underside
'94 e36 tree climber
'94 e36 tree climber
e36 318iS is M44 is it not? The M42 was in the standard 318.
As stated previously this is just assumptions, but seeing as the M44 is a 1.9 I think they may have spomething to say about it!
As stated previously this is just assumptions, but seeing as the M44 is a 1.9 I think they may have spomething to say about it!
1990 Sterlingsilber 318iS - 146 bhp / 192 Nm
No. Until January 1996 the 318is and Compact Ti were 1.8 M42.cee wrote:e36 318iS is M44 is it not? The M42 was in the standard 318.
As stated previously this is just assumptions, but seeing as the M44 is a 1.9 I think they may have spomething to say about it!
