i've found what looks to be a very nice m52 in a yard still in car.i've check all the fluids and it all looks spot on .
will this be fitted with a nickasil block ? [T reg]
t reg 728i nickasil or alusil
Moderator: martauto
-
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
-
Silverfang
- E30 Zone Regular
- Posts: 937
- Joined: Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: Northampton
T reg (1999) would probably be alusil lined as the changeover was in 1997-98
BMW and Opel, both RWD, both german, both good fun
http://www.clockservicing.co.uk/ For any clock repairs try here.
http://www.clockservicing.co.uk/ For any clock repairs try here.
-
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
there was a picture/pictures of the different block part that you can identify which type it is from.
can't find that thread hence my question,anyone got a link to it ?
Tia Mick.
can't find that thread hence my question,anyone got a link to it ?
Tia Mick.
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
-
redcar
- E30 Zone Squatter
- Posts: 1610
- Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:00 pm
- Location: Hertfordshire
The little tag is under the starter motor sort of area. You can just about see it in an e36 if you lean in the engine bay far enough, but i'm not sure if its possible to see it on a 728i...
-
Andyboy
- Alpina Colada
- Posts: 12577
- Joined: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:00 pm
- Location: Notts
No such thing as an alusil M52. It'll be steel linered and also twin vanos.
-
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
well the 728i was indeed a twin vanos tub thing 
so i've found an e36 1997 on the 'R' to go look at about 10 miles away as soon as the seller eventually picks his phone up
can anyone find a pic of what i'm looking for regards this tag ?
so i've found an e36 1997 on the 'R' to go look at about 10 miles away as soon as the seller eventually picks his phone up
can anyone find a pic of what i'm looking for regards this tag ?
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
-
Andyboy
- Alpina Colada
- Posts: 12577
- Joined: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:00 pm
- Location: Notts
Just look for a small rusty tag bolted to the block under the starter. It's in the area under the starter, above the sump join and close to the bellhousing. If all you see is a pear shaped boss with a circular indentation, it's Nikasil.
Not that Nikasil is really a problem if it runs and drives okay.
Not that Nikasil is really a problem if it runs and drives okay.
-
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
going to look at it right now ,i'll update my findings laterz after some diffin innit 
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
-
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
well this is what i've found
so is it steel lined ??
it's done 98k with service history up to 85k and just had oil service by his son .
it sounds a sweet donk with no noises only had 3 owners inc current one ,i went for a drive and it goes really well .
i'm very tempted but it's the block thing that's got me doubting is this the one i want ,will it get bore wash in my ownership ???
so is it steel lined ??
it's done 98k with service history up to 85k and just had oil service by his son .
it sounds a sweet donk with no noises only had 3 owners inc current one ,i went for a drive and it goes really well .
i'm very tempted but it's the block thing that's got me doubting is this the one i want ,will it get bore wash in my ownership ???
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
-
nickso
- E30 Zone Addict
- Posts: 4396
- Joined: Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: Go do that voodoo that you do so welllllllll!!
Think that means it is steel linered but as Andy says if it's running right now it won't be an issue in the future.
'88 e30 328i M52 track bint.
-
redcar
- E30 Zone Squatter
- Posts: 1610
- Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:00 pm
- Location: Hertfordshire
Mine has that same steel tag. The block was replaced in 2003 at 68k with the steel linered one.
-
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
After speaking with Dan and reading the helpful replies i've just bought it ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251191319113? ... 1423.l2649
it's just been insured for the next 24 hours for £31 and has half a tank of jip so that's my evening taken care of
think i'll do some Diffin in Craigeeb's street later
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251191319113? ... 1423.l2649
it's just been insured for the next 24 hours for £31 and has half a tank of jip so that's my evening taken care of
think i'll do some Diffin in Craigeeb's street later
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
-
rich318i
- E30 Zone Addict
- Posts: 2393
- Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: Brands :) :)
buy it!!! id buy any m52 thats done over 100k.magpie wrote:well this is what i've found
so is it steel lined ??
it's done 98k with service history up to 85k and just had oil service by his son .
it sounds a sweet donk with no noises only had 3 owners inc current one ,i went for a drive and it goes really well .
i'm very tempted but it's the block thing that's got me doubting is this the one i want ,will it get bore wash in my ownership ???
with that spec your saying 100% BUY!!
-
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
just got home with it and ....i like
i've just found this in the service history which has made my smile even bigger
sorted
i've just found this in the service history which has made my smile even bigger
sorted
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
-
craigieeb
- E30 Zone Addict
- Posts: 4988
- Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: In my man cave modifying... something
That is one of the quietest engines i'v heard for a long time
good find dude
good find dude
M50 Turbo!!! 
I shall say no more
I shall say no more -
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
"Instruction To Sell R14 RAF Confirmed
Thank you for confirming online that you wish Platinum Plates Limited to advertise and sell
R14 RAF for you, to return the sum of £700."
i make that a free car
Thank you for confirming online that you wish Platinum Plates Limited to advertise and sell
R14 RAF for you, to return the sum of £700."
i make that a free car
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
-
e30topless
- E30 Zone Team Member
- Posts: 13595
- Joined: Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:00 pm
- Location: surrounded by scrap
nice turd Mick, run the dirty six and frag your IS
dibs on the leatherzzz
dibs on the leatherzzz
-
capri_rob
- Married to the E30 Zone
- Posts: 9678
- Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: South Staffordshire
Nice work Mick
How does the thing with the plates work ? Have you actually sold the plate and got the dosh or are they just advertising it for £700 ?
How does the thing with the plates work ? Have you actually sold the plate and got the dosh or are they just advertising it for £700 ?
e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
-
bigredbmw
- Zone Supporter
- Posts: 1197
- Joined: Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: newcastle upon tyne , howdon
nice car micky and nice to drive as well mate .........
-
magpie
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 28035
- Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Consett,Durham.
capri_rob wrote:Nice work Mick
How does the thing with the plates work ? Have you actually sold the plate and got the dosh or are they just advertising it for £700 ?
the car must be taxed and mot'd
they sell the plate for me and i clear £700 after all fees etc and they send me a new reg[v5],mot and tax disc .
the car is taxed till end of march so it should sell before it runs out.
i've sold a plate before and got £650 for E49 JAN this way .
my stihl saw is going to be very happy
m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds