Where can I get an M50B25 engine?

Post Fri May 25, 2007 7:28 pm

As in the title - just speculating at the moment as I have no idea what they go for or where else to get one. Going to investigate the local scrappies next week...

Post Fri May 25, 2007 8:14 pm

have a look on ebay, there's always damaged e36 325i's for sale cheap

Post Fri May 25, 2007 8:25 pm

tbh i dont really want the hassle of getting a whole car - I already have 2 unusable heaps on our shared drive and can't see a wrecked e36 going down too well with the neighbours

(smily aimed at them not you btw)

Post Fri May 25, 2007 9:50 pm

no probs just look for a car that someones breaking on ebay and put an offer in for the engine

Post Fri May 25, 2007 11:30 pm

If you have a choice, go for an E34 5 series version of the engine. Make sure it's a M50 though, as early E34 525s had M20s.

Post Sat May 26, 2007 7:47 am

Cheers Brian - it's to replace the one in my e34 with dead oil pump

Post Sat May 26, 2007 9:24 am

Don't waste a M50B25 in an E34! Weigh the thing in.

Post Sat May 26, 2007 10:02 am

LOL
At the moment I am just getting the info I need together before I make a decision, it's looking like my best option is to just sell both my useless cars as they are for a pittance and go without a car for a while

Post Sat May 26, 2007 10:04 am

www.partsgateway.com - you could try the breakers on here, but they will probably be more expensive than an eBay one.

Post Sat May 26, 2007 1:27 pm

I still have the oil pump sitting on the shelf in my shed.

Seems a much easier (not to mention cheaper) way of getting your car mobile again.

I changed the pump on the M50 in my E30 last week with no problems. No more ticking on startup

Post Sat May 26, 2007 1:28 pm

BreadBin wrote:LOL
At the moment I am just getting the info I need together before I make a decision, it's looking like my best option is to just sell both my useless cars as they are for a pittance and go without a car for a while

pm me a price for the E34

Post Sun May 27, 2007 11:12 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:Don't waste a M50B25 in an E34! Weigh the thing in.

Is that because you think e30 is so much better or just dislike e34 for some reason? I'm still half considering getting one, it's probably not as much fun to drive as e30, but probably a bit more comfy for 4 people and longer motorway trips. m50 must be better on fuel, too, even in a heavier car.

Sorry for hijacking the thread by the way

, good luck with solving your car situation!

Post Sun May 27, 2007 11:15 pm

The E34 is a great car!

The E30 is much lighter and better handling

Post Sun May 27, 2007 11:40 pm

Economy is terrible in an E34 and there is no fun at all in driving them,

IMO

Post Mon May 28, 2007 12:02 am

casper8r wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:Don't waste a M50B25 in an E34! Weigh the thing in.
Is that because you think e30 is so much better or just dislike e34 for some reason? I'm still half considering getting one, it's probably not as much fun to drive as e30,

I do have one E34 525 amongst my collection of E30s. It's a perfectly good car for moving people up and down motorways in comfort, but rear passengers mustn't be too tall. It's not over blessed with rear seat leg room.
Considering the weight and size of the thing, it's surprisingly agile and quick, but it just doesn't connect with your senses like an E30.
All E30s in good condition are excellant cars, but my M50B25 vanos engined E30 never fails to put a big wide grin on my face!