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Robin
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 6:58 pm Post subject:
How much is an M50 engine worth? |
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I think I'm going to scrap my E34 520i but the engine is still in good
nick. How much is it worth, including manual gearbox?
UK Spec, 24V
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John Burns
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:25 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | I think I'm going to scrap my E34 520i but the engine is still in good
nick. How much is it worth, including manual gearbox?
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3 or 400? You'll also get a few pennies for ecu, radiator, bumpers,
lights, driver's seat (if unworn), leather steering wheel (some E34s had
plastic), fog lights, etc.
If it's zinnobar red and has rust free front wings I'm interested.
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Robin
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Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:16 pm Post subject:
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Unfortunately, although the wings are rust free, one of them (offside)
bears, ahem, slight impact damage (a deep enough dent to be not worth
repairing, but hasn't done any major damage to the car). The car is
Granite Silver.
Is this the place to sell bits, or should I eBay them? Not 100% sure
the car is going to be scrapped, but the rear suspension has been
playing up for a while and I don't think the car is worth repairing as
apparently it's a bugger of a job
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject:
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Robin wrote:
but the rear suspension has been
| Quote: | playing up for a while and I don't think the car is worth repairing as
apparently it's a bugger of a job
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Find out here. Sell it complete on ebay for spares/repairs rather
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Tbird-Steve
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:13 am Post subject:
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E34 rear suspension isn't that hard or expensive to repair, although some
jobs require two floor jacks and a bit of manipulating.
Steve
"Robin" <creffield@gmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Unfortunately, although the wings are rust free, one of them (offside)
bears, ahem, slight impact damage (a deep enough dent to be not worth
repairing, but hasn't done any major damage to the car). The car is
Granite Silver.
Is this the place to sell bits, or should I eBay them? Not 100% sure
the car is going to be scrapped, but the rear suspension has been
playing up for a while and I don't think the car is worth repairing as
apparently it's a bugger of a job
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Robin
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject:
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My local garage said that replacing the subframe bushing was a complete
pain in the arse. I've looked at the procedure and apparently you need
a special BMW tool. I don't mind most jobs on the car, but without
ramps or indoor working facilities, getting underneath is a bit of a
pain. When I changed the front suspension I had to take the shocks to
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John Burns
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:57 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | My local garage said that replacing the subframe bushing was a complete
pain in the arse. I've looked at the procedure and apparently you need
a special BMW tool. I don't mind most jobs on the car, but without
ramps or indoor working facilities, getting underneath is a bit of a
pain.
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My independant charges 120 quid to replace them. See my site's garage
review page for a local independant with the right tools :-)
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Dave Plowman (News)
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:23 pm Post subject:
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In article <1131098685.858700.233740@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
Robin <creffield@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | When I changed the front suspension I had to take the shocks to
the garage to get the springs compressed.
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Spring compressors aren't expensive - although for a one off the garage
might have been cheaper. But you have to know how to use them safely.
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Tbird-Steve
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:19 pm Post subject:
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You don't need a spring compressor for the rear shocks - just undo them with
a bit of weight on them. When re-assembling, just push down on the top with
two hands and use your third hand to start the nut that holds them all
together (or ask the wife to help). A hammer can be substituted for most
BMW special tools, and a pry-bar or bent screwdriver for the more delicate
tasks.
Steve
"Robin" <creffield@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1131098685.858700.233740@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | My local garage said that replacing the subframe bushing was a complete
pain in the arse. I've looked at the procedure and apparently you need
a special BMW tool. I don't mind most jobs on the car, but without
ramps or indoor working facilities, getting underneath is a bit of a
pain. When I changed the front suspension I had to take the shocks to
the garage to get the springs compressed.
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:03 pm Post subject:
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"Tbird-Steve" <sjburley@paradise.net.nz> wrote in message
<436c8739$1@clear.net.nz>:
| Quote: | You don't need a spring compressor for the rear shocks - just undo them with
a bit of weight on them. When re-assembling, just push down on the top with
two hands and use your third hand to start the nut that holds them all
together (or ask the wife to help). A hammer can be substituted for most
BMW special tools, and a pry-bar or bent screwdriver for the more delicate
tasks.
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I replaced the dampers on a pair of E34 touring shocks recently. You
definitely need some form of spring compressors. |
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John Burns
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:04 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | I replaced the dampers on a pair of E34 touring shocks recently. You
definitely need some form of spring compressors.
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Agreed. It's only 3 series that tend to have separate rear shocks and
springs.
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Robin
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:52 pm Post subject:
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Having seen the difference in the spring compressors you can buy from
the likes of Machine Mart etc. and the industrial ones the garage had,
I was glad I let them do it. Not sure whether it's worth the money as I
think I've damaged the whole subframe of the car in my recent "crash"
which could well fail an MOT. It's a shame as it's been a great car
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Dave Plowman (News)
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Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:58 am Post subject:
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In article <woOdnWJkH5ILs_DenZ2dnUVZ_t6dnZ2d@adelphia.com>,
Malt_Hound <Malt_Hound\@*spam-me not*yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Spring compressors aren't expensive - although for a one off the garage
might have been cheaper. But you have to know how to use them safely.
Yabut, it ain't rocket science Dave. I mean... you have to be carefull
when using scissors too...
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Heh heh.
| Quote: | I got my spring compressors at a local parts jobber for ~30. Used then
5 or 6 times now and they are still in reat shape. Just need to keep
the screw shafts well greased and take it slow.
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Yup. Although I'd admit to using 4 per spring. Two be sure to be sure. ;-)
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Malt_Hound
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Sun Nov 06, 2005 4:13 am Post subject:
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
| Quote: | In article <1131098685.858700.233740@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
Robin <creffield@gmail.com> wrote:
When I changed the front suspension I had to take the shocks to
the garage to get the springs compressed.
Spring compressors aren't expensive - although for a one off the garage
might have been cheaper. But you have to know how to use them safely.
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Yabut, it ain't rocket science Dave. I mean... you have to be carefull
when using scissors too...
I got my spring compressors at a local parts jobber for ~30. Used then
5 or 6 times now and they are still in reat shape. Just need to keep
the screw shafts well greased and take it slow.
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