Is this as big of a mess as i think?

[jared318i]

I found this and thought it seemed cheap. How much work would it be to get this running?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M3-S52-Block-Rods-and-Pistons-Build-motor-engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33613QQihZ018QQi temZ280233197576QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[marineifra]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO DON'T DO IT!!!!!
that sold abt a week ago and had negative feedback left abt it:
http://feedback.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=beeze455&&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller&sspagename=VIP:feedback:2:us&iid=280233197576

[jared318i]

hmm thanks I wasnt messing with feedback unless everyone said that it would be a decant idea. but guess i should of anyways.

[NHbmw325I]

doesn't have a crank. I have an S52 fully apart, and it is not fun at all..

[jared318i]

i knuw it didnt have a crank it would be a project while i drive the M44 around. but i guess it isnt even worht it lol. Guess the engine swap only will be a project just trying to find a S52 for a good price. I seen that one and knuw it would need to be built and need a few more parts but figured i could aford that right now and just work on it over the next year.

[onetrillionrpm]

i think i will bid on it lol

[racermp]

not worth the trouble

[jhstealth]

Yea i wouldnt mess with it. I want to get a spare motor to work on but im scared shitless of trying to reinstall cams..

[marineifra]

well supposedly its not an m3 block as advertised...i tend to stay away from people that do screwy shit like that...

[KyleTaylor]

The pistons and rods are worth $500.00. All you need is the rest... should probably just buy one complete and not pull it apart.



Yea i wouldnt mess with it. I want to get a spare motor to work on but im scared shitless of trying to reinstall cams..

It is not hard at all... crank on TDC for cylinder #1. Markings on the square thingy on the rear of the cams up...

Don't be afraid. After you tighten everything rotate the engine with a wrench. you will not be able to spin it all the way if the valves hit

[killerpm]

1$ !?!! no way

[atlantisvip]

trash.

[marineifra]

depending on what you want to spend, i know where there is a complete 99 drivetrain w/ 60 or 80k...i think he wanted 3 grand.

[filler]

don't do it. . .

[Envious]

i would never buy an engine that is in pieces

[Lynx]

Might make a nice end table! But seriously depending on the rust damage you might be looking at a major machine shop bill to get it in running order.