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waltermax
02-24-2004, 07:40 PM
My friend just broke his timing belt, and killed his engine. I'm trying to help him out and figure out the best engine option.

Option 1 - An engine from NY Block Exchange (http://www.nyblock.com) in Asheville is $1000, and has 125k Miles. (The one engine they have for the car. Seems that an E30 engine is rare.)
Option 2 - Rebuilt for $3400

I don't think he's considered junk yards, since you never know what you're going to get. He said he's not sure about putting a motor with more than 100k in the car. He's also still in college, so finding one around or below $1000 would also be very helpful. We're in Western NC, so if you know of a place that has pretty cheap shipping, or isn't too far from here that would also be very helpful.

Thanks!

-Walter-

LinearX
02-24-2004, 08:27 PM
Sorry to hear he destroyed his engine. If $1000 is too steep he is looking at a junkyard part. You might consider posting a "WTB" ad in the bimmer parts section.

waltermax
02-24-2004, 09:20 PM
I'm guessing $1000 is about right for even a 100k engine, right?