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Thread: SALE 98 740i 118xxx miles, not running properly, Oregon

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    SALE 98 740i 118xxx miles, not running properly, Oregon

    For sale is my 98 740i, its the base model as far as I can tell. No special options. I was working on fixing all the small things, and then the engine dropped a valve or something similar..
    Interior- 7 of 10
    Exterior-8-10
    trans-exellent
    new parts: (in the last year) all front tie rods and bushings, center link, idler and pitman bushings, alternator, maf,intake manifold gaskets and osv, valve cover gaskets.
    Car is silver with grey interior
    Car does start and idle, but makes a lot of noise in the valvetrain, so I don't start it.
    Car is currently located at napa auto parts in salem OR (my work) If you want pictures i can take them and text them to you.
    I'm firm on the price of 1,500 as I've spent more than double that in parts alone this year.
    Text 541-602-2977 for more info
    thanks for looking,
    Ben


















    Last edited by Airbrush It; 01-03-2013 at 09:45 AM. Reason: Added pics
    I started with nothing... and I still have most of it left.

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    Are you willing to part it out or do you want to sell the whole car?

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    prefer to sell the whole car, If I don't sell it I'll keep it for parts when I replace it with another 7

    Forgot to mention all the front lower arms replaced as well
    Last edited by Airbrush It; 12-27-2012 at 12:50 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
    I started with nothing... and I still have most of it left.

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    Too bad you arent in texas....I would snatch that up in a heartbeat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bimmerd00d View Post
    Too bad you arent in texas....I would snatch that up in a heartbeat.

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    get it shipped to you?

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    Post some pics here, exterior, interior, engine...

    I might be interested

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    Its at my work, so I'll take some pictures today, and post them up tonight when I get home..
    I started with nothing... and I still have most of it left.

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    Posted pics
    I started with nothing... and I still have most of it left.

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    Im trying to work out a deal on another car today, if it falls through I might just pick this up from you

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    I sent my car to a shop today to have the engine flushed several times.. probably won't work but fingers crossed anyway.
    I started with nothing... and I still have most of it left.

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    I bought the other car today, so good luck and I hope they can fix the issue so you dont loose so much money on it

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    Any good news?

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    not yet, might know by the end of the day today
    I started with nothing... and I still have most of it left.

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    Dropped the oil pan and found timing chain guide rail pieces.. Car runs smooth, but sounds like a diesel occasionally. Now that I know what is wrong, its parked for good.
    Needs a timing job. You can drive it on a trailer. I'll keep the battery charged, and the mold from growing. If I could afford another e38 I would keep this for parts.. But I can't, so down the river she goes.

    Also, for the record.. The car needs a timing job done, OR the motor replaced, or parted out. Which ever you decide.

    Cheers
    Last edited by Airbrush It; 01-10-2013 at 10:09 AM.
    I started with nothing... and I still have most of it left.

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