Hi all,
My first post here. Previously owned an E28 535i and currently own a 2008 e87 130i which has recently be diagnosed with a cracked head. Suspected that some dodgy work was done prior to me purchasing the car. Initial quote from BMW is an eye watering $19k to repair, which is more than I paid for the car!
Now need to look at what options I have. Short list at the moment is:
- Second hand head
- Second hand engine, either same engine or a 4 pot
- Cut my losses and sell car to a wrecker
Any thoughts on options to get Car back on the road without spending more than it is worth? Car is currently with a BMW dealer service centre so will probably look to move to an independent mechanic to save some cost but at the moment it will need to go there on the back of a truck.
Anyone in Melbourne looking for a project car?
Cheapest option will be to buy another motor. Don’t bother with a 4 pot swap unless they are the diesel ones. 4 pot motors are also more temperamental. Phone around for the motor and decide from there should be a straight swap no mods required. Or dump the bmw crap and throw in a 2jz or rb26 or rb25 or 1jz or Lexus v8
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