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In Reply to: Re: Suggestions .. Where to get used eng..... posted by FrankiD on January 13, 2001 at 21:42:19:
I'm not a DIY'er but have a good mechanic so these may be viable options. But where do you find a good used engine and how do you ensure that it's good????
This is a nice So Calif car (no rust) w/ 5spd and BBS rims but needs a few items (a few dents, front busings). I had planned on selling it and thought that it needed a valve job as it was going thru a quart of oil every 500 miles. Turns out that it probably needs an engine rebuild (ahgg!). Would it be best to put in a less expensive rebuilt engine (Bavarian?) or to try to sell as is?? Any other suggestions as how to get the most money for my 6er?? Any advice will be appreciated (other than to keep it as, for a number of reasons, I just can't.) Thanks (and I certainly appreciate the tone of this board. It's a world of difference from the E-36 board that I also monitor) PS I hope this ins't a double post as I tried to send a similar message last night but didn't see it on the board....
Best test for used engine is a leakdown test, which will tell you the condition of the cylinders, rings and valves, at least to a certain extent. You need a compressed air source and a gauge to do one though. If you guarantee the installation work to your mechanic, he may be willing to do the test for you, but you'll probably have to bring the engine to him. The advantage to this is that you can do it with the engine out of the car. Check inside the valve cover and anywhere else you can see internally to see if it's clean also. Cleanliness is _usually_ a good barometer for engine condition. Though not all clean engines are good, you'll at least be able to weed out the dirty ones.
HTH,
Matt
Maximillian Importing
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