looking for genuine realistic thoughts on a transplant,

[MICK FORAN]

As she says lads, I want rid of the m53 and need to find a cheap donor, must be manual AND realistic,
Also if anyone wants the work feel free to post.
Cheers Mick
0861938880.

[Super4]

As she says lads, I want rid of the M43 and need to find a cheap donor, must be manual AND realistic,
Also if anyone wants the work feel free to post.
Cheers Mick
0861938880.

M43 engine Mick .

[Venom]

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-m54-2-5-195hp-engine-gearbox-for-e36-e39-e46/8180709 :wink:

[Ketron]

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-m54-2-5-195hp-engine-gearbox-for-e36-e39-e46/8180709 :wink:

timing chain done?? Never heard of M54 timing chain issue?

Also if you were storing engine why would you drain the oil from it?

[FunkySeeFunkyDoo]

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-m54-2-5-195hp-engine-gearbox-for-e36-e39-e46/8180709 :wink:

what manifold is that, m52?

[Venom]

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-m54-2-5-195hp-engine-gearbox-for-e36-e39-e46/8180709 :wink:

Also if you were storing engine why would you drain the oil from it?

Yes that made me stop and think maybe I had it wrong that you'd want the oil in it....very odd.

[Valdelisbmw]

i drain oil all the time .who knows what will need to do with it,pull on the side to take some parts ,might felt down it self and when its oil dissaster everywhere ..and whats the point if its inside or no? it does not lubricate engine anyway

[John_D]

Does the M54 have a different sump depending whether E46/E39 ??

[Valdelisbmw]

Does the M54 have a different sump depending whether E46/E39 ??

yes its different

[MICK FORAN]

What else is needed as well as what he has? A rad, exhaust, cheers, I might have a go at this one