ammocj

Hi,
I did a search but didn't find what I was looking for.

I just purchased an 86 325es with almost 200,000 miles.
The previous owner claims it (the motor) knocks.
From his discription it sounds like he ran it low on oil.

Should I rebuild the motor or just swap it with a used one?
Where would the knocking be likely from, top or bottom end?
Whick motors will be a direct bolt in?

I know when I was in Germany a Buddy had a 520 with a 535 or 735 motor in it. I don't know who or how they did the swap. They may have changed the transmission too for all I know. That was quite a few years ago in a late 70s BMW.

Any hep is appreciated, Al

OKCSuburban

Lots of neat things going on out there if you have the checkbook for it.
Untill you check out the motor, maybe a teardown you might not know if you can rebuild. I always liked the idea of rebuilding, but friends of mine are all about putting something else in. Heck I found a web site that was showing a corvette v8 in an e36. Wow talk about some power for your trip....
Metric Motors I think can give you some ideas too.
Best of Luck.

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