Kenny_McGee Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 Hi all I friend of mine has just heard the worst news - his pride and joy a 2.8 z3 engine is bust. The engine overheated due to the water cap coming off (he doesn't know how/why). He's only had the car for 2 weeks. The garage its at thought all was required was a new gasket. But, after a bit of skimming and a new gasket the engine won't hold compression etc etc. Anyone know of a good BWM specialist who would be able to fix the problem or replace the engine? Any thoughts? Your help would be very much appreciated, Cheers Kenny
dave_morgan Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 Hi Kenny, Scott (AKA Spooks) might know someone as he's my usual BMW reference point. I'll ask him tonight as we're both going to the meet at Ratho climbing centre. I'll keep my eyes open for an engine for you too, as I have some good contacts in the dismantling industry. I know of one yard who definitely did have one, but it was a while ago now. I'll let you know! Dave
dave_morgan Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 p.s. I love the fact you're still a "Newbie" after 18 months !!
Kenny_McGee Posted January 18, 2006 Author Posted January 18, 2006 Cheers Dave for any help you can offer :-) How many posts do I have to do to get my strips???? I feel as though I'm posting while still in nappies :-)
colinj Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 AVB (Audi-Volkswagon-BMW) are good / cheap for BMW!! Whitecross, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6LN 01506840200
Kenny_McGee Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Cheers for that suggestion Colin. I'll pass that onto my buddy.
spooks Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Kenny will try and find out some places for engines etc , will PM you if/when I have some info Spooks
Kenny_McGee Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Thanks muchly Spooks - I've got my PM switched on :-)
ian_finlayson Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Deutchemarque cars but heard lots good and one or two bad, certainly a german and mostly BMW specialist. Don't know the address
colinj Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 www.deutschmarque.co.uk/ There cars seem a bit on the expensive side if thats anything at all to go by......
dave_morgan Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 << How many posts do I have to do to get my strips???? I feel as though I'm posting while still in nappies :-) >> Not sure if it's 50 or 100. At the current rate you should get there by 2010 !!
bigbadboab Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Try M3 Motors, just outside Livingston on the Glasgow road, on 01506 811999 and ask for Stuart (his wife will answer the phone). He is a total BMW specialist and has just recently converted a Transit van with a 2ltr BMW engine. Tell him that Boab recommended his services. He has been doing my cars and bikes for the last 9yrs and I won't use anyone else. Hope this helps Boab
Kenny_McGee Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Thanks guys (Finnie, colinj and bigbadboab) for all the recommendations :-) I'll pass this onto my buddy - who is still in bits over this.
dave_morgan Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 I just checked www.carparts-uk.com and they have an engine listed for (I think) a 328 E46 COUPE. No idea if it's the same engine or not, but probably worth a call. Get him to sit down first though! The supplier is in Preston : 0800 9555233
Kenny_McGee Posted January 19, 2006 Author Posted January 19, 2006 Cheers Dave - i've passed the link onto him. He's currently searching for cost of replacing the engine - so that site should be able help out. Cheers.
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