Engine swap question.
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Topic: Engine swap question.
Posted By: 1989 520i
Subject: Engine swap question.
Date Posted: 12-March-2009 at 13:04
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Hi guys, Can i put an engine from a later e34 (1995 2.5l petrol) into my 1989 2.0l? Many thanks, Mark. |
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Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 12-March-2009 at 13:07
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Hi Mark, How did you get on with the interior swap? The engine will fit, you will need a 525i Engine, box, rad, all ancillaries, ecu and loom, also if its a 95 M50 you need the Keys and EWS im almost sure of. Its a fiddly job but it can be done. Cheers Ben ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: 1989 520i
Date Posted: 12-March-2009 at 13:14
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Hiya Ben, Interior is crackin. I didn't change the doorcards yet tho due to laziness... Sounds like a big job with the engine swap. Was half hoping it'd be a straight swap. Once i'd start on the loom and ecu etc. i'm afraid i'd be left with a driveway ornament. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 12-March-2009 at 13:19
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It is a bit of a pig, ive done similar jobs in E36's and i wouldnt be in mad rush to do it again unless i had plenty of time on my hands. If you do go ahead let me know if i can be of any help. Cheers ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: 1989 520i
Date Posted: 12-March-2009 at 13:22
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Will do, thanks Ben you're a star. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 12-March-2009 at 19:30
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You would need to change the ECU also (E34 had M50 engine whereas the E39 had the M52). Sensors, etc possibly would need to be swapped also. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Oisin
Date Posted: 13-March-2009 at 08:49
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Door cards very time consuming, mine nearly all on,and car looks savage but, plenty of F##ks till i got it!! I tell you one thing it went in easier then it came out!! very happy! thanks BEN. Must put in pictures soon, of the tree interiors,cloth,black leather, cream M5 interior. ------------- 2006 VW Passat 1.9tdi 1995 E34 520i(M5)Sold.New classic required Previous: 2004 Santa fee commercial - 2001 Saab 9-5 3.0,Tid - 1997 E39 525tds |
