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11-05-2009, 07:46 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jewtown
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Car: E34 M5 Euro
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M30B35 vs M20B25 Problem/reliability wise?
So i'm probably moving onto a 535, never owned an M30, just wanted to ask for common problems with these engines, and also vs. the M20 engine. Anyone has any experience in the M30, please post. THanks. 
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You wash your car like it was your firstborn child, you tend to its needs like it was your own body, you protect it like it's your family, then you drive it like you stole it 
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11-05-2009, 07:49 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Brampton
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Car: 1990 BMW 328i OBD1
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apparently m30 gots 6 mans with hurcules strength inside
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11-05-2009, 08:03 PM
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The Afro-stig
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: TDot West End
Posts: 4,527
Car: Is Fast. ;)
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Yep, super easy to work on, cheap ass parts, cheap ass replacement engines  no gay timing belts and monster torque ANNND guys have reported veryy comparable mileage to the ol' original m20.
Bullet proof bottom endz ftw.
ONLY thing you may have to do if the motor has not been maintained and regular valve adjustments have not been done is a cyl head refresh and a new cam; all cheap!
Edit: another problem you may have is the ability to tame your right foot!
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11-05-2009, 08:07 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NG, Republica Srpska
Posts: 5,121
Car: 1989 Honda CRX
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Nice maintained M30 in 535i is a baby crocodile when you compare them to M20ish stock. So M30 no timing belt for sure?
Do not forget it still runs on regular as M20.
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11-05-2009, 08:09 PM
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The Afro-stig
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: TDot West End
Posts: 4,527
Car: Is Fast. ;)
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^for sure, I've had mine open too many times
The chain will/should outlast the motor and car. If properly maintained.
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11-05-2009, 08:23 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 359
Car: '88 IX turbo
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i love mine, its insanely fun, torque is unreal, no issues with the engine, only with other things... it tore my stock m20 motor mounts, so you should upgrade to urethane, also try and stop grinning when you drive it......
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11-05-2009, 08:27 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Brampton
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Car: 1990 BMW 328i OBD1
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oh boy....
...crazy *swap* idea!!!!
this motor is cheap too! i'd be happier with THIS than an m50/52 etc
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Last edited by El Gato Liso; 11-05-2009 at 08:42 PM.
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11-05-2009, 08:34 PM
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6th Gear Member
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Thing I don't like, everytime I come over clean E34M30, iT'S automatic.
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11-05-2009, 08:35 PM
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The Afro-stig
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: TDot West End
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^^Hate?? I'd love that  a clean unmolested motor ready to be thrown into a e30!
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11-05-2009, 08:39 PM
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6th Gear Member
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^ Yeah for sure, but I think he wants an E34 lol. The OP.
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11-05-2009, 08:53 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jewtown
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Car: E34 M5 Euro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lvan
Thing I don't like, everytime I come over clean E34M30, iT'S automatic.
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well  ...this one is 5spd  Thats the only reason i want it!! 
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1990 M5 Euro
You wash your car like it was your firstborn child, you tend to its needs like it was your own body, you protect it like it's your family, then you drive it like you stole it
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11-05-2009, 09:10 PM
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Sticky
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 601
Car: Honda Accord
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I've had my E34 535i 5-spd for 2 and a half years now and love it!
It's been quite reliable - no engine problems at all.
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11-05-2009, 09:15 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 1,204
Car: E34iT, E30i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JINT
well ...this one is 5spd Thats the only reason i want it!! |
is it this one??? I couldn't believe this ad when I saw it, so I emailed the guy. He actually had it listed at $6500 at that time. I said what's the catch and he said nothing - he needs money to "get home". Car looks clean and if it's actually legit, you could dump the CRV and make some money back. Plus buddy seems pretty desperate so I'd offer him 3K cash if the car looked ok and he'd prolly take it.
http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...dIdZ165758039#
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11-05-2009, 09:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: OJ Didn't Do it.
Posts: 1,301
Car: E34 530i/5
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An M30 is nice... but an M60 is even nicer. I think you should find a nice e34 540i... and buy my 5 speed swap.
/shameless plug
=p
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11-05-2009, 09:45 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NG, Republica Srpska
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Car: 1989 Honda CRX
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^ Yeah but get ready to work out $$$$ for M60 repairs.
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