One year on..... Here we go again ..... - Page 15

Dragrad · 23rd August 2009, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 6

Dont know if it helps but have been browsing the bay of fleas and there are loads of places breaking 75 cdts may be worth having a look,but you probally have already.

All the best:lol:

Been there, done that, nearly got a t-shirt

Still waiting for replies on a couple.....

I am rejecting all front end damage vehicles for obvious reasons...

Number 6 · 23rd August 2009, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragrad

Been there, done that, nearly got a t-shirt

Still waiting for replies on a couple.....

I am rejecting all front end damage vehicles for obvious reasons...

Had a look around a local scrap yard today for you But they only had a V6 in so no good will keep looking

Dragrad · 23rd August 2009, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 6

Had a look around a local scrap yard today for you But they only had a V6 in so no good will keep looking

Thank you for taking the trouble, much appreciated

But with 3/4 tank of diesel..... I don't think a V6 would do

... Nice thought though....

Rob75 · 23rd August 2009, 00:44

Just a thought, would a bmw 320 lump fit in? Surley bmw did'nt make to many changes before fitting it in the 75? Would probally be a little quicker as i think bmw de tuned it before fitting it to the 75?

Dragrad · 23rd August 2009, 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob75

Just a thought, would a bmw 320 lump fit in? Surley bmw did'nt make to many changes before fitting it in the 75? Would probally be a little quicker as i think bmw de tunned it before fitting it to the 75?

Asked the same question, but still waiting for a reply

I think the BMW's were in-line whereas the 75's were transverse engines....? Maybe the engine mountings are different?

BTW..... what does "i think bmw de tunned it" mean"??

Rob75 · 23rd August 2009, 01:00

ahhh, well you see the "N" key is a bit sticky.

The amount of times i've spilt beer on it im surprised it still works!

Telferstr · 23rd August 2009, 13:36

Hi Andrew,
Sorry to read of your problem at the moment and I was just wondering that if your current engine was performing well, i.e. low oil consumption and reasonable to good performance, would it be worth considering fitting a new crankshaft and bearings etc., to get you back on the road. It maybe the easiest way forward. Before doing this though, it would be interesting to try and find out if the crankshaft failure you have experienced, is in fact more common than we think with this type BMW engine.
Just a thought and hope you are back on the road again soon, especially after all your troubles of last year.
Regards,
Telfer.

JohnDotCom · 23rd August 2009, 16:16

I have Brand new Camshafts for the V8 normally £207 per side.

(Don't ask)

Dragrad · 23rd August 2009, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telferstr

Hi Andrew,
Sorry to read of your problem at the moment and I was just wondering that if your current engine was performing well, i.e. low oil consumption and reasonable to good performance, would it be worth considering fitting a new crankshaft and bearings etc., to get you back on the road. It maybe the easiest way forward. Before doing this though, it would be interesting to try and find out if the crankshaft failure you have experienced, is in fact more common than we think with this type BMW engine.
Just a thought and hope you are back on the road again soon, especially after all your troubles of last year.
Regards,
Telfer.

Waiting for a quote from the garage on Monday.....

kevin · 24th August 2009, 15:09

this any good for you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=130324825410

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Rob75 Gets stuck in Jaguar Join Date: May 2008 Location: wellington, somerset Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ahhh, well you see the "N" key is a bit sticky. The amount of times i've spilt beer on it im surprised it still works! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I have Brand new Camshafts for the V8 normally £207 per side. (Don't ask) Last edited by JohnDotCom; 23rd August 2009 at 23:42..

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kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	this any good for you? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=130324825410 Last edited by kevin; 24th August 2009 at 15:12..

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23rd August 2009, 13:36	#147
Telferstr Posted a thing or two Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 3. 1.5 Petrol 6 Speed Manual Gearbox. Great fan of the Mk1 75 which I had 3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inverkip, Scotland. Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 23 Thanked 68 Times in 44 Posts	Hi Andrew, Sorry to read of your problem at the moment and I was just wondering that if your current engine was performing well, i.e. low oil consumption and reasonable to good performance, would it be worth considering fitting a new crankshaft and bearings etc., to get you back on the road. It maybe the easiest way forward. Before doing this though, it would be interesting to try and find out if the crankshaft failure you have experienced, is in fact more common than we think with this type BMW engine. Just a thought and hope you are back on the road again soon, especially after all your troubles of last year. Regards, Telfer.