ANOTHER BMW DEAD

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   differ, i use Abbey for my insurance, they have branches in most large towns. Don't get to depressed when you read what our friends across the water get insurance for, you'll only get depressed.
If by any chance you are a member of Amicus (it's a trade union) you'll get discount.

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PhilS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 26-July-2003 Location: Northern Ireland Status: Offline Points: 60	Posted: 08-August-2005 at 14:03
	differ, i use Abbey for my insurance, they have branches in most large towns. Don't get to depressed when you read what our friends across the water get insurance for, you'll only get depressed. If by any chance you are a member of Amicus (it's a trade union) you'll get discount.
	Arctic Silver '95 320 I SE

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differ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27-March-2005 Status: Offline Points: 76	Posted: 09-August-2005 at 05:14
	Thanks PhilS. will have a look. does anyone know if a 2.5tds engine will fit straight in? obviously i will need to change my ECU as well. Would the gearbox be ok to use with a 2.5 engine? or would it need changed again?

differ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27-March-2005 Status: Offline Points: 76	Posted: 09-August-2005 at 18:08
	well lads new engine to go into her! totally seized altho not sure of the cause yet, but my old mans forkin out for the new one, putting in a 1800td again, now the problem is where to find one. any ideas?

Mark R Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Wimborne, Dorset Joined: 24-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 436	Posted: 10-August-2005 at 04:47
	could try Fabdirect never cheap, but usually have what you need!
	Mark Roberts E30 318iS Wessex Region Secretary E30 Registrar & committee member Someone left a note on my windscreen. It read 'Parking Fine' that was nice

PhilS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 26-July-2003 Location: Northern Ireland Status: Offline Points: 60	Posted: 10-August-2005 at 09:07
	There is a place in Newtownards who specialise in breaking BMW's, i'll call over and have a word if you like, i'll try to get you the phone number.
	Arctic Silver '95 320 I SE

bmw325tds Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 05-February-2005 Status: Offline Points: 361	Posted: 10-August-2005 at 11:21
	I'd already checked FAB and they didn't look to have one. 1800td is probalby your best bet, as changing from 318 to 325 will need new gearbox, clutch, diff, instrument cluster, front & rear brakes etc.. - significantly expensive!
	Carl Ford Focus 1.8TDdi Estate Ford Focus 1.8TDdi Porsche 944 Turbo BM's gone, but maybe only temporary!

differ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27-March-2005 Status: Offline Points: 76	Posted: 11-August-2005 at 06:37
	Thanks Phils for your help but i already tried there and they dont have one. Cheers anyways. apparently a lad called eddie torrens scrapyard has one but hes looking 1000 for it and doesnt know the year milage or condition, and will only give a three month guarantee so its hardly worth the risk. yea i think ill keep it at 1800 tds lol. Edited by differ

llatsni Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II work in progress Joined: 22-February-2005 Location: dublinia Status: Offline Points: 963	Posted: 11-August-2005 at 06:54
	found one in france, but no price: link I'd offer 500 to the guy selling that engine without and details... push him hard and i reckon he'll sell. Worth a shot at that money. Paul
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Grubbins Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03-August-2005 Status: Offline Points: 26	Posted: 11-August-2005 at 10:16
	This place http://www.bmspares.co.uk/new_breakers.htm has a 318tds being broken. Worth a call. Hope you get sorted.