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  • kid325e
    R3V OG
    • Sep 2007
    • 6421

    #1

    Stay away??

    Think this 70k M20 is saveable? Still turns over easily by hand. Its been outside under a tarp.

    I cam get it for a good deal. Just don't want to waste my time. I think ill just tear it down and see what I have to work with.







    This is what worries me..... :(

    clutchCTRL!
    Move with a purpose.
    - 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd
    - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
    - 2000 323i AT
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  • paperplane94
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2011
    • 420

    #2
    meh

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    • TurboJake
      No R3VLimiter
      • Oct 2010
      • 3780

      #3
      Meh.

      If it's dirt cheap. No harm in looking. If it turns over by hand there's no reason to believe it's damaged internally.


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      • kid325e
        R3V OG
        • Sep 2007
        • 6421

        #4
        That's what I'm thinking.
        clutchCTRL!
        Move with a purpose.
        - 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd
        - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
        - 2000 323i AT
        2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD

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        • camip
          E30 Fanatic
          • Nov 2011
          • 1253

          #5
          M20b27 or m20b25?

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          • MR 325
            Moderator
            • Oct 2003
            • 37827

            #6
            An Eta engine sitting under a tarp? They should be giving it to you for free.
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            • Quinthirty
              Grease Monkey
              • Mar 2012
              • 318

              #7
              Put it under citric acid for a day and go back to it... you're good to go. :p

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              • kid325e
                R3V OG
                • Sep 2007
                • 6421

                #8
                B27. Its my uncle's engine he wants 200.00 for.
                clutchCTRL!
                Move with a purpose.
                - 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd
                - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
                - 2000 323i AT
                2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD

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                • TG Goose
                  Wrencher
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 234

                  #9
                  I got a m20b25 for $400 and it was known running, wiring harness, ecu, ac pump and all accessories.
                  ______________________________________
                  1984 LSB 318i - Sold
                  1986 325i - Motor Swapped Track Car Project
                  1995 318ti - Sold
                  1999 540iA - Daily Driver

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                  • TurboJake
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 3780

                    #10
                    Originally posted by kid325e
                    B27. Its my uncle's engine he wants 200.00 for.
                    You're uncle is insane. I'd sell you the one I have in my garage for $50.



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                    • unevolved
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Nov 2011
                      • 714

                      #11
                      I'd give a case of (decent) beer for it. Certainly not $200.
                      1991 318i SOLD
                      2003 325i SOLD

                      Racecars and stuff.

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                      • 5Toes
                        Banned
                        • May 2010
                        • 9836

                        #12
                        Originally posted by TG Goose
                        I got a m20b25 for $400 and it was known running, wiring harness, ecu, ac pump and all accessories.
                        lol I got one for 2 fiddy

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                        • kid325e
                          R3V OG
                          • Sep 2007
                          • 6421

                          #13
                          Ill post pictures after the tear down. Pretty excited to prove you all wrong.

                          The shortblock is going to the machine shop to make sure all is good. It is going to the shop with 885 head and all the motronic 1.3 goodies. The engine has 70k on it. Its got sentimental value. I appreciate your guys' input. I do value it!
                          clutchCTRL!
                          Move with a purpose.
                          - 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd
                          - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
                          - 2000 323i AT
                          2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD

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                          • SmokeE30
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Jun 2009
                            • 1730

                            #14
                            you could get a mystery engine from the junkyard for half that price, just sayin
                            Shawn @ Bimmerbuddies
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                            2971a Roundtop Rd, Middletown PA 17057
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                            • Fidhle007
                              I can fly, motherfucker
                              • Oct 2005
                              • 7209

                              #15
                              Wait, people still buy M20s? Besides the scrap yard? You kids are cheap...
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