How i know the that engine is 330
2006-08-10 05:09:08 · 4 answers · asked by Tyler Luu 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
Go for it if you have the skill. They are both bored out M50 engines so they should be direct replacement. Jack the car up in the front, disconnect the driveshaft, remove radiator, hood, engine cables, support transmission and undo transmission mount and engine mounts. Attach engine hoist + level, and slowly lift the engine and transmission out together. You will need to use engine leveler to tilt the engine in aggressive angle to clear. If you never done this before, get someone with some experience to help you out. The job should take about 10 hours with two mechanics. It isn't too difficult, but it does get little bit dangerous. Engine + transmission combined weight should be about 600 lb.
The easy way to identify 330 engine is get the embedded VIN number from the engine and ask BMW dealer to look it up for you. They should be able to tell you which model of the car the engine came from. You can also try carfax. History will tell you which car the engine came from. Or the engine doner should have the title.
2006-08-10 17:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Sang K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't even think about it. You'll have a nightmare with the electrics. The tranny and the motor won't match. The computer won't work with the new motor. Do yourself a favor and leave it be. I have spent more money on BMWs than I care to admit. If you can't afford to buy it new or lease it with the warranty, then run like hell because you will be married to the car.
2006-08-12 01:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by cardesiner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask, I would not recommend doing it yourself. For the love of god, let a real mechanic do it.
2006-08-10 12:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lunacy, don't even try it please.
2006-08-10 16:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋