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Engine for 98 BMW 528 required.....

  • 18-01-2008 11:04pm
    #1
    galwaytt
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    ...got a text from my brother, who's colleague has fubar'd his engine, so looking for a used 528 engine.

    Any and all help appreciated, tks.!

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  • #2
    Seth Brundle
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    According to a similar query on bavarian board (Need reconditioned engine), you can get them from Traynors for £600 (incl VAT & delivery (to Dublin)). You can also try FAB in the UK but seemingly they wanted £699 + VAT & delivery


  • #3
    cantdecide
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    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...got a text from my brother, who's colleague has fubar'd his engine, so looking for a used 528 engine.

    Any and all help appreciated, tks.!

    There's a BMW specialist/ breaker in Castletownroche in North Cork (between Fermoy and Mallow) called Pat Canavan (022 26166). I'm not sure how well he's known but I was only there once but he seemed to know his stuff and seemed like a straight shooter (if a little gruff at first sight). I wouldn't be surprised if he was able to help. I'm sure if he was supplying and fitting an engine it would be more economical I'm sure.


  • #4
    unkel
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    kbannon wrote: »
    you can get them from Traynors for £600 (incl VAT & delivery (to Dublin))

    That's very cheap!

    I've dealt with Traynors once before and I was very happy with the deal. I know I'm very likely to contact Traynors again in the future because I now own a 22 year old car. Hopefully I will not be looking for a new engine though :D

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  • #5
    Seth Brundle
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    That was for a 2.5L engine (from a 523i). I don't think there would be much difference in price for the 2.8L unit (pretty much the same engine).


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