Replacement S62

[Norcal]

There has been a lot of discussion around "what if I need a motor". I recently found this post from 2010. Private party selling his used motor. Someone in the same thread said "Dinan charges 8,000 for theirs" (new, rebuilt or used??) Anyway FWIW probably a reasonable cost for a used replacement.


OEM S62 (62k miles runs perfect, young and healthy) - $7500

[Z8doc]

Hey Ian, Where did you see that engine posted?

[Norcal]

http://www.nwbmwforums.com/viewtopic...956e6803a02a82

[JohnAnthony]

There has been a lot of discussion around "what if I need a motor". I recently found this post from 2010. Private party selling his used motor. Someone in the same thread said "Dinan charges 8,000 for theirs" (new, rebuilt or used??) Anyway FWIW probably a reasonable cost for a used replacement.


OEM S62 (62k miles runs perfect, young and healthy) - $7500

$8k seems too good to be true or maybe just for a short block + a usable core

either way $7500 seems steep

should a Z8 owner for some reason end up needing a motor if you swap for M5 S62s you'll need to do the oil sump, pump, and associated items

and you should consider rod bearings while you're at it

http://bmwz8.us/vbb/showthread.php?t=2558

[macfly]

Good point, thanks for the reminder that all S62's are not the same!

[Z8doc]

According to that forum, the engine is sold, the transmission is still available.

[JohnAnthony]

According to that forum, the engine is sold, the transmission is still available.

entire E39 M5 part outs aren't a rare thing - someone was selling a Dinan S2 engine+headers recently

transmissions are an item to look out for as they might become more expensive in the future, for a specific bearing that is no longer produced

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...r-bearing.html