Black puddle...

madfronter · 10-20-2008, 01:40 PM

I went out to warm my car up this morning since it was about 42 out and frosty. I let the car warm up for about five minutes before I started to back out of the driveway and I see a nice sized puddle of oil under where my car was just parked. Now that kinda stressed me out but not too much since my car has developed a slow leak over the past year or so and it has 275k on the motor. I know the head gasket needs to be changed but I think its might be best to find a used engine and drop it in there. I am very pleased with how long my car has lasted. Definitely the best and most reliable car I have owned so far. The down side is now tracking down a used engine and having to drop it off at a garage for a few days. I'm gonna have to rely on friends for rides to and from work. Anyone have any leads on used engines in the philly/south jersey area?

adamud · 10-20-2008, 03:32 PM

If you feel like trying and finding the problem I'd say look at the oil filter housing first. The gasket will wear out and start to leak/ squirt a little oil. You can tell if its the gasket because there will be a pool of oil sitting on the engine behind the oil filter housing. You'll probably need a flashlight to see.. Its an easier fix than finding and replacing a motor...
Good luck to ya

Mallard · 10-20-2008, 05:49 PM

agree with adamud

part shown below

1 x #9
2 x #8 (they say just 1, but get 2 trust me)

**cooljess76** · 10-20-2008, 05:57 PM

+1 on the oil filter housing. That's the most common source that I've seen on these cars. There's an o ring and a paper seal. Both will need replaced, but it's the o ring that's usually the culprit. Otherwise I'd take a close look at the oil pan for cracks. The valve cover/spark plug gaskets, timing cover gaskets, head gasket, and F&R crank seals may leak, but it's usually not enough to pool up in the driveway.

madfronter · 10-20-2008, 06:09 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. I really appreciate that. I've looked over everything with my dad who is a mechanic and we determined that its the head gasket and that's something we decided not to tackle since the high miles on the engine. I think the best long term solution is dropping in another engine into my car.

Mallard · 10-20-2008, 06:13 PM

then get a dirty 6´er in there buddy boy

and make it snappay

madfronter · 10-20-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mallard

then get a dirty 6´er in there buddy boy

and make it snappay

I had initially saved the money I currently have for an S52 engine swap, but I have recently decided to use the money saved up for a down payment on a black 99 M Coupe. I would prefer to have the M Coupe as my weekend car and the ti as a daily driver. So that is my current plan.

Mallard · 10-20-2008, 06:38 PM

well, if you choose to break the Ti for any reason.. DIBS ON THE WHEELS

madfronter · 10-20-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mallard

well, if you choose to break the Ti for any reason.. DIBS ON THE WHEELS

Well I doubt I will be parting with my ti any time soon. But I will make sure to let you know first if I sell my wheels. I am hoping someone on here has a used M44 engine I can buy from them.

dave45056 · 10-20-2008, 08:22 PM

I did a DIY for this repair. It includes the part numbers required and pics, too.
Here is a link:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20854

madfronter · 10-22-2008, 01:48 PM

I decided to call Bimmerworks to see about having them drop a used M44 into my car. I have asked them to source out a LSD as well. They said it should take them a bout a week to source everything and get back to me. I'm hoping to find an engine with less than 120k. So please let me know if you know of any M44 engines for sale in the Philadelphia area.

**cooljess76** · 10-22-2008, 06:25 PM

Not sure if you seen this thread or not. It's a long drive but may be worth the money you save considering the price.
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24109

madfronter · 10-22-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooljess76

Not sure if you seen this thread or not. It's a long drive but may be worth the money you save considering the price.
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24109

Hey cooljess, thanks for the heads up. I sent them a private message.

Mallard · 10-22-2008, 06:42 PM

frontier you madman! i have seen 2 threads with 16v motors for sale on here !

i gave them your name , to help them PM you

madfronter · 10-22-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mallard

frontier you madman! i have seen 2 threads with 16v motors for sale on here !

i gave them your name , to help them PM you

Thank you very much sir!

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