WTB M30B35 engine

[billpatterson]

Hi there

I am looking for a project. Since Canada is frozen and my E3 is well sorted, I am looking for another project. I think refreshing a M30B35 engine would be a fun project and nice upgrade too. My current engine runs real nice...however . Based on Forum posts too the M30B35 is a affordable replacement engine. I will continue to use carburetors (maybe side drafts) and may move to electronic ignition these engines come with...maybe. A long block may be adequate too as I could transfer peripherals from my M30B30 to the M30B35.

Let me know what you have?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[stphers]

Hi Bill,

There was a guy in North Van on Craigslist that was selling one, check it out

Thanks, Rick

 

[Oldbmwcoupes]

I have several. Would you be looking to refresh one or a direct drop in?

 

[HB Chris]

There are lots here in SoCal too.

 

[billpatterson]

Hi Bill,

There was a guy in North Van on Craigslist that was selling one, check it out

Thanks, Rick

Thanks Rick!
Ad was removed. Dang!

Cheers

 

[billpatterson]

I have several. Would you be looking to refresh one or a direct drop in?

Hi there!
I would do a thorough refresh over time.

What do you have? Have to considering the cost of shipping from TN.

Cheers
Bill

 

[billpatterson]

There are lots here in SoCal too.

Hi Chris
THX! Any leads would be appreciated!

Cheers
Bill

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

Here's one in West Van...

BMW 3.5L ENGINE FOR 535 or 735 MODELS - auto parts - by owner

94K RECORDS E34-91 call JAN no TEXT

vancouver.craigslist.org

 

[billpatterson]

Here's one in West Van...

BMW 3.5L ENGINE FOR 535 or 735 MODELS - auto parts - by owner

94K RECORDS E34-91 call JAN no TEXT

vancouver.craigslist.org

Thanks Dick! Email send to seller...

Cheers

 

[Markos]

Maybe? Plate says 535i:

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Debaged. You want a 735:

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142K miles. Can test the engine. Can use the full harness. Don’t need to ship. If you can get it down to day $3,500-$4K, ask yourself if it is worth it.

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[billpatterson]

Maybe? Plate says 535i:

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Debaged. You want a 735:

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142K miles. Can test the engine. Can use the full harness. Don’t need to ship. If you can get it down to day $3,500-$4K, ask yourself if it is worth it.

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Thx Markos! Looking for just the M30B35 engine.

Cheers
Bill

 

[Markos]

Thx Markos! Looking for just the M30B35 engine.

Cheers
Bill

They are easier to find with the car attached.

 

[tferrer]

They are easier to find with the car attached.

Plus you can gauge what you are actually getting and it comes with its own means of transport... All items to ponder...

 

[billpatterson]

HI
How does this one look? Any concerns visible to those who know what to look for? What is up with the alternator? It looks to have a 'hose' connection.












Cheers
Bill

 

[HB Chris]

You won’t use that Alt or the oil filter can. They key is what year is it? Thru around 88 they still have the passenger side motor mount bosses on the block.

 

[TedS]

It looks like the tag says '91. 94,000 kilometers?? Unless there's a hole in the block I'd probably jump on that.
I got engine mount conversion plates for my '92.
*edit- also, I did leak down tests on various engines I was considering.

 

[Cornishman]

I took the engine out of my friends 635 just pre pandemic. He is in Upstate New York, the engine is Sitting on a shelf. pm me if you want his details.

 

[Bob]

HI
How does this one look? Any concerns visible to those who know what to look for? What is up with the alternator? It looks to have a 'hose' connection.

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Cheers
Bill

Is that a motronic flywheel early one?

 

[HB Chris]

You want a b35, not the early b34 Motronic with flywheel sensor, b35 uses the harmonic balancer.

 

[billpatterson]

You want a b35, not the early b34 Motronic with flywheel sensor, b35 uses the harmonic balancer.

YES!
Cheers