89 bmw - cracked head gasket

[panthro]

After a few days of over-heating, I brought in my '89 bmw to a mechanic who alerted me to a cracked head gasket this weekend. Prior to this problem, the car was operating flawlessly and in otherwise great overall condition. It has about 160k miles and the costs of repair outweight it's value in my opinion, plus the fact I can't even afford repair costs. It would be a shame to junk a car like this. Either I donate it or find some BMW enthusiast to buy it off me for $4-500. Anyone have other ideas?

[George M]

Where are you located?...which model E-34 is it? Automatic?
George

[TheGeak]

What about doing the work yourself?
Where are you located?

[Brandon J]

Where is the car located? e-mail me with info

[Bruno]

At this price I will pick it up...

[632 Regal]

Joint venture anyone?

[Bill R.]

up at that price...





At this price I will pick it up...

[mrbmw1]

After a few days of over-heating, I brought in my '89 bmw to a mechanic who alerted me to a cracked head gasket this weekend. Prior to this problem, the car was operating flawlessly and in otherwise great overall condition. It has about 160k miles and the costs of repair outweight it's value in my opinion, plus the fact I can't even afford repair costs. It would be a shame to junk a car like this. Either I donate it or find some BMW enthusiast to buy it off me for $4-500. Anyone have other ideas?

where are you located I would love to add it to my collection email mrbmw1@hotmail.com or call 786-277-0610

[ryan roopnarine]

me in my ford f525i superduty pulling another bmw down the road with a dollar store rope....the tranny is in an isuzu trooper, after all.

[shortbuss2336]

i have a cylinder head for you to get it back on the road again




After a few days of over-heating, I brought in my '89 bmw to a mechanic who alerted me to a cracked head gasket this weekend. Prior to this problem, the car was operating flawlessly and in otherwise great overall condition. It has about 160k miles and the costs of repair outweight it's value in my opinion, plus the fact I can't even afford repair costs. It would be a shame to junk a car like this. Either I donate it or find some BMW enthusiast to buy it off me for $4-500. Anyone have other ideas?

[Bruno]

Nannnnnnnnn, I will smuggle it back to CAnada :D

[Bruno]

I might be interested when I start doing some more mods to my car...
I will need to try my new future skills in head polishing for high flow.

[panthro]

Wow, I didn't think I would get this sort of response! I can't fix the car because I don't have the tools, skill, or time. I'm starting with the FBI in 3 days and will be away for 17 weeks, so this would need to happen asap. The car is located in Long Island, NY. I should also mention that two mechanics have also recommended replacement of upper control arms. It also has a fluctuating idle which I've tolerated for 7 years. No mechanic has been able to rectify the problem. I have photos I can email anyone who's interested. Anyone still interested?

Email me at cicci0@techie.com

[Unregistered]

Do you have any idea what size engine and type of transmission the car has? What is the number on the rear deck lid?

Paul