The Zed is dead

[Yorkie Z]

I'm surprised they're not breaking it, as the engine would get them about £4k alone...although maybe they realised their potential audience is a bit smaller than they thought as it's not 'just an M3 S54 engine'

Wonder how much they'd want for a gearbox, as mine's still the original one

Is there much demand for these engines?

For the M3 variant...yes...either for track builds, or for donor engines when the rod bearings/vanos/valves let go.

Some breakers don't know that there are differences between the M3 and Z4 versions though, and price both about the same.

You can use either in either car, but you'll need to change over (or buy) some bits from the donor engine...so you might as well go for the 'correct' engine if you can find one.

I've seen them for sale from £2k for a 150,000 mile one (with no history)...to £7k for a 30k mile one (don't know if either of those actually sold for that though).

That’s good to know
I never realised there was any difference between our engine and the M3.

 

[AndyBeech]

I'm surprised they're not breaking it, as the engine would get them about £4k alone...although maybe they realised their potential audience is a bit smaller than they thought as it's not 'just an M3 S54 engine'

Wonder how much they'd want for a gearbox, as mine's still the original one

Is there much demand for these engines?

For the M3 variant...yes...either for track builds, or for donor engines when the rod bearings/vanos/valves let go.

Some breakers don't know that there are differences between the M3 and Z4 versions though, and price both about the same.

You can use either in either car, but you'll need to change over (or buy) some bits from the donor engine...so you might as well go for the 'correct' engine if you can find one.

I've seen them for sale from £2k for a 150,000 mile one (with no history)...to £7k for a 30k mile one (don't know if either of those actually sold for that though).

What are the differences apart from the DME?

 

[mmm-five]

What are the differences apart from the DME?

Don’t think the actual block/short engine is any different, it’s the ancillaries where the swapping/buying expense comes in.

But from memory - and besides the MSS70 DME & engine wiring harness - exhaust manifolds, sump, oil level sensor, dipstick guide tube, water pump, secondary air pump, oil cooler, coolant expansion tank, pusher fan, airbox, ...erm...

 

[Thrustyjust]

Cat S means it could actually be repaired and stuck back on the road or still broken for spares.

 

[alex.baker1989]

Up for auction on ASM website...

https://auctions.asm-autos.co.uk/ve...=0&fuel=0&catc=0&dist=0&sort=0&srch=Z4&page=1

Just seen this too. Someone should snap it up for spares at that price. Looks like the interior has picked up a few marks from storage, but it's still in great condition.

 

[alex.baker1989]

Cat S means it could actually be repaired and stuck back on the road or still broken for spares.

The engineer told me he was in two minds of whether or not he lets it go back on the road, as it's a very nice example. Looks like he decided to cat S it. There's a 99.9% likelihood it will be bought for spares though.