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Old 09-15-2006, 07:33 PM
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Unhappy Can't Find an Engine HELP!!!

I have a 84 Diesel Lincoln that has over 350,000 miles on it and for some reason needs a engine or this one over hualed. If anyone has any suggestions other then take it to the junk yard I'd be greatful.

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Old 09-15-2006, 08:06 PM
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A BMW 524 from the 80s uses the same engine.
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Old 09-15-2006, 08:20 PM
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but finding a good one used is a tall proposition. but i would give it a try if i liked the car. you might get lucky.

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Old 09-15-2006, 08:53 PM
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Have a look here.

http://remanufactured.com/BMW_Engines.htm

Scroll down to the 2.5l 6cyl turbo diesel.

Price seems resonable too.

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Old 09-15-2006, 09:08 PM
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Have a look here.

http://remanufactured.com/BMW_Engines.htm

Scroll down to the 2.5l 6cyl turbo diesel.

Price seems resonable too.

Louis.
And about a grand cheaper too, compared to a 617.95x
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Old 09-15-2006, 09:31 PM
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Same engine in a Vixen motorhome. Look on Vixen sites for a used engine.
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Old 09-15-2006, 11:44 PM
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those vixens were a slick design.

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