WTB 825i Engine

[gkovakas]

Need a 825i Short block or the best place to find one. Thanks.

[gkovakas]

Is there no salvage yard for these things? I cant believe I can not find a block or used engine for this thing :(

[dieselsmith]

I saw one on ebay awhile ago. What happened to yours?

[Dane]

I think it's a matter of just looking hard. Compared to cars made in the hundreds of thousands a specific model (825) Gator is low production so there simply aren't many around. Then finding one that has been parted out and has a serviceable engine is even more rare. I suppose one is occasionally wrecked and the engine is OK but I imagine many have their engine's killed by ingesting water so replacements are in demand and go pretty quickly.

[gkovakas]

I mainly need the block and oil pan. I bought it cheap since it went swimming one day. Thought I got a deal after dropping the oil pan and cleaning out the remaining water. It ran for about 5 hours and then broke a rod just below the piston pin. Bad part was it took out the block and the oil pan rail. Block and oil pan alone is at least $1100 and by the time I replace 3 rods, rings bearings, etc. I will be at 1600 or more. I can get a complete engine for $2500.

I check ebay every day and called the guy who had 2 in April and May but he said it was a fluke he had those. Any help on finding a block is appreciated.