Author Topic: Thinking of buying a BMW 525tds (Read 4546 times)

TDIMeister · « **on:** March 28, 2008, 10:17:40 am »

Hi guys,

I have my eyes on a sweet 1994 BMW 525tds Touring. The only catch is that the seller says it has a leak in the injection pump. Anyone knows where I can buy an OE replacement or upgrade? I want to buy a pump outright to have the leaking one rebuilt and possibly upgraded and kept as a spare. I've sent an inquiry to DSS in France.

The cost of the pump will decide if I take the plunge to buy the car. I'll kee you guys posted how it turns out. ..

zukgod1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2008, 02:10:46 pm »

Quote from: "TDIMeister"

Hi guys,

I have my eyes on a sweet 1994 BMW 525tds Touring. The only catch is that the seller says it has a leak in the injection pump. Anyone knows where I can buy an OE replacement or upgrade? I want to buy a pump outright to have the leaking one rebuilt and possibly upgraded and kept as a spare. I've sent an inquiry to DSS in France.

The cost of the pump will decide if I take the plunge to buy the car. I'll kee you guys posted how it turns out. ..

I would contact Giles and ask him, he's even on your side of the border.

I would love to find one of those here.. Talk about SWEET!!

TDIMeister · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2008, 02:24:54 pm »

The car sold before I got to it. Oh well. The search continues.

I'm currently in Germany..

subsonic · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:03:49 pm »

Quote from: "TDIMeister"

The car sold before I got to it. Oh well. The search continues.

I'm currently in Germany..

That means you have access to goodies :mrgreen:

DCC · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2008, 04:29:28 am »

Those 199x 2.5 TDS engines usually have water pump issues. An older pump propeller will not pump as it should and the result is a ruffled head.

A mechanic told me that the problem was related with the OEM water pump materials. The original pump propeller was made in plastic (I believe) and it was later replaced by a metallic one.

Get that fixed if necessary and you'll have TDS for ages. It's a wonderful engine.

TDIMeister · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2009, 03:49:13 pm »

Bump.

Although not a Diesel, I did buy a car, and I'm staying within the VW Group fold: http://tinyurl.com/cceket

lord_verminaard · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2009, 10:29:19 am »

WOW!!! Holy crap what a great car!!! Screw the BMW.

That car looks fantastic, and it's a 6-speed to boot! I feel the Audi V-8 is the best V8 ever made. Yes, better than the Chevy 350.

Jealous, indeed. What are your plans with it?

Brendan

jtanguay · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2009, 10:55:36 am »

Quote from: "lord_verminaard"

WOW!!! Holy crap what a great car!!! Screw the BMW. That car looks fantastic, and it's a 6-speed to boot! I feel the Audi V-8 is the best V8 ever made. Yes, better than the Chevy 350.

Jealous, indeed. What are your plans with it?

Brendan

we can import cars 15 years or older here

hmmm... the gears in my head are turning... imagine a diesel in that car

if you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for the car?

TDIMeister · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2009, 01:12:10 pm »

As mentioned in the thread, it will be sent to Canada at the end of June and sold. I paid 5000 EUR for it plus 1200 EUR to get it TÜV'ed.