Blown motor

RenoE92M3 · 11-21-2012, 12:23 AM

My car has 43000 on it and the motor is done. The car is bone stock Ive had it since april of this year and it has been in the shop atleast once a month the trans has been replaced now the motor. My plan was to put a blower on it this winter when the warranty expires. I am really doubting the abilities of this motor now I may just leave it alone. There is no excuse for a lost motor at 43000 when its maintained at the dealership and is BONE STOCK!!!! I dont care if it was raced around town every day which it wasnt. How many hard miles do alot of you blower guys have on your cars?

rjd598 · 11-21-2012, 12:28 AM

Lemon it

Khrishna · 11-21-2012, 12:30 AM

Something is not adding up here.

Think I'll grab some

RenoE92M3 · 11-21-2012, 12:49 AM

Its always something different I own my own shop so I'm always on top of getting things fixed under warranty so I dont have to fix it. This is what I can remember having done the I drive knob came off trim was peeling on the steering wheel and drivers door handle drivers axle seal was leaking trans was rattling exhaust header collectors leaking window exterior trim was cracking emissions light was on 3x they replaced several evap valves new pads and rotors. The motor sounds like it has piston slap possibly a valve train issue but it sounds too slow for that. I noticed a ticking noise on cold start the last few starts so I brought it in for that the axle seal and the window trim for the second time. I picked it up 4 days later with everything fixed and BMW saying they couldnt hear the tick. I said ok no problem maybe its just me and drove the car to my shop 5 miles away. When I was on the freeway I noticed the noise and it was getting louder. I pulled into my shop and didnt even stop I could hear it very clear bouncing off the building. I turned right around and drove back to BMW and took the shop foreman Avery for a ride. He said what I was already thinking piston slap.

m3an · 11-21-2012, 01:03 AM

So the motor isn't blown but is making noise? Piston slap? from your description of Reno, I assume its hot and the car being warm I don't think piston slap is the issue. What year is the car? Is it the bearings? Does the tapping noise correlate with RPM or stay the same? Need more info

RenoE92M3 · 11-21-2012, 01:16 AM

Without taking it apart its all just speculation but it sounds like piston slap. Its not heavy like rod knock sounds too slow and low pitch for valve train.

m3an · 11-21-2012, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoE92M3

Without taking it apart its all just speculation but it sounds like piston slap. Its not heavy like rod knock sounds too slow and low pitch for valve train.

but its def in the bottom end? sucks, keep us updated (as frustrating as it may be) good luck

RenoE92M3 · 11-21-2012, 02:13 AM

I will keep you guys updated. Im lucky I caught this before I put the car away for winter and put the blower on.

aus · 11-21-2012, 02:30 AM

My money is on a bearing problem.
Good luck.

Jamie@Evolve · 11-21-2012, 03:04 AM

E46M3 - Rod Bearing Issues
E39M5 - Rod Bearing Issues
E60M5 - Rod and Main Bearing Issues
E9xM3 - It's likely a bearing...

Good luck and hopefully they replace it. 43k is really low for a bearing issue...

1SICKM · 11-21-2012, 07:48 AM

What year is it?

S65NAPWR · 11-21-2012, 07:58 AM

Sounds like a used car and competition edition ('11+ Model Year), unless you put 43k in a short amt. of time.

Do you know the car's history? Anything to uncover there?

passing · 11-21-2012, 08:18 AM

hope its nothing too serious and i hate to be that guy but........

ill buy the motor if its blown!!!

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 11-21-2012, 09:29 AM

Waiting to see what year it is

Sean05 · 11-21-2012, 09:39 AM

this reminds me of a guy that had posted and stated that he was just driving on the freeway then blew motor... then after so many months someone got a hold of the video... and sure enough... as he stated it was not driven hard. but video tells it all..

slicer · 11-21-2012, 12:08 PM

OP - I'm sorry to hear about your issue. I have experienced a blown motor (NOT on a BMW) and understand your frustration. Please let us know any details you uncover so that we can be sure we know the warning signs and any preventative things that can be done.

kiloil · 11-21-2012, 12:57 PM

If this winter was going to be the end of the warranty, then I think it's 08?

RenoE92M3 · 11-21-2012, 12:59 PM

Its a 2008

mkoesel · 11-21-2012, 01:04 PM

A used car can have any number of hidden problems that only become clear after ownership. It seems almost certain that this car was treated quite harshly by the past owner(s). It may even have had major modifications done to it that were removed and put back to stock prior to the sale.

Sorry to hear you are having issues. You can take at least some comfort in the fact you have a warranty. And looking at the bright side, you'll have a both a brand new engine and transmission (and whatever else you may have had replaced on these monthly dealership visits).

Quote:

Originally Posted by passing

hope its nothing too serious and i hate to be that guy but........

ill buy the motor if its blown!!!

He is getting it replaced under warranty so the motor will go back to BMW.

mkoesel · 11-21-2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoE92M3

Its a 2008

So formerly you had a Melbourne Red M3 with competition package (2011+)?

m3an · 11-21-2012, 01:09 PM

true Mkoesel as this car also had a trans replaced once already too I recall??

italyix · 11-21-2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoE92M3

Its a 2008

Noooooo!!! ...and my paranoia has come back

Out of curiosity, have you ever tested the oil with Blackstone Labs?

11-21-2012, 12:23 AM	#1
RenoE92M3 Private Drives: melbourne red e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Reno/Tahoe Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Blown motor My car has 43000 on it and the motor is done. The car is bone stock Ive had it since april of this year and it has been in the shop atleast once a month the trans has been replaced now the motor. My plan was to put a blower on it this winter when the warranty expires. I am really doubting the abilities of this motor now I may just leave it alone. There is no excuse for a lost motor at 43000 when its maintained at the dealership and is BONE STOCK!!!! I dont care if it was raced around town every day which it wasnt. How many hard miles do alot of you blower guys have on your cars?
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11-21-2012, 12:28 AM	#2
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,173 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.50] 2000 Nissan Maxima SE [0.00]	Lemon it __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

11-21-2012, 02:30 AM	#9
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,156 iTrader: (5)	My money is on a bearing problem. Good luck. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

11-21-2012, 07:48 AM	#11
1SICKM Captain Drives: 2009 M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mansfield, NJ Posts: 857 iTrader: (5)	What year is it? __________________ E92 M3 DCT...Powered by ESS VT2 650 Aquamist HFS-3 CURRENT WORLD RECORD HOLDER 1/4 MILE - 12/7/12 (ESS VT2 625, Meth Off) ATCO RACEWAY: 10.65 @ 131.79MPH 1.725 60FT

11-21-2012, 07:58 AM	#12
S65NAPWR Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tri-State Posts: 555 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a used car and competition edition ('11+ Model Year), unless you put 43k in a short amt. of time. Do you know the car's history? Anything to uncover there? __________________

11-21-2012, 12:30 AM	#3
Khrishna Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UT Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	Something is not adding up here. Think I'll grab some

11-21-2012, 12:49 AM	#4
RenoE92M3 Private Drives: melbourne red e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Reno/Tahoe Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Its always something different I own my own shop so I'm always on top of getting things fixed under warranty so I dont have to fix it. This is what I can remember having done the I drive knob came off trim was peeling on the steering wheel and drivers door handle drivers axle seal was leaking trans was rattling exhaust header collectors leaking window exterior trim was cracking emissions light was on 3x they replaced several evap valves new pads and rotors. The motor sounds like it has piston slap possibly a valve train issue but it sounds too slow for that. I noticed a ticking noise on cold start the last few starts so I brought it in for that the axle seal and the window trim for the second time. I picked it up 4 days later with everything fixed and BMW saying they couldnt hear the tick. I said ok no problem maybe its just me and drove the car to my shop 5 miles away. When I was on the freeway I noticed the noise and it was getting louder. I pulled into my shop and didnt even stop I could hear it very clear bouncing off the building. I turned right around and drove back to BMW and took the shop foreman Avery for a ride. He said what I was already thinking piston slap.

11-21-2012, 01:03 AM	#5
m3an Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,612 iTrader: (2)	So the motor isn't blown but is making noise? Piston slap? from your description of Reno, I assume its hot and the car being warm I don't think piston slap is the issue. What year is the car? Is it the bearings? Does the tapping noise correlate with RPM or stay the same? Need more info

11-21-2012, 01:16 AM	#6
RenoE92M3 Private Drives: melbourne red e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Reno/Tahoe Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Without taking it apart its all just speculation but it sounds like piston slap. Its not heavy like rod knock sounds too slow and low pitch for valve train.

11-21-2012, 02:13 AM	#8
RenoE92M3 Private Drives: melbourne red e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Reno/Tahoe Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	I will keep you guys updated. Im lucky I caught this before I put the car away for winter and put the blower on.

11-21-2012, 03:04 AM	#10
Jamie@Evolve BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Boosted Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gig Harbor Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	E46M3 - Rod Bearing Issues E39M5 - Rod Bearing Issues E60M5 - Rod and Main Bearing Issues E9xM3 - It's likely a bearing... Good luck and hopefully they replace it. 43k is really low for a bearing issue...

11-21-2012, 08:18 AM	#13
passing hey Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 Posts: 316 iTrader: (4)	hope its nothing too serious and i hate to be that guy but........ ill buy the motor if its blown!!!

11-21-2012, 09:29 AM	#14
Andrew@ActiveAutowerke BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 135i N55 Fbo Meth + E85 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (3)	Waiting to see what year it is __________________

11-21-2012, 09:39 AM	#15
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,956 iTrader: (9)	this reminds me of a guy that had posted and stated that he was just driving on the freeway then blew motor... then after so many months someone got a hold of the video... and sure enough... as he stated it was not driven hard. but video tells it all.. __________________

11-21-2012, 12:08 PM	#16
slicer Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: (3)	OP - I'm sorry to hear about your issue. I have experienced a blown motor (NOT on a BMW) and understand your frustration. Please let us know any details you uncover so that we can be sure we know the warning signs and any preventative things that can be done. __________________ '13 SSII M3 Coupe - KW Clubsport 3-way, Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, HRE R43, StopTech Trophy, IND Euro Front Bumper, TMS Studs/Lugs, BMW Performance Spoiler, BMWPedals Extended DCT Paddles, BMW Edition Grills/Gills

11-21-2012, 12:57 PM	#17
kiloil Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 E92 MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 230 iTrader: (0)	If this winter was going to be the end of the warranty, then I think it's 08? __________________ Fair Tax Supporter. 2009 E92 M3 MT (Gone) 2011 4 Runner Limited 4WD (Gone) 1996 4 Runner 4WD (Too sendimental to get rid of) 2013 E92 M3 MT (Current)

11-21-2012, 12:59 PM	#18
RenoE92M3 Private Drives: melbourne red e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Reno/Tahoe Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Its a 2008

11-21-2012, 01:09 PM	#21
m3an Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,612 iTrader: (2)	true Mkoesel as this car also had a trans replaced once already too I recall??

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