glitter, flakes, magnetic material in oil after some high RPM driving

[TX]

Originally Posted by Redd

Oil thermostat stuck open?

Hi Redd, that was my assumption about 2 years ago so I replaced the thermostat. It didn’t resolve the issue like I had hoped. Now back to op thread so I don’t jack his new engine post... since he has the engine back for free it would be interesting to know if the mains are shot. If so he could probably get a few bucks for the parts off it that aren’t bad. If it didn’t spin a main then there’s options if you wanted to rebuild it through a shop with a new crank.

[TX]

A tick above 210 is normal. I can get mine there but it takes longer than the 15 minute city drive to work. If I make a few detours it will run 210 which is what you want anyway to boil the water out. I just wish it did it in half the time so I could enjoy the car more.

[wootloops]

Originally Posted by bmwm3s65

Yes, I would like to confirm that the #1 main bearing caused the #1 rod bearing to fail. I figured if it didn't I might inquire about the BE warranty. I figured I could also sell it for parts or a rebuild if the core is good.

Good idea. I'm anxious to hear your findings lol

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by bmwm3s65

I got the car back Thursday. Funny story, i went to pick up my kids from daycare after getting it back and it started smoking from underneath. At first I thought it was normal and chalked it up to the re-assembly, however, when i got home i decided to check underneath the car and sure enough, it was leaking oil. I pulled the transmission cover and found that the transmission oil cooler lines connecting to the transmission were loose. I tightened it up and refilled the transmission fluid that had leaked out and told the shop about it. I had a road rally today and drove it about 200 miles so far. biggest difference i notice between the old and new engine is the whine from the straight cut cam gears. It appears to be louder on the new engine. it also warms up twice as fast. BMW also gave me my old engine. It is still sitting at the shop. I will hopefully be able to pick it up and get it on the stand in a few days so i can pull the bedplate.

True beauty, congratulations man!

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by TX

A tick above 210 is normal. I can get mine there but it takes longer than the 15 minute city drive to work. If I make a few detours it will run 210 which is what you want anyway to boil the water out. I just wish it did it in half the time so I could enjoy the car more.

Same here or worse. Assuming gentle driving it basically never gets passed say 95C. My 8 miles to office just about gets an oil readin but temp maybe 180C. Been watching the oil vs coolant via Carly to see if its worth a new thermostat but reading stories like yours...meh. The coolant eventually gets up to 75-80C but sticks at 60-65C for longer time then I would like.

[bmwm3s65]

Finally got the old engine back home. Will get it on the stand and pull the bedplate soon.

[Castel]

What a thread! Glad you got back your car OP. How much was the new engine from Germany if I may ask?

[bmwm3s65]

Originally Posted by Castel

What a thread! Glad you got back your car OP. How much was the new engine from Germany if I may ask?

Cost me $17k for the reman engine not including labor. I just got through the 1200 mile break in. Now on to the 1200-3000 mile break in.

[Castel]

Thx, glad everything worked out!

[bmwm3s65]

Originally Posted by Castel

Thx, glad everything worked out!

Not for my wallet, but I think it was still cheaper than buying an f80, plus I know all the history on my car.

[Assimilator1]

Glad it's sorted out for you now (a few months ago now ).

Are you doing oil analysis out of interest?
Also, what was the score with the old engine? Did you strip the mains down?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Shit I'm in N54 gang but this car was my original dream car and still love that V8 sound. Seeing this story just sucks but seeing the outcome hopefully you have a enjoyable ride now with the replacement motor.

I was curious to know if any updates on the old motor OP? You still alive?

[Assimilator1]

His profile says he was on today.

And yes, would still like to know what the outcome was with the old engine.

[bmwm3s65]

Originally Posted by Assimilator1

His profile says he was on today.

And yes, would still like to know what the outcome was with the old engine.

Hey guys, I still have the car. refurb motor still running strong has 22k miles on it already in less than 2 years. Just got back from the tail of the dragon. The motor never skipped a beat. having a strange issue with the oil level sensor, it is horribly inaccurate, it appears to measure in whole quarts only not quarter of a quart which i believe is the norm. I even bought another new sensor and it does the same thing. It's scary because the oil will show ok at the top most level, i can dump an entire quart in and the level will never change. when it shows one bar down from the top, its actually at least a quart low at that point. I am bought an endoscope camera and am going to remove the sensor and look in the pan to see if there is any debris or something that would cause the sensor to be so far off. As for the old engine, I still have not had a chance to tear into it, so i listed it on here for sale. If it doesnt sell anytime soon, i am probably going to have to part it out and at that point, i'll tear it down and try and find out what happened.

[Assimilator1]

Thanks for the update, and do update this thread if you tear it down.

[lauz]

Where can we buy thoses engines ?

[bmwm3s65]

Originally Posted by lauz

Where can we buy thoses engines ?

I purchased the refurb engine through the BMW dealership near me. The dealership told me the engine came direct from Germany. The label on the box the engine came in also shows it was shipped from Dingolfing Germany. I had the dealership install it as well.

Not sure if you can purchase a refurb engine through the dealership and install it yourself, especially if you want to retain the warranty.

[Assimilator1]

I wonder what a refurbed engine actually means?

[TX]

Originally Posted by Assimilator1

I wonder what a refurbed engine actually means?

It was my understanding that he purchased a BMW re-manufactured engine, not a refurb.

[Adrian g.]

Originally Posted by bmwm3s65

Hey guys, I still have the car. refurb motor still running strong has 22k miles on it already in less than 2 years. Just got back from the tail of the dragon. The motor never skipped a beat. having a strange issue with the oil level sensor, it is horribly inaccurate, it appears to measure in whole quarts only not quarter of a quart which i believe is the norm. I even bought another new sensor and it does the same thing. It's scary because the oil will show ok at the top most level, i can dump an entire quart in and the level will never change. when it shows one bar down from the top, its actually at least a quart low at that point. I am bought an endoscope camera and am going to remove the sensor and look in the pan to see if there is any debris or something that would cause the sensor to be so far off. As for the old engine, I still have not had a chance to tear into it, so i listed it on here for sale. If it doesnt sell anytime soon, i am probably going to have to part it out and at that point, i'll tear it down and try and find out what happened.

I've had a couple of e92 M3's and both were very slow to report oil level changes after a little bit of oil. As in, I could add a 1/4 or a 1/2 of a quart and it would not update until a week or so of driving. It almost seems like it takes an average over some period of time.

[bmwm3s65]

Originally Posted by TX

It was my understanding that he purchased a BMW re-manufactured engine, not a refurb.

Correct, i purchased a bmw remanufactured engine from the bmw dealership.

[Beamer_Guru]

Originally Posted by bmwm3s65

Correct, i purchased a bmw remanufactured engine from the bmw dealership.

I’m looking to purchase a engine soon
Can you give me an estimate
Thanks bro