Car not starting... Blown Engine?

M3PO · 10-25-2013, 06:34 PM

Just to be clear, can you find out whether this was a rod bearing or main bearing issue? "Crankshaft bearing" is kinda vague IMO.

edit: And if they tear it down at the dealership can you get pics please?

Someone? · 10-25-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Artem@ONEighty

Just spoke to my dealer. Looks like I spun the crank shaft bearing. They sent a few photos up the chain and waiting to get an approval... Fingers crossed that this will be a smooth process

1200 miles brake in, do it right lease or not.

neilm3 · 10-25-2013, 08:50 PM

Did you get your new M3 Engine in??? Mine was ordered October 1st and dealer still says they check/follow-up every single day but still waiting on an engine...

-Neil

nick3753 · 10-25-2013, 10:07 PM

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W/// · 10-26-2013, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3PO

Just to be clear, can you find out whether this was a rod bearing or main bearing issue? "Crankshaft bearing" is kinda vague IMO.

edit: And if they tear it down at the dealership can you get pics please?

+1. We'd like to hear as much info as possible please.

Alex@ONEighty · 10-26-2013, 11:56 AM

I think modding a lease or bought vehicle makes no different. Regardless you will still remove the mods from the car when you sell it because stock cars always sell for the best value. Unfortunately since I just got the car and it's a short term lease I didn't get a chance to really do anything and don't really plan on doing much. I really like the car for the amount I have owned it and regret not getting one sooner.

My service adviser is being extremely helpful and doing what he can to update me and keep this whole process as easy as possible. Here are some photos he sent me.

Erie Von Otto · 10-26-2013, 01:01 PM

OP, Im really glad this worked out in your favor, especially after just purchasing the vehicle and HUGE Kudos to your dealership and BMW NA.

I think the scary part about the entire thing is that its yet another spun bearing on a well maintained S65 with less than 30k miles... I know this is not a common occurance, but when you have one of these in Germany, purchased through mil sales, it only comes with a 2 yr warranty. We then have what is called Kulanz (German for "Goodwill"), which is a good faith service. It limits their responsibility substantially. A $25k engine could be the owners responsibility. Just saying, its kind of scary...

Brooklyn Mark · 10-26-2013, 01:44 PM

Which dealer did you take it to?

SilentAttack · 10-26-2013, 01:47 PM

glad to see it all worked out for you

Stronghammer · 10-27-2013, 04:46 PM

These blown engine threads are starting to wear me down

Ezio · 10-27-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ibmike

1200 miles brake in, do it right lease or not.

screw that. i am not waiting and didn't wait

Ezio · 10-28-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ottoblotto

OP, Im really glad this worked out in your favor, especially after just purchasing the vehicle and HUGE Kudos to your dealership and BMW NA.

I think the scary part about the entire thing is that its yet another spun bearing on a well maintained S65 with less than 30k miles... I know this is not a common occurance, but when you have one of these in Germany, purchased through mil sales, it only comes with a 2 yr warranty. We then have what is called Kulanz (German for "Goodwill"), which is a good faith service. It limits their responsibility substantially. A $25k engine could be the owners responsibility. Just saying, its kind of scary...

there are some engines that are just going to fail bottom line. BMW knows this and so do we. If i was out of warranty best thing to do is replace the weak points in the engine. wayyyy cheaper than buying a new one.

Alex@ONEighty · 10-28-2013, 08:52 AM

Hopefully I will get my car back soon. Currently driving around in a F10 528. I used Open Road BMW... Craig is my service adviser and I highly recommend him to anybody who is in the Tri-State area. If you even just have basic service he will come pickup your car and bring you loaner. Most of my clients as well as my friends use him and never had any complaints.

Alex@ONEighty · 10-30-2013, 10:21 AM

///M Power-Belgium · 10-30-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Artem@ONEighty

Feels good to see this,but i'm sure even better for you i think

Lets hope that this is a good one...

So... good luck with your new engine man

BTW...keep us posted !

M3PO · 10-31-2013, 09:22 PM

Bearing pics please!

BIGW0RM · 12-16-2013, 01:40 AM

Did the car have a tune?

M3V8Cabrio · 12-16-2013, 11:18 PM

Now that it is running again, be sure to drive it to O'Fest 2014 in Colorado.

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