2004 545i with 2005 engine
07-08-2008, 10:36 AM
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I am thinking to swap the engine (my 2004 (built March 2004) engine has 128000 km / 77000 miles on and is ticking) for a 2005 one (with 7000 miles on, used and in great condition. for $us 5900) Yes, with 2 year warranty.
My question is will this fit? or must be with the same year?
My question is will this fit? or must be with the same year?
07-08-2008, 11:51 AM
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i don't know the exact answer. I don't see why it would not fit.
but why are you changing at 77k miles?
just curious. or just for the warranty reason etc?
but why are you changing at 77k miles?
just curious. or just for the warranty reason etc?
07-08-2008, 12:06 PM
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Should be fine - so long as you're not trying to go from the 4.4 to the 4.8 (550i engine), it should be relatively 'plug-n-play'. But wow though - $5900 for an engine with only 7k on it? I'd buy that bastard, wrap and garage it til I run the hell outta the 77K engine. Install and have a nearly new 5er again (at least as far as power is concerned).
07-08-2008, 12:23 PM
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there are few 4.4 (545i - 04 and 05) engines on sale in the market.
There are:
2005 Engine $5200 with 17K miles (Florida, 1 year warranty)
2005 Engine $6500 with 21K miles (Illinois, 2 years)
2005 Engine $7500 with 7K miles (Michigan, 2 years)
2005 Engine $5900 with 7K miles (Illinois, 2 years) <--- I like that choice but I wonder why it is more cheap.
Obviously they are from different stores
There are:
2005 Engine $5200 with 17K miles (Florida, 1 year warranty)
2005 Engine $6500 with 21K miles (Illinois, 2 years)
2005 Engine $7500 with 7K miles (Michigan, 2 years)
2005 Engine $5900 with 7K miles (Illinois, 2 years) <--- I like that choice but I wonder why it is more cheap.
Obviously they are from different stores
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Originally Posted by silversage' post='618949' date='Jul 8 2008, 02:23 PM
just wondering why are u changing out the motor? is it bad or over mileage?
Two things: over mileage and ticking noise
07-08-2008, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='618923' date='Jul 8 2008, 01:51 PM
i don't know the exact answer. I don't see why it would not fit.
but why are you changing at 77k miles?
just curious. or just for the warranty reason etc?
but why are you changing at 77k miles?
just curious. or just for the warranty reason etc?
Ticking noise and over mileage (no warranty)
07-08-2008, 12:36 PM
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I can't imagine why it wouldn't fit! 
07-08-2008, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='618962' date='Jul 8 2008, 02:36 PM
I can't imagine why it wouldn't fit!
I knew that but just making sure... 
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where are you finding these engines? just curious.
Also because you have an engine ticking you are getting a new engine?
couldn't you resolve this for less than 5.9k ?
good luck man.
Also because you have an engine ticking you are getting a new engine?
couldn't you resolve this for less than 5.9k ?
good luck man.