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545i Engine Replacement!!! Please Help
03-27-2013 | 03:19 PM
#12
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Hit these guys up, they may have an engine for you: http://www.bmrparts.com/index.htm
Last edited by pjinca; 03-27-2013 at 03:22 PM.
03-27-2013 | 04:04 PM
#13
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From: Encino, CA
My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
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Would doing this require any extras, such as DME programming, additional sensors, transmission reprogramming, etc? If the changes were purely mechanical - bore size, cylinder head rework, increased intake air, etc without any electronic changes, this would be an awesome swap! But with warranty picking up a major piece of the OP's tab, it is doubtful they'd assist in this.
03-27-2013 | 05:19 PM
#14
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From: PCB, FL
My Ride: 545i
Option 1, is the only option....
I assume your having a shop install the motor, instead of doing the swap yourself. You don't have to accept it if its not running right. So I would think your covered.
I assume your having a shop install the motor, instead of doing the swap yourself. You don't have to accept it if its not running right. So I would think your covered.
03-27-2013 | 05:55 PM
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My Ride: E60 530i
03-27-2013 | 05:56 PM
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Would doing this require any extras, such as DME programming, additional sensors, transmission reprogramming, etc? If the changes were purely mechanical - bore size, cylinder head rework, increased intake air, etc without any electronic changes, this would be an awesome swap! But with warranty picking up a major piece of the OP's tab, it is doubtful they'd assist in this.
03-27-2013 | 06:53 PM
#17
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Short and sweet 2004 545i 65k piston head was hitting cyclinder cover, massive failure need a new engine.
Option 1
Warranty will replace engine with a used engine from San Diego that has been sitting in a junk yard for almost a year. Engine has 54k on it, carfax report says car was totaled but doesnt list what the damages were to the car. Total cost for used engine replacement is $7,280, warranty fully covers. Pros cost me $75 deductible. Con Used engine, but told I can extended my warranty on used engine. Resale value probably goes out the window.
Option 2
Buy new engine through BMW which cost $17,000, warranty will only cover the $7,280 and I will have to throw down almost $10 G's. Pro car has a brand new engine. Con $10,000 out of pocket. Resale valve may cover cost of $10,000 but unsure.
What should I do???
Option 1
Warranty will replace engine with a used engine from San Diego that has been sitting in a junk yard for almost a year. Engine has 54k on it, carfax report says car was totaled but doesnt list what the damages were to the car. Total cost for used engine replacement is $7,280, warranty fully covers. Pros cost me $75 deductible. Con Used engine, but told I can extended my warranty on used engine. Resale value probably goes out the window.
Option 2
Buy new engine through BMW which cost $17,000, warranty will only cover the $7,280 and I will have to throw down almost $10 G's. Pro car has a brand new engine. Con $10,000 out of pocket. Resale valve may cover cost of $10,000 but unsure.
What should I do???
03-28-2013 | 12:43 PM
#19
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From: Long Island, NY
My Ride: 2006 550i, 6 speed manual
Model Year: 2006
I wouldn't be surprised that a motor having sat in a salvage yard for a year, even if it arrived in fairly good shape could have significant issues (seals, gaskets, rust etc).
03-30-2013 | 06:10 AM
#20
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From: Austin, TX
My Ride: 545i sport
Model Year: 2004
I don't think age is killing the seals in BMW engines, but rather the heat over time. For instance, the rubber and plastic under the hood of my '06 760 with 19k miles is like brand new. Very pliable, nothing hard and brittle…like brand new and absolutely no fluid leaks of any kind anywhere.