I'm worried about the N52 motor - Please advise!!!
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I believe the N52 will turn out to be one of BMW's best motors. No motor is perfect and if its just the exhaust valves that could cause a problem in a few then I see this engine running strong when all of the other stuff around it has fallen off.
So far from what I have been reading, it has proven it's self very well over the last five years. I am more worried about the electronics then the mechanical in this car because it seems to be it can be equal bad if you have to pay out of pocket.
So far from what I have been reading, it has proven it's self very well over the last five years. I am more worried about the electronics then the mechanical in this car because it seems to be it can be equal bad if you have to pay out of pocket.
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$800 is not accurate. My BMW Service Centre told me parts alone costs $3.5k (in Australia) for all 24 lifters, plus 6 hrs labour.
If only doing exhaust lifters, then cost is halved of course.
Better than a complete top end replacement I guess
Also, my BMW Service Manager said he hasn't seen ANY 530's come through with this issue, so they are very reliable engines, and this issue is pretty rare down here in Australia. This is a relief!
If only doing exhaust lifters, then cost is halved of course.
Better than a complete top end replacement I guess
Also, my BMW Service Manager said he hasn't seen ANY 530's come through with this issue, so they are very reliable engines, and this issue is pretty rare down here in Australia. This is a relief!
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Just to clarify, the exhaust lifter issue is NOT related to normal wear and tear, right???
The issue is related to lifters which are "out of spec", correct?
I'm just asking because I want to take out an Extended Warranty on this car as soon as I buy it, and I want to make sure *IF* the motor starts to exhibit these excessively noisy lifters, I would have no issues making a claim for the repairs (i.e. replacing all the exhaust lifters). This is a $3.5k (in parts) job, plus labour, so I'd want to make sure my extended warranty would cover this.
The warranty provider might try to squirm their way out of it by saying it's just "normal wear and tear".
That's my concern.
The issue is related to lifters which are "out of spec", correct?
I'm just asking because I want to take out an Extended Warranty on this car as soon as I buy it, and I want to make sure *IF* the motor starts to exhibit these excessively noisy lifters, I would have no issues making a claim for the repairs (i.e. replacing all the exhaust lifters). This is a $3.5k (in parts) job, plus labour, so I'd want to make sure my extended warranty would cover this.
The warranty provider might try to squirm their way out of it by saying it's just "normal wear and tear".
That's my concern.
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530xi 6MT
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Engine: N52
Just to clarify, the exhaust lifter issue is NOT related to normal wear and tear, right???
The issue is related to lifters which are "out of spec", correct?
I'm just asking because I want to take out an Extended Warranty on this car as soon as I buy it, and I want to make sure *IF* the motor starts to exhibit these excessively noisy lifters, I would have no issues making a claim for the repairs (i.e. replacing all the exhaust lifters). This is a $3.5k (in parts) job, plus labour, so I'd want to make sure my extended warranty would cover this.
The warranty provider might try to squirm their way out of it by saying it's just "normal wear and tear".
That's my concern.
The issue is related to lifters which are "out of spec", correct?
I'm just asking because I want to take out an Extended Warranty on this car as soon as I buy it, and I want to make sure *IF* the motor starts to exhibit these excessively noisy lifters, I would have no issues making a claim for the repairs (i.e. replacing all the exhaust lifters). This is a $3.5k (in parts) job, plus labour, so I'd want to make sure my extended warranty would cover this.
The warranty provider might try to squirm their way out of it by saying it's just "normal wear and tear".
That's my concern.
One more thing...I do agree that the N52 is a good engine. I have 45K miles and I've never had a engine performance problem and I drive the car pretty hard.
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I didnt say there isnt a defect, I didnt say I dont feel sorry for them, I didnt say Toyota isnt wrong in this whole ordeal. I'm saying this Toyota thing is just being blown way out of proportion than it really is. The percentage of "actual" stuck gas pedal will be much much less than the actual ticking issues, in context to what my original quote was. what is it? 70 "reported" stuck gas pedals of 7.8Million vehicles? That's what? 99.99999% reliability for the gas pedals? I'm sorry but when is there ever 100% on parts? 1 space shuttle disaster killed more people than this gas pedal did...
I'm just saying that even Toyota's problem right now IT IS STILL a small group that actually has the major problem.
Last post. I'm dropping this. unsubscribing to this thread. It wasnt meant to be an argument it was what I thought at the time. And I'm not surprised to see I wasn't the only one that thought that. Over and out.
I'm just saying that even Toyota's problem right now IT IS STILL a small group that actually has the major problem.
Last post. I'm dropping this. unsubscribing to this thread. It wasnt meant to be an argument it was what I thought at the time. And I'm not surprised to see I wasn't the only one that thought that. Over and out.
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That's right, it is not a wear and tear item. The Bulletin says "Improved parts". But, there's no telling what a warranty company is going to say. Here is the Bulletin SI B11 09 07.
One more thing...I do agree that the N52 is a good engine. I have 45K miles and I've never had a engine performance problem and I drive the car pretty hard.
One more thing...I do agree that the N52 is a good engine. I have 45K miles and I've never had a engine performance problem and I drive the car pretty hard.
The dealership's extended warranty policy states that I can ONLY have the car serviced by their workshop, which is complete bullsh*t.
I'm shopping for warranty cover where I can have the car serviced by a BMW Service Centre.
At least then, IF the problem ever does arise, BMW can stand up for me and say it's not caused by wear and tear, but by an inherent fault with the original lifters
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haven't posted much on here at all but thought i'd chirp in anyway.
i got mu 06 530i m sport with 36k a few weeks ago and the motor runs like a swiss watch, i've driven many many cars over the years as i spent many years in the motor trade. i too think the n52 is a stonking motor, i'm delighted with it having just completed around one thousand miles. can't see any problems, i had an e60 530d before this and it is a farm vehicle by comparison, i'd say relax and enjoy!!
i got mu 06 530i m sport with 36k a few weeks ago and the motor runs like a swiss watch, i've driven many many cars over the years as i spent many years in the motor trade. i too think the n52 is a stonking motor, i'm delighted with it having just completed around one thousand miles. can't see any problems, i had an e60 530d before this and it is a farm vehicle by comparison, i'd say relax and enjoy!!
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Hi guys,
I'm on the verge of purchasing a 2005 BMW E60 530i M Sport. The car is very well presented and immaculate.
Today I took the car for a pre-purchase inspection at a BMW Service Center, and the diagnostics report shows it has the N52 motor!!! I thought these earlier 5 series cars had the M54B30 motors?
ANYWAY, on the two occasions I've had the opportunity to drive the car, it's always been driven / warmed up by the dealer beforehand, so I have never actually started, and run the car from cold.
I'm worried that this car might be a lemon, and could potentially cost me thousands of dollars in fixing this cylinder head / lifter ticking problem. I doubt very much whether the dealership would cover this repair under their warranty.
What should I do? Should BMW be able to tell me whether this vehicle had the cylinder head fixed under warranty years ago??
Advice GREATLY appreciated!
I'm on the verge of purchasing a 2005 BMW E60 530i M Sport. The car is very well presented and immaculate.
Today I took the car for a pre-purchase inspection at a BMW Service Center, and the diagnostics report shows it has the N52 motor!!! I thought these earlier 5 series cars had the M54B30 motors?
ANYWAY, on the two occasions I've had the opportunity to drive the car, it's always been driven / warmed up by the dealer beforehand, so I have never actually started, and run the car from cold.
I'm worried that this car might be a lemon, and could potentially cost me thousands of dollars in fixing this cylinder head / lifter ticking problem. I doubt very much whether the dealership would cover this repair under their warranty.
What should I do? Should BMW be able to tell me whether this vehicle had the cylinder head fixed under warranty years ago??
Advice GREATLY appreciated!
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