My BMW N54 Is Broken And This Is What Broke | E90 Oil Pan Gasket DIY
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In this video I continue to tear down my N54 to find out exactly what happened.
This will be part two of my timing chain, oil pan gasket and rod bearing DIY.
This video shows you what is involved with doing an oil pan gasket on an E90 or E92 BMW.
I drop the subframe and take a look at the chains and guides that failed.
In the next video we will pull the oil pump out and look at the rod bearings.
Here is the thorough video I made on removing the subframe:
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You're the Bob Ross of BMW maintenance!
I love how you list every socket size and carefully explain what you are doing before you do it, its just one of those little things that really makes all of your videos great quality
Agreed. Every single video has quality content, excellent explanations, no missing steps, and no hack work. I reference regularly while working on my 535xi, and also show excerpts in my high school auto class. The N54 community thanks you!
Haha, love it.
I know Im asking randomly but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot the password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.
@Alberto Brody Instablaster :)
@Salvatore Izaiah i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Also - just wanted to say thanks... I used your Valve Cover Gasket DIY to get mine sorted yesterday - made my life a lot easier than just using pictures alone. Keep up the great work!
Glad I could help!
Vehicular DIY I just ordered mine from fcpeuro!
Finally. The missing piece to dropping the oil pan is shown. Removal of the power steering pump. I'm doing my turbo swap out and decided to change my OPG while I'm there. Didn't want to tackle the PS pump and serpentine belt without seeing it done first. I couldn't find one oil pan removal video on youtube which actually shows it as part of the oil OPG removal. Not one.
Was such a shame that your previous oil pan gasket replacement video was a guide rather than a how to do it, long after you had changed yours. I know that out of everyone, you would have covered it off. Anyway it's there now :).
Thanks VDIY.
Almost forgot myself. Like everyone else I'm sorry it happened too. But amazed that unlike a lot of us mere mortals whom would have given up when it comes to the engine internals you dive right in and set about chasing down and fixing the issue with a 'second nature' confidence, giving us further insite to what can be achievable if you set your mind to it and subscribe to this channel.
Good luck VDIY. I certainly hope it doesn't end here.
New motors not that expensive. If yours is bad set up a go fund me or patriot-on account, ill put something on that. As most guys here im sure will too? especially with all the help these vids give us. But I still want to see the bearings. 😁👍
I'm down for $20. :-)
I would certainly contribute. Thanks for the great videos!
I will donate as well. Love your channel and it's one of the reason keeping my 07 335i!
so sad but great content bro looking forward to the future with this e90 !! love from toronto canada !!!
You are a surplus value for N54 comunity. Thanks for all content and good luck on this new challenge.
N54 engine is like a cats, have a 7 lifes, considers that now have only 6 :D
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Sorry to see it came to this with your N54, yet let me tell you - your videos proved to be super inspirational to me. I would've never taken on projects like changing OPG, VCG and a complete front suspension refresh on my 2008 E60 purely DIY style had it not been for the content from your channel.
I'm, watching this latest series now, looking for some additional inspiration before I dive into turbos replacement :)
Thank you and keep up a great job!
Comments like these are also inspire me to keep going. Thanks :)
fingers crossed for you buddy! you've helped me keep my N54 on the road with this car so I hope it can be saved!
I love to wrench on my own car but this is next level, you’re awesome man, I wish to get to your level someday! I have a b58 now so looking forward to your b58 videos!
I watched your videos, and changed the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator on our 2008 BMW 328i. Absolutely, Positively, Fantastic!!!!!!!
Wish this video came out a week ago, when i was changing my Timing guide, chain, and oil pan gasket. But very useful for someone doing their DIY For their oil pan.
I love your videos my guy! You have the best tutorials for every problem I’ve run into on my 2007 335i. ❤️
I love how you show your successes and failures. I watch a lot of your content and I have learned so much. Thank you
Long extensions are life changing. The right tools in general can make the job so much easier, but I also get the cost can be high if you buy every tool they tell you to use.
Yeah it's very tempting to just buy a tool when you know you need it but it's hard to justify the cost if you literally may only ever use it once.
@@VehicularDIY I guess the benefit is if you plan on keeping the car you have the tool for the next time.
I dropped my subframe and changed the oil pan gasket last month on my E60 535xi after losing tons of liquid in various parking lots, city streets and driveways. My entire engine bay chassis was covered in oil. While I didn't have your particular problem with my engine, all I can say is that the N54 is near bulletproof. You'll get her back up and running in no time.
you're my N54 DIY hero! Noone has N54 YT content that is as thorough and step by step as yours. Thank you again for posting. And, sorry about the engine.
Dam I just hate this happening. You have help me so much and save me a lot of money. I just love how you just go for it and I know you will fixes this and make it even better.. BEST N54 CZcamsR ON CZcams BY FAR!!!!!!! THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP OVER THE YEARS...
Thanks for the kinds words!
My N54 135i Engine was a goner. My oil filter had golden metal shavings and chunks. After disassembling my engine found the Crankshaft rod bearing on piston 4 was heavily scratched up. I was able to rebuild my engine which I had to put a new crankshaft (expensive) plus finding the correct crankshaft bearings wasn’t fun. My rebuilt engine still running great currently put 12k miles.
I got 134k miles 335xi 09 after running the car hard on a really hot day l. The next morning oil pressure was low that was at around 100k miles guy said oil pump fail and I drove it to him like that and ended up skipping timing had to spend on oil pump and for the timing...$$$ lol I run 85 e60 mix, maxing stock turbos to 22psi I had my car for 6 years 60k miles now have a lot of story’s lol that could of happen to me with metal in the pan! thank god I didn’t have any. hope u can fix it I really like watching ur videos
My first video by you and I definitely subbed. I was worried about having to do work on the lower part on the engine but this gives me hope thanks brotha
I'm down with the gofundme. Working on a car sitting on jackstands is a nightmare. I've gotten so much from this channel but I'd rather see the job done with the right tools.
Hands down one of the best channels I’ve used your videos for all my maintenance and mods.
Got 2 335i with 75k miles on then. I drive my manual pretty hard. I try and stick to around 3k mile oil changes. But I must admit I would not be too disappointed if I'd hit 200k with either of mine. But especially the manual with the pure turbos. Doesnt sound like something avoidable... not exactly a maintenance item per se. Good luck and hope no permanent damage to the bottom end!
This is just sad to watch, what a nightmare! I know you can fix this tho.
Not good news, but an accurate diagnosis and a level headed procedure. A good job is always something to admire.
I'm so sorry bro. I watch this video and say that you are brave to even try this DIY. Hope you can save the engine. I rooting for you.
A splendid dissection. If you are going big on HP (i.e.-single turbo or larger duals) you will need a built engine anyway unless you just want to grenade it.
Plenty of guys running 700-800whp+ on stock internals Mr schnell
You are fearless! That's a helluva undertaking. Wish you well.
Hopefully you can still save the engine, but then again it all depends on the condition of the Rod B. I love all the diy videos that you put up and really helps me a lot! Your the MacGyver of N54!!! You can do it!!!
I’m sure the engine will be fine. Rod bearings are fairly inexpensive. Replace them, check the main bearings while you are there, and go back together. Here’s to wishing you the best!
roccotherabbit /\ you are absolutely correct. When I made my comment , I did not think about the bed plate.
Hoping all goes well. Sad that happened to you. Best of luck and great content, hats off to you.
I think your bearings will be fine, the filter has caught everything.
I'd mark paint pen mark your flywheel thru the lower access plug in the bellhousing just for a quick reference.
I have no idea how you will tell TDC without the flywheel reference, using the piston as a reference you can easily be out 10 deg and you wouldn't know. Good luck with it 👍
Yeah I plan on marking the flywheel against the transmission to have a solid reference. Thanks!
Great work man! ...
I know this should go unsaid but maybe it might be beneficial to reiterate in one of your videos that performance mods can have drastic outcomes on the vehicle and that it’s a risk everyone should weigh. I think this would definitely help the younger viewers. Cheers from Canada!
Thanks! Good idea, you always pay to play.
Vehicular DIY That’s what makes it so much more fun! Best DIY channel on yt bar -none!
I especially love the little mods you throw in like the pedals or the aftermarket HUD install you did a while back!
I work for a BMW dealership and It takes me about 5 to 8 hours to do both vanos units and lower oil pan and replace the gasket but using a hydraulic lift to raise the car up. Using jack stands looks like a nightmare.
😔 but if anybody can fix this, its YOU!!! Love your videos!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Great part 2! Nice cliff hanger, was hoping to see the rod bearings haha, and seeing your oil the way it is I think you may of possibly gotten away with it as you say. Looking forward to part 3! Good luck
I was amazed by the perfect RTV application, then I realize it was from the factory. Those damned robots, the have unsurpassed motor skills.
Great video, so sorry it happened though. If anyone can fix it it’s you!
Great video I’m getting ready to do my own pan as we speak so it’s just in time
Even if rod bearings do need to be replaced, I would not consider the motor to be toast. You just replace the bearings and go on.
For as long as the crankshaft journals are good rod bearings are pretty much normal serviceable parts.
You might as well do a mild rebuild with all the parts you’ll have to take off and clean out. Just drop the motor and do it right. And get rid of that damn overdrive pump! Port injection works just fine for the upper rpm needs.
I wish I had the skill mines would be fixed by now. Keep up the content
Omg I couldn’t watch it all, but then I read the comments, breathed a sigh of relief! I just got out of Audi’s for timing chain tensioner related failure(S4 V8 & a4 2.0t), I was thinking god noooooo! Direct injection problems are enough as it is lol. Glad to hear it’s not a common thing tho 😉
Yeah not common at all on the N54 but very common on the 4 cylinder N20s and N26s.
Um yeah timing chain issues and failed rod bearings have been plaguing BMW'S for 25 years. Basically any M car needs rod bearings at 100k miles and those damn 4.4L V8's always suffered from bad timing chain guides.....yet I can't stop buying these cars.....think I got a problem 🤣🤣
I nearly bought an m5 w/bad rod bearings a few years ago, didn’t have the guts to tear into it tho. I’m just crossing my fingers that my n54 holds up when I get all the ‘fbo’ goodies switched up...
Unfortunate. But very helpful video. I just bought a 2011 335i with confirmed spun bearings and this has been super helpful for some insight. Hopefully your bearings are ok. Mine aren’t. Lol
What is your plan if the bearings are shot? I just finished replacing my N54 after the bearings got chewed up. It was cheaper for me to get a low mileage junkyard engine than to buy new bearing shells and a crankshaft. Plus it's a lot less nerve wracking to swap a motor than to mess around with internals, at least in my opinion.
Really sorry you're having to go through this but I feel your pain man. Looking forward to your videos on the topic, as always your videos prove that you are the king of all things N54. Cheers!
I think I'd rebuild it with upgraded rods and pistons.
@@VehicularDIY Yes and an insert to make it semi-closed deck. Then you can do pretty much whatever you want.
BTW, Mahle has some nice 9.5:1 forged pistons besides the regular 10,5:1.
@@machtschnell7452 or just drop a hemi in there...
Lucky you know what you are doing, by shutting your engine off so early you saved it. Most people would have waited just out of curiosity and probably caused much more damage.
I am not a specialist, but since there are so many metal filings in the filter, I would also clean the oil coolers (no .: 17 22 7 521 376) in the left wheel arch, facing the engine cover
This had me watching with bated breath So glad the oil looks not horrible and the filter likely caught the little bits...
I assume you're going to replace the oil pump too as a precaution after pumping some particles through the filter. Still fingers crossed the bearings are totes ok and it'll be running in no time.
Very much makes me certain in the 150k - 200k range depending on excited high rpm driving, to replace all these guides at a minimum, chains maybe if it's not to costly. I wonder if the oil pump is good for 200k on avg.
or at 200k, an external dry sump system to replace the oem pump maybe..
Great vid, and details. I look forward to seeing more of the crank/rods/bearings/pump underside to see how it looks there.
I have hope you caught it before anything got past the filter and to the bearings.
Yeah I'm going to see if I can get a look inside the pump and might need to replace it. Will also put in oil and run the car to warm it up then drain the oil out to flush it a bit.
I think it was at 15:42 ... Theres my hopes and dreams in the bottom of a bucket. I felt that.
Sir you are a true DIYer, just curious are you or have you ever worked as an ASE Certified mechanic or factory trained mechanic? The reason I ask is number one, I'm a big fan or your channel and second I personally have 20 plus years in the IT / Telecom Industry, also I hold active Cisco Certs in Route Switch and Wireless. I'm impressed with how you tackle any and all levels of complexity automotive repairs!
Thanks! I'm also in the IT industry as my main job, when I was 14 till 16 I was helping at my brother in laws shop and one of the first jobs they had me do was pull a dash and do cylinder heads on a ford 3.8L just to see if I would screw it up and I guess they gave me confidence to just dive into any job.
Vehicular DIY WOW, your brother in law definitely had you hit the ground running by removing a dash panel and cylinder heads.
For 6 years I was the dedicated Telecom tech at the Visteon Plant in Saline, MI and all they did was manufacture dash panels covering the Ford Econoline Van to Escorts and even were contracted to make dash panels for Maserati.
Its crazy encouraging watching you tackle big problems like that on the n54. I've wrenched a good while but never dealt with bmw much, from Hondas to e92, it can be intimidating. Thank you from all us amateurs stressing out. That being said, how would you handle a broken valve cover bolt? 😅
Glad to help! I would get a bolt extractor to get that out. It will come out easy as it won't be under any pressure.
@@VehicularDIY thanks bro. I thougt as much but figured it might be different since they're aluminum bolts. A little felief
1st video I've seen and im very particular about watching new channels. I was very impressed. Liked and subscribed 😉
Thanks!
great content i hope you can fix the issue man.. i had to change my oil pan gasket on my 335i and those coolant lines attached to oil pan was really annoying because i couldn’t put the oil pan back straight i didn’t wanna break those lines... how did you remove them? also the oem gasket doesn’t look good to me i hope it lasts for a good milage... i did the job and your videos helped me. a lot thanks a lot 🙏
They just are held in place with a couple 10 mm nuts. You loosen the nut a but and the line pulls down in two spots.
Do you think the cause of the damage was due to hpfp overdrive set up. It is possible that the overdrive kit put stress on the chain and guides and wore those parts out. You shut the motor down when you received the warning so the bottom end should be fine. Worst case you will have to polish the crank and put a new set of bearings and oil pump and chain etc. Keep up the excellent content.
Will do! I believe so, plus the high mileage didn't help.
awesome video as usual i watch your videos and apply what i can to my 2011 135i n55 and it helps alot i have done many upgrades and fixed valve cover gasket,water pump all my hoses i think im ready for a tune might just go with a modest Dinan tune again thanks for all the knowledge and inspiration to do my own work stay safe
This guy is my hero
Awesome post man, def appreciate all the content
Awesome video, as usual, don't give up, must be frustrating to go through this but I believe it will turn out ok, well you will make it ok like always!
I need something explained though. Texas with CanadianTire Mastercraft tools?
Thanks, I'm originally from Canada.
+1 on getting the QuickJack or something that will lift it higher, can also use it on your other vehicles. Truly sSorry to hear about the issue on your N54. Great vid BTW ...you made it look like it took you 30 minutes.
ahhh i'd never even thought about SMFW manufacturers not provisioning them for the pin... that's a solid oversight :/
Yeah they could have included a hold an balanced the flywheel after.
Educational at its best..👍
Another great video, I sit on the edge of my seat watching your content. I can't share you enough. Lol. Great series, as your others!! Good luck on the N54.
Thanks!
@@VehicularDIY too bad your not in Florida, I would have you use my E60 535i and see what content you can come up with. 😉😉
Another great video! I hope you will decide on getting a lift to make it easier for you.
Thanks! I'm thinking of getting a QuickJack.
Love watching your vids. Technical and always informative.
Let’s hope for all future B58 owners sake the timing chain guides will not be an issue as it’s on the transmission side of the engine now, along with the VANOS units 😩
I know I was thinking how much of a pain this would be on an B58. I'd straight up just pull the engine out of the car.
I am truly sorry for what happened 😔
Rather interesting that Spool (?) knew something was happening with the 4x overdrives and manual/DCT but evidently did not reach out to notify owners.
Man ur good with these cars I so hope it’s not the rod bearings fingers crossed
Have you tried wiping a magnet through the oil to pick up all the ferrous material? That way whatever is left can only be aluminium or bearing
Really sorry this has happened as I’ve followed your progress for quite a while and it’s such a shame
Try not to get too down I’m sure it will come good and you will sort it out
That's an excellent idea! I'll try that, thanks for the suggestion. Yeah I'm half tempted to just do a rebuild but at the same time I hope to demonstrate that you can save a motor for a situation like this.
EFin N54. Def getting my sub. Good luck 🤞
Ahhh....cleaning the metal in the oil gallery is a nightmare，if the engine lost oil pressure ,it maybe cause some little ware on the main bearing and the rod bearing ,hope it fine
Watching this video gets me scared because I have an N54 also and im starting to build it little by little and omg if this happens to me, but just watching your video is agonizing not knowing if it can be saved or not, i really hope it can because it would be a great relief to all us N54 owners
Yeah I wouldn't worry too much unless you're going for over 500 WHP. From what I can tell the oil doesn't have any fine metal shavings in it. The filter seems to have done a good job of stopping all the shavings from the sprocket on the crankshaft that drives the oil pump. I'm thinkin a good confirmation will be when I pull the vanos solenoids and the filters on the side of the block. If they are still fine then nothing made it's way into the rest of the engine. I'm going to put some cheap oil in and just run the car for a few minutes and drain and change the filter. To give the motor a good flush.
@@VehicularDIY yeah I'm not thinking of going over that much HP, I know single turbo would be nice but thats a different level for me. Maybe I'll just wait until you do it on yours lol 😆, yeah seeing the sprocket is kind of a relief and hopefully its that exactly and nothing more, because I mean everything you have done to your engine, as far as the build, changing turbos, inlets, injectors, ecu, fuel pump, front and rear end swaps, ive been a subscriber since you installed color changing halos on it because thats when I got my 335i lol, it'll be nice to see it come back to life
Worst case he picks up a used $1200 N54 and replaces it. This is not some high end $35k motor we're talking about. 2jz's cost more than the N54.
@@tuurbow yeah I know its not the end of the world, but I mean who likes to just spend money when you don't really need to, $1200 is not in some peoples budget and that alone is just the engine, if someone doesn't know how to fix it themselves than add another $500 im assuming for labor, it all adds up at the end you know
@@ramiroandher Name of the game when it comes to modding cars homie. Its just something you have to prepare for.
At 200k miles the rod bearings may show some sign of wear, but the chances of them getting totally destroyed and produce that much of observable material are very slim. It usually takes much more that a few seconds of low oil pressure under no load to get to the point of them being "destroyed".
Yeah I'm kind of expecting them to look okay still but just worried how effective the oil filter will have been in stopping all the particles form getting into the head/vanos etc. I'm going to pull the check valves on the side of the block to see how the screens look. If they look clean that will offer some piece of mind.
@@VehicularDIY I had 1 rod bearing spun on N51 that produced a knock, drove for at least 50 miles like that, i couldn't find any shavings past the oil filter (oil pan had some pieces) and no damage to anything else but that bearing and crankshaft surface in that location. I'm really curious to see what you find.
Thank you for the vedio, hope you can fix it
Great video. Hope the motor is still good
😑 brother you're making this look to easy. Some folks will end up finding themselves neck deep in a pile of 💩. But not me though, definitely not me. 😎😆
Love your videos, great inspiration.
I'm here today asking your guidance - if you dont mind shooting your honest opinion.
Got a n54 7 years back, lots of bad things happened in my life.
The car was always fantastic -long story short.
Barely ever drove it (188000-225000)
car was fine, was scared of several known issues especially those involving leaks and OFHG, VCG, OPG, belt, main seal.
So I had them done at a local shop, the next day, Did a little pull, my crank hub bolt backed out.
I don't have to explain to you what happens then.
Is there a possibility that everything may not be damaged internally and just the timing is off, I'm not sure if I understand that concept.
not to write any sob story or make anyone feel uncomfortable
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slowly getting out of my ballpark for terms of cost
recently diagnosed with an illness thatll likely take my life soon and without warning.
the passion for the vehicle is one of my only inspirations left
honestly, shall i just move on?
& Much love to everyone and stay safe.
Idk if it's fair to but this result has deff made me steer clear from the helix overdrive kit.....
yeah I don't have enough data to say one way or another but I installed the helix as I was looking for north of 500WHP.
Vehicular DIY thank you for reply and I agree its hard to make the case to soley pin the helix as the cause of faliure. Out of pure couriosity looking back now would you have gone with port injection instead ?
Doing a manual swap on a car will high miles (60k+ for bmw) will tend to make stuff like this break, the clutch makes shocks waves and vibrations that are different than the AT and put completely different stress on the components.
Yeah makes perfect sense and I deleted the clutch delay valve.
n54 wizard
Have same setup as you with turbos and all. But im on pump 93 with just stage 2 lpfp should I be worried about running into this problem in the future? I'm close to 130k miles! 😅 Also content just gets better and BETTER!🔥
Thanks! If you're not running e85 and are not driving the the HPFP via helix I wouldn't worry. How much power is your car making?
@@VehicularDIY Okay cool! and no not running anything else just the stage 2 lpfp. I'm not sure how much I'm making I really want to dyno it soon! I could be close to 500 or maybe at 500 not to sure since I'm just on pump 93 lol.
hey man if you need another car to work on my 2011 n51 is an XI and would be tons of fun for the channel :P ha. id take the drive from NY anytime . you really know your stuff dude. if the motor is done ill stay tuned for indepth motor swap.
Great content man. Hate this happened. I love that we're getting great content but have to wonder if a motor with 180k+(?) Is worth putting too much in. It won't be the last failure at that point. But who knows? Who has the highest mileage N54? I did an OEM+ rebuild on an S52 at 225k and motor was still in great shape.
Thanks, yeah at this point I think I'm just trying to save it for the sake of seeing how much longer I can run it.
Try removing the motor mounts from the bottom. It’s x300 times easier to install
I'd rather see you do one entire video of everything...,
Turbos, oil pan, just everything, and had pilled the engine completely out.
Seems this only happens when you push you bmw to the limits. I don't do that at all. I drive sometime agressive but not like those that do pulls on every red light all the time or track race.them. My F10 is pushing 180k miles and still strong, feels and rides like a brand new bmw! I should be fine for another 50k or so. 🤞😁
I did the oil pan gasket on my 335xi last year - what a pain in the butt (the front axles run through the oil pan and the transfer case need to be removed also)... then again everything is worse on the Xi.
I just sold my xi because of this😂😂 going catless downpipes is a pain in the ass cant imagine doing the harder stuff
@@ghostskull4434 Did downpipes as well, luckily I had access to a lift to do those, but still... access is severely limited and it's not very fun. I also had to do the water pump and thermostat 2 years ago, and you basically have to do it all by feel... which sucks considering how many hose connections there are to the electric water pump.
Yeah I live in Canada and daily winter it and said fuck it got a RWD and I've been doing fine. XI has just so much extra shit.
TheMidnightNarwhal yea me too i live in Michigan and now im looking for a rwd one i dont care about the snow im gonna put snow tires
Jamie Schneider still too much extra work to do and rwd is more fun
Great content man! Thanks for the videos!
If the motor is salvageable you're not going to reuse the oil pump are you?
Also, is it safe to assume the HPFP overdrive kit caused the failure due to the extra load placed on the oil pump? (i understand your N54 has 200k miles)
I'll open it and will likely replace it. Yeah it's safe to assume the overdrive cause this based on high mileage.
I'm hoping you got lucky and the engine is salvageable
Me too! haha
Chain operated oil pump??? wow the Achilles heel of the N54. Any way to supplement that? External oil pump? Probably an impact should zap the pulley off next time. Take out the plugs and blow the engine out with air and give it a compression test, if it holds up, the rings are prob ok, See if the rods are loose, if so then bearings may be bad, can you turn the motor and not hear squeaks? If not then the Main bearings are not worn to metal. Use the castrol oil, its supposed to be the best.
I'm thinking a metal reinforced oil pump chain tensioner would be a nice upgrade.
good luck Mr BMW 335i :)
I am using the helix x3 and it leaks oil between the pump and the unit which I rather have it that way until I take the helix off for good. Why do I say this ? It is because oil passes thru the unit and if it doesn't have any place to go eventually that oil will lose its property and will start to cease up the helix unit..... I would not be surprised if that stress caused the chain to brake you car
I'm planning on taking the helix out to see how it feels. I know how much resistance it should normally have by feel.
That sucks! Check for metal in the oil cooler and turbos as well. At this point its better if you just get a low mile engine then transfer all parts. My engine is about to blow up after I go to the track this sunday at a 110F degree weather.
Out of curiosity, how often did you do oil changes and what viscosity engine oil/brand did you use?
"My engine is about to blow up after I go to the track this sunday at a 110F degree weather." Hopefully not! Run some thick oil and keep track of the oil temp. I changed at around 5 to 7K and used Shell Rotella T6 5W40.
Best of luck to you
Pure skills!!!
One day I hope to be as smart as you 🤓
@5:41 had to do something a little bit ghetto!!! Lmao
I sent ya a email if you want to borrow some of those specialty tools 🧰 give a holler. Good luck either way gonna have a to a few flushes for sure good times lol
Thanks man, yeah I bought cheap oil and three filters already lol.
Im curious what was the mileage on the vehicle when this happened? Iv asked bmw when the timing chain needs replacing but all they say is that should last the life of the vehicle, however my old mazda mps needed the chain replacing every 70-80k miles
totally sucks that happened. what do u think caused that to happen ? im at 147k i do all my work but that is God level i just can't attempt.
Likely the high mileage of the motor and the fuel pump overdrive kit I'm running lead to this.
watched the whole thing hoping that their was minimal damage