[MPR]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Pleaser

How about installing the steel mesh only? I think that should be enough protection. Going through the posts in this thread I think it is really irritating to have to consider spending hundreds of dollars on a brand new (and already pretty expensive) car to protect its power-train.

Mesh alone will have no rigidity for objects in the road, such as tire treads, a piece of wood, etc. It may only prevent stones from piercing the cooler.

And I agree it isn't right, but $400 for piece of mind is worth it

[sclui56]

@MPR Looking forward to see the final fitting. I haven't had time to look at mine further, hopefully get it fitted in the next week or so. It is really unacceptable not to have a piece of plastic there from the factory.

[MPR]

I posted a thread: https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post30292768

[mblaucoupe135]

I wanted to provide another update regarding my car situation. I wrote bmw na a letter about what happened to my oil cooler and asked that they reimburse me for my expenses, and as I expected, they denied my request. I also shared with them that this is a design flaw in the car and needs to be corrected before it happens to anyone else. Sadly, this also seemed to fall on deaf ears. In the end, I kind of feel like my letter was a waste of time, but I had to at least try.

[JoeyJoeJo]

Given the potential catastrophic failure that can come from a sudden loss of all your oil (I've had this happen in a fiat many years ago), this does seem strange from a design perspective but a predictable response from BMW. Would be interesting to hear there have been many incidents across models.

Coincidently, this popped up in my ig feed today, reminded me of this thread, maybe the same designers/engineers have been around for a while!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtqwHUgKKw2/

[WilcoJunoHotel]

This is a horrible location for an oil cooler on a street car. A chunk of ice or driving the car on a gravel road could easily blow it out. This is going to bite BMW in the buttocks at some point.

Makes me wonder though: How easily can it be removed? My car is being built and I primarily ordered the option for the bigger brakes and tire/wheel package. Don't plan on tracking it so this is just something that I will never need but could be a major headache to have to think about all the time.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by MPR

I'd make your insurer aware of the issue and show them what the underside of the M240i looks like. Maybe the insurer will cover it but try to subrogate (get compensated for) from BMW NA due to the circumstances/negligence. It's probably a $35K+ claim, assuming you get a new motor.

I had this same exact thing happen in a BMW loaner (rock>hole>bye bye engine). It was filed as a Comp claim but after the Adjuster went to the Dealer to evaluate the damage he changed it to Collision. It fucked my rate and lead to me leaving State Farm.

[legendxp]

Hey OP, any updates? Did they end up replacing the engine?

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by legendxp

Hey OP, any updates? Did they end up replacing the engine?

Sorry I didn't close the loop on this, but thankfully the engine was OK and didn't need to be replaced!

[legendxp]

Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

Sorry I didn't close the loop on this, but thankfully the engine was OK and didn't need to be replaced!

Good to hear that! I just had the same thing happen to me. stupid design...

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by legendxp

Good to hear that! I just had the same thing happen to me. stupid design...

Oh no I'm so sorry to hear that! Let me know if you have any other questions about my situation. Best of luck to you!