Blew my motor....

OmidHariri · 02-12-2015, 08:27 PM

Yep, you read that title right. Blew my damn motor at 118k miles. Car was running smoothly as usual. Turned it on one night and the damn thing was misfiring. Was expecting a bad ignition coil but took it in the shop and after some investigating, my mechanic suspects that the valve under the spark plug in cylinder 6 broke, got sucked into the cylinder, and destroyed it....

My car is an automatic and even he, a bmw certified technician, said hes never seen this happen on an n52, especially with only 118k miles.

Was quoted at the cheapest to replace the whole cylinder 6 system and have it re bored for 1600... But i may just attempt to sell the car as is and get my a n54/55.

Also, its possible i may have to swap the engine... Man this is just shitty luck.

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StealYourFace · 02-12-2015, 08:47 PM

That sucks, I've followed this forum for a long time and have never seen an n52 let go.

The e90 m3 forum on the other hand

Inline · 02-12-2015, 08:48 PM

Good excuse for a motor swap if you ask me. Sorry to hear about you car man. GL

Volasko · 02-12-2015, 08:57 PM

You said your mechanic "suspects", did he prove anything with a scope? I find it hard to believe that a valve would let go with normal driving, especially with an AT. I dunno I would make sure it is proven that its completely gone.

FriedPiston · 02-12-2015, 09:13 PM

Sorry to hear that. Maybe it's time for an electric "motor" swap...

smithf80 · 02-12-2015, 10:47 PM

That sucks. Sorry to hear.

coriolis14 · 02-12-2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

You said your mechanic "suspects", did he prove anything with a scope? I find it hard to believe that a valve would let go with normal driving, especially with an AT. I dunno I would make sure it is proven that its completely gone.

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631twentyeighteye · 02-12-2015, 11:28 PM

I see you have a 330i. did a Disa valve let go and fall into the valvetrain? I've heard of that happening before, hence the GAS kit coming out to resolve the longterm issue.

mike3000fl · 02-13-2015, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

I see you have a 330i. did a Disa valve let go and fall into the valvetrain? I've heard of that happening before, hence the GAS kit coming out to resolve the longterm issue.

This is what I was going to ask.

E46driver · 02-13-2015, 01:43 AM

Looks like its time for an s85 swap....lol i kid i kid, but wow blown n52 at just 118k! did you buy the car 2nd hand or are you the original owner?

GoRomeo · 02-13-2015, 01:44 AM

Dang. Interesting! Gotto watch out. You probably ran it with low oil. Thanks for sharing.

hassmaschine · 02-13-2015, 09:59 AM

pop the valve cover and see if a valve is stuck open. I assume he's done a leakdown & compression test?

m_thompson · 02-13-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hassmaschine

pop the valve cover and see if a valve is stuck open. I assume he's done a leakdown & compression test?

Maybe with a piece of the DISA flap stuck under the valve.

Three_thirty_I · 02-13-2015, 04:59 PM

Also keen to know exactly has gone wrong here. Sounds very strange! Very unfortunate of course!

cdgatti · 02-13-2015, 07:38 PM

Definitely get another opinion on exactly what happened before shelling out anything for a repair. If it is indeed what you mechanic says, and he is willing to do it for $1600, I would leap at the chance.

Efini · 02-13-2015, 11:01 PM

Dang didn't think something like this can happen to the n52. For sure let us know what you hear from a second or third mechanic.

02-12-2015, 08:27 PM	#1
OmidHariri Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Fernando Valley iTrader: (0)	Blew my motor.... Yep, you read that title right. Blew my damn motor at 118k miles. Car was running smoothly as usual. Turned it on one night and the damn thing was misfiring. Was expecting a bad ignition coil but took it in the shop and after some investigating, my mechanic suspects that the valve under the spark plug in cylinder 6 broke, got sucked into the cylinder, and destroyed it.... My car is an automatic and even he, a bmw certified technician, said hes never seen this happen on an n52, especially with only 118k miles. Was quoted at the cheapest to replace the whole cylinder 6 system and have it re bored for 1600... But i may just attempt to sell the car as is and get my a n54/55. Also, its possible i may have to swap the engine... Man this is just shitty luck.:conf used2
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 200 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	I see you have a 330i. did a Disa valve let go and fall into the valvetrain? I've heard of that happening before, hence the GAS kit coming out to resolve the longterm issue. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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E46driver Captain 80 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 N51 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (4)	Looks like its time for an s85 swap....lol i kid i kid, but wow blown n52 at just 118k! did you buy the car 2nd hand or are you the original owner? __________________ 2009 Alpine White E92 N51 328i Automagic \| Premium & Sport Pkg. \| Coral Red/Black Dakota Leather Interior \| M-Spor \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| Active Autowerke Headers \| BBS CH-R \| CPS Front Lip \| Performance Front Grills \| 888Concepts Custom Headlights (GONE) 2011 Alpine White E90 N55 335i Automagic
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hassmaschine Major General 3989 Rep 7,212 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	pop the valve cover and see if a valve is stuck open. I assume he's done a leakdown & compression test?
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cdgatti Colonel 262 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	Definitely get another opinion on exactly what happened before shelling out anything for a repair. If it is indeed what you mechanic says, and he is willing to do it for $1600, I would leap at the chance.
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Efini Silent Service 102 Rep 977 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Dang didn't think something like this can happen to the n52. For sure let us know what you hear from a second or third mechanic.
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