Help deciding (335i)

MartinWake · 11-09-2018, 02:26 PM

Hey guys this is my first post on here and its not one I want to be making.. anyways I got a e92 2011 335i about 2 weeks ago and 1 week after owning it a mix of bad decisions led to the engine getting locked up.. I tried moving it manually with a wrench after removing the fan and it will not move its stuck on there. I took it to a shop they said it would be 2.9k to take the engine apart and if the problem is too bad I would just need a new engine so I come to ask what should I do because I did have money aside for the car but for a new engine plus installing fees is quite a lot do you guys think I should take it to someone and have them open it up? or just find an engine?

thanks!

jdmendo01 · 11-09-2018, 03:57 PM

Sorry to hear about that, but what specifically caused the engine to lock up, low oil? Because depending on that you can kinda guess on the severity of the damage, and depending on that you can determine what would be more cost efficient. Just a quick google search and I was able to find some refurbished 335i engines for around the same price as it would cost for them to open it up. But depending on installation fees versus whatever you would have to replace after the open it up, it is kind of a toss up.

MartinWake · 11-09-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmendo01

Sorry to hear about that, but what specifically caused the engine to lock up, low oil? Because depending on that you can kinda guess on the severity of the damage, and depending on that you can determine what would be more cost efficient. Just a quick google search and I was able to find some refurbished 335i engines for around the same price as it would cost for them to open it up. But depending on installation fees versus whatever you would have to replace after the open it up, it is kind of a toss up.

To be completely honest man it was my fault I money shifted but not a severe one at all, the rpms went up I dont exactly know how far but after that I put it in neutral and the car kept running for about 7 secs until it turned off what I will do now is remove the oil and try to see if I can spot any metal pieces in there.

TemjinX2 · 11-09-2018, 04:20 PM

you can do a black stone oil analysis..it should give you a better picture...but yeah 2900 thats almost a newer used engine.

jdmendo01 · 11-09-2018, 04:39 PM

Yikes, after the shift, did you hear any specific noises that stuck out to you? Since it was a money shift, it could be a multitude of things you're bearings, lifters, etc.

MartinWake · 11-09-2018, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmendo01

Yikes, after the shift, did you hear any specific noises that stuck out to you? Since it was a money shift, it could be a multitude of things you're bearings, lifters, etc.

No I didnt hear anything at all thats why I think maybe its fine but 2.9k is alot for that

F30lolz · 11-09-2018, 06:36 PM

Just about $3k to determine the extent of the damage(s)? Tow the car to another shop and search for a replacement engine. They want to rape you obviously.

GL.

MartinWake · 11-10-2018, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

Just about $3k to determine the extent of the damage(s)? Tow the car to another shop and search for a replacement engine. They want to rape you obviously.

GL.

Yeah I will take it to my dads mechanic hopefully he can take it apart and see if the damage is that bad

Spongeb0bRoundPants · 11-11-2018, 01:43 AM

I had my engine swapped twice in under 6 months, one currently in progress lol. If it's 2.9k just for diagnostics, I think it might be a better idea to do a complete swap. That way if it's ef'd up, you wouldn't have wasted that money.

MartinWake · 11-11-2018, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Spongeb0bRoundPants

I had my engine swapped twice in under 6 months, one currently in progress lol. If it's 2.9k just for diagnostics, I think it might be a better idea to do a complete swap. That way if it's ef'd up, you wouldn't have wasted that money.

yeah Im gonna do it with my dads mechanic since they know each other for years now so prob if I am there helping out it would be much cheaper

11-09-2018, 02:26 PM	#1
MartinWake Lieutenant 80 Rep 414 Posts Drives: CL55 AMG Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Miami iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00] 2016 BMW 320i [0.00]	Help deciding (335i) Hey guys this is my first post on here and its not one I want to be making.. anyways I got a e92 2011 335i about 2 weeks ago and 1 week after owning it a mix of bad decisions led to the engine getting locked up.. I tried moving it manually with a wrench after removing the fan and it will not move its stuck on there. I took it to a shop they said it would be 2.9k to take the engine apart and if the problem is too bad I would just need a new engine so I come to ask what should I do because I did have money aside for the car but for a new engine plus installing fees is quite a lot do you guys think I should take it to someone and have them open it up? or just find an engine? thanks!
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jdmendo01 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about that, but what specifically caused the engine to lock up, low oil? Because depending on that you can kinda guess on the severity of the damage, and depending on that you can determine what would be more cost efficient. Just a quick google search and I was able to find some refurbished 335i engines for around the same price as it would cost for them to open it up. But depending on installation fees versus whatever you would have to replace after the open it up, it is kind of a toss up.
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TemjinX2 Major 521 Rep 1,485 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi e92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal OC iTrader: (0)	you can do a black stone oil analysis..it should give you a better picture...but yeah 2900 thats almost a newer used engine.
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jdmendo01 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca iTrader: (0)	Yikes, after the shift, did you hear any specific noises that stuck out to you? Since it was a money shift, it could be a multitude of things you're bearings, lifters, etc.
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Spongeb0bRoundPants i do not have a title 72 Rep 307 Posts Drives: e92 335i, f82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Nevada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [9.83] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	I had my engine swapped twice in under 6 months, one currently in progress lol. If it's 2.9k just for diagnostics, I think it might be a better idea to do a complete swap. That way if it's ef'd up, you wouldn't have wasted that money.
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