engine birth certificate

instalher · 04-15-2018, 07:52 PM

hey guys I just had the shop I bought my 2010 e82 put a different motor in as they said it would be cheaper to replace the motor than to fix it.. I bought the car in feb and I started to notice engine issues right away, took it to an independent bmw repair shop in Calgary, they said there was 6500 in engine issues.. thus I went back to the dealership I bought the car from and told them to fix them as I bought a warranty from them.. sooooooo they got a motor from the wreckers, but gave me no info on the motor as in yr, milage, ect... the valve cover gasket is leaking like a sieve plugs are shot, pvc hose is busted, plus plus plus... so frustrated, I brought it back and asked them what the hell they did to this motor its worse than the one they removed.... they said we replace the motor your warranty is now used and no good anymore.. please leave our shop.... Nice.. ps the name of the crooks shop is Royal Auto in Calgary.... so the motor has a number on the side can anyone give me a web site to go to to find out any info on this motor...
77643940
N52B30AE.
This number was stamped on the intake manifold side of block.. hope someone can help me with this..

NorthernDancer · 04-15-2018, 08:54 PM

I think the 77 number is probably a wrecking yard number only.
The N52 number is the BMW engine code for a 128.

Have no more relationship with RA. Best to now work with the indy BMW garage. Strongly recommend joining BMW Clubs Canada; hopefully therein you'll meet other knowledgeable BMW guys who can help in the future.

BimmerAg · 04-16-2018, 11:25 AM

Do you have the documentation on the warranty you bought from Royal Auto? Does it say anything about a maximum claim amount? If not, you should go into the dealer and tell them that they need to honor the warranty and fix your car properly, or you'll be forced to take legal action.

instalher · 04-16-2018, 05:11 PM

legal action is pending.. I will get a lawyer to read the fine print and advise as to what action to take.. meanwhile we would like some background info on this motor.

NorthernDancer · 04-16-2018, 09:49 PM

Lawyers are expensive; every considered Small Claims Court?

instalher · 05-13-2018, 07:33 PM

small claims is the only option now after dealership has advised us to walk as nothing will come about of us complaing.. oh well.. here we go..

04-15-2018, 07:52 PM	#1
instalher 25cent millionaire 252 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2020 m4 comp vert Join Date: May 2011 Location: saskatoon iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 bmw [0.00] [9.00] [0.00] [9.50] 2018 bmw 230i xdrive [8.50]	engine birth certificate hey guys I just had the shop I bought my 2010 e82 put a different motor in as they said it would be cheaper to replace the motor than to fix it.. I bought the car in feb and I started to notice engine issues right away, took it to an independent bmw repair shop in Calgary, they said there was 6500 in engine issues.. thus I went back to the dealership I bought the car from and told them to fix them as I bought a warranty from them.. sooooooo they got a motor from the wreckers, but gave me no info on the motor as in yr, milage, ect... the valve cover gasket is leaking like a sieve plugs are shot, pvc hose is busted, plus plus plus... so frustrated, I brought it back and asked them what the hell they did to this motor its worse than the one they removed.... they said we replace the motor your warranty is now used and no good anymore.. please leave our shop.... Nice.. ps the name of the crooks shop is Royal Auto in Calgary.... so the motor has a number on the side can anyone give me a web site to go to to find out any info on this motor... 77643940 N52B30AE. This number was stamped on the intake manifold side of block.. hope someone can help me with this.. Last edited by instalher; 04-16-2018 at 05:11 PM..
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04-15-2018, 08:54 PM	#2
NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	I think the 77 number is probably a wrecking yard number only. The N52 number is the BMW engine code for a 128. Have no more relationship with RA. Best to now work with the indy BMW garage. Strongly recommend joining BMW Clubs Canada; hopefully therein you'll meet other knowledgeable BMW guys who can help in the future.
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BimmerAg Lieutenant 425 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Do you have the documentation on the warranty you bought from Royal Auto? Does it say anything about a maximum claim amount? If not, you should go into the dealer and tell them that they need to honor the warranty and fix your car properly, or you'll be forced to take legal action. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i ///M-Sport, DCT Bilstein B12 kit, Dinan camber plates, M3 front control arms, Whiteline poly RSFB, MHD Stage 1, cp-e Charge Pipe, H&R Front sway bar, BMW performance diffuser
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instalher 25cent millionaire 252 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2020 m4 comp vert Join Date: May 2011 Location: saskatoon iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 bmw [0.00] [9.00] [0.00] [9.50] 2018 bmw 230i xdrive [8.50]	legal action is pending.. I will get a lawyer to read the fine print and advise as to what action to take.. meanwhile we would like some background info on this motor.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Lawyers are expensive; every considered Small Claims Court?
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instalher 25cent millionaire 252 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2020 m4 comp vert Join Date: May 2011 Location: saskatoon iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 bmw [0.00] [9.00] [0.00] [9.50] 2018 bmw 230i xdrive [8.50]	small claims is the only option now after dealership has advised us to walk as nothing will come about of us complaing.. oh well.. here we go..
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