n54 135i diaaster :(

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by Bmwbreed

Or there's always Dinan and you will still keep your warranty.

This is an untrue statement. Dinan has their own warranty but they are most definitely NOT covered under your BMW factory warranty.

[Bmwbreed]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

This is an untrue statement. Dinan has their own warranty but they are most definitely NOT covered under your BMW factory warranty.

That was what I meant. Should have worded it better

[Lexington]

So what is the warranty on the new engine? Two years?

[bxsinster]

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[Hondamxracer51]

Originally Posted by Lexington

So what is the warranty on the new engine? Two years?

2 years or the length of the new car warranty. Whatever is longer.

[Hondamxracer51]

Originally Posted by bxsinster

thanks for the info, and if anyone knows how long they will take to recieve engine and replace that would be nice SA told me a couple of week i suppose the motor comes from germany im guessing

They should have that motor in the states. Couple days to get.

[Hondamxracer51]

Originally Posted by bxsinster

Well heres my story, i just purchased a beautiful 2009 135i sedona red with the n54 engine and i noticed a few minor issues so i sent it to the dealer they replaced both of my turbos because of a rattle noise i was getting from applying light acceleration and when i got it back the rattle was still there by the way this is not the wastegate rattle because it doesnt occur when u let off the throttle. So i return it back to the dealer telling them the noise is still present made me drive with 2 diff techs to confirm noise.. well cars at the dealer get a call earlier today saying i need a new engine and they have ordered it.. so im wonderin is this new new or refurbished and would they put my miles back to 0? do i have to follow a break in procedures and so on? anyone experience anything similar
i dunno if i should be happy or mad.. thank for any help im comming from an e39 540i and the 135 was the only bmw i really liked alot for some strange reason.

The engine will be refurb.

[drewh130]

Just went through this. They replaced my block and pistons and reused the head. They had it for 13 weeks. 13 WEEKS! I got it back 2 weeks ago and its been back in the shop twice. This time its looking like I need new turbos....ready to drive this thing into a lake

[bxsinster]

i hate how
bmw replaces as little as possible so you gotta bring it back.. man does this n54 seem like it is a nightmare and a half to keep after warranty


o and drew i would have made them buy it back early

[Bimmerlover76]

Originally Posted by BimmerEnthusiast99

Not a disaster, be happy about it. That's good service right there. Enjoy your practically-new ride.

+1

Be happy that they entertained the idea of a full engine replacement. I would've assumed they would've dicked you around with "it could be this... It could be that..." Wasting time and money in the process.

I think you'll be VERY happy with the results.

[bxsinster]

they cylinder wall was screwed

[Ash83]

Every Engine aka Block will come from BMW/BMW-NA some are brand new and some might have some work done on them.. again this is not a big deal because they are 100% genuine and inspected/tested by BMW/BMW-NA before they get shipped to your dealer.

[KingOfJericho]

If your car is at BMW for an extended period of time (over a month), you should ask BMW to cover the payments for that stint. My service guy gave me an elbow and a wink and told me to try it out when my HPFP went. I think many people have had success with this after contacting BMW NA. Good luck!

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by bxsinster

i hate how
bmw replaces as little as possible so you gotta bring it back.. man does this n54 seem like it is a nightmare and a half to keep after warranty


o and drew i would have made them buy it back early

Sounds like BMW is trying to make good on their warranty, that's a positive.

The main concern is how well everything gets put back together, as its' done by a dealer tech. Hopefully they assign their most seasoned and experienced tech to do the work.

And since they already gave you new turbo's the biggest parts are new or refurb'd like new, another positive.
That ring may have been bad for some time. You didn't notice any blue smoke from the tailpipe?
If you like how it ran in the condition that it was in, after this rebuild it should be really sweet.

I'm very surprised about this though. It's very rare for any engine, let alone a BMW, to go that early in life.
Stranger still is that they replaced the turbo's and gave the car back to you so that you discover that it's shot.
The tech didn't notice the problem? Light smoke, gas smell in the oil?
Odd.

[bozola]

Wow. I am sad to see so many 135 issues. Is the problem that prevalent in the other '35 cars like the 3, 5 and X?

[bxsinster]

when i brought it back complaining about the rattle again.. lmaoo the tech said he tested it with windows closed thats why he did not hear it!!


yea im worried about how it gets put back together because everything was literally in peices.. and i was happy with its performance while it was broken. it started tickin lightly then eventually got worser and worser.