Blown Engine!!

bblefas · 08-09-2013, 07:37 PM

Car has been at bmw dealership for 10 days now waiting on a starter to be shipped from BMW germany, starters were on back order none to be found anywhere! So starter was installed and i get a call from SA saying im looking at least 3 weeks before i see my car! WOW i say, why is that? I have a blown engine he says! WTF!! How did that happen at 14,500 miles on a 2011 zcp. He said something about the connecting rod cylinder 5 went!!! I CANT BELIEVE IT!! Now we are waiting for BMW M to build a engine for me and then ship here, looking at 3-4 weeks. Please anyone have any advice as too what i should do. Im planning on calling or driving down to dealership tomorrow i didnt have anytime to talk to him on phone today was at work!! ANY Advice THank you!

bblefas · 08-09-2013, 07:38 PM

HELP!!!!

pkimM3r · 08-09-2013, 07:44 PM

should be warrantied....it may take long but at least you get a new engine!

gatorfast · 08-09-2013, 07:57 PM

What advise are you looking for? Your car is under warranty and being taken care of by the dealer. What else is there to do?

MMM3PWR · 08-09-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bblefas

HELP!!!!

They will do a good job... Just make sure to give the m tech a benji before he starts the transplant... It will be fine..

Longboarder · 08-09-2013, 08:03 PM

As long as you didn't take Longwong's advice on oil, you should be covered under warranty.

VCMpower · 08-09-2013, 08:14 PM

very subtle

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Originally Posted by Lute

Another con rod issue? interesting.

aus · 08-09-2013, 08:32 PM

Are you leasing? If you are, I'd ask for a free payment since you won't have your car for at least a month.
Also get a nice loaner.

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BPMSport · 08-09-2013, 08:59 PM

This is like the tenth 2011-2013 car that I've heard of in the last 3 months spinning bearings.

Scary. That's the only word I have to describe it.

Someone? · 08-09-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bblefas

HELP!!!!

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

This is like the tenth 2011-2013 car that I've heard of in the last 3 months spinning bearings.

Scary. That's the only word I have to describe it.

If there buildind you a new engine, the wait really SUCKS, but a new engine is AWESOME!

Thanks Mike, mines a 2011 ZCP,lol, F it my engine goes, GOOD, i got many other cars to drive while they fix my shit.

blankstar43 · 08-09-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bblefas

Car has been at bmw dealership for 10 days now waiting on a starter to be shipped from BMW germany, starters were on back order none to be found anywhere! So starter was installed and i get a call from SA saying im looking at least 3 weeks before i see my car! WOW i say, why is that? I have a blown engine he says! WTF!! How did that happen at 14,500 miles on a 2011 zcp. He said something about the connecting rod cylinder 5 went!!! I CANT BELIEVE IT!! Now we are waiting for BMW M to build a engine for me and then ship here, looking at 3-4 weeks. Please anyone have any advice as too what i should do. Im planning on calling or driving down to dealership tomorrow i didnt have anytime to talk to him on phone today was at work!! ANY Advice THank you!

were there any signs something was wrong prior to it blowing?

Black Gold · 08-09-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ibmike

If there buildind you a new engine, the wait really SUCKS, but a new engine is AWESOME!

Thanks Mike, mines a 2011 ZCP,lol, F it my engine goes, GOOD, i got many other cars to drive while they fix my shit.

No it's not awesome at all

Good luck wrh resale when your car had a popped motor and had to be replaced. Not a chance in hell id buy a car that had to have an entire new motor put in.

Sucks OP, sorry to hear this.

MPowerZ32 · 08-09-2013, 10:59 PM

Another 2011?

I need to start doing oil analysis.

bblefas · 08-09-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blankstar43

were there any signs something was wrong prior to it blowing?

No nothing at all

bblefas · 08-09-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

What advise are you looking for? Your car is under warranty and being taken care of by the dealer. What else is there to do?

Yes it is, but i was looking for info on the break in on new engine! Repeat 1200 mi service?? And if they have M mechanics doing install or do they have anbody working in service installing a new M engine?

The Automotive Enthusiast · 08-09-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

As long as you didn't take Longwong's advice on oil, you should be covered under warranty.

IMG · 08-10-2013, 12:11 AM

Thats very odd that you take your car in for a starter and you need a motor now. very odd !

VCMpower · 08-10-2013, 12:30 AM

Indeed.

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Originally Posted by img

Thats very odd that you take your car in for a starter and you need a motor now. very odd !

Ezio · 08-10-2013, 12:39 AM

honestly it happens. doest matter what mileage is.

schnell325 · 08-10-2013, 12:54 AM

Warranty, it's a good thing.

foolio2 · 08-10-2013, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bblefas

Yes it is, but i was looking for info on the break in on new engine! Repeat 1200 mi service?? And if they have M mechanics doing install or do they have anbody working in service installing a new M engine?

It's an engine swap, not rocket science. Don't sweat it.

pkimM3r · 08-10-2013, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PoweredBy///M

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longboarder

As long as you didn't take Longwong's advice on oil, you should be covered under warranty.

Dude. Are you kidding? It happened because he DIDNT take longwongs advice lol.

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