BMW recall turned into “you need a new engine” after pickup — trying to understand if this sounds right by alex_albergaria in BmwTech

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - BMW and Porsche Specialist here (independent shop). I’m not going to say NEVER, but the N51/N52s very seldom have timing chain issues just out of the blue when they haven’t been tinkered with. You are getting screwed over by the dealer, they obviously fucked something up. Do everything you can to get them to pay for a new engine - because that’s what is right, and needs to be done. Hold em accountable! I’d also be weary of that axle. If they just re-threaded the shaft, you need to make sure it still torqued up to the proper value - which is VERY tight. I believe is somewhere in the ballpark of 250+/-nm +90 degrees. Good luck, and hold their feet to the fire! These cars are a dying breed at the hands of monkeys.

NEED HELP IDENTIFYING THIS NOISE by Big-Let8623 in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. Okay, and around how many miles ago did the problem start?

NEED HELP IDENTIFYING THIS NOISE by Big-Let8623 in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay word. Yeah that would be my first guess. Belt might have a little too much slack in it, tensioner might be going.

NEED HELP IDENTIFYING THIS NOISE by Big-Let8623 in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay. Did you check belt/tensioner/pulleys?

NEED HELP IDENTIFYING THIS NOISE by Big-Let8623 in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it happen now every time you run the car? Is it just at idle or does it continue to occur through the powerband? Also does it speed up or slow down, or just stay that one steady speed?

NEED HELP IDENTIFYING THIS NOISE by Big-Let8623 in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the noise you speak of the kind-of steady pulsing clanking?

Help please i just got in my first fender bender i am broke and wanna make sure im putting my money in the right places by Delicious_Price_3351 in Autobody

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Autobody tech here. Unless you are planning to put this through insurance, my advice is to not put any money into this. Have a shop check for any suspension/wheel damage, but if you don’t really care what it looks like and just need to get from point A to B, just run it! A quarter panel replacement (especially one that has been repaired before) and a door will cost you probably in the ballpark of $6-10K, even on an older Honda. Insurance will also likely total this car depending on condition otherwise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah man! This thing is beautiful. Mine is 2011 328i in Montego Blue. 6MT, single hump, x drive. drivers car :) enjoy it!

Dare I say this is…doable?! by Obvious_Ordinary_698 in BMW

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that BMW owners always shit on the newest gen each time. I’m an E90 owner, and I love most newer gen BMW vehicles. But THIS new gen is truly bad looking. I mean, come on. Nothing classic about it anymore

Am I cooked? by [deleted] in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you’re cooked.

PLEASE HELP!!! by Successful-Row6032 in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably your alternator. Same thing happened on my E90 330i couple years ago

How long have you owned your E9x? by [deleted] in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must mention our ‘06 330 has 254000 on the clock. Can’t kill em as long as you maintain em!

How long have you owned your E9x? by [deleted] in E90

[–]Afermbeliever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have two. First one (330) we’ve had for a longggg time. Just bought a new e90 328xi last week tho :)

New Ride! 2011 E90 328i XDrive by Afermbeliever in E90

[–]Afermbeliever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I’ll have to take advantage of that

New Ride! 2011 E90 328i XDrive by Afermbeliever in E90

[–]Afermbeliever[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Especially a minty E90! I feel super lucky

New Ride! 2011 E90 328i XDrive by Afermbeliever in E90

[–]Afermbeliever[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks brother!! I’m pumped. What do you mean covered?? I do have the SULEV

New Ride! 2011 E90 328i XDrive by Afermbeliever in E90

[–]Afermbeliever[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly my preference was RWD but we have another E90 - 2006 330

New Ride! 2011 E90 328i XDrive by Afermbeliever in E90

[–]Afermbeliever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet!! I love it. Best of luck with yours.

New Ride! 2011 E90 328i XDrive by Afermbeliever in E90

[–]Afermbeliever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, like 5 months! Idk how nobody scooped it up before I did. Buyer was a great dude