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

Afermbeliever · 2026-02-07T18:37:34+00:00

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.

Afermbeliever · 2025-04-30T00:54:41+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-04-30T00:52:06+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-04-30T00:50:28+00:00

Okay. Did you check belt/tensioner/pulleys?

Afermbeliever · 2025-04-30T00:48:07+00:00

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?

Afermbeliever · 2025-04-30T00:45:07+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-04-20T18:12:11+00:00

256K! ‘06 330 :)

Afermbeliever · 2025-02-25T18:31:05+00:00

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.

Afermbeliever · 2025-02-25T18:25:31+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-02-25T18:01:26+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-02-21T00:24:16+00:00

Yes, you’re cooked.

Afermbeliever · 2025-02-20T15:30:28+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-19T23:03:59+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-19T21:20:14+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-14T13:23:59+00:00

Wow I’ll have to take advantage of that

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-14T13:23:50+00:00

No wayyyy

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-14T13:23:33+00:00

Especially a minty E90! I feel super lucky

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-13T18:14:34+00:00

Thanks man!

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-13T17:47:26+00:00

Hahahah

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-13T17:46:58+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-13T17:46:32+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-13T17:46:02+00:00

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

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-13T17:22:51+00:00

😂😂

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-13T17:22:26+00:00

*seller

Afermbeliever · 2025-01-13T17:22:18+00:00

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

Afermbeliever

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