[JayDD007]

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

USD 3,500.00

Item Interest

Selling a B58M removed from a 2017 340i xDrive with 18,362 miles on the odometer. Ran great when removed, could be used for a build, spare, whatever. Can provide video of engine running. Over $14k list price from dealer. Vehicle was involved in a flood but engine ran fine. Piston heights all identical and engine performed perfect under full load at all rpm ranges. Can freight anywhere in continental US. Price does not include shipping. Thanks for looking.

If you have any questions at all please feel free to send a pm and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

[340idude]

So youre trying to say BMW replaced a engine that was running perfectly fine ?? How can I get my dealer to do this at 49k aswell before the warranty expires LOL.

[JayDD007]

Originally Posted by 340idude

So youre trying to say BMW replaced a engine that was running perfectly fine ?? How can I get my dealer to do this at 49k aswell before the warranty expires LOL.

If BMW Replaced it under warranty the core would be required to be returned to WPRC....

[pauli18c]

Perhaps some more info on why you removed it and selling it would help.
I too was curious, but not an interested buyer. glws.

[JayDD007]

Originally Posted by pauli18c

Perhaps some more info on why you removed it and selling it would help.
I too was curious, but not an interested buyer. glws.

Engine was pulled from an insurance job, ran fine when it came in

[drivef30]

Originally Posted by JayDD007

Engine was pulled from an insurance job, ran fine when it came in

Wait so the insurance decided to replace a perfect engine? Or was there some sort of defect leading to that

[JayDD007]

Originally Posted by drivef30

Wait so the insurance decided to replace a perfect engine? Or was there some sort of defect leading to that

I'm unsure of the specifics. I was told to replace the engine and that's what I did. I purchased the core charge and kept the original engine. I might end up just keeping it as a spare for my own 340.

[340idude]

If youre unsure of why/how the engine was replaced how can you assure people its "perfect condition". Obviously the insurance nor the dealer would be stupid enough to replace a perfect engine. And clearly if you were the tech replacing the engine or someone at the dealership who got the chance to buy the core, you can EASILY pull up the VIN or the work order as to why it was replaced.

[JayDD007]

Originally Posted by 340idude

If youre unsure of why/how the engine was replaced how can you assure people its "perfect condition". Obviously the insurance nor the dealer would be stupid enough to replace a perfect engine. And clearly if you were the tech replacing the engine or someone at the dealership who got the chance to buy the core, you can EASILY pull up the VIN or the work order as to why it was replaced.

I'm not sure what you're getting at exactly, why would I need to pull up any information if I was the technician that created it?

[340idude]

Originally Posted by JayDD007

I'm not sure what you're getting at exactly, why would I need to pull up any information if I was the technician that created it?

Technicians dont create work-orders, service advisors do. Also if you were the "tech that created it" how are you "unsure of the specifics"?? Something isnt adding up here.

[JayDD007]

Originally Posted by 340idude

Technicians dont create work-orders, service advisors do. Also if you were the "tech that created it" how are you "I'm unsure of the specifics"?? Something isnt adding up here.

Being as I'm not an insurance adjuster I don't make the decisions on what gets replaced under insurance claims. But since you're obviously very well versed in dealership operations you would know that technicians don't create work orders but the create not only the cause comments but the corrections as well.

[TheShadow]

If the block needs replacing then there is most likely something wrong or something that isnt showing signs yet but might soon. The only time I can see an ad like this being placed is if the car was totaled out yet u managed to somehow pull the undamaged block out of the car. But it coming out due to a new one coming in? hard to say. Glad you are being honest about the whole thing though.

[JayDD007]

Originally Posted by TheShadow

If the block needs replacing then there is most likely something wrong or something that isnt showing signs yet but might soon. The only time I can see an ad like this being placed is if the car was totaled out yet u managed to somehow pull the undamaged block out of the car. But it coming out due to a new one coming in? hard to say. Glad you are being honest about the whole thing though.

I am being as honest and upfront as I possibly can. I do agree that that's possible but I've also seen a turbo flood with water and starve the engine of air before any damage was done, that's what I believe happened here. Engines that I've seen before that appear to run after a hydrolock scenario always had slight issues under full load which this one did not. Nevertheless, thank you for the response.

[JayDD007]

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