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      08-28-2018, 05:05 PM   #1
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2013 335i N55 rod bearing failure, need new engine

Anybody got any advice on what I can do.

Bought a 2013 335i with 40k kilometers and after driving 8k kilometres Bmw says i need a new engine because of a rattling noise caused by rod bearing failure. No warranty on the car
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      08-28-2018, 05:17 PM   #2
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Did you buy it from a BMW dealer? No warranty of any kind?

This could be expensive for you.
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      08-28-2018, 05:22 PM   #3
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Did you buy it from a BMW dealer? No warranty of any kind?

This could be expensive for you.
Yes, bought it from a bmw dealer but no warranty at all. Yeah it's very expensive wondering what I can do with the car. Don't really want to keep it even after replacing an engine.
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It's not salable if the engine is shot. You will have to fix it in order to sell it (at a loss, no doubt). An unfortunate situation.
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you should buy a used engine and do a swap, thats probably the cheapest option.
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Did BMW provide more details? Was it connecting rod bearing failure? Small percentage of N55 engines in 2013 model year were affected by this rare problem. If the problem were reported during warranty, the engine would be replaced - no questions asked.

The caveat: during early phase as the connecting rod bearing fails, the sound is very faint and can be barely observed during idle conditions. Most drivers are unable to detect it. Even dealers are reluctant to diagnose it unless the vehicle owner insists. The oil diagnostic report will however show excessive metal shavings and that's when BMW engineers begin to work with the dealer.

Call BMW Canada and try to build a case for some courtesy action. Not easy.
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Did BMW provide more details? Was it connecting rod bearing failure? Small percentage of N55 engines in 2013 model year were affected by this rare problem. If the problem were reported during warranty, the engine would be replaced - no questions asked.

The caveat: during early phase as the connecting rod bearing fails, the sound is very faint and can be barely observed during idle conditions. Most drivers are unable to detect it. Even dealers are reluctant to diagnose it unless the vehicle owner insists. The oil diagnostic report will however show excessive metal shavings and that's when BMW engineers begin to work with the dealer.

Call BMW Canada and try to build a case for some courtesy action. Not easy.
I started hearing a loud rattling noise coming when accelerating from 2k rpm. Bmw said they found metal in the oil. Thats all they told me, I was the one they asked if its a rod bearing failure and they said yeah. So not sure if it's the connecting rid. They said they will file a case to Bmw canada, what do you think they might offer?
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It's very difficult to anticipate what BMW Canada may do. The good news: there is awareness about this problem. Adding extra patience is all one can do.
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It's very difficult to anticipate what BMW Canada may do. The good news: there is awareness about this problem. Adding extra patience is all one can do.
Yeah im certainly going to have to wait. I edited my previous reply, let me know if you have any thoughts on that. Also, do you think I should just sell the car after and buy a similar 335i with maybe higher km but with warranty? Thanks for your help!
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N55 engine has been very reliable. But - sometimes it's just is what it is. Your vehicle was on the wrong side of reliability percentage.

I don't see any reason why a later model vehicle with N55 engine should not be considered.

B58 engine however is a real gem.
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Keep us posted with that BMW canada says
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BMW Canada offered to cover 80% of the cost, still waiting for part to come and start installing.

Cars been sitting at dealer for two months now, anything I can do about that?
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BMW Canada offered to cover 80% of the cost, still waiting for part to come and start installing.

Cars been sitting at dealer for two months now, anything I can do about that?
Sounds like you are getting a good deal if BMW agreed to pay 80% - given there was no warranty and they didn't have to do anything.

Be patient, these things take time.
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BMW Canada offered to cover 80% of the cost, still waiting for part to come and start installing.

Cars been sitting at dealer for two months now, anything I can do about that?
This makes me proud to be a BMW owner. friggin Audi wouldn't even pay $1000 for a repair to the fenders when S4 owners were having problem with chipping paint.

That is why I sold my Audi and in BMW now. BMW corporate is better than the thieves at VAG from my experience.
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