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Originally Posted by TerminatorX5
the chain guides went dead, the chain slapped around long enough to break one of the engine covers and bend some pistons or valves or who-knows-what - just long enough for me to pull over from the main lanes of traffic onto a side street... Damage was done...
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The diagnosis is a bit loose, how did your mechanic come to the conclusion that the engine is toast? If it is only the chain and the cover then I'd go for a repair. I guess he is thinking the sump needs to come off to clean out the debris? (Then you'll need to reset timing. In all a fairly involved bit of wrenching.) Why does he think the pistons/valves are bent?
If it is indeed a goner then I think Slick's approach is the most cost effective one with an assured outcome. I.e. Swap the motor, brain, cluster and engine harness (from th same donor car obviously). Then recode the electronics in your to match.
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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior
Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...
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2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
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