Thread: ohhh no.....Passenger side head destroyed...Chunk of head, roller and oil on ground
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Old 08-02-2013, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by J.Belknap View Post
Roller drag lever decided to leave the head. Curious if that was under casual driving or high load/rpm.

At minimum, you'll be pulling / replacing the head(s). Your mechanic can check for lower end damage with a piston height tool. Check for trash in the sump, filter, and in the drained oil.

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Good luck man. You may be able to save the bottom end, and perhaps the other head if you're feeling brave, but really best to just service both heads. Do not start the engine.
Thanks for you input man. I really appreciate it! I was afraid of that.......Damn. I was pulling pulling into a parking lot doing 10MPH when it happened. After a casual 2mi. round trip from work to the bank.

I have had this E53 since Dec. it's got 96K on the clock. I bought it from a fellow enthusiast and it has all maint. history. Had a PPI done..I don't beat my car. And I preform regular maint.

Why oh why have the bimmer gods forsaken me

Bang out of no where my engine just self destructs....

It really make's a guy question if he should spend several thousand dollars purchasing a replacement motor or rebuilding one that has just randomly destroyed itself with no warning....

I think I'm losing faith in the roundel here guys.... Someone please talk me down
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