Blown engine in my 2005 4.8is! YIKES!

[mam4.6]

I was in the same boat as you soon after I bought mine. Chain guides had been done, but obviously didn't know what they're were doing, as they didn't clean out the oil pan, resulting in plastic hits plugging the oil pickup. Had planned on rebuilding, but as when we opened it up, the bearings had spun, and the crankshaft was damaged... Bought an engine with just under a 100k for 4k. This way knew exactly where I was maintenance wise. Been enjoying it for the last couple years now... Interested as to why yours blew up....

[RedsoX5]

Originally Posted by mam4.6

I was in the same boat as you soon after I bought mine. Chain guides had been done, but obviously didn't know what they're were doing, as they didn't clean out the oil pan, resulting in plastic hits plugging the oil pickup. Had planned on rebuilding, but as when we opened it up, the bearings had spun, and the crankshaft was damaged... Bought an engine with just under a 100k for 4k. This way knew exactly where I was maintenance wise. Been enjoying it for the last couple years now... Interested as to why yours blew up....

Well my guys have completely convinced me to get an LKQ used engine. They swear by them so we ordered one today. Everyone else seems to be selling the SAME 55Kmiles (supposedly) engine for like $6K and I am told they are all hard to deal with on warranties and everything else. Paid $3575 delivered no tax for an LKQ with 116Kmiles. Very few alternatives out there these are RARE engines! Cannot use any but the X5 type N62 motor.

The guys are going to do a rebuild of sorts on this used motor and we will go from there! The hit will be Mucho dinero but can't toss the truck yet the exterior and interior way too nice! Glad I have another couple of cars...

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by RedsoX5

Well my guys have completely convinced me to get an LKQ used engine. They swear by them so we ordered one today. Everyone else seems to be selling the SAME 55Kmiles (supposedly) engine for like $6K and I am told they are all hard to deal with on warranties and everything else. Paid $3575 delivered no tax for an LKQ with 116Kmiles. Very few alternatives out there these are RARE engines! Cannot use any but the X5 type N62 motor.

The guys are going to do a rebuild of sorts on this used motor and we will go from there! The hit will be Mucho dinero but can't toss the truck yet the exterior and interior way too nice! Glad I have another couple of cars...

As I mentioned before LKQ is a good choice. I have installed engines from them and 2 used transmissions and have not had any problems with their units. They deal with quality salvage yards. This should work out for you. With the new engine out of the vehicle now is a good time to do a re-seal and cooling system maintenance. If it were me I would also want to address any potential valve seal issues and have the heads sent out to be done. This way I know what I have in my engine. I am all about returning an X5 back to former glory and operation.

One a last note it appears that the $9500 X5 is now more like a $15 - $16K vehicle? You will now have all the appropriate documentation to substantiate your well cared for X5 just in case you want to sell it in the future.

[upallnight]

Here's one with 88,000 miles for $6250 and that includes the rest of the car. You could part the car out and recover probably most of your money.

2004 BMW X5 4.8 AND 2002 BMW X5 3.0

[SlickGT1]

Curious what made the engine die. And how do you know it is dead?

[tmv]

This sucks. We haven't gotten a chance to meet yet.
Best of luck.

[RedsoX5]

Originally Posted by tmv

This sucks. We haven't gotten a chance to meet yet.
Best of luck.

Well we had already fixed the suspension and had done some pretty neat mods which I will share after I get this thing fixed with a new engine. Too many metal pieces in the engine my guys want to just get a used one now.

We will get it on the road again soon. In this for the long haul!

[RedsoX5]

OK gotta find a used motor. Has to be a 4.8is which are a bit rare or a 4.4 or 3.0. In this for the long haul so looking for a 4.8is motor. Found several for $3500 and up. Also waiting on REMANUFACTURED engine quotes but these are super expensive I have heard. Quotes should be in Monday (tomorrow).

Anyone know of any REBUILT engines by a good shop? A 4.8is likely almost impossible to find. Anyway my engine has too many metal bits in it for my guys...they do not want to mess with it. Thoughts gentlemen?

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by RedsoX5

OK gotta find a used motor. Has to be a 4.8is which are a bit rare or a 4.4 or 3.0. In this for the long haul so looking for a 4.8is motor. Found several for $3500 and up. Also waiting on REMANUFACTURED engine quotes but these are super expensive I have heard. Quotes should be in Monday (tomorrow).

Anyone know of any REBUILT engines by a good shop? A 4.8is likely almost impossible to find. Anyway my engine has too many metal bits in it for my guys...they do not want to mess with it. Thoughts gentlemen?

4.8is engine should not be that difficult to locate there are least 3 years of production for this engine in a E53. Anyway you can use locating services such as automotix which is a division of LKQ. The link below has at least two engines that I found in my local market. There are plenty more from California and other parts of the US. Just do a search as a start.

2005 BMW X5 Engine (Used 4.8L) For Sale - BMW Engines & Motors Sales

[RedsoX5]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

4.8is engine should not be that difficult to locate there are least 3 years of production for this engine in a E53. Anyway you can use locating services such as automotix which is a division of LKQ. The link below has at least two engines that I found in my local market. There are plenty more from California and other parts of the US. Just do a search as a start.

2005 BMW X5 Engine (Used 4.8L) For Sale - BMW Engines & Motors Sales

Thanks much appreciated. Using CAR-PART.com also has about ten engines.
Love to find a rebuilt but that does not look promising...