Dealer Blows my 4.8is engine!

[Bnagy4.8]

Update: Finally they have come to a conclusion and they are sticking with it. There is light at the end of the tunnel after all.

Over the past 23 days we have been waiting for the insurance company to make a decision on what it was that they were going to do. The engine that was shipped out had no markings on it whatsoever as discussed in my previous update, yet the insurance company was still waiting for the company who shipped the motor to come clean with information. That never happened. BMW then contacted the company who pulled the bait and switch (Rondos Auto Parts in TX), who also receive the check for $5500 plus shipping costs of $750. They refused to take the engine back. BMW will deal with them later. BMW then went to the insurance company with a new demand for an amount to either replace the engine out right with a brand new engine or perform the rebuild. After a hefty 2 weeks waiting for the Material Damages Adjuster to come up with a solution, they decided to give BMW the go ahead and rebuild the engine.

BMW Found a place out of California I believe is called Bavarian auto recycling (bmrparts.com) that rebuilds these engines with a great turnaround. This place also places a 5 year warranty on the rebuilt engine.

Needless to say I agreed on it hands down. BMW is in the process to setting up all the arrangements with Bulgaria Auto to ship the motor and get the motor Rebuilt as soon as possible.

I will keep everyone updated if anything changes. As of now I'm stoked! If all goes as planned then it was worth the wait.

[PetrieJ]

So they're rebuilding the seized engine...?

[bcredliner]

You might end up with some extra horsepower if they have to bore the cylinders because of scoring.

[Bnagy4.8]

Originally Posted by PetrieJ

So they're rebuilding the seized engine...?

To my understanding, yes. Im not sure how badly seized the motor is but it must be repairable. Im guessing that they will send it down there and they will send them a brand new rebuild motor right off their racks. you never know.. I'm thinking that it is Bavarian Auto recycling, I looked it up and they do offer a 5 year warranty on rebuilds. I may just call them and see if they can port my engine for a few bones.. we'll see. Either way I will get my SUV back! So Excited!

[JCL]

Who is resolving the issue? You say BMW in your post, but is it BMW, or the dealer?

[Bnagy4.8]

Originally Posted by JCL

Who is resolving the issue? You say BMW in your post, but is it BMW, or the dealer?

The BMW dealer is the one that is handling it. The company they are using is Bavarian Auto recycling in California. I'm a little nervous that when I contacted them about their rebuild motors they said they have shut down that part of their company. So, either they don't deal with private party any more and only deal with dealers directly or they are full of shit.

We shall see.

[panchosouth]

[giodog2000]

At this point i guess it's out of your hand and all is left to do is sit back and hope for the best. Hopefully, when you get your ride back engine will be running just fine. Before driving out the dealer, i would have them show me the compression on every cyl.... Not sure how relevent this is but it would give me peace of mind.

[bcredliner]

I don't think the dealership will do anything shady. They are getting paid to do the work and have no incentive to do anything other than do it right. I would keep track of the progress, ask them what they found wrong and what they did about it. The BMW way is new parts so I don't know if oversize pistons or crank bearings are even available. If they will be using a rebuilt short block will you have the 5 year of the supplier or the one year warranty of the dealer? If outside supplier will you know what they did to rebuild the short block you got? I wouldn't do any performance mods that voids the warranty now or could be used to do so down the road any mods during the warranty period. I don't remember what engine you have but if it is a 4.6 maybe you can could upgrade to the stroked 4.8 version.

[bcredliner]

I see you already have a 4.8. If you didn't that would be a nice upgrade and a real sleeper.