06 BMW X5 3.0i Blown Motor Help!!

[JonR32]

So, my X5 over heated and now the motor needs to be replaced. Only had 68k miles =( My question is, will any M54 3.0 motor work in my truck?

I want to swap a new motor in myself. Are there any pointers you guys can give me?

Any places you guys recommend I could find a good motor?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks!

[Joshdub]

I was under the impression the awd block was different from the rwd block. But that could just be the oil pan. I'd do some reading up on 330xi/325xi engine swaps. It'll probably be pretty similar. As far as the 330xi m54b30 and the x5 m54b30 being the same, I don't know.

[g300d]

IIRC any M54 B30 will work but you will need to use your oil pan.

[upallnight]

You should check your production date to determine if you have a M54 or N52 engine. Or upload a picture of your engine.

[JonR32]

Originally Posted by upallnight

You should check your production date to determine if you have a M54 or N52 engine. Or upload a picture of your engine.

I will take one today. Thanks!

[JonR32]

Originally Posted by g300d

IIRC any M54 B30 will work but you will need to use your oil pan.

This is good to hear. Thank you very much

[JonR32]

Originally Posted by Joshdub

I was under the impression the awd block was different from the rwd block. But that could just be the oil pan. I'd do some reading up on 330xi/325xi engine swaps. It'll probably be pretty similar. As far as the 330xi m54b30 and the x5 m54b30 being the same, I don't know.

I will continue to do more research. I hope all I need to do is swap the oil pan

[dkl]

Originally Posted by upallnight

You should check your production date to determine if you have a M54 or N52 engine. Or upload a picture of your engine.

E53 never had the N52

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by dkl

E53 never had the N52

OP mentioned that he has an 06 X5. He never mentioned that he has a E53, E70 with N52 came out at the end of 2006.

Noobs has been known to post comments in the wrong forum.

[dkl]

Originally Posted by upallnight

OP mentioned that he has an 06 X5. He never mentioned that he has a E53, E70 with N52 came out at the end of 2006.

Noobs has been known to post comments in the wrong forum.

Yes, even though, the E70 came out at the end of 2006, it would have been a 2007 Model Year. But your suggestion of checking the production date was wise and would have been conclusive . I just assumed everyone goes by Model Year - Too much of an assumption on my part