Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E70) Forum
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-08-2020, 11:49 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Grand Island, NY
Posts: 16
X5 THANKS DAD is on a distinguished road
Engine Application and Installation Questions

Just picked up a 2011 X5 with the 3.0 N55 gasoline engine. Engine is seized. I have owned three E53s in the past with either bad 3.0s, or a bad transmission. In all three cases, I dropped the entire powertrain out the bottom to the remove the engine or transmission.

For the N70, there does not seem to be a lot on info on the internet as far as which direction to remove the engine. There are a few YouTube videos, with one showing a bottom dropout, and the others showing out-the-top. I have seen forum member BergA's post on taking it out the top. The BMW service information seems to direct you to take it out the transmission first, then remove it from the top. That seems like as much work as just taking it out the bottom. I am equipped with two lifts and two shop cranes, so I can go in either direction. Just would like to know which method members have found easier or quicker.

So, Question 1: What do forum members recommend as far as E70 N55 engine removal-out the top, or drop it out the bottom?

My next item is replacement engine application. I plan on just buying a used engine to install right back in there. For the 2011 model year, there is a split on replacement application-either engines up to a build date of 12/2010, or after one 1/11, and they can only come out of an X5 or X6 with similar build dates. I'm looking to find out members' knowledge on what the difference is between the build dates, and if I go all the way down to a longblock, can it be from other vehicles or model years, or do strictly pay attention to the before/after build dates. (Mine happens to need the 12/10 or earlier application.)

So, Questions 2a and 2b: (a) For my 2011 E70 E55 replacement engine, what is the difference between the before/after 12/10 build date and, 2(b) can I use a 3.0 gasoline longblock out of other platforms or model years?

Your guidance and experience is very much appreciated.
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 03-09-2020, 02:18 AM
ard ard is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sierra Foothills, California
Posts: 6,730
ard is on a distinguished road
No idea. Send BergA a PM, ask him to chime in about the engine removal... He hasnt been here since October, but a PM should send him an email.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-09-2020, 08:49 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: New Jersey, USA
Posts: 161
spyro235 is on a distinguished road
Personally, If I ever have to drop out the motor from my e70, I'd rather go out the bottom. I don't have a lift though, so I'd just remove the entire front end and go out the front/ top. I'm a big proponent of just taking things off that are in the way.
__________________
'10 X5 35d- 279k mi, deleted and DUDMD stage 2, daily and tow vehicle
'01 330i- Drift car: SLR Super angle, BC coils- keep it simple
'07 335i 6mt - Sold @ 171k miles- stage 2 daily commuter for 2 years
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-10-2020, 09:54 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Grand Island, NY
Posts: 16
X5 THANKS DAD is on a distinguished road
Thanks for the replies. I will likely drop it out the bottom. Anyone have any insights on what replacement engines I might be able to use?
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-11-2020, 08:47 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 397
smassey321 is on a distinguished road
Figuring out what changed before/after 12/10 build date may be some research. It may be the HPFP. Spend some time on realoem comparing part numbers for things like that. Look at pictures of ebay engines where they show the vin in the auction listing. And here https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...-control-unit/
__________________
2009 35d, 2006 325i & 330i
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-13-2020, 05:44 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Grand Island, NY
Posts: 16
X5 THANKS DAD is on a distinguished road
Got it. Thanks for the reply.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:58 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.