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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Well, Bema service guy said it had to be bolted...

Well, Bema service guy said it had to be bolted to a block to warp. So I bought a block from Germany, new gaskets, and head studs and had an independent shop put it all together. Everything rolls...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Bema says they've done nothing wrong and that the...

Bema says they've done nothing wrong and that the head's eccentric shaft warped when bolted on. That's their story and they are sticking too it. I've been watching wreckers for a 4.8 engine to bolt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 101,890
Posted By DevinFiesta
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Lawyered up, letters sent. Time to burn this...

Lawyered up, letters sent. Time to burn this bridge.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
David I'm making up a letter to send to my...

David I'm making up a letter to send to my insurance, Bema, and BMW Canada. I'm going use the last sentence of yours at the end of my letter. Fitting. I like my X5 too much to scrap it, there's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
New heads are in, cost me a lot. But I'm still...

New heads are in, cost me a lot. But I'm still playing nice, they gave me the old heads and should offer up new info if I ask for it. First off they are filthy with oil and carbon buildup. There's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
BMW Canada told me to talk to the service...

BMW Canada told me to talk to the service manager, oh so helpful. Friend of mine is a HD mechanic, he figures since they claim the eccentric shaft moved freely before they installed the heads (if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Will talk to lawyer tomorrow. I'm thinking let...

Will talk to lawyer tomorrow. I'm thinking let the dealer get it back together then sick lawyer on them. But really it's whatever he suggests... or this forum suggests. I don't want to sue the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Talked to the service manager. He says the heads...

Talked to the service manager. He says the heads are warped. So I am getting the original heads when they pull them and will be checking that claim. About the snow he'll get it vacuumed. Said with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Me best guess is they figured since the heads are...

Me best guess is they figured since the heads are getting replaced they didn't need to cover it up. I would feel quite foolish to send a lawyer after them to find the brackets around the eccentric...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
I went to the dealer to see my car since they...

I went to the dealer to see my car since they parked it outside. I was told that they put the heads back on so I wanted to pop the hood and get some pictures. This is what I found (other than no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
I'm getting an engine rebuilder to advise me on...

I'm getting an engine rebuilder to advise me on this and then see if there is a BMW Canada to tell if he finds something. Hoping I can tow it to his shop and he can inspect the work and heads. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
See, that's something that makes sense and that I...

See, that's something that makes sense and that I understand being the problem. Now how do I force the dealer to understand?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
He told me they could warp. But, I'm not...

He told me they could warp. But, I'm not understanding how the heads are fine but the eccentric shaft is warped when they're the same piece.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
I have no confidence left for them. Not being...

I have no confidence left for them. Not being able to find another case of somebody with eccentric shaft problems that wasn't the sensor doesn't help. There was no problems before, but he said the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Just left the dealer. The eccentric shaft isn't...

Just left the dealer. The eccentric shaft isn't clearing the area it's spinning in. The heads are tight down to the block but the upper part that holds the eccentric shaft has warped.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
I know it was a foolish decision, and I'm also...

I know it was a foolish decision, and I'm also trying to work out the chain of events. Going to the dealer today. From what I've read the eccentric shaft sensor should be the problem. If the heads...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
I'm limited in Saskatoon to the places I can take...

I'm limited in Saskatoon to the places I can take my x5 that deal with SAL warranty. On my M5 I do all repairs myself so I have little experience with shops otherwise. I was considering doing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
All from the dealer in Saskatoon. I just keeping...

All from the dealer in Saskatoon. I just keeping getting in deeper and deeper with them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
BMW dealer. Compression test is what lead to the...

BMW dealer. Compression test is what lead to the disproving of their previous assessment that my engine was shot. That was from me scoping the cylinders myself and only seeing one scratch on one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Says the eccentric shafts won't go back into place

Says the eccentric shafts won't go back into place
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Pulled heads, replaced valve stem seals. They put...

Pulled heads, replaced valve stem seals. They put it back together and say my heads need to be replaced now because of something not clearing or moving(words got fuzzy after he said $10,000 for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 79,983
Posted By DevinFiesta
Dealer is doing my valve stem seals under...

Dealer is doing my valve stem seals under warranty. They want some tool to do it without taking the heads off because, they say, the heads will probably warp and will need to get new ones. Sounds...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Need to find a Canadian service place that has...

Need to find a Canadian service place that has done valve stem seals before, I called every shop in Saskatoon that works on BMW's and nobody has a clue how to do such work.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,819
Posted By DevinFiesta
Still waiting on Bema (dealer) to get a valve...

Still waiting on Bema (dealer) to get a valve stem tool. Telling me they haven't found one yet and also don't know if it's them, me, or warranty paying for the tool. Anybody know of any place in...
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