Engine Overhaul E90

[Dazer30]

Hi there All

I have a BMW 320i E90 2006, took the car to BMW in March as they said the CAM shaft sensor had gone, 3 months later car not driving properly and using oil. Took it to them and they say i need a new engine. The car has 134 000kms

Can anyone help !

I have spoken to BMW SA they are not interested as after the car was out of warranty i took i to a "non approved" BMW guy for a service.

BM SA claims that he could have used the wrong oil etc, which is not the case as I got the oil.

But in any event I think its just a cover up so they dont have to take responsibility, by them saying that then they must have proof that for the other 5 years they serviced it the engine was fine, we will see.

But can anyone give me the name of a decent place where the engine can be checked out properly and does anyone know if these engines can be overhauled and by who ? I am in Cape Town

Your Help will be appreciated.

 

[Jacques Motorem]

Try Mech 5 in the city just off Roeland St. The n46 motors do need valve guides and seals as they get older - thus causing them to be heavy on oil. Speak to Mike Bridge.

 

[Dazer30]

Try Mech 5 in the city just off Roeland St. The n46 motors do need valve guides and seals as they get older - thus causing them to be heavy on oil. Speak to Mike Bridge.

Thanks Jacques

Please email me daryn at isg.org.za I really appreciate it.

 

[moranor@axis]

how bad is it? wont it just be easier to sell an buy something else... spending alot on the engine just does not seem like it will be worth it...

 

[BMWAD11]

Can anyone tell me what it would cost to overhaul a BMW 320i e90 (N46)?

 

[Beemerbro]

Sorry to hear about your experience, but that model car is nothing but trouble.
Fix it and get rid of it would be my best advice for you. Everyone I know who's had it tells me it never ends well with that car:thumbdo:
Firstly I'd say check which option is cheaper -and overhaul that you're seeking or swapping if for a reconditioned or rebuilt one.

To see more about the troubles of that engine, log into https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/bmw/3-series-e90-2005/

Yeah read's like Tolstoy's "War and Peace" unfortunately, but you'll see just what a nightmare it will become if you keep it.
I had an E90 320i from new back in 2006- was well behaved till i sold it 3 years later with 35k on the clock. They were new at the time so all these issues were discovered in the succeeding years. I was very lucky.
I swear by the E46 straight sixes- they never disappoint