Need to remove old engine and have new one fitted

[fizz]

So it's still a feeler for now, but where would be safest to have my old engine removed and a new one fitted? Safest to my bank and to my car :crazylaugh:
Just checking my options if anyone could advise. I see my car is smoking prefusely when above 2000rpm after I got it from Zeemax, no oil pressure light has come on since. It seems to point to valve stem seals, from what I've researched.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cape Town area.

And will post pics of my car after I got it back from Zeemax :RedNo:

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Also if no need to replace my engine I will be doing the Atf flush 5 times every 500km that Nikhil has advised me to do

 

[zippy320]

What car do you have.
Before you go into something to drastic , Have it checked out by a good garage , If its just the seals , It might be better for you and cheaper for you to have it replaced at a BMW dealer .

Does it smoke on take off? Oil in the coolant? Why do you believe the engine needs to be replaced?

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

after I got it back from Zeemax :RedNo:

be warned, you do not want to take your own or your enemy's car there

 

[uncle j]

What car are you driving? What is the mileage?

Regards

J

 

[fizz]

328i E36 252000km engine was replaced 3 years ago with a import low km but the previous owner ran it low on oil and didn't change so it got all gunked up. sorry forgot to mention. Zeemax checked it out but they were useless and just ripped me off. Smoking when the car gets to operating temp only, and in the mornings when I start up. I checked the pcv out today and its clogged up need a new one. No oil in coolant at all. Also my tappet cover is leaking oil, which I am doing tomorrow. One or two sparkplugs get filled with oil and sometimes the car won't start unless I clean it out.

 

[operator323]

Brilliant mechanical workshop,used to be Bruces,they in claremont,they can sort you out buddy.

 

[zippy320]

A clogged up PCV would cause smoking I think , Maybe do an engine flush? clean up all the junk in it? I heard people pour parrifin in the engine just before an oil service . I dont know how its done though . But The buys at the dealership told me it works 100% .

 

[Nikhil]

Dude as discussed Pcv replacement and flush that engine with the method I suggested. You don't need a new engine.

 

[Pfw28]

A clogged up PCV would cause smoking I think , Maybe do an engine flush? clean up all the junk in it? I heard people pour parrifin in the engine just before an oil service . I dont know how its done though . But The buys at the dealership told me it works 100% .

Engine warm.
Drain old oil, leave the filter in place. Add 5l paraffin, start engine and IDLE for 2 min. Allow to stand 30 minutes, drain and change filter, add GOOD oil. All done

:clapper:

 

[Nikhil]

A clogged up PCV would cause smoking I think , Maybe do an engine flush? clean up all the junk in it? I heard people pour parrifin in the engine just before an oil service . I dont know how its done though . But The buys at the dealership told me it works 100% .

Engine warm.
Drain old oil, leave the filter in place. Add 5l paraffin, start engine and IDLE for 2 min. Allow to stand 30 minutes, drain and change filter, add GOOD oil. All done

:clapper:

Yep that will work for a normal flush, but this engine has alot of sludge so I gave him the atf and diesel method doing multiple flushes at 500km intervals. If he posts the pic of the engine sludge you will get an idea of the severity of the situation.

 

[fizz]

Tomorrow I will start the Atf flush. Still going to post pictures tonight when I get home. Soaking the engine cover in prepsol tomorrow first thing.

 

[ray.dummer]

A clogged up PCV would cause smoking I think , Maybe do an engine flush? clean up all the junk in it? I heard people pour parrifin in the engine just before an oil service . I dont know how its done though . But The buys at the dealership told me it works 100% .

Engine warm.
Drain old oil, leave the filter in place. Add 5l paraffin, start engine and IDLE for 2 min. Allow to stand 30 minutes, drain and change filter, add GOOD oil. All done

:clapper:

Yep that will work for a normal flush, but this engine has alot of sludge so I gave him the atf and diesel method doing multiple flushes at 500km intervals. If he posts the pic of the engine sludge you will get an idea of the severity of the situation.

Interesting Read!

Mind posting the ATF and Diesel method ? raise:

 

[warrenk]

Fizz, have you priced these motors?
I was quoted R16500 or R18500 two weeks ago for a good low mileage unit from one of the engine importers.

 

[Nikhil]

A clogged up PCV would cause smoking I think , Maybe do an engine flush? clean up all the junk in it? I heard people pour parrifin in the engine just before an oil service . I dont know how its done though . But The buys at the dealership told me it works 100% .

Engine warm.
Drain old oil, leave the filter in place. Add 5l paraffin, start engine and IDLE for 2 min. Allow to stand 30 minutes, drain and change filter, add GOOD oil. All done

:clapper:

Yep that will work for a normal flush, but this engine has alot of sludge so I gave him the atf and diesel method doing multiple flushes at 500km intervals. If he posts the pic of the engine sludge you will get an idea of the severity of the situation.

Interesting Read!

Mind posting the ATF and Diesel method ? raise:

Fill up your car with a slightly cheaper oil than normal, replace 500ml of your normal oil content with ATF ,use a regular GUD Filter and do about 500km (No hard driving ) after the 500km is done take 500ml diesel and pour it into the engine when cold. Start the car and let it idle up to temperature, switch off , remove oil filter and sump nut. Let the oil drain overnight and repeat the process if there is bad sludge build up. If not use your normal oil filter and oil again.:coolShake:

 

[NtandoN]

Interesting threat. Fizz, if you don't mind, please post before and after pics.