BMW 530d N57 ENGINE FAILURE @177k - Spun Bearing! ☠️
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2020
- So the police car 530d has bitten me in the backside unfortunately.... anyway, there’s no sense in moaning, so it’s time to work out what to do about it 👍
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I'm sorry for your bad luck mate, I've been there myself on a number of occasions. Keep the faith brother ! and keep up the great videos you are so good at presenting. I'm looking forward to following you on your journey. Cheers.
You have such a great attitude towards the challenges of owning an used car. Never giving up, just calmly assessing the situation and carrying on fixing whatever it throws at you. I sold my f11 today since I have too many broken things already. Lawn mowers, project cars etc.
I love your work! I have the same engine as your car and you have inspired me so much that i did the whole intake manifold cleaning by myself. Your videos are so much help to me and taught me so much (please note that before watching your work I never even done an oil change by myself). I am now learning and researching as much as possible so that one day i can do my own timing chain replacement. I feel really sorry for your engine failure but do not give up. I think you have talent in what you do and i think your channel will be really big one day.
Get the engine off, do a complete overhaul, and then boost the s**t out of it, just to establish dominance over it!
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@@Nut_Job. have a discussion with the tuner , i've seen a lot of engines destroyed by the tuners.
The problem is the brake etalonation puts a massive strain on the engine and this happens.
I have seen brand new engines destroyed because of bad tuning of the dyno.
I'm not saying your engine had or didn't have a problem ,just that the problem occured during the test and that is a fact!
Best of luck.
Exactly teach it a lesson and let it know who’s boss!
@@torquesteer2657 Pretty sure the Beemer owns Nut Job's soul now haha
@@driftr1dr719 and his heart
Oh man, thought the timing chain was a disaster. On the unfortunately but plus side, Nut Job will have a tonne of content if he does it himself! Looking forward to the videos - absolute gems during lockdown!
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It's a tough situation. You're right to rebuild it though, and thanks for the ongoing videos. Looking forward to it!
This will join the millions of dyno fail videos
Every drivers worst nightmare at a dyno
RIP mate devastated for you but you took it well and shared it and for that I salute you very honorable 👏
Glad to hear you're going to fix it looking forward to the videos and seeing your experiences along the way👍
Cheers to you on the rebuild learnt a lot on timing chain .you doing a greater service than you realize
If you remember I made a comment about replacing the oil pump when you did your chain. There is a problem with N57 oil pumps failing spinning main bearing and bending the crank out of shape. This happened to my mates car and he had to have a new crank put in as it was too bent to be ground (hardly 2nd hand cranks available)
He had the work ultimately done by a specialist in Dartford. Dal Jones. Maybe give them a call for more knowledge on subject they seem to do loads of rebuilds on N57.
So you need to change with chain oil pump or?
Hope he does not rebuild it without changing oil pump cause it will fail very quick.
Well, you have enough knowledge experience, and determination to do this job, we all support you. Best of luck. By watching your videos I changed my head gasket, deactivate EGR, reprogrammed ECU to stge1, and install an oil catch can. All because of you encourage me.
Bad news but l love your calmness. Looking forward to the new videos and commentary. Great channel!
Looking forward to the videos. Loved them on the timing chain. Keep up the good work 👍
You have the patience of a saint. I’d have given up with this vehicle a long time ago!
You know when you’re already so far in with something that you can’t get out.... it’s a bit like Poker - you realise you’re being trapped, but you’re playing deeper than you should have & there’s still a tiny chance you could win... 🤣
@@Nut_Job. Sunken cost fallacy eh
I was in the same boat with my bmw first engine had a crack in the cylinder so purchased another engine then that desided to spin 5 rod bearings so I rebuilt myself which I'd never done before then the water pump went then my injectors then my cylinder head cover developed a crack repaired all that I must of spent over 5 grand in two years and then some arsehole decided to smash into and write it of now I own a vauxhall astra van no more bmws
I'll be watching your progress I'm intrigued to see the damage to the block I've also heard its quite common on the n57 to spin a crank bearing
Looking forward to you pulling this one off. That isn't a challenge, it's support. I will cheer you on because you are doing what I can not!!
Ouch! And I was worried about the clutch/flywheel in my A5 on the dyno. Hats off for you going to repair it, I will definitely be watching. Good luck.
Oops, oops, mega oops.
I admire how you’re handling this.
GO! GO! GO!
We are here and we LIKE your care :) and your positive attitude.
Wow... bad news with that, could see you are gutted! But your plans for a rebuild will make great content for the channel. Looking forward to it!
Looking forward to this series. Hats off to you for taking on the job.
Aw, that’s rubbish luck that this has happened, but on the up side, us viewers will get some excellent content. Good luck with fixing it, and I look forward to watching it. I thought you were brave doing the timing chain, but an engine rebuild from scratch is mind blowing.
Oh my😳, feel your pain but will be watching avidly the rebuild on the drive,
Respect , thanks for keep updating us and keep doing great job with your bmw ,
You put so much heart and time, effort to this place where you are now it would be really shame if this would end like this, so thumbs up and wish you all best great channel
Oh God no, really sorry to hear that. These cars give you all the pleasure to drive but they give great pain as well.
2 years ago I had to choose between a 530d (ex police) or 520d F11, I really wanted the 530d as I love power and quite a few go through the auctions at Leominster about 10 miles from where I live.
My budget was only 7k so I didn't have much to choose from as I wanted an automatic, I did a lot of research into the Ex police cars and I can tell you now NEVER EVER EVER buy one they don't sell them because they want shiny new ones they sell them because they are near the end of its working life and it's been a hard one.
About 18 months ago someone new started at my work who used to prep the cars at Leominster auctions and he said say well away from ex police cars some of the stuff they had to do to get them really for Auction was unbelievable, he said if your still not put off by them look at the ex CID cars as they have had a much easier life.
Oh and I went for the 520d after which touch wood has been faultless for 20k and it's on 173k now
Love the channel can't believe you’re going to fix it again, best of luck and look forward to watching.
Crikey, you are not having much joy are you.
You are a brave man wanting to rebuild an engine on your drive, I admire you for that.
Let's hope you don't find so much damage it's not practical to rebuild.
Looking forward to seeing the future videos on this topic.
Stay safe and well.
Oh man, I’m so sorry to hear that, your legend if anyone can fix that engine on the drive it’s you, good luck, I’m looking forward to the videos of the engine rebuild.
You are an absolute lad! Cant wait for this all to unfold.
Fix it! Half the fun in owning a car is having to fix it! That's what this channel is about! Looking forward to the content this creates. Swings and roundabouts
Ah crap. Gutted for you. I had two swirl flaps implosions. Wasn’t expecting that giving the care you put on that car. Very interested in seeing your efforts.
Oh mate I really feel for you. This has been fighting you right from the start!
Mate great videos! Sorry for the bad luck, you deserve some good fortune now, so hope it all works out!
Always learning from experience, these things happen, good for you for still building the engine. :)
Oh mate, I am so sorry for you. You have had a bit if a crap time with this one.
So glad that you are fixing her up, there are 2 positives. 1) you are going to create some great UA-cam content. 2) all the work on the diffuser and de-chrome will not be wasted.
Try to stay positive, good luck, we are behind you all the way.
Cheers Stu 😎
Are dude the old lady was ok till the turning started. You made me laugh 3 options slow drink of tea then I am going to mend it 😂😂 looking forward to the Journey along the way
Feeling your pain, so much work has gone into the Beemer. Still, lots of great content ahead for us. Hope the engine is salvageable - at least it didn't actually go bang. Good luck from your followers here in Australia.
Thanks Stuart! 🇦🇺 🇬🇧👍
Such a shame it let go before we found out what power you could get from it. Glad you are hanging in there with it. Good luck with the rebuild.
For the content bro for the content...... respect that 👍🏻
I feel for you I really do. My M54 in my 2003 z4 lost compression. Didn’t have the nerve to pull it apart so picked up a replacement with less miles for £400. Still in the process of getting it back in. Best of luck to you
Bad day for You! Best of luck with the project. Waiting for the progress.
You’ve a legend to the home mechanic. Looking forward to your videos
Maaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnn !!! Unbelievable the patience you got, that BMW is just crazy ....
We all are with you, what about to make a tipeee so your "fans" can help you financially ?
I'll certainly buy him a beer!
Intick13 Intick id chuck a beer in aswell
Hi Buddy. So sorry to hear your BMW has bitten the dust after all the hard work you've put into it 😄 But I enjoyed all the videos anyway lol 😂 And now a lot more for us all too watch woohoo 🙌 Take care keep safe and looking forward to seeing the next video 👍🏻
I used to wish I’d bought a later E92 330d........not anymore! I’ve been hearing and reading about quite a few N57’s failing. Glad I’ve got an M57 now. My sympathies go out to you.
The m57 was developed back in the 90s and is bullet proof I'll stick with that the n57 is a money maker for bmw
Couldn’t believe it when saw this! All that work. But some good content coming up so looking forward to it!
Oh shit you are a hero! There is to little content on the n57 engine out there!
Like... all the hats off if you even try to do it. Everyone shouting that you can't fix modern BMWs and here you go. This absolute madlad changes N57 timing chain on the drive. Success, then blows engine. Doesn't panic, plans to take it apart AGAIN on the drive. What a way to teach people that repairing modern car's is not impossible. A nut job yes, but not impossible. Cheers!
Am truly amazed about the work you do on this car! As a N57-owner myself it is indeed interesting. Will follow this with excitement, good luck! 👍
I Have a N57 5 series how is your doing reliability wise?
@@d.c7867 Must say its doing great, done 135000 km (about 83885 miles) and the only issue I've had is with the AdBlue-system, luckily it was handled through warranty. Zero oil consumption, runs smooth and pulls really strong (35d) Great engine! Hopefully it will continue to behave 😊
A BMW dealer mechanic I know said that police BMW's have a tendency of big end failures due to hours idling, the remap was probably the final straw, as a precautionary measure they now replace bearings periodically and use a different type of oil, bad luck mate but I'm sure you will get it running perfect again.
Can’t wait to watch the rebuild videos...you Sir have patience
i'm very impressed ...i will wait the next videos, congrats ...
This car is certainly trying your patience m8 but fair play for sticking with it. 👍
Yay looking forward to the project.👌👍
Load of respect already! Be preparer of numbers of setbacks. Know they are normal en stay persistant. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍👍👍
Really enjoying this channel. Makes me feel im not alone at making daft choices when it comes to the combustion engine. Those driveway paving stones will also be junk after this next project
Very best of luck with the rebuild, we all know you can do it👍👍
Go for it. I am looking forward to this series. 👍
Good stuff. You put so much time and $$ into the car that it would be a tragedy to let it go now. Best of luck as you embark on this next journey.
Cheers 👍
Out of interest how many miles had you put on it with the tuning box? I assume you had taken it off and were getting a proper tune put on it
Gutted for you mate! It’s a tough call after coming all this way. At least we’ve got the nice weather for it? Hopefully it’s a cheap fix!
Any news on what happened to the bimmer...? Btw, did you change bearing shells when you replaced the timing chains?
Been constantly checking for updates on this. How did it go? Did you end up fixing it?
Did you fit the crankshaft pulley? I’ve had my pulley replaced and had the same bearing failure not long after
A great channel that I come back to from time to time because of the great content. Sorry to hear about the bearing. Will there be another video with the BMW?
Ah buddy, genuinely gutted for you given all the effort changing that timing chain.......You have made me keep my 2006 M57 330d given I have had no hassle in 3 years other than a DPF clean and its on 157k. Good Luck!!!!!
I hope this bad luck actually turns around into good luck and when filming these repairs your channel grows. I know the exact feeling though, my wife hates me spending time repairing my 2005 Range Rover sport.
Glad u are rebuilding it.
Hi mate... Been watching ur videos on the bm with alot of interest and just out of curiosity did u do the engine rebuild after spun bearing or decided against it and keep up the good work.. Taz
It’s still on axle stands outside my house unfortunately. I’ve been concentrating on work since all the COVID stuff started this year, but I’m now considering a different idea for the F11...
Unlucky mate. On the plus side you're back in the range rover. I love mine. Best of luck with the rebuild.
Eagerly awaiting a follow up from this!
Good luck mate, silver lining yet more great content.
I’m pretty sure we all have the confidence in you to get that done always think of the positives and that it will be done
Ah no way mate. That is awfully bad luck. Well and truly out me off doing a remap now. Hope you get it up and running soon. 👍
Ahhh mate! 🙈 Gutted... but also looking forward to the series.
I guess the oil pressure dropped so fast u would've had way to much friction on the bearings at high rpms. All the oil channels will need to be cleaned out, the bearing seats will be ruined, crank might be warped. Do you think theres any particular reason the main seal failed? Put in wrong or just old? Or blocked crank vent so pressure was too high. I didn't even know those could 'blow out' like that
I wonder if that tuning box had anything to do with this? Great video again, sorry for the trouble, but it makes great content.
Balls of steel fella... Shall follow this exploite with great interest.. Good luck!!
Really gutted for you.
The N57 engine seems to have a few issues. I had a 320d touring, with the last year of the M57 engine, and it was bulletproof. Such a shame they messed things up with the N57.
At least with the repair it option you end up with a 'known quantity'. You know this vehicle - what's been done, what works, what doesn't. The repair process (apart from being immensely satisfying at the end and a good learning experience) will allow you to gauge true conditions, while any exchange unit, you're just hoping it is as advertised.
Does make me slightly nervous though... last week I took mine for a regen... 210kmh up the autobahn and back... gotta be done.
It’s interesting to see it isn’t just the V8’s that suffer with this, I wouldn’t touch a BMW with a barge pole, that’s been extended! Feel sorry for you mate but fair play to you for taking on fixing it yourself.
WOW!!!! sorry about that mate! Good luck with the repair, I know you can do it. I wonder if an M 57 would work in there, hmmmmm.
Thanks so much for the information and insights
Is it a coincidence that this happened after the juice box? I have a boosted n54 and am paranoid about bearings so I run a heavier oil to compensate for the increased bearing load. This is really bad luck mate.
Did the the piggy back ecu have anything do to with the engine grenading it’s self do you think?
Really put my off any kind of re maps ect on my 330d now..
Mines an f31 (with n57), lower miles at 70k and it’s running 329bhp and 650nm on a stage one map 👍🏼
Gearbox flashed to match.
Works very well, I think this is a touch of bad luck plus the fact although ex police cars have been serviced well they naturally get abused....in short don’t let this scare you...as long as your car is having frequent oil changes there’s a lot of power to gain .
This is now my 4th 330d....2 x e91’s and an e92..two of which had the n57 in with 140k on each, both remapped and no issues (other than a timing chain on the one that had a gap in the service history)
How is your car going now ? ECU tune seems to be safer than chip tune.
OMG Making me very nervous about my N57 now...wondering how long befote it throws the timing chain or worse breaks the main bearing...on the flip side looking forward to everything you will be sharing on the root cause and re-build, I am in awe of you pure determination to show the beemer who is boss! BTW hope you get some sponsorship for this to help cover the costs, have you approached any car parts people or VPN providers, they seem to sponsor many others UA-camrs out there...just a thought!
I wouldn’t have thought my little channel is big enough to attract sponsors, but I appreciate the comment thanks 👍
Do you think this and the timing chain failure could be linked?
Feel your pain, but have to say you took it well! Some see a disaster, others see a project...
You've got this mate.
Hi, have you done this rebuild by yourself? Can you describe it to me, what have been done on,if its run and it was worth it? thx
Do you know what causes this is it the oil pump chain failure or something else that can be prevented
My 530d e61 spun a rod bearing. I am convinced this happened because of too long intervals between oil change. I decided to swap the engine for a "new" old one. A major operation that was.
Later the serpentine belt decided to be mangled up behind the crankshaft pulley pushing the seal in, AND stop the engine in a millisecond or two. when it decided to move on, dislodged the timing wheel on the camshaft, possibly jumped a couple of teeth, bending valves and popping off the camshaft it self by ruining all but one camshaft bearing. Well, got the head from the old engine so changed back to that. Luckiliy managed to sell the car a week ago. an emotional roller coaster that was and I cried myself to sleep that night. Had the car for eleven years. If you name something, you can be sure that I have repaired or replaced it. But difficult to part with that awesome car nonetheless.
You have had some serious bad luck with your car, but still not giving up..."nobody else in the family except me likes it....so I have decided to mend it" ----> cudos to you. Hang in there, you will get your reward in the end :-)
Been loving your story mate hope you get it sorted. Can’t help but admire your strength and determination. Forgot to ask did you have the dtuk box on when this happened?
No I’d removed it a couple of days before. I’m sure someone will connect the two but honestly, apart from just adding a little extra stress to the engine I can’t see how a tuning box could cause a spun main bearing. It’s a mechanical failure of the lubrication system somehow & I don’t regret putting it on the dyno at all - if it couldn’t handle being stressed for 2 mins I’d rather it went bang in a workshop than on the roads.
Nut Job yea I think your right the hard life it’s had has been the main cause. Looks like the oil pump has failed to me with that damage. Hope you get it sorted mate and look forward to your content on this project
Might be time to invest in a large pop up gazebo.
You are a legend!
Did you ever do the strip and rebuild?
That would have been a good video!
Hi mate! Love your videos, especially since i own one. It's that... Chain time for me too. 😂 Just wanted to ask which timing chain kit did you use. I am desperate since i can't seem to find a complete one in Germany?!!! 😂Where did you order it sir? Thanks a lot.
Mmm... we have them here in Ireland as traffic ,firearms and training vehicles... they are maintained to the highest level by Bmw but we hammer them relentlessly.. all day every day... 😊 your a brave man to buy one.. but I'm delighted you did. It's great UA-cam content but probably not good for your sanity🙄... Excellent content as always😊😊 hello from a sunny Tipperary...
That car is wanting to ruin you 😂 I can't imagine the pain when you discovered the problem. Where's the donation page 😬 That said obviously looking forward to the upcoming videos!