Boom! N55 Engine Failure on a F10 BMW: How to Replace the Engine | Part 1
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Welcome to part 1 of our 3-part series on replacing the N55 engine on a 2011 BMW 535i xDrive. In this video, we'll be showing you how to remove the engine from the top of the car.
Unfortunately, upon inspection, we discovered that the N55 engine in this BMW was completely ruined and needed to be replaced with a used engine. If you're facing a similar situation with your N55 engine, this video is for you.
We'll be walking you through the process step-by-step, so you can see exactly how it's done. With the right tools and some patience, this is a DIY project that you can tackle at home.
Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3, where we'll be installing the new engine and getting everything up and running again. And don't forget to like and subscribe for more automotive repair videos!
Thanks for watching, and happy wrenching!
Question.. I’m also doing an engine swap on my 11 535 xdrive. Would you said removing the engine attached to the transmission would be easier?
From my perspective, I prefer to remove the engine assembly only. This way, I avoid dropping the exhaust, removing shields and driveshaft, drain trans, on top of having to fish out the trans. But as they say, there's more than one way to skin a cat!
Hi, nice video!
I've similarly destroyed engine on my F20 :) Also cylinder 3, n55 2014 ewg.
Question: how did you make your crank turn to access all torque converter bolts?
Mine rotated fine as the connecting rod was completely gone. You might need a really long breaker bar.
@eurotechca Thanks for the reply! My conrod is also totally separated, botom part is freely spining on the crank. I can move it with my fingers via that massive hole, lol., I will remove the whole front end of a car, pull the engine and transmission trough front and try it again on the ground, but I'm bit skeptical. It seems seizes pretty bad. I already removed spark plugs, but there was no change.
that was a sweet video bro,,, .
Thanks bro! 😄
So what really caused the engine to explode?
I'm not sure, the car was purchased with the blown engine. That said, I may teardown the damaged engine soon to find answers.
Great video!
How long did the entire process take, both uninstalling the engine and installing a new one ?
Thank you! If you have all the gaskets & seals ready to go, you could get it done in 2-3 days. Thanks for watching!
I am curious why you chose to go out the top? I have a 2014 that I am planning to do soon, I am thinking it will be a lot easier to just drop the entire subframe out the bottom
I measured and I did not have enough clearance while using jack stands. That said, if I had a 2 post lift, I would take it out of the bottom.
What year was the new engine?
2011
@@eurotechca I have a 2012 n55 and I have a engine from a 2011 do you think except for the starter do I need to swap anything else over?
@@gmanvuk7740 I'm not 100% sure but i think you might have to swap the HPFP and maybe more. Best to compare them thoroughly when the engine is out.
it went kaboom .!! patty cam will fix it.
2nd part... 2nd part... 2nd part.... lol
Thanks for watching! I just posted part 2, check it out!
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I’m literally doing the same thing on a 2011 n52 528 I had to also take it out the top
Nice! Hopefully it all went smooth.
@@eurotechca waiting for a few more parts other than that it’s going smooth! I need this out of my garage so I can get my E60 M5 back inside
Good to hear! Thanks for watching!