X5m - Lots of Smoke and Misfire

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by Dawgz

While you were in there might as well have used upgraded rods

Noob question but..would you mind elaborating? Did you mean new rods or are there aftermarket rods that are better?

[BaselessClaims]

Originally Posted by AnotherArchitect

So parts and labour will cost a little over 1800$ in total. which isn't too bad.

Not bad?

That's pretty darn good. Just getting the thing out of the car & back should be $1,100-$1,200

I mean, I'm no pro, but I wouldn't do it for less.

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by AnotherArchitect

Noob question but..would you mind elaborating? Did you mean new rods or are there aftermarket rods that are better?

Rods are a weak point on these, S/N63, tu/2/3

I believe they do have several options for stronger rods.

Example: https://store.vacmotorsports.com/mob...t-8-p3841.aspx

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by Dawgz

Rods are a weak point on these, S/N63, tu/2/3

I believe they do have several options for stronger rods.

Example: https://store.vacmotorsports.com/mob...t-8-p3841.aspx

Thank you for that!

As of now, she's back in action. Not pushing it beyond 3000 rpm.

Mechanic said to drive like that for at least 1000 km (about 620 miles). And to change the oil after double that distance "just in case"

I really want to kick it into M mode and rip up highways again.

*Sigh*

[Too__Hu///Mble]

Originally Posted by Sophisticated Redneck

That's what I always used to think until I owned this engine....when the turbo lines plugged and the CCV system was shot on mine, so much white smoke came out the exhaust I thought for sure I blew a head gasket or cracked head. I was both relieved and shocked when it was just the turbo lines. With turbo engines, when mass quantities of oil gets injected into the intake from the turbos because of blocked lines, the smoke is white for whatever reason.

How do you clean the turbo lines?

If your leaking coolant and oil wouldn't you lose coolant and eventually trip the low coolant light on the I drive?

Does a faulty fuel injector lead to high levels of oil consumption?

[chris604]

Originally Posted by BigHunk

Injectors very likely, aren't they covered under emissions warranty 10 years or 120000 miles in USA?
Here in Canada injectors were under recall.

Oh really? So, can we just go to the dealer and get these done? For which year and model?

[BigHunk]

You can check online or just call Bmw dealer and prepare your VIN.
That was in 2017, time sure fly by

https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRec...IucmVmZXJyZXJ9

[chris604]

Originally Posted by BigHunk

You can check online or just call Bmw dealer and prepare your VIN.
That was in 2017, time sure fly by

https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRec...IucmVmZXJyZXJ9

It says 0 open recalls. darn. I think they should pay for my annoying fuel leak problem

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by AnotherArchitect

I checked all injectors, they're #11 on all so I'm guessing they were changed previously.

Seeing that I live in KSA, I'm sure the recalls aren't part of the local BMW dealer's plans

Correct, they refused to do the injector SIB on my Low mile X5m in Bahrain too.

I have a spare VFE tune sitting here that i got for a friend but he decided to sell his X5M so he is selling it now. Message me if your interested in buying it.

[Sophisticated Redneck]

Originally Posted by Too__Hu///Mble

How do you clean the turbo lines?

If your leaking coolant and oil wouldn't you lose coolant and eventually trip the low coolant light on the I drive?

Does a faulty fuel injector lead to high levels of oil consumption?

With a small barrel cleaning brush set that attaches to a drill, it's not fun and very time consuming. Recommend just replacing the lines if yours are blocked/getting coked up.

No a faulty injector will dilute your oil with so much gas that it will ruin your engine. Get it fixed ASAP. High levels of oil consumption is almost always caused by bad valve guide seals on the s63/n63 engines. Plugged turbo oil return lines can cause it also but it's not as common.

[Sophisticated Redneck]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Correct, they refused to do the injector SIB on my Low mile X5m in Bahrain too.

I have a spare VFE tune sitting here that i got for a friend but he decided to sell his X5M so he is selling it now. Message me if your interested in buying it.

Unfortunately, even though the M uses the EXACT same injectors as the 50i, the recall was for the n63 engine only. M owners were left out to dry I am sorry to say.

[loush]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Correct, they refused to do the injector SIB on my Low mile X5m in Bahrain too.

I have a spare VFE tune sitting here that i got for a friend but he decided to sell his X5M so he is selling it now. Message me if your interested in buying it.

tell me more im in jeddah or dm

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by loush

tell me more im in jeddah or dm

I'll send you a dm

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Correct, they refused to do the injector SIB on my Low mile X5m in Bahrain too.

I have a spare VFE tune sitting here that i got for a friend but he decided to sell his X5M so he is selling it now. Message me if your interested in buying it.

I just saw this lol! I actually got the Kess V2 and started doing my own tunes. Very mild stuff not doing anything crazy. Went for pops and bangs on sport mode which is great, given that I haven't done any exhaust or performance tune. Still trying to wrap my head around how it all works.

Btw, I sent you a DM, could use some advice.

Thanks!

[username]

Originally Posted by BaselessClaims

Not bad?

That's pretty darn good. Just getting the thing out of the car & back should be $1,100-$1,200

I mean, I'm no pro, but I wouldn't do it for less.

I got 2016x5m and got same problem #2 cylinder misfire. Not could, not plugs, changed the ccv line. Misfire happens when it feels like it. It will happen, then I cycle the key and it goes away. Lots and lots of oil burning going on on passenger side after it warms up. I wish I could get that kind of labour to my engine here but alas.......