Somebody must really like that X5 because if it was me it would be taken to the junkyard.

Like 12,000

I bet it was cheaper just to get a different car

@@chun2s 8

We have about $40k extras in one and no, it wouldn't be cheaper.

That's a great boss. It's not an easy job.

How much did he charge you if you don’t mind me asking? I’m curious as to how much that would cost as opposed to a n63 engine swap? Any help would be greatly appreciated

@@jamestabor587 It was just under $3,000.... but that was before inflation. I wouldn't be surprised if Jonny has had to raise his rates. Even if that's the case, he was STILL more than $1,500 cheaper than the lowest price I got here in Utah.

@@RealRickCox wow thank you so much. Yes and I’m guessing that’s of course just to do the job. I mean a $3700-$3900 engine plus a lot of gaskets, and new coolant hoses and lines or sensors. I’d say if it all cost less than $7000 you made out big time.

Do you still have car how had it been running since ?

@@mikimiki195 Been running GREAT. Almost 200k miles on it now (was around 150k when I took it to Jonny). I'm getting close to upgrading to something else... just not sure what yet. :)

with all the fancy tools I was surprised that they did not have the one for the engine hoist that actually pivots to help you mate the transmission

A new x5 starts at $60k and looks kinda boring imo. Now he's got a brand new engine in his good looking x5 that he likes! probably for less than $10k.

if you dont have 60+K for a new one what they did is still FAR cheaper.

And most BMWs have air intake quite low in the front, and with turbo engines the intercooler(s) are located very low. So it doesn't even need to be very deep water where you can cause hydrolock to your BMW, or to any other normal car.

Ha I’ve wondered that, and I’ve also wondered whether insurance even covers damage from driving through there? Surely they’d cotton on to those shenanigans pretty fast.

I highly doubt insurance will cover it, and even if they did they would just raise your premium so high it you would end up paying it anyway

Depends on who does the core rebuild...

its especially more important on these turbo engines, just dont have the longer change intervals of an NA since the turbos are harder on the oil. Maybe this engine burned oil too which added to the problem

You say 128k like that’s a lot

@@TanCalHan Unfortunately in the world of BMW engines like the N55, N63 and N20 anything over 120k in good working order is a rare find. By then they might be on their 3,4 or 5th owner and severely lacking upkeep. These are definately not cars that will keep on trucking with neglect. Valve cover leaks, oil filter housing leaks, timing chain failures, direct injection issues, electric water pump failure, vanos issues, wastegate issues, valve stem seals, high pressure fuel pump failure and rod bearing failure all plague these 3 engines. just to name a few...

@@TheRichardc88 jeez

Oil pickup is known weak point on N55. It leaks internaly. Needs changing after many miles. Probably one of the reasons why N55 bottom end is not as reliable as N54.

same

@@mopedman8220 Yes, that blue sling looked very flimsy. It would have a SWL on it so I think they knew it would be ok.

Me to, and a test drive, because I feel like I got left hanging. I know they haven't been filming for a super long time to know what the people want. Good video though, God bless.

Out of the crate it looks to have the head already installed, so would be a long block. Same terminology. As the car already has oil pan, rocker covers, etc, no need to supply those unless the customer wants to pay for those items. 9 times out of 10 they would want to take those off anyway just to take a look inside to verify torque and just make sure everything looks good.

thats an accident waiting to happen

I think you will find that the breaking stain of the strap is plenty strong enough.

What happened to your N63? Did it require machining of the block, head and crank surfaces?

@@peterlai9018 The N63 motors are notoriously bad. There was a huge class action lawsuit over the problem with burning oil due to the valve seals. I really don't know exactly what Jonny did to fix the problem. I know he pulled the motor out and rebuilt the top end. Now, it doesn't burn a drop of oil.

​@@RealRickCox Thank goodness the replacement valve stem seals work! Imagine the replacement fails again.

I'd say it depends on how you drive it and if you do your own work and how often you change the oil. I'd say if you do your own work, keep it. If you change your oil more frequently than the BMW OCI, keep it. If you don't do either, could be some future expenses coming your way around 100k. It looks like you do some longer distance drives. Highway miles are way gentler than city. Source, I own a 193k mile 2013 335i. The PO drove 100k miles in 3 years on the highway, seemed to drive it gently. I do my own work and a 5k OCI. It's been reliable but I've don't a lot of work, the previous owner didn't do.

@@175dell 175dell ~ I really appreciate your response very much. Thank-you. The details you provided are very helpful to me!

Have you ever removed an engine from a car like this? I have, and I can tell you it is much safer and you are much less like to break expensive components with more eyes on the job

Well, considering your X5 would be worth not a LOT for parts... compared to the cost of a brand new one... If you wanted to maintain that standard of SUV, or had gotten attached to it, probably worth the extra $10k or so.

If I remember correctly, it's $5K.

@@VC-Toronto And worth EVERY penny

I mean, when it's properly done you can expect at least 150k miles out of it... most people don't drive enough to kill the guides a second time around, so for all intents and purposes it is a permanent solution. Many other cars with timing chains wear out their chains and guides too, so it's not just a BMW thing.

@@DannysGarage Soooo....... you could make the argument that it's a maintenance item, just like a timing belt, and do the water pump at the same time!

No, but if there's any paperwork/warranty info on the rebuilt engine, it'd make sense to leave it in the car for the next owner. That information may include the mileage of the rebuilt engine, but as it's rebuilt, it doesn't really matter.

The miles on the car doesn't change. Therefore the odometer is not affected. The customer will keep documentation of the engine install and at what mileage it was done.

Unfortunately no, a high mileage car with a new engine is still a high mileage car. It may help the resale a little though.

800 Volts.

Electric cars absolutely have fluids, just fewer fluids. I would expect to do a coolant change on it every so many miles, just like on an ICE car.

@@philbrutsche8928 Not necessarily. Coolant in an ICE motor can be subjected to blowby and oil leaks from various gaskets. Not so with electric. Just stays a closed system...

I think that's the push with EVs by manufacturers- the emissions requirements on gasoline autos makes designing and building them a nightmare- not to mention so much more warranty work.

@@Christoph-sd3zi I think there's more to it than that. Much simpler, naturally-aspirated port-injection engines pass emissions just fine; part of this is very much a horsepower race among manufacturers. Auto manufacturers would do better with simpler hybrid designs. Don't forget that auto manufacturers loose money on warranty repairs

My guess is they have a extended warranty

Original was plastic.

@@troyjollimore4100 My understanding is that they are all plastic. Including the new one they bought. Typical BMW, replace the entire valve cover for some $500 plus install to fix a valve gasket leak.

@@hansjansen5224 "If you have the money to buy the car..." :P I thought they said they were replacement metal ones, when they unboxed them, but I can't remember. I know there are metal ones made for some from the aftermarket.

No fit 2jz in bmw

Hoovie's Z8 is silver - I believe the black Z8 is one that was shipped to Johnny from WA state. KZfaq is the best advertising Johnny could ask for.