Help needed

Marlonvb · 03-04-2022, 03:45 PM

I have a 2014 535i x drive sports package and unfortunately there is metal shaving in my engine and the only solution is to change the engine but I cannot find it anywhere. The engine is the N55B30A. I have two repair shops searching for it but nothing so far. I live in Michigan. Any help would be appreciate otherwise I will simply lose the car

TZ · 03-04-2022, 06:32 PM

Try this
https://www.car-part.com/index.htm

spielnicht · 03-04-2022, 07:58 PM

There is a dozen or so on eBay.

OnlyGerman · 03-06-2022, 11:22 AM

Mileage?

Hoa · 03-06-2022, 11:38 AM

From my understanding, the only difference between AWD and RWD engine is just the oil pan. One allow the axle to go through it and the other doesn't have a hole. So all BMW that have 35i and 640i will have the same engine like yours. I'd recommend getting one from 2014-2016. You can get a RWD N55 engine and swap the oil pan over. It should work. You should replace the oil pan gasket and all surrounding gasket/seals to avoid any future leaks. It will save you a lot of time, hassle and money in the long run. A leak free experience for 60-80K miles for most people.

03-04-2022, 03:45 PM	#1
Marlonvb Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Help needed I have a 2014 535i x drive sports package and unfortunately there is metal shaving in my engine and the only solution is to change the engine but I cannot find it anywhere. The engine is the N55B30A. I have two repair shops searching for it but nothing so far. I live in Michigan. Any help would be appreciate otherwise I will simply lose the car
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TZ Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xDrive, 2014 435i CO Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Try this https://www.car-part.com/index.htm __________________ 2011 535i xDrive Black/Black, Michelin PS AS 4 2014 435i RWD Convertible Service Manual: www.newtis.info Part: http://www.realoem.com
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03-04-2022, 07:58 PM	#3
spielnicht Petrolhead 440 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 24 X3 M40i/14 550i/08 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.67] 2014 BMW 550i [6.00] 2024 BMW X3 M40i [9.25]	There is a dozen or so on eBay. __________________ . 2024 X3 M40i 2014 550i 2008 Z4 3.0si 6MT 2011 Z4 35si (sold)
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OnlyGerman Major 364 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: F15, F13, F10, E60 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (0)	Mileage?
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03-06-2022, 11:38 AM	#5
Hoa Major 513 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA iTrader: (9)	From my understanding, the only difference between AWD and RWD engine is just the oil pan. One allow the axle to go through it and the other doesn't have a hole. So all BMW that have 35i and 640i will have the same engine like yours. I'd recommend getting one from 2014-2016. You can get a RWD N55 engine and swap the oil pan over. It should work. You should replace the oil pan gasket and all surrounding gasket/seals to avoid any future leaks. It will save you a lot of time, hassle and money in the long run. A leak free experience for 60-80K miles for most people.
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