Hey guys, new to the F10 forum (came from E90), just purchased a 2011 535ix secondhand for a thousand, just has the
small issue of having a
seized engine (
). Bought it while obviously knowing this, and my mechanic is doing me right as far as I know for these vehicles (1200 labor for install of a new motor). The question I had was, now that the engine is coming out, what should I do to this car while I'm already putting a new motor in? Am doing the obvious to the new motor (looking at one w/ 50k miles listed for 3500 rn) such as vc gasket, oil filter housing, sparkplugs, water pump, thermostat, vacuum lines, cooling overhaul, etc. What else should I do though? Considering doing the engine mounts since I'll be in anyways, was wondering if I should swap the turbo since it would most likely not add anything to labor price? Anything else I should consider doing since everything would be accessible? (holding off on downpipes until after I do smog).
ALSO, was wondering would a RWD N55 fit fine into a AWD chassis essentially just plug and play? Any oil pan differences? Going with an N55B30M0 off a 2011 RWD 135i rn. Could find an Xdrive specific motor, but examples near me (in LA) seem like they would cost more for more miles.
Apologize in advance if the forums had anything pertaining to what I asked, searched alr couldn't find it.