Pulling The Blown Up N55 Engine! - $1,000 BMW F10

In this episode, we are pulling the engine and transmission out of the budget $1,000 2011 BMW 535I X Drive F10! I decided to take off the entire front of the car so I could easily access the engine as well as pull the engine and transmission right out the front!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Lift Car
01:25 - Wheel Removal Tip
02:20 - Parts Pile
02:34 - Start Pulling Parts
07:55 - Battery Removal
08:33 - More Part Pulling
16:11 - Underside Nastiness
16:33 - Axle Removal
18:02 - Even More Part Pulling
26:49 - Engine Hoist Time
31:00 - We Did It!
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[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Engine tear down video is out now! Figure out what broke inside the engine! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZLJq4SnjNKZlZY

[@crvolvo]

Bendpak or QuickJack, please sponsor this man and send him a lift!!!!

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Amen!

[@iPodgeek44]

Subscription earned with no doubts !!! You are the next Mat Armstrong for none running cars !! Keep it up with the frequent upload please 🙏🏻

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Wow that's quite the compliment! I really appreciate it and I'll work on keeping that title for you!

[@leonelnyirenda3934]

This is my dream car .. am going to have it one day.. i would like to thank you for these videos .. they will help me learn more about my dream.. too much love coming from malawi 🔥🔥

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

That's amazing to hear! I know you'll get your dream car and make it something awesome 😎

[@_Wai_Wai_]

I have this exact car, running and good condition at 97,000 miles. Looking to sell it

[@giovannigiorgio514]

Very cool sir. We support you. Keep going❤

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

I'll take all the support I can get thank you!

[@remmor669]

Nicely done, sir! Keep it up.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Thank you kindly

[@djiqs]

Just found your channel...great work on this F10. I have an E90 335i with N55 and am taking mental notes!

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

First mental note... Keep up on that maintenance so you don't have to do this! 😂

[@amshah1443]

Awesome video man!

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@robertplaster5701]

Great video keep them coming 👍

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Happy to hear it! Working on tearing down the engine as we speak!

[@napoleongriffin1223]

Keep it going! This is great!

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Will do, thank you!

[@maximilianlindner]

We will follow your career with great interest

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Thank you good sir!

[@DjDestinyChicago]

I just picked one of these up in Chicago for half the prices the seller was asking. It has a misfire, but I had to get a new tensioner and belt put on this weekend before I can do any diagnostics. I’m gonna guess yours jumped time and bent valves.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Nice work! And yea the common guess seems to be timing chain/valve related.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

There is a poll in the community tab of my KZbin Channel out now! Go vote on what you think the issue with the $1,000 BMW F10 is!

[@alanmartins6349]

Great video following

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Happy to hear it!

[@JamesAllen300]

Common on these is the oil pump bolts come lose and then it's good night vienna to that engine. I'm going to say that potentially it's spun the bearings on the crank too.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

noted!

[@victormanuelparraexposito2819]

last year I got an X3 35i with two down holes and low compression on the rest, it had an exhaust vanos timing code which after getting the jig on resulted on the engine being out of timing on the exhaust side, did a leak down and air was escaping thru the exhaust valves, head out, light down the exhaust port and found 4 outta 6 cylinders had bent valves, got new ebay special valves lol and some fcp parts kits and got it running pretty good for under $600. Considering the engine itself is 4k I would say repair it if the bottom end is fine and sell it.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

A lot of people suggesting timing/valves more and more in the comments and starting to convince me! We will find out shortly!

[@sinusshephard5314]

Pretty cool

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Just like you 😎

[@sulane4717]

You kinda remind Me of B is For builds early days. Nice video tho. Good luck, hoping to see You make it❤

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

That's amazing because B is for Build is one of my favorite car channels! Him and Rob Dahm take the cake for me.

[@Siewjezdza5]

More! More! More!

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Coming right up 😎

[@francisau8003]

I ve always wanted to get myself a F10 535i or 535D, I would also like to be able to work on my own cars…….but after watching your video, I guess I will stick with my Lexus IS250 😅 Fair play to you, I wish I have skills like yours and space to pull apart cars like what you are doing! Keep up with the good work!

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

We all start with no experience with cars! So don't let that discourage you. I think the best way to learn is pick a project you would like to do, watch a KZbin video or read some forums on how to do it, and dig in! If anyone ever tells you that you shouldn't do something because you don't know how to do it, they are being ridiculous. If we never tried things that we didn't know how to do we would all still be laying on the ground unable to walk and talk. That being said it is much easier to work on cars when you have more then one car so if something breaks your not stuck without a ride...

[@francisau8003]

@@ShawnzeyRacing Yes sir!!! I m currently using my IS250 as a learning platform. I hope one day once my skills has stepped up I might eventually move onto a F10 BMW!

[@pinakidas397]

wow! Awesome

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

More to come soon!

[@pinakidas397]

@@ShawnzeyRacingEagerly waiting for it - your channel is very close to M539 restorations :) in terms of quality.

[@vincerobledo6502]

Oh, man, jus discovered you! Cool vids - I have a 2011 F10. Oh, and now that you've transitioned to gloves, add some eye protection. Near Dallas?

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Eye protection is going to be a hard one compared to gloves! 😁 I'm up in South Dakota!

[@mohamadalthalji799]

Nice

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

The nicest 😎

[@GodKing804]

I replaced my n55 after my turbo blew up leaking all the oil. Used engine (back in 2021) was 5k for 40k miles

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

I did find a used engine with good compression close to me for 3500 but I think I'm going to repair this one. Depends what we find is wrong in the next video!

[@KivistoJJ]

Good progress man! N55 owner here also and that engine is terribly neglented from all the oil leaks 😂 my guess for the compression things would probably be also pointing to the timing and damaged valves, firing order on this engine starts from cyl 1-5.. so could be the cause 😄 we will see

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Valves is a great guess based on the compression test and the sound it's making!

[@Agent-mw8th]

Im guessing lack of oil did it in , rod bearings went first and the rest fallowed , you are a brave man :))

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

That was my original guess was rod bearing failure but a lot of people swaying me by guessing timing and bent valves. We will see very soon!

[@hussam842003]

Nice work, where are located, I have few parts might help if you are local with your build. I live in WA.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

I appreciate the offer but I'm a bit far away in South Dakota

[@hussam842003]

@@ShawnzeyRacing 🥲🥲… best of luck 🤞

[@00000005547]

In my case I already had the tranny out so I just undid the motor mounts, took off the AC compressor from the engine (did not disconnect any lines as the AC was working fine so I didn't want to mess with it) and moved it over to the left side. Kept the bumper in place as well as the AC radiator and intercooler. With that and the downpipe off was able to pull it out upwards. I came across the same issue of the tow hook but ended up just bolting on a plate where the oil filter housing goes and bolting a chain onto that. I've seen it happen on rebuilt engines that they used those cheap china rings/kits, and they lose the heat tempering over time and get soft and lose all compression. Wasn't on a bmw though. Cylinder walls were perfect, literally just needed re-rings. That would be absolute best case scenario IMO.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Yea I thought it would be fun for both me and you guys if I took more of the car apart. It did end up making for a long video. But I also appreciated how easy it was to get to everything with out breaking my back! And I'm always so nervous that I'll drop the engine going up and over the front! 😬 And I agree if we can get a super cheap and easy fix for the engine then we'll have some budget for some fun parts 😎

[@raivis923]

ill guess bad valve stem seals causing extra oil leaking into cylinders and maybe frying piston rings

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

This is a unique guess! Everyone will just say valves or bent valves but never the seal itself!

[@kenvanbuskirk7034]

Bent valves and cracked/broken ring lands

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Make sure to vote on the poll! Valves is the current leader as well on the poll.

[@38skippers]

M539 Restorations 😏

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

I'll have to check him out!

[@kidsstudynow6901]

Blown head gasket

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Next video will show what's wrong within a week!

[@berwhaletheavenger]

Timing chain. The plastic guides will have broken up, the chain has jumped and possibly bent valves. Any post 2001 BMW N engine (N for nightmare) is a leaky, sweaty old thing with the same old faults repeated again and again. It'll be a nice car when fixed. Until it breaks again😂

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Very good guess! We will see in the next video coming very soon! And you are definitely correct this car leaks and sweats oil everywhere...

[@S4Tony3.0T]

surprised you didnt remove that hood any earlier

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Yea don't know why it didn't cross my mind until it was in the way of the engine hoist lol.

[@raivis923]

you can just remove hood struts and put a hood into service position by placing a screwdriver or whatever thin tool inside hood service position hole

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Googled it... And you're absolutely right! never knew about that, I will use that method next time thanks!

[@Elite540z]

Are German cars harder to work on or are they basically like anything other car? I’ve always stayed away from them in fear of awkward bolts or weird German only processes or something lol. He made it look easy to disassemble. Is basic maintenance doable or overly complicated for reason?

[@kjhnsn7296]

I have a 2015. Basic maintenance such as oil and brakes are straight forward. You will need a code reader that will rewind the EPB however.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

I think there is a little learning curve but all basic maintenance is very doable even on German cars. However when stuff starts breaking they can be tough to work on.

[@user-qo8vk6yk4g]

You actually didn't have to pull off the front end you could just separate the transmission from the engine by losen the torque converter bolts or if you have normal cluth just undo the transmission bolts and pull it out from the top it would save you lots of time

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Right didn't have to I just much prefer it that way. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@horst696]

for the next time: take engine and transmission with the subframe out. way lot easier and faster.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Would that still be easier on jack stands with out a lift?

[@_Wai_Wai_]

Did you and family member build this garage yourself?

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

We did not. This garage was originally 30x25 feet and a 10 foot ceiling. And I had it extended 27 feet out with a 16 foot ceiling with the hopes of getting a lift some day. I'd love to make a video of me finishing the shop with a lift sometime soon!

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

Oh shit do you have access to the NewTIS site?

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Never actually used the old or new site I'll have to check it out!

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

@@ShawnzeyRacing it’s sort of a secret because bmw kept suing them so now it’s invite only but has repair instructions for every bmw for every part and more importantly, every torque spec. I just need your email to send you an invite and I’ll have to delete this comment after 🤣

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

Wait is the f10 not electric steering?

[@Agent-mw8th]

Xdrive has hydraulic

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

@@Agent-mw8th remind me to never get an xdrive! That’s sooo much work vs mine where I unscrew 5 bolts and unplug it

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

But what if you want that AWD!

[@Agent-mw8th]

I would never get Xdrive even if it means less cylinders BMWs were meant to be RWD with an LSD @@ShawnzeyRacing

[@lactobasilio]

My guess is bad valve seats and bad piston rings

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Not a bad guess!

[@jaredbennett4761]

Put a b58 in it 😂

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

That would be a dream build for sure!

[@evanhonberger3524]

next car do a 3 series

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

I actually really want to do a 3 series, highly considering it. If I did a 3 series what engine should I aim for getting?

[@evanhonberger3524]

@@ShawnzeyRacing honestly the n54 and n55 are the most tunable and easiest with bolt on’s. plus the e90 body looks great and you can do a hangfull of cosmetic mods. interior is clean and can have paddle shifters and a navigation system. just a great overall car and a ton of people are interested in the e90

[@evanhonberger3524]

@@ShawnzeyRacing or a 2002 e46 coupe those are sick i would love to see that

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

I had to pull my transmission off 4 times when putting in a new clutch. (In case anyone is wondering, if you switch to a lightweight flywheel you HAVE to use a sprung clutch. I saw a random comment somewhere that solved that mystery for me so hopefully someone sees this and saves themself some trouble and $400 😢) anyways, those bellhousing bolts are a bitch

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Hey at least your well versed in pulling the transmission now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Next time it'll be a breeze.

[@mr_DIY]

my mechanic use such gloves all the time, as everithing I bring to gim is dirty junk :D

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

This is the most oil caked engine I've seen in quite some time XD

[@pjg7472]

Enjoying these videos man! but please put please put more support under the vehicle ... (wheels as you take em off) ... if even 1 jack stand fails, you are gonna be in for a bad time. Prevention is better then cure...

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

I do a shake test to make sure the car won't tip over before I get under them. But jack stands have failed before and it is always a little sketchy being under them. I just think I need a lift sponsor!

[@pjg7472]

@@ShawnzeyRacing somebody sponsor this guy! But yeah, look after yourself man ✌️

[@georgiiliev9501]

Bmws are legos for advanced :)

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Cars are just giant puzzles made of metal, and a lot of plastic in the case of BMWs.

[@nwbee4692]

You are scary, all that on stands. Kodos

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Maybe I'll have a lift someday soon! But it's also nice to show that these big tasks are still possible with out one.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@17:45 that’s what she said while driving me around 😏

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

>:)

[@mariuszanfir2298]

WTF, there are F10s with hydraulic steering?!

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Yea some others were commenting about this too. Apparently the X Drives are hydraulic.

[@gordythecreator]

Rust PREVENTION. A BMW's out of oil if it ain't leaking it. My e46 is getting the same treatment. However, everyone is telling me that removing the bumper is stupid. They're the stupid ones. BTW, my engine is only $400 to replace with a salvage yard special.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

I've pulled engines both ways, removing the front core support and leaving it on. Personally I like it this way so I'm going to keep doin it :)

[@gabrielwishburne]

May sound weird, but I think he was sucking water which damaged the engine, but not completely. No professional repair, but amateur trials leaving gaskets and parts not fit together tightly. Then driving on and ignoring the increased oil loss. As a consequence all burned off. You may find valve, crankshaft and piston damage and water in engine and gear box.

[@ShawnzeyRacing]

Next video within the week will expose what broke!