Won't Start, Not what you expected!

[@winstonwright3613]

Yup. Sounds like a spun bearing to me. Most likely a rod bearing judging by the un-evenness of the cranking. The way its gets harder for an instant and then rotates a bit, then gets tough again... until the battery just cant do it any more. You're probably right in that it spun on the way home. While it was already hot and turning. Once he got home and it cooled ... game over. Can't wait to see if you get to do a teardown to verify our suspicions.

[@JamiesGarage1]

Looks like I might get the chance to tear is down, I’ll post a video on it when I do 🤘

[@slopetechno]

Yes please! Really hoping for that video!

[@ThatTransmissionGuy]

That injector face shot was just priceless Jamie. Killer job as always man, love seeing how you work!

[@JamiesGarage1]

I appreciate it! 👊

[@ThatTransmissionGuy]

@@JamiesGarage1 always brother! 👌🏼 as a learning technician, your attention to detail and technical knowledge is a blessing to watch 🙏🏼

[@bradtourt]

The oil filter doesn't look too bad, but it's not good, usually if it was a spun bearing, there would be way more material. My thought is you're going to see something with the oil pump chain or cylinder walls at this point. This is for sure an odd one though. I'll be curious to see the exact issue, and then figure out why it happened. Great video!

[@abdullahalobeidi7997]

When’s part 2, this is gonna be an interesting fix

[@JamiesGarage1]

Looks like I might get the chance to pull the engine and tear it down soon

[@gamingfever69612]

And?? What happened??

[@JamiesGarage1]

@@gamingfever69612 I’m actually working on that video now. Should have it ready in about 1 week 👊

[@daviddefortier5970]

Looking forward to see the follow up video

[@gushax]

Looking forward too.

[@carmudgeon7478]

Nice! I'd have gone the other way with slow crank. Pulled accessory belt, test starter, then manually rotate engine once starter and frozen accessories eliminated. Hard manual rotation would have put locked up converter or trans trouble on my radar. Unbolt TC or pressure plate and try again. Only then would I have arrived at your crank, rod conclusion. Your way was much faster. I'm impressed.👍

[@AymenMusnic]

A problem in the converter or the trans would have triggered problems before, so I don't think it's a good idea to go there in the first place, I thought I'd let you know, we don't want anyone to get stuck anywhere ;) .

[@Outlaw_j84]

@@AymenMusnic he’s saying if you manually try to rotate the engine it will cause those problems not that it had those problems before

[@alexschmidbauer3671]

The serp belt needs to come off and retest if you can spin engine again. One of the accessories may be locked up . If starter is easy to access pull that out as well and retest. If engine still spins hard it is an internal engine issue .

[@blueskiesmobileauto4253]

I agree I always eliminate any seized accessory pulleys by pulling the belt and cranking. Also the cranking speed/rhythm may change with just the crank spinning so you can get a better idea of engine sound while cranking.

[@JackRR15]

Damn did he really spin it with the belt that's a mistake IMO. Always take it off to check for rotation.

[@bavnastylabs5222]

I was thinking the same! I had a 2016 e400 in the shop with lowmielage and acted exactly like a seized engine, was just a fully seized alternator

[@maxcoletti3102]

I just got into automotive and becoming a mechanic this year and channels like this help spark my interests

[@sigbauer9782]

Right off the bat, Jamie nailed it- Of course you have a real problem, you have a bmw.

[@GrahamReid34]

Didn’t know guys got the M57 thought it was just us in the U.K. and Europe, I practically know everything about that engine done all service and repair work my self a really solid engine, personally I’ve never encountered the M57 to spin a rod bearing Although I suspect it to be a main crankshaft bearing. If one main bearing is goosed the rest of the bearings should be inspected. The mains are the first to receive oil, anything past that main could be damaged.

[@riteshpahladsingh3819]

I think this is the bmw m57 engine. This is a very reliable diesel engine, so far.

[@ZachsFishM57]

Also very torquey with the right epa snubbing mods 😉

[@ZachsFishM57]

I daily one of these 120miles round trip every day. With proper maintenance and TLC, they'll get you there! And with the right things done that the epa don't like... They're the best bang for your buck hands down. Mine makes around 400whp and 600wtq and still gets 35ish mpg. I paid $14k... Show a better car for the money.

[@garygrenier]

Oil filter looks fine. We had spun bearings in a 335i gas engine (not welded to the crank but 2 of the 6 were spun) and the oil filter was packed with metal including tons of copper. Even with all the metal we were able to polish the crank journals with 3000 grit and then metal polish to a mirror finish and it’s been fine for over a year at about 550hp. I don’t think it’s a spin / welded bearing unless I’m missing something.

[@joekhoda3098]

My initial thought was a spun bearing too. BMW diesel starters are pretty beefy, which explains why it was slow cranking. Nice work.

[@zc3nt1]

Pro tip for oil pan gaskets and any pan gasket use small 4” zipties through a few holes of the pan and gasket that will keep it in place start a few other bolts and cut the ties and remove. Just make sure the buckle of the ziptie is on the outside of the pan.

[@ArtistryAuto]

spun bearing is exactly what i was thinking. cant wait to find out.

[@timzakes5425]

Zip tie that pan gasket to the pan on install. Don’t have to worry about it moving until u get a few bolts in.

[@ignacioromero5014]

ahhhh the German "restoration" guy, I watch him too.... he always starts his videos with "Cooommming uuppp" hahaa

[@andries4561]

@@ignacioromero5014 he's Bosnian i believe, lives in Germany

[@shaunvalencia2644]

Your video production is really good and I’d love to see greater length content as opposed to the shorts. Otherwise, it seems like other viewers have some really good troubleshooting ideas to try from here. Nice work

[@M3E46NORWAY]

Just a smal tip🥳 use sipties on the oilpan for the gasket.

[@matemarijan3795]

I don’t understand any of this 😓 but I keep watching it. Maybe I’ll learn it one day

[@abraman5]

DiagnoseDan had a similar case with an n47 diesel, he took a another approach by checking amp draw on starter.

[@nostalgiconion1341]

I pulled out my injectors on my n54 using a spare fuel line and a pair of vice grips 😁

[@rabeahkarram9689]

These videos are absolute gold man I love your channel.

[@Smokkedandslammed]

My 335i xdrive went crank no start after I went single turbo 😩 She's basically waiting for me to rip the drive train out and LS swap it hahaha

[@alexasz8753]

I would love to see more bmw diesel videos thanks for uploading

[@lemieux088]

makes you realise how strong a starter is.

[@slitherdurant]

Yo I love your videos an editing style

[@mromagachi5194]

amazing work yaymie when u try to rotate it i said awwwww nahhh rip ceased engine

[@amaterasu8829]

It's crazy how similar this issue is to my 370z! Very slow to no turn over. But when I take the serpentine belt off I can spin to freely with a braker bar. Battery's good, starters good. Idk what to guess now. Maybe I need to put a camera down the cylinders? Wish I had a good mechanic like you.

[@linkaan14]

I think you're right, I would guess that too.

[@calvinscardairy7228]

It’s the fuel pump in the tank and relays and fuel module same thing happened to my e91

[@DolfocarAli]

I went to the future, watched your next video and i know its a bent road 😁

[@XionUnjust]

Very good diagnosing

[@C33MountainMan]

I just did an M57 in an X5 for a seized engine. It took months to find a decent used engine. Customer was driving, started to hear a loud tick/knock and within a few seconds the engine shut off. We never tore the engine down but we still have it. Im curious to see part two because its probably the same failure.

[@jimstrongone]

A hung-up starter that is binding up will cause that exact same problem.

[@760sami]

AGA Tools Engine Lift Table was used to lower the Audi!

[@MrJamesshipman]

OK I am enjoying your Channel. I am 16 seconds into your video. Why does this E90 diesel have the second fuel pump. I've only seen that on cars who are getting ready to do the triple turbo kit.... I should keep watching

[@AdamTrux]

U make grate videos i like long format more then shorts

[@JamiesGarage1]

Thanks! More long format videos coming

[@kevinazemi2001]

I’d say check the injection pump, or the oil pump, but judging by the condition of the oil on the filter i would check the injection one first. I’m thinking even if you got some fuel pressure it’s because the pump is still spinning when the engine cranks. I suggest you check the fuel tank too if it has contamination that may have caused the issue, otherwise it could have just seized itself.

[@AgentOffice]

Miss my TDI

[@Remo_1997]

Absolutely love your channel bro, keep up the good work 🔥👍🏼

[@waifuracer6516]

Someone already said it below but I think too it might be an auxiliary item driven by the belts. Altough then the belt would have extra wear on it so idk. In my experience (sadly) even trough diesel knock and injector sounds youll hear a spun bearing and if the customer is running meth injection he likely knows enough about cars to hear a spun bearing but thats just my guess. Also when I had a spun bearing I had an oil pressure warning immidiately after, that was a 1.8T tough not a bmw so not sure if this would do it or not. Curious to see what it is :)

[@chuytello83]

Hey bruh! Love your channel. I recently bought a non running BMW 335d with the M57 engine. I got it running but it sims to be iddling poorly under load but as soon as i give it more duel it runs fine. Any ideas?

[@LASVEGASAUTOREVIEW]

Still trying to get mine started ! Got the fuel pump replaced after a noid light test and got it in but now it wont start at all lol. Mine would start before fuel pump change only with the addition of starter fluid !

[@TedSchoenling]

You need to send these to I Do Cars as a collab... :) You had 2 good engines for him to tear down for ya

[@sigbauer9782]

Jamie, did you check the tire pressures?

[@evo6swap]

Part 2 please

[@shuaibnazir1]

It might just be he put the wrong fuel in? Can't wait for the next ep

[@macthemec]

Transmission issue? Im guessing its an auto, possibly seized lock up torque converter and something else. I see the customer has hopped up the engine, who knows what that has done to the trans

[@anthonye3680]

That engine is not stock and i bet puts out way more power.. who knows what could have happened.. also looks to have a 2nd fuel pump??

[@Nicetrybrobro]

RIP owners wallet Merry Christmas to Jamie’s wallet

[@docdigit4639]

Just thinking - the bendix of the starting motor is still out on the flying wheel teeth or a partitial stuck clutchplate

[@hayksamvelyan]

Not a mechanic. I was thinking is it possible bad accessories are holding the engine back? I noticed the accessory belt is still attached. Second thought, is it possible it's locked up from the back where the flex plate/flywheel connects with the starter?

[@liamtree1250]

top mechanic 👍

[@firasalwakeel5365]

When you will be doing the teardown video?

[@JamiesGarage1]

It’s in progress. Been very busy lately but the teardown will come soon 🤘

[@mycarmechanic]

Very nice

[@charanraj7570]

It might be DMF spring broken.

[@stevenortiz97]

Man I wish u guys can take a look at my bmw 😭 it hasn’t started in a year idk what’s wrong with it I’ve had someone take a look at it but he couldn’t figure it out either he doesn’t really work on bmws. It was my favorite car too even tho it’s just a 325i I love that car

[@seethesky28]

Got the exact same issue with this audi Q7

[@seethesky28]

Turned out the guy starved the engine of oil after adding 4 quarts out 7

[@billyrossi4661]

I spun a bearing yesterday..

[@GrooveyGrubworm]

I would remove the accessory belts and try turning it over just to be sure but it sounds like a spun bearing to me

[@andybils6141]

What make is the air filter please? Thanks

[@omarmukky4309]

good content

[@nineteen76]

0:19 Literally just went "shopping" and overnight it wouldn't start. No idea why.

[@Badgertronix]

That didn't look like much fuel pressure 🤔

[@Badgertronix]

Is the fuel filter full of glitter?

[@saucemasterflexx]

where are you guys located

[@2stocke9x]

I have a 2011 N55 E92 and Im running stock turbo, stock intervooler, full bolt ons other then that and MHD Stage 2+, it never gets much over half way to the middle of the heat gage (were it would be after hard driving) since I put the coolant target to sport on MHD, do you guys see anything wrong with my setup and do you think it’ll last? I just have a few issues im trying to figure out ah the moment...

[@livinlikelarry8782]

To much exhaust back pressure ?worth a check? but if it's vale train that's not gonna help 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@matthewnicholas6365]

So non-M engines spin bearings too

[@davym44]

Hi Jamie. Did the owner go for a new engine ?

[@jakobbecker6435]

Yep

[@zacharychristian9762]

Sucked the belt into the timing chain?

[@jakobbecker6435]

Bent rod. Meth dumped into the engine

[@tullgutten]

Leaking water met injection filled the cylinder and hydrolocked. Bent a rod or something

[@andreyzhdanyuk5545]

In general how reliable are these cars? I just purchased a 2011 335d and this makes me nervous

[@fransb8543]

My m57 (albeit a single turbo 306d3 type) is at 400.000km or 250k miles without issues, pulls strong, no dpf or Injector failures. Pro tip: replace the thermostats (main and egr cooler), they fail and the coolant doesn't get hot enough to activate the dpf regeneration. Since you have no coolant temp gauge you'll only find out when the dpf is full... For the rest it's just regular oil changes and avoid making only short journeys around town, diesels hate that. I like to change at half the interval bmw suggests because diesels tend to soil their oil more quickly.

[@jimb12312]

This car has a modified engine. Sacrificed reliability for performance.

[@psalm302]

Oz futuras on the yellow mr2 💧💦

[@bavnastylabs5222]

Pull the belt off and try again! Its likely a seized accesory!

[@Logic7repair]

Hmm, I think every mechanic will turn it by hand first before anything, no?? It’s either starter or engine bottom from first seconds of this video.

[@duckworthatvandmxadventure6601]

Transmission?

[@otto4774]

I THINK YOU HAVE PROBLEM WITH BEARINGS ,THE SAME HAPPENED WITH MY BMW E87 ENGINE A PISTON IS WORN

[@skliros9235]

What's that supercharger looking thing? .

[@andrewmiller1246]

a bracket to add a second hpfp

[@hasanimam3102]

If the customer decides to go for a new engine, then you're gonna open it all up anyway, so why not open it up now? And see if that's the problem?

[@alfsdungeons]

Dammit Joey stop! 😹

[@htownblue11]

Joey out here dumping fuel like it’s not 9 dollars a gallon or whatever…..Rich Tech Life am I right? Spun bearing is my guess too. I’m betting more than 1 is damaged too.

[@denman2013]

What mods are on the engine?

[@JamiesGarage1]

Lots! Duel fuel pumps, Water/methanol injection, DDE tuned… etc

[@denman2013]

Eww. R.I.p. 🪦

[@ironllama8304]

Any update?

[@JamiesGarage1]

I’ll have an update soon. It’s been crazy busy at the shop 👊

[@ironllama8304]

@@JamiesGarage1 thx man. Keep on killin it

[@cpsmonroe1]

Jesus Joey… STOP!

[@JamiesGarage1]

Right!? LOL

[@Sebastianx115]

I would of spun the engine before taking of the valve cover

[@mannymcandrew6021]

did you find the problem?

[@AgentOffice]

Love diesel

[@jeanvilan7150]

I had an a6 3,2 quattro 2005, the chain tensioners are garbage on those cars. 90 percent of thoose cars needs a engine replacement. I did a engine replacement and it cost me a fortune. Dont ever buy that car with that engine, the 2.0t is great tho. This is very known problem with that car

[@LetsWorkBmws]

I knew this engine was seized from the moment i clicked on the video. Diagnosed dan had one just like it. The starter is able to turn it bc how strong they are compare to a gas engine. Sad sad sad

[@MomboJumbo]

JOEY STOP!!!!!

[@mromagachi5194]

big swimming pool later joey FKN STOPPPPPPPP

[@CT-bx5ld]

Love your videos mate. Thank God I don't own a BMW or any European cars anymore. The most unreliable money pit in the world. Good for your business tho. Take care mate

[@jadesmith6823]

Joey... STOP 🤦😂

[@joshpaur8144]

Meth injection fudged it up. Bottom end.

[@Singh-mt2ex]

Who else is here from TikTok?

[@baitse7676]

It's a manual and you left it in gear.

[@CorbinWilliams]

No girl likes a dirty tip🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@smartman123]

u are very professional but I will never never buy any used European car

[@jimb12312]

This engine is modified. Destroyed reliability. In stock form these engines last at least 300k miles or whatever without major issues.

[@jakobbecker6435]

@@jimb12312meth injection is what killed this. Nitrous is much safer

[@jimb12312]

@@jakobbecker6435 You just replied to my one year old comment. Since then I went down the rabbit hole, installed meth injection on my E92 335D. The mechanic screwed up the calibration and it happened to me. Hydrolock and engine imploded. Completely destroyed. They rebuilt the engine at their expense (2 month job) and tuned it properly. Now 520 ft/lb at the wheels. I have a safety valve installed to prevent leakages into the cylinders. It's a torque monster now but shit that was an ordeal.

[@khansalman7221]

Bring me in your gerage I want to work with you

[@martinmark5979]

Oh look its BMW that has an oil leaks how rare is that 😲