BMW M6 Nightmare Scenario

[kas9t82]

Having read around on forums, I'm not sure that would be the best route. Given how notorious these engines are, even ones with an impeccable service history and a clean bill of health, can go from working perfectly to scrap in no time at all. If I was determined to keep the car, I'd want the motor rebuilding by a specialist with good quality / improved parts rather than taking the risk of an engine from a scrapper.

Full engine ( professional ) rebuild on the car in question is around the £10k mark. There is the issue that the op may not even be able to sorce an engine in the first place. Might be worth giving these guys a call, they are in your area & also buy broken cars.
http://www.quarrymotors.co.uk/BMWEngines.aspx

[j0hnbarker]

Thanks everyone for the advice.

Dealer wanted something like £3k to take the head off which I have politely declined.

Sometimes the answer is closer to home. After ringing round local independents who all drew air over teeth at the very mention of the S85, I remembered a colleague who I trained with whose husband is a BMW independent near Manchester.

Gave him a ring and he had a S85 on the bench as we were speaking. Has experienced several snapped valve springs on these before and I'm hoping it's that.

Going to get the car recovered over to him and take it from there. I'll keep the thread updated.

[SeePee]

Does that mean you won't have to sleep on the settee now John :-)

[thegreatdogwood]

Good luck and glad you've found someone who sounds well placed to give you honest advice

[m4ckg]

There's a company on Warren Street near Norfolk Bridge that specialises in high end car repairs. I'm working in that area tomorrow so could get their number for you

[thieuster]

Good luck and glad you've found someone who sounds well placed to give you honest advice

^^^^ this ^^^^

If he’s familiair with the problem, it’s worth taking tons of pics if you want to make a case against BMW.

[thieuster]

Small update after reading this thread during the coffee break at the workshop this morning.

First reaction: "...coil". But you had that checked. Oil in the cylinder: "... not good!" 3k alone for lifting the head: "... daylight robbery!" Plan to contact an Indy: "... perfect!" Check Engine Light came on: "... is there a computer read-out available?"

Having said that, did you see for yourself the oil on top of the cylinder/piston and did you see the lack of compression or did you took the dealer's word for it? According to the mechanics in the shop, in more than 90% of all cases like this, the coil collapses. And since you were 'generously offered... a head-lift at the cost of 3K' it would be interesting to hear from the Indy if it's really a mechanical problem inside...

In short: it would be wise not to assume anything as 'that has been tested and ruled out!' Let the Indy start all over again!

Menno

[JasonM]

^ wise words, a VW main dealer diagnosed a flickering headlight as my Zenon control unit being faulty and wanted about £500 to replace it. My Independent garage fitted a new bulb for £20 and it was fine. ( there’s a bit more to the story but that’s basically it)