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Big End Bearings Gone - Engine Rebuild or Replacement?

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Big End Bearings Gone - Engine Rebuild or Replacement?

Post by rickz » Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:46 pm

Hi Guys,

Unfortunately, I've been told my big end bearings have done and the car will require an engine replacement or rebuild.

Will just try and sell the car as it is but if not, can you guys recommend any good engine re-builders or someone to do an engine replacement?

i'm just going to fix it and get rid...had enough!

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Re: Big End Bearings Gone - Engine Rebuild or Replacement?

Post by lezmtaylor » Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:11 pm

What is it ??

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Re: Big End Bearings Gone - Engine Rebuild or Replacement?

Post by X5Sport » Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:52 pm

Any idea as to the cause?  Oil pressure loss?
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Re: Big End Bearings Gone - Engine Rebuild or Replacement?

Post by rickz » Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:22 pm

No ideas on the cause as of yet as haven't dropped the sump yet.

It's a 2010 X5 40D M Sport.

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Re: Big End Bearings Gone - Engine Rebuild or Replacement?

Post by Wesley1874 » Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:29 am

How did you get on?

Surely it isn't worth very much as a non-runner, better to get it fixed?

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Re: Big End Bearings Gone - Engine Rebuild or Replacement?

Post by Huxsta » Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:45 am

My first call would be to PMW in chelmsford, essex to get their opinion on your next step forward. A fantastic Indy with a great reputation in my eyes. ( I live 50 miles away so they are not my local option)

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Re: Big End Bearings Gone - Engine Rebuild or Replacement?

Post by rickz » Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:41 pm

I sold it as it was...got around £11k for it as it was so not bad at all!

I've got a F01 7 Series for now which is a lot smoother but I'm sure it won't be long till I'm back in another X5

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