Replacement Engine 2006 Z4 2.0l N46B20O1

[Philmadsen]

Following a carastrophic failure of my 2.0l engine, I'm looking for a replacement, I believe the engine code is: N46B20O1. Does anyone have one for sale?
Phil Madsen

 

[srhutch]

Loads on eBay, but if I were you I would talk to a local bmw specialist as they will know reliable suppliers selling known engines.

 

[andyf1140]

That's good advice. Out of morbid curiosity as a 2.0 owner I'd be interested to now what caused the catastrophic failure... it sounds scary

 

[Philmadsen]

I'm not very technical, but I understand that the problem was caused by failure of the oil pump. Something jambed up against the cam shaft which bent out of true and the end cam shaft bearing broke off. But it may also have had something to do with the valvetronic servo motor. My garage have advised fitting a replacement engine because the actual cause is unclear and to replace the head may justnhave a repeat and to strip and refurb the engine would be very expensive. I was just poodling along in a line of traffic at about 45 mph coming into Milton Keynes and the light came on and the ghastly noise started. The two places I've tried to buy an engine were scams, the first one cost me £2.5K so I'm now very suspicious. Any advice will be welcome.

 

[jock156]

Hi Phil, I ain't technical either! I have a 2006 2.0L as well. I looked into getting a refurbished engine and found my insurers were very wary of insuring a refurbished engine. I had quotes the same as you but in the end I went to a recommended garage (JINGLE) and they sorted it out for about £1300.

However, you are in Milton Keynes and this Garage is in Norfolk (https://www.mkraftbmw.co.uk/) factor in the costs of getting the car there but, it might be worth a call.

HTH

 

[srhutch]

Why would insurance be worried?

 

[Ewazix]

Why would insurance be worried?

I was thinking the same, how is an engine swap an insurance problem! :headbang:

I've got new spark plugs, should I declare them?