MBUSA replaced short block @ 12,000 miles?

Jan 20, 2009 | 06:59 PM

damascusE55AMG

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BMW nut looking to move to an E55

MBUSA replaced short block @ 12,000 miles?

Greetings:

I've been following the W211 E55 for about a year now... mostly following this forum and reading older magazine publicatoins, etc. Every once in a while I come across an item that leaves me curious for more information.

I discovered a 2003 E55... at just 12,000 miles the owner took his car to the MB dealer to address a mechanical issue:

- Owner complained of abnormal knocking on cold starts
- Dealer discovered a bearing that was bad on one cylinder - 'spun piston' - 'connector rod problem? the result:
- MBUSA: 'short block replaced' under factory warranty

Has anyone heard of anything similar? I cannot imagine what the repair would cost without a warranty.

Would the value of the E55 be deminished because of the engine repair?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts...

Last edited by damascusE55AMG; Jan 20, 2009 at 08:03 PM.

Jan 20, 2009 | 08:14 PM

Jakpro1

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From: Salt Lake City (but not Morm)

2003 E55 & 2014 GL550

Quote:

- MBUSA: 'short block replaced' under factory warranty

Last time I checked, bottom end kit for the 55 was 23,000$ from the stealer. That's just for 8 Pistons and a crank, kit must be sold together. They won't split it up. Maybe it's come down a bit since then, but still gotta be in the teens for sure.

Add in labor and THANK GOD FOR WARRANTY!!!

Jan 20, 2009 | 10:18 PM

E55Pilot

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2004 E55

Quote:

Originally Posted by damascusE55AMG

- Dealer discovered a bearing that was bad on one cylinder - 'spun piston' - 'connector rod problem? the result:
- MBUSA: 'short block replaced' under factory warranty

More likely it spun a bearing and that requires at least a new crank. One very spendy repair

Jan 21, 2009 | 09:10 AM

Blacksport350

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My BMW M Roadster ate it's motor at 12K miles and I sold it for top $$$$$ about 6K later with a new motor so I wouldn't worry if it was done at the dealer and done correctly.

I would never take a car with a rebuilt engine (at the dealer) but a factory replaced short block or long block wouldn't phase me.