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[Giannis]

The B58 isn't trouble free either.

How so? I've not come across any horror stories about the B58, yet. What have I missed?

 

[KiwiRob]

How so? I've not come across any horror stories about the B58, yet. What have I missed?

From another forum

Common BMW B58 Issues

• Coolant Leaks/Loss: The most common issue, often due to cracked plastic coolant expansion tanks or water pump seals.
• Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) and Valve Cover Gasket (VCG): Prone to heat-related degradation, leading to leaks, burning oil smells, and in some cases, damage to the serpentine belt.
• PCV System Issues: The Positive Crankcase Ventilation system, integrated into the valve cover, can fail, leading to increased oil consumption and rough idle.
• HPFP Failure: The high-pressure fuel pump (particularly on Gen 1) can fail on high-mileage units, causing long start times or misfires.
• Carbon Build-up: As a direct-injection engine, it can experience carbon accumulation on the intake valves over time.

 

[Giannis]

• Coolant Leaks/Loss: The most common issue, often due to cracked plastic coolant expansion tanks or water pump seals.
• Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG) and Valve Cover Gasket (VCG): Prone to heat-related degradation, leading to leaks, burning oil smells, and in some cases, damage to the serpentine belt.
• PCV System Issues: The Positive Crankcase Ventilation system, integrated into the valve cover, can fail, leading to increased oil consumption and rough idle.

These are standard BMW equipment since the M52 days. I expected to hear something like the N47 timing chain failures.

I'm slightly kidding, but nothing comes without problems these days.

 

[Matski]

They're 'issues'

Pfft... noob tier minor niggles IMHO.. barely worth popping the hood or getting your wallet out for ... <laughs>

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