The N14 is a crap motor and BMW knows it.
I don’t think anyone was specifically saying “you” neglected it but it is a main reason they fail plus the crap (untested) design.
Like you said, your dealership screwed up a warranty repair.
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I think that the dealer fixed a symptom of the problem and not the root cause. Burned valves don't happen overnight. I really hope that you have a good dealer that will warranty this work. If I am not mistaken, the warranty on work is 2 yrs on parts and labor. Keep us posted. I would be very interested in 'why' this valve burned if that's the problem.
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Man you guys a harsh on the N14! They do take more attention then the R53 engine true. The PVC system is the main problem with them.
If your car is burning valves that fast something is wrong that the dealer should be looking into. I hope they are doing this under warranty.
My R58 JCW has 57k on it I have replaced the timing chain, I could have gotten away with just doing the tensioner but for peace of mind I did both. The previous owner had it walnut blasted. So far it has been fine.
Thank of it like the old adage "Attack the ambush" Since the car is back in the shop just go a head and through a big valve head in it, Pistons, bigger injectors, Meth and a tune by RMW. Problem solved.-
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If a tune is done wrong it could burn valves. But twice that fast? I would think it would take a piston with it too. I can't help but wonder if the dealer did the job right or cut corners. Like @Goldsmithy said what tune do you have, also what other mods do you have?
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Filled her up on the way to the city this AM. Got to whiteness an attempted car jacking of a new Infinity coupe, complete with a pistol in hand and everything. Luckily the lady was smart and locked her doors when filling up. The would be robber got back into the car he got out of and they took off quietly. Was kinda insane to see, I just stood there staring at him. Then I grabbed my fob out the car and locked my doors
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Engine mount number 3 has leaked. They seem to last 4 to 5 years. Good thing they are not all that expensive.
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Thoese are tourist cheesestakes that are covered with Cheese wiz and meat is like dog food.Yuk.
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