Author Topic: Feeler/FS CA: 1991 318iS w/ 2.1L Metric Mechanic Engine (Read 11850 times)

4v/Cyl · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2013, 01:19:32 PM »

I think it's bloody disgusting that this engine gave out after only 1100 miles. What the hell is MM doing? I have 300,000 on my factory M42!!!!!

bmwman91 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2013, 06:56:28 PM »

Yeah, it is pretty irritating that the valve springs have had these issues. The culinder head it as MM right now. They are going to pull out every valve spring and replace them with a dual-spring setup that they have been running for decades without issues. I guess I timed my purchase wrong since it looks like I got Ferrea's junk springs.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2013, 08:33:18 PM »

+1M for MM. Despite the massive troubles you've had, they've stood 100% behind their work, right?

Does this mean you're sticking with teh car?

bmwman91 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:12:18 PM »

Yeah so far they have not tried to blow me off at all. Customer service is very good and they are standing behind their work all the way thus far. Although it is ultimately their fault since they built the engine, the valve springs do get made by a different company.

I did find a couple of other things that gave me pause in the valve train when I pulled the head, but for now that stuff remains between MM and me.

bmwman91 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:12:20 PM »

Yeah so far they have not tried to blow me off at all. Customer service is very good and they are standing behind their work all the way thus far. Although it is ultimately their fault since they built the engine, the valve springs do get made by a different company.

I did find a couple of other things that gave me pause in the valve train when I pulled the head, but for now that stuff remains between MM and me and will probably stay that way if things all get sorted out satisfactorily.

Nairb · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2013, 05:51:50 PM »

Don't mean to be a vulture, but if you ever feel like selling the complete engine/trans setup I'd love to take it. Been eyeing MM for a very long time.. sorry to hear about your troubles.