Engine/Head repair shop recommendations - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

mr_bock · 7th July 2009, 16:26

Does anyone in the VA, MD, DE, NC, NJ, PA area have first hand experience with a quality shop who has pulled M5 engine heads for repair that they would recommend?

It seem that the leak-down test showed a 25% leak past intake valves of cylinders 1 & 2. That side head would have to come off and disassemble those valves to see 'just' what the problem is. It would probably be a good idea to reseat all of the vals on both heads.

The local dealer, BMW of Sterling appears not to have any experience in tearing down the M5 engine. I would like to find a shop who has done this and put it back together properly.

I also have an extended warranty, Repair Master, where a claim has been started for this issue and will/can work with them to have most all of the work covered by this warranty company.

Any help is most appreciated

George

mister2d · 7th July 2009, 18:19

Try Road Race Technologies which is about 15 mins from BMW of Sterling. They have the experience from what I can tell. There's even a S62 engine lying in the lobby as furniture. Also they are a CCA sponsor so you should be able to get a discount if you're a member.

unfoundhorsepower · 8th July 2009, 05:28

I know Will Turner at Turner Motorsport can do it...I can drop it to him for you when I'm down that way...Aug. 4th, or 5th....

mr_bock · 9th July 2009, 19:03

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Originally Posted by unfoundhorsepower

I know Will Turner at Turner Motorsport can do it...I can drop it to him for you when I'm down that way...Aug. 4th, or 5th....

I would like to have the Beast closer to home so I could follow the progress better, but thanks for the offer.

I did talk to Barry at RRT, and stopped in to see their shop. They race against Will Turner and the shop only works on BMWs. I will wait to hear what the warranty company has to say to the Dealer (more data to where they are coming from) before I decide what to do next. RRT used the same machine shop that I used for a head reconditioning (wife's car) not too long ago. Also they have some ideas to do before pulling the head off.

Thanks, - 2d

mister2d · 9th July 2009, 20:20

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Originally Posted by mr_bock

I would like to have the Beast closer to home so I could follow the progress better, but thanks for the offer.

I did talk to Barry at RRT, and stopped in to see their shop. They race against Will Turner and the shop only works on BMWs. I will wait to hear what the warranty company has to say to the Dealer (more data to where they are coming from) before I decide what to do next. RRT used the same machine shop that I used for a head reconditioning (wife's car) not too long ago. Also they have some ideas to do before pulling the head off.

Thanks, - 2d

np.

They have a pretty decent shop. I loved all the E30s they were working on when I was in there.

m5_799 · 16th July 2009, 11:10

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chowdah · 27th July 2009, 05:06

No first hand experience, nor affiliation, but VAC Motorsports in Philly has a reputation for this type of work.

jb_shin · 3rd August 2009, 17:37

George, I came in to get my exhaust installed and saw your car parked in front. Sorry about your trouble.
I noticed state inspection rejected decal, is that how you initially found out about the problem, during emissions inspection?