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      02-15-2020, 05:56 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by skoold2003 View Post
I was doing the same thing as you a few months ago. I'd convinced myself that the TU version was reliable enough to take the plunge. Fast forward till today when the BMW shop is tearing down the motor to find out where the knock is coming from. I'm pretty sure the motor is shot and I'm out of warranty but we'll see how BMW handles it.

That sucks! How many miles are on it and how many were miles you put on it? Was is going thru oil and if so how frequently? Good luck hope BMW helps you out.
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