2008 E92 M3 Spun Bearings

Ommi2702 · 04-02-2016, 11:04 PM

Replace Engine or Rebuild which is the best option?

aus · 04-02-2016, 11:18 PM

Depends on the damage done. Most cases require a new engine.
Did your engine ALSO suffer bearing failure?
Sucks this is your first post.
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L4ces · 04-03-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ommi2702

Replace Engine or Rebuild which is the best option?

Sorry to hear! Please post your current mileage.

Ommi2702 · 04-03-2016, 01:05 PM

52000miles and so far jus evidence of bearings damaged. Haven't fully pulled the engine yet. Have a parts list that come up to almost 7k and I'm getting a engine for 8500 strip engine

vsix · 04-03-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ommi2702

52000miles and so far jus evidence of bearings damaged. Haven't fully pulled the engine yet. Have a parts list that come up to almost 7k and I'm getting a engine for 8500 strip engine

Sorry to hear it man! As stated, before it really depends if the block is still usable or not.

Ommi2702 · 04-03-2016, 01:31 PM

My fear is I'm in Jamaica don't want to waste money buy parts and the mechanic can't fix it properly

///M Power-Belgium · 04-03-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ommi2702

My fear is I'm in Jamaica don't want to waste money buy parts and the mechanic can't fix it properly

Feel sorry about your luck .

About your mechanic....
Is this a BMW/Dealer in Jamaica ?

Please add your bearing failure here ,because you are not alone with your problem => http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=786615
Thanks for sharing .

admranger · 04-03-2016, 10:31 PM

Sorry to hear about your engine.

I'd get a used motor, put in new BE bearings (www.bebearings.com) with new rod bolts, and call it a day.

Make sure to flush the oil cooler out so any metal bits are out of there, regardless if you rebuild what you have or get a used engine.

You should be able to offset some costs by selling the head or the entire old engine.

BPMSport · 04-03-2016, 11:41 PM

Check the condition of the crank and go from there. Sometimes you get lucky..

ilikebmxbikes · 04-03-2016, 11:47 PM

I have a 2013 motor with 20k miles pulled out of a non collision car for sale. I'm not sure on shipping to Jamaica but it may be an alternative for you

Ommi2702 · 04-03-2016, 11:53 PM

Would be interested yes

IIAp3x · 04-04-2016, 10:14 AM

Sorry for your loss... My engine grenaded at about the same mileage as yours... Mine is also 08... If the crank and pistons are not scored or damaged by the metal pieces you should be able to just swap the bearings out- keeping in mind that you will need to flush the metal out of the oil system and cooler... Probably just easier to swap with a used motor and upgrade bearings on new engine...

Ommi2702 · 04-04-2016, 04:11 PM

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Sorry for your loss... My engine grenaded at about the same mileage as yours... Mine is also 08... If the crank and pistons are not scored or damaged by the metal pieces you should be able to just swap the bearings out- keeping in mind that you will need to flush the metal out of the oil system and cooler... Probably just easier to swap with a used motor and upgrade bearings on new engine...

Which bearings would you recommend for upgrade

rcracin · 04-04-2016, 04:55 PM

It's hard to find someone even in the states to properly rebuild the s65. As mentioned, get a good used motor and replace the bearings.

Ommi2702 · 04-04-2016, 04:57 PM

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It's hard to find someone even in the states to properly rebuild the s65. As mentioned, get a good used motor and replace the bearings.

That's the plan jus hoping to find one in Florida because that's close to me so I could go pick up engine myself and bring to the wharf and ship it

111turbo · 04-04-2016, 08:20 PM

Sorry to hear about your engine. :/ How often did you get your oil changed?

pbonsalb · 04-04-2016, 10:14 PM

Call Active Autowerke in FL.

Ommi2702 · 04-05-2016, 01:10 AM

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Call Active Autowerke in FL.

Number for them ?

Umi|all|day · 04-05-2016, 01:15 AM

How many miles? How often oil changed? Was it babied when cold? Am I asking too many questions?

Ommi2702 · 04-05-2016, 02:30 AM

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How many miles? How often oil changed? Was it babied when cold? Am I asking too many questions?

52000miles oil change at every 6000km based on the dealers out here

Umi|all|day · 04-05-2016, 03:09 AM

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52000miles oil change at every 6000km based on the dealers out here

Low miles and takes good care of hm..

Have you checked the bearings yet? My guess is you only had one bad rod bearing that caused it to fail, sometimes the individual oil pumps fail and it didn't get lubricated? That's what happen to my friends 08 Jerez black e92 with 60k miles. Fortunetly his cam shaft wasn't damaged. Paid $3800 instead of paying 10k plus ya know.

Umi|all|day · 04-05-2016, 03:11 AM

It's basically a hit and miss with 08 m3s. They didn't get their crap together until late 2010's even then there were still other failures but decreased problems compare to the last couple of years prior to them

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