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Originally Posted by tom @ eas
In the middle of a rod bearing replacement on a supercharged-prep M3 and noticed something odd on #3 rod bearing (upper):
Info
Vehicle: 2008 BMW M3, DCT
Production Date: 07/08
Oil Used: TWS Motorsport 10W-60, no data provided on previous oil change
Mileage: ~30,XXX mi
Fuel: 91 Oct
Driving Habits: Mostly highway/street driving, no track use
This is plastic wrapping that was left on the bearing during engine assembly, which was enough to provide pressure on the bearing and causing excessive wear on the upper bearing cap as evidenced below.
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Notice how it created a heat-generated discoloration of the bearing. I've seen a few sets of bearings also with heat-generated hot spots on them. Any idea how thick that piece of plastic is? Any way to get a micrometer on it?