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      12-28-2016, 11:24 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by JoeM3SSII View Post
The reason for this abnormal bearing wear is BMW design removed too much mass from the crankshaft and it vibrates and distorts too much.
Interesting theory. Had not read that one before. BMW changed the crank about 3 times on the S65. They all weigh different amounts, with a 10% maximum variation -- 41 to 45 lbs.

http://wiki.rcollins.org/core/index....S65_Crankshaft

So the S65 with the heaviest one should have the fewest rod bearing issues?

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