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Originally Posted by JoeM3SSII
The reason for this abnormal bearing wear is BMW design removed too much mass from the crankshaft and it vibrates and distorts too much.
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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?