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      05-08-2017, 01:10 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by playground View Post
Well here's the thing, I am asking if under which circumstances it is more likely to fail. At higher RPM's with stress or just city driving back and forth. I want to know how I can ensure my motor will be still alive before I can change the BEbearings, since they haven't been in stock for such a long time! That being said, what can I do temporarily to avoid a catastrophic engine failure, aside from not driving the car and waiting for the bearings.

Thanks.
I don't think the likelihood of it failing today or next week is high. An engine eventually can fail and I think most S65s eventually will, but it doesn't mean it will happen any second

Unless you think your engine is ticking, I wouldn't become worried for the short or even medium term
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