DIY: S65 M3 Rod Bearing

[sebm3]

Can someone please link me to the 6inch T30 bit that is needed to remove the oil pan bolts

[Brandoch]

Originally Posted by sebm3

Can someone please link me to the 6inch T30 bit that is needed to remove the oil pan bolts

I just went my local tool store and picked one up.
Maybe harbor freight?

[Assimilator1]

Google etc didn't work?

Being in the UK here, I had to import a gear wrench set from the US, despite that it was still cheaper than a single Snap on socket! They are such a rip off here!

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by sebm3

Can someone please link me to the 6inch T30 bit that is needed to remove the oil pan bolts

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Drive-.../dp/B07R5BSRL5

[sebm3]

Originally Posted by Brandoch

I just went my local tool store and picked one up.
Maybe harbor freight?

I went to my local HF and HD but neither had the socket type, but the bits.

[sebm3]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Drive-Long-Socket-SHB14430/dp/B07R5BSRL5

Thank you!

[sebm3]

Originally Posted by Assimilator1

Google etc didn't work?

Being in the UK here, I had to import a gear wrench set from the US, despite that it was still cheaper than a single Snap on socket! They are such a rip off here!

Sounds like Snap On lol

They aren’t cheap here in the US either but I imagine they are more expensive elsewhere…

[Jbonly21]

Is there any alternative for the bedplate sealant, since the Loctite 193140 has been discontinued?

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by Jbonly21

Is the an alternative for the bedplate sealant, since the Loctite 193140 has been discontinued?

You don't need that for a rod bearing job

[Jbonly21]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

You don't need that for a rod bearing job

Correct, I need it for my bedplate.

[Assimilator1]

Originally Posted by Jbonly21

Is there any alternative for the bedplate sealant, since the Loctite 193140 has been discontinued?

See this thread [edit] Just seen you were the person who asked there in the 1st place, lol. Left reply for others. :-

Originally Posted by deansbimmer

The Injectable sealant will not be available any longer. Any old stock would also be questionable as it has a finite shelf life and expiration date.

Bimmerworld page is correct. The bedplate sealant works well, but must be applied properly and minimally, with the 1mm bead. This isn't necessarily a new thought either... It's factory on many N' engines and we've seen plenty of S65 bedplates with it over the years where it was used instead of the injected sealant.

The problem is that it's easy to over-apply and that will cause issues if not paid attention to.

[sebm3]

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this DIY. I was able to get the job done a few days ago.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by sebm3

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this DIY. I was able to get the job done a few days ago.

Well done. Good job. You'll sleep better now and enjoy the car as it was meant to be. What brand of new rod bearings and rod bolts did you go with?

[sebm3]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

Well done. Good job. You'll sleep better now and enjoy the car as it was meant to be. What brand of new rod bearings and rod bolts did you go with?

Thanks!
BE Bearings with ARP Bolts.