Blown motors, Rod Bearing failure S65 Registry.

[dgoldenz]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

i know you said the PO had the rod bearings replaced, did the invoice say what bearings were installed? also may want to note that this car was Supercharged...

Doesn't say, whatever Gintani uses...

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Doesn't say, whatever Gintani uses...

If you call them, provide the VIN, they will provide the prior maintenance history...

[dgoldenz]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

If you call them, provide the VIN, they will provide the prior maintenance history...

I have all of the maintenance history documented. The receipt from gintani doesn’t show what type of rod bearings were used.

[SAMM3Y]

I think Gintani use King bearings..

[Dr. Dre]

Wait. Isn't this whole rod bearing thing a scam?

[deansbimmer]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I think Gintani use King bearings..

Doubtful. King only recently started shipping rod bearings for the S65, and based on BE and our own testing they aren't suitable as a direct replacement without honing the rods. Best to call Gintani before making assumptions.

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by deansbimmer

Doubtful. King only recently started shipping rod bearings for the S65, and based on BE and our own testing they aren't suitable as a direct replacement without honing the rods. Best to call Gintani before making assumptions.

Gintani did my buddies m5 about 6 months ago and said they used King. I understand dgoldenz were done a few years back so I'm sure you're right if they haven't been available. Was just browsing their catalogue and they say they offer a standard size as well as some plus sizes for ground down cranks. I wasn't blaming the engine failure on the bearing manufacturer just sharing information.

[Frozen]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Well my engine just blew so that sucks. Car was just inspected two days ago because I was selling it. Picked up from shop after an oil change. Drove two miles. Bang. Smoke. Dead.

Car had rod bearings replaced 10k miles ago. Waiting on further diagnosis but they said a rod blew through the engine.

Wow. What did you have them replaced with? BE bearings?

Suspicious especially right after an oil change.

[Shredicus]

Previously SCed car; maybe lost main #1 and took out the two downstream RBs with debris.

Super rough luck in any case, sorry man.

[dgoldenz]

Diagnosis - rod bearings

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Diagnosis - rod bearings

Sorry to hear mate. Hope you can nego a deal with the shop to get the car back on the road shortly. And of course, would be interesting to hear their theories on what happened.

Good luck!

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Diagnosis - rod bearings

Sorry if I missed it. What bearings did you replace with only 10k miles ago?

[dgoldenz]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Sorry if I missed it. What bearings did you replace with only 10k miles ago?

Whichever bearings Gintani uses, don't know what the answer to that is. They were done at the same time as the supercharger install.

[NeverL8]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Diagnosis - rod bearings

You sure it wasn’t main bearings? I’ve read that supercharger puts a huge load on main #1 which in process takes out rod bearings too

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by TheRussski

You sure it wasn’t main bearings? I’ve read that supercharger puts a huge load on main #1 which in process takes out rod bearings too

If it shot a window in the block it was rod bearing.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Griffith500 for the list => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1615517

[TrAcK TRaP]

Originally Posted by Dr. Dre

Wait. Isn't this whole rod bearing thing a scam?

Yes it is

[///M Power-Belgium]

Excers for the list => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...9#post24885949

[NeverL8]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Excers for the list => https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...9#post24885949

Does anyone updates the list anymore? It’s gotta be close to 200 just on here

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by TheRussski

Does anyone updates the list anymore? It’s gotta be close to 200 just on here

Yeah . I know . The list looks pretty bad . Updates on the BP list are always done by OP *aus*

[frazierrg]

2011 E93 43,300 miles, blown engine
Driving last week, shifted into 3rd, Manual Tranny, Rod goes through the block, no mods, never raced, original owner. 22k for a new engine fro BMW, no warranty.

This car has been very well taken care of. No word from BMW, car is sitting at a dealership in Louisville, waiting for my decision to replace the engine, or attempt to sell it and walk away.

2011 E93 Mineral White

[houston]

Originally Posted by frazierrg

2011 E93 43,300 miles, blown engine
Driving last week, shifted into 3rd, Manual Tranny, Rod goes through the block, no mods, never raced, original owner. 22k for a new engine fro BMW, no warranty.

This car has been very well taken care of. No word from BMW, car is sitting at a dealership in Louisville, waiting for my decision to replace the engine, or attempt to sell it and walk away.

2011 E93 Mineral White

feel for you. I was very fortunate to have MBP to cover mine when BMW wouldn't help (17K on the car, less than a year out of warranty).

Best bet might be looking for a used engine and have the RB's replaced before you swap it in.