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07-28-2016, 10:41 AM | #23 |
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They r dropping the oil sump pan and checking from below. Thereafter they will take the entire engine apart. Our local dealership staff acknowledge that the bearings are problematic. However our Asia hq refuse to do the preventive check under warranty claim for me hence I volunteered to pay. Any issues, they will step in to honour the warranty. So I'm basically taking a chance since Asia hq claims that they have not encountered or received any bearings issues claims.
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How would he know if there's improvement after install? That post doesn't even make sense. Hey OP, did you see the comment about throttle actuators too? You should probably start a new thread asking for an explanation there too. Just make sure you do it before you I think everyone agrees this thread has been thoroughly and should be shut down. Moderators please close this thread. |
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07-28-2016, 06:01 PM | #28 | |
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07-28-2016, 06:40 PM | #29 | |
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Everyone agrees that your thread is a waste. Hope you figure out the answer before you blow the engine and who knows what might happen to your throttle bodies!? I won't say I "chipped it" because I don't drive a late 90's Camaro. I did Tune it and yes it does have more HP and TQ than a stock E9x M3 but most M3 owners don't speak about their cars in terms of those measurements, but rather about balance and lap times. If anything my opinion should count more because I drive an N54; the most unreliable modern BMW engine. I know all about engine problems from Bavaria. |
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07-28-2016, 10:06 PM | #30 |
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Wow, I'm so glad someone finally decided to talk about rod bearings. I too have a M3 and have recently begun to change them with every oil change prophylactically. I've found I'm saving $$$ with not having to send in Blackstone reports...not to mention all the incessant worry about when they'll blow up on me.
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08-11-2016, 09:47 AM | #31 |
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I just gotten the results of my rod bearings..mileage 82k km. approx 50k miles
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6P...ew?usp=sharing its in a word doc. Probably some of you could help advise if this is normal? the techs have assessed this to be normal. |
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08-11-2016, 09:57 AM | #32 |
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In 2014 my 2008 S65 failed. Warranty company gave me a late 2011 Engine with 40K miles as it's replacement.
I had Bimmerworld bearings put in the warranty engine as a precaution. The 40K 2011 S65 also showed bearing wear. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...6&postcount=12 |
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Have a look at this article from Mahle-Clevite, and see the example photos of "normal wear" and "oil starvation": https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6P...dMUkxCeTA/view Most of your bearings look pretty normal, maybe 7&8 show a little starvation...but yours look better than many that have been taken apart. GM |
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09-19-2016, 10:37 AM | #35 |
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Latest issue.. BMW agreed to replace with new bearings.. However now after they fixed back the new bearings, the measurements of the bearing clearances are out of spec. Something very unusual so they have submitted a puma report.. The regional technical manager is gonna inspect my engine personally
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09-21-2016, 11:12 AM | #37 | |
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My original bearings were measured at 0.063mm |
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09-21-2016, 12:45 PM | #38 |
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. 063 is pretty loose for oem, they're typically in the 035 to 039 range. 076 is too loose and may not maintain the wedge properly. By comparison the VAC's that came out of my engine measured about .05
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Exactly.. It's either they measured wrongly or my engine specs are way off.. Could you imagine the regional technical manager quoting 0.07mm as the standard spec. Robert Bertuleit is his name.. I need to get some direct contact to feedback about this guy.
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10-30-2016, 02:05 PM | #41 |
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Yes, many people are doing this as preventative maintenance. in fact, most of the RB replacements are as preventative.
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10-30-2016, 03:19 PM | #42 |
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A handful of people have decided to do this, yes.
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10-30-2016, 09:02 PM | #44 |
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Just changed the rod bearings in my 2010 E92 M3 (end 09 manufacture) at 90k kms and not a moment too soon. One of the shells was down to the copper already.
With the S65, I'm taking the mindset of not IF the bearings will fail, but WHEN they will fail. Just assume it's a wear and tear part and get them swapped out. I plan to do mine every 80k kms as the last set of bearings barely made it to 90k. |
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