who is still on original rod bearings?

RobertEvans · 03-21-2015, 10:15 PM

08 48k

redpriest · 03-21-2015, 10:57 PM

'11, 82.4k - engine purrs with no bad noises. Mostly highway miles though.

dreamspeed · 03-22-2015, 12:15 AM

Like 99%+ of the M3s are in their original bearings.

Sephiroth · 03-22-2015, 12:20 AM

Agreed, not many M3s are likely to have replaced bearings. Ill do mine next year once a solution is released and tested to my liking. At 67k miles now.

ZEEM3R · 03-22-2015, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamspeed

Like 99%+ of the M3s are in their original bearings.

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eroc0808 · 03-22-2015, 01:50 AM

08 6mt. 50k and original bearings. Daily driven in all climates and use 10w60. No noise no problems. No plan to change bearings.

joneffingvo · 03-22-2015, 02:44 AM

09 61.1k miles

schlichtm3 · 03-22-2015, 03:11 AM

77k km - 2011 - City and sometime :-) Full Throttle @ Autobahn here in Germany.

Original Bearings, no noise = everday fun

pbonsalb · 03-22-2015, 06:26 AM

I have an 08 with 65k. I changed the bearings last year as preventative maintenance at 61k. Mine did not look terrible like many that have come out of these cars, but had what I would call premature wear on 4 of the upper shells. At the rate I drive, they probably would have been OK for a few more years. But that was something I did not know and my CPO warranty had just run out. I could afford $500 and a weekend to change them but I could not afford $10k for a used engine.

O8E92M3 · 03-22-2015, 06:59 AM

Just out of curiosity, how much on average would a bearing change cost at a certified BMW dealer?

anom3 · 03-22-2015, 07:03 AM

Its about 8 hours labor + parts.

Most are getting them done at an indy shop for around 2500 USD total.

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Just out of curiosity, how much on average would a bearing change cost at a certified BMW dealer?

O8E92M3 · 03-22-2015, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anom3

Its about 8 hours labor + parts.

Most are getting them done at an indy shop for around 2500 USD total.

Damn that's expensive, would have to look for a good shop that I can trust with the car here in the middle east.

BobS · 03-22-2015, 08:27 AM

09 with 51k miles here....still original bearings. Oil samples are perfect.

JD3 · 03-22-2015, 09:06 AM

Had mine changed this week at 70k (2009). Several looked brutal. Lots of copper. Car had 0 issues going in, totally preventative. Good news, crank looked like new. Not trying to freak anyone out, but that was my experience. No Blackstone reports.

M33too · 03-22-2015, 09:14 AM

08, 40k, Supercharged since 26k. Blackstone reports look good.

Have another friend with an 08 with 109k on the clock.

BrewRifle · 03-22-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JD3

Had mine changed this week at 70k (2009). Several looked brutal. Lots of copper. Car had 0 issues going in, totally preventative. Good news, crank looked like new. Not trying to freak anyone out, but that was my experience. No Blackstone reports.

What bolts and bearings did you put in place of OEM?

tony093 · 03-22-2015, 09:36 AM

08 with 60.000 on the clock. Oil change every 5.000... Runs like a kitten

SonnyJack · 03-22-2015, 10:30 AM

09 w/60K original owner miles. Getting them changed as we speak. Blackstone reports had been single digits for lead levels, but I'm planning on keeping long-term, so figured I'd get them done. Looking forward to getting the results and back into the driver's seat soon.

Flying Ace · 03-22-2015, 12:05 PM

You'll find 99.9% of use are on our original

JD3 · 03-22-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BrewRifle

What bolts and bearings did you put in place of OEM?

WPC treated OEM bearings and OEM bolts as they don't seem to be an issue.

Groundpilot · 03-22-2015, 01:30 PM

2009 e92M3 here. I have the car since brand new, 35K miles now. Original bearings. Blackstone report was good at 30K miles, thats when we installed ESS VT-1 SC.

gsxrliterbikz · 03-22-2015, 01:41 PM

08 w60k. Still orig. getting my first report done soon.

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Sephiroth 4-6-8 243 Rep 990 Posts Drives: for the fun of it Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (1)	Agreed, not many M3s are likely to have replaced bearings. Ill do mine next year once a solution is released and tested to my liking. At 67k miles now. __________________ M3 E46 PY/Black S2000 AP2 GPW/Tan
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eroc0808 Private 13 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	08 6mt. 50k and original bearings. Daily driven in all climates and use 10w60. No noise no problems. No plan to change bearings.
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schlichtm3 Driver 183 Rep 160 Posts Drives: M4 Competition 2019 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	77k km - 2011 - City and sometime :-) Full Throttle @ Autobahn here in Germany. Original Bearings, no noise = everday fun
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 7679 Rep 13,759 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I have an 08 with 65k. I changed the bearings last year as preventative maintenance at 61k. Mine did not look terrible like many that have come out of these cars, but had what I would call premature wear on 4 of the upper shells. At the rate I drive, they probably would have been OK for a few more years. But that was something I did not know and my CPO warranty had just run out. I could afford $500 and a weekend to change them but I could not afford $10k for a used engine.
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O8E92M3 Private 28 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2017' F87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: X iTrader: (0)	Just out of curiosity, how much on average would a bearing change cost at a certified BMW dealer?
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03-22-2015, 08:27 AM	#35
BobS Colonel 101 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	09 with 51k miles here....still original bearings. Oil samples are perfect. __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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JD3 Major 230 Rep 1,248 Posts Drives: 09 e92 M3, DCT. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (3)	Had mine changed this week at 70k (2009). Several looked brutal. Lots of copper. Car had 0 issues going in, totally preventative. Good news, crank looked like new. Not trying to freak anyone out, but that was my experience. No Blackstone reports.
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03-22-2015, 09:14 AM	#37
M33too Lieutenant 117 Rep 465 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (3)	08, 40k, Supercharged since 26k. Blackstone reports look good. Have another friend with an 08 with 109k on the clock. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 ESS VT2-6XX 10.4@135
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tony093 Captain 142 Rep 781 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	08 with 60.000 on the clock. Oil change every 5.000... Runs like a kitten
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SonnyJack Captain 342 Rep 873 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3/'26 C8 ZO6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Laurel, MD iTrader: (1)	09 w/60K original owner miles. Getting them changed as we speak. Blackstone reports had been single digits for lead levels, but I'm planning on keeping long-term, so figured I'd get them done. Looking forward to getting the results and back into the driver's seat soon. __________________ Cross Plain P65; MagnaFlow catless x-pipe; Dinan Strut Braces; Dinan Rear Toe Links; ECS Rear Trailing Arms; MCS 2-Way NR w/700F-1000R; GC Camber Plates; AKG 75D MM & 95A TM; CAE Shifter; Titan T-S5; StopTech ST60 380mm/ST40 355mm; Zebulon Splitter; Zebulon 330 Rear Wing; Gutted w/Piper Motorsports Custom Cage; OMP WRC-R Seats
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Groundpilot Banned 487 Rep 1,711 Posts Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT, Audi A6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny iTrader: (0)	2009 e92M3 here. I have the car since brand new, 35K miles now. Original bearings. Blackstone report was good at 30K miles, thats when we installed ESS VT-1 SC.
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gsxrliterbikz Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 226 Posts Drives: E93, E38, E53 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bmw m3 [0.00] 2001 BMW x5 [0.00] 2001 BMW 740 [0.00]	08 w60k. Still orig. getting my first report done soon.
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