ACM | Rod Bearing Specials

Matt@AUTOcouture · 05-30-2017, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hpat

any specific reason why you replaced with wpc coated bearings as opposed to BE bearings?

This topic has been addressed in here before, but the reason why we choose the WPC treated route is to stick with OEM tolerances just having a stronger treatment on their surface. The BE's can be done here too. If we have customers request them, we'll put them in. There is lots of information and statistics out on the BE's which is great, but the tolerance changes at full operating temperature is just an aspect that is so hard to measure.

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Originally Posted by TrAcK TRaP

I wish I wasn't a forum member and never knew about rod bearing issues. 2012 M3 with only 36K miles and rod bearings looks bad? Really? What we suppose to do replace them every 2-3 years to be safe? I bet %95 of M3 drivers out there that doesn't know about this problem (non-forum members) really enjoy driving this car without thinking..

We've had original owner customers come in with over 100k miles on the cars and never heard of rod bearings. Clearly they made it that long with no issues. It's tough to say, there's no givens or guarantees. Maybe most of these cars would've been good until 100,000 miles? The problem is we don't know until it is too late.

Matt@AUTOcouture · 05-30-2017, 02:42 PM

2011 M3 6MT 76,xxx

Matt@AUTOcouture · 05-31-2017, 10:42 AM

PM's replied.

M3 n X5M · 06-17-2017, 02:46 AM

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Matt@AUTOcouture · 06-19-2017, 08:52 AM

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Matt@AUTOcouture · 06-28-2017, 03:14 PM

2008 M3 6MT 126,xxx

Matt@AUTOcouture · 06-30-2017, 08:18 AM

PM's replied!

Matt@AUTOcouture · 07-06-2017, 08:05 AM

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Matt@AUTOcouture · 07-26-2017, 08:46 AM

PM's replied! Restocking by next week!

Matt@AUTOcouture · 09-15-2017, 11:03 AM

2008 M3 6MT 100,xxx

Customer complaint of a knocking sound coming from the engine, so they had the car towed in. Metallic content in the oil filter and the housing. Cylinder 4 spun and 8 was on its way.

Jeff@autocouture · 09-15-2017, 12:49 PM

And people say its a myth...

Montaver · 09-15-2017, 03:26 PM

Is the engine toast after that? Or can it be salvaged / rebuilt?

steveff4 · 09-16-2017, 12:05 PM

Ouch. That sucks.

M3NACE90 · 09-17-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Montaver

Is the engine toast after that? Or can it be salvaged / rebuilt?

was wondering the same...

NRV · 09-18-2017, 08:27 PM

My Gosh !!!!

evilpinkeye · 09-18-2017, 10:41 PM

So was this motor melted down?

Matt@AUTOcouture · 09-19-2017, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Montaver

Is the engine toast after that? Or can it be salvaged / rebuilt?

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Originally Posted by M3NACE90

was wondering the same...

Well considering the amount of metallic content throughout, it would need to be completely broken down and cleaned. The crank needs to be replaced due to the scoring on it, and who knows what else may be lurking in tighter tolerance areas deeper inside. It is suggested to replace the motor for time savings and cost effectiveness rather than rebuilding this one.

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Originally Posted by evilpinkeye

So was this motor melted down?

Not sure what happened to this motor for it to get to this point, this happened before current owner. Still turned over, but very gnarly...clearly

Matt@AUTOcouture · 09-21-2017, 08:37 AM

2008 M3 DCT 39,xxx

F80.Ferg · 09-21-2017, 08:57 PM

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2008 M3 DCT 39,xxx

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Thanks for taking care of her ! Iâ€™ll be back soon !!

M3_Slayer · 09-22-2017, 10:20 AM

I apologize if this question was already answered but how long does it take to get this job done?

Matt@AUTOcouture · 09-22-2017, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Schussler6

Thanks for taking care of her ! Iâ€™ll be back soon !!

For sure dude, glad you're back!

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Originally Posted by foOkhalifa

I apologize if this question was already answered but how long does it take to get this job done?

No problem. We realistically need a day and a half on the car. One overnight stay to complete the work, however, we prefer to have it dead cold to start working on so we tend to have customers leave it the night before, so figure 2 nights without the car.

alwaysbored786 · 09-30-2017, 09:51 AM

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