Official S65 Rod Bearing Condition Example Thread

Fezza · 07-09-2019, 04:45 AM

Got mine done today with BE+ARP Bolts on a 2011 E92 M3 DCT-M @ 78,875km (49K miles)

Original in no particular order:

Ignore the light scratches as they were done during washing up the shells.

JDAURIA · 07-11-2019, 09:32 AM

Just had mine done at 103,000

dross24 · 07-11-2019, 10:36 AM

I purchased the car from a friend last fall with the condition that I change the bearings. This was something I obviously wanted to do if I was going to pursue the purchase. The car is in impeccable condition, and well maintained. It has some aftermarket modifications that were installed at approximately 45 000 kms, including an Akra exhaust w/ X-pipe and BPM stage 2 tune. The state of the bearings was always an unknown, and as everyone here knows, the bearings should be checked to feel somewhat at ease. I chose to install the BE bearings with additional 025 top clearance/ARP bolts, and figure I'll only put on between ~7500kms/year.
For anybody in the Ottawa area considering replacement, I had my bearings swapped at AutoBahn Tuning in the south end of Ottawa (Manotick). Todd did a great job, and seems to know these cars pretty well. Thanks to Autobahn/Todd (and Chris?) for doing a great job.
As for the picture, I'm not sure of the bearing order, and just took them out of the box and lined them up. There is some pretty bad wear, but the crankshaft appeared to be unharmed. I'll most likely wait 1000kms to change the oil, and then get a Blackstone analysis done to have a baseline. This is only a summer car as Ottawa winters are pretty harsh, so I'm hoping to go about 10 years before I have to look at the bearings again.

IamFODI · 07-11-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dross24

I'll most likely wait 1000kms to change the oil, and then get a Blackstone analysis done to have a baseline.

If you haven't planned to do so already, make sure you keep sampling at every OCI. A single sample isn't a baseline; it's just a snapshot.

aakrusen · 07-11-2019, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fezza

Got mine done today with BE+ARP Bolts on a 2011 E92 M3 DCT-M @ 78,875km (49K miles)

Where did you get the BE-ARP bolts? They are sold out everywhere.

ItsGary · 07-11-2019, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aakrusen

Where did you get the BE-ARP bolts? They are sold out everywhere.

I think he meant BE Bearings and Regular ARP bolts

aakrusen · 07-11-2019, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsGary

I think he meant BE Bearings and Regular ARP bolts

After re-reading it, I think you’re right.

SupergluedGaspedal · 07-11-2019, 04:22 PM

Bimmerzone has them in stock.

http://www.bimmerzone.com/mm5/mercha...;Store_Code=BZ

Fezza · 07-12-2019, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aakrusen

Where did you get the BE-ARP bolts? They are sold out everywhere.

Yes meant BE Bearings and ARP bolts, from autotalent which took a week to ship from order date.

aakrusen · 07-21-2019, 04:51 PM

Finally got my Bearings done. 2008 E92 DCT M3, 132k miles, original bearings.

kevin @ eas · 07-31-2019, 04:58 PM

Replaced with BE bearings

2010 E90 M3 ESS Supercharged 112k miles

Dpc2u · 07-31-2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

Replaced with BE bearings

2010 E90 M3 ESS Supercharged 112k miles

Those uppers look rough, especially #8!

LeveragedTiger · 07-31-2019, 09:55 PM

2008 E92 M3, stock motor. Rod bearings done at 59,352 km/37,095 miles

Here's the Blackstone analysis done at 54,658 km/34,161 miles that prompted me to get the work done.

Eja144 · 07-31-2019, 11:29 PM

Replaced at 60k miles with BE / ARP bolts.

kevin @ eas · 08-02-2019, 06:45 PM

2011 E90 M3 replaced with BE bearings at 92K.

BeaterM3 · 08-08-2019, 11:17 AM

Just had the OEM RBs replaced with VAC bearings and ARP bolts.

Just under 82K on the car. I purchased the car just over a month ago and got it right in to get them replaced (only drove it about 2 hours total during that time). Did a BSL analysis and eveything checked to a healthy running engine...sorry for the shitty pics.

SAMM3Y · 08-08-2019, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revengeismine

Just had the OEM RBs replaced with VAC bearings and ARP bolts.

Just under 82K on the car. I purchased the car just over a month ago and got it right in to get them replaced (only drove it about 2 hours total during that time). Did a BSL analysis and eveything checked to a healthy running engine...sorry for the shitty pics.

What year is that?

jellydoughnutt · 08-09-2019, 06:39 AM

It appears to be a 2010 E92 from his profile information.

BeaterM3 · 08-09-2019, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

What year is that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jellydoughnutt

It appears to be a 2010 E92 from his profile information.

Yup 2010. Just under 82k. BSL analysis came back flawless.

G80indy · 08-11-2019, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revengeismine

Just had the OEM RBs replaced with VAC bearings and ARP bolts.

Just under 82K on the car. I purchased the car just over a month ago and got it right in to get them replaced (only drove it about 2 hours total during that time). Did a BSL analysis and eveything checked to a healthy running engine...sorry for the shitty pics.

Could be worse
What was prior owner's OCI regimen?

BeaterM3 · 08-11-2019, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330indy

Could be worse
What was prior owner's OCI regimen?

Definitely could have been. Having peace of mind is nice.

As far as I know the previous 2 owners did oil changes every 3 to 7k it seems. The previous owner did use 10w60 as well.

23 · 08-15-2019, 09:45 PM

2011 E92 DCT 76500KM
cyl 8 looks really bad.

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07-11-2019, 09:32 AM	#1124
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07-11-2019, 10:36 AM	#1125
dross24 Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 e92 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	2008 e92 w/ 59000 kms (36 7000 miles), and about 15-20 track days I purchased the car from a friend last fall with the condition that I change the bearings. This was something I obviously wanted to do if I was going to pursue the purchase. The car is in impeccable condition, and well maintained. It has some aftermarket modifications that were installed at approximately 45 000 kms, including an Akra exhaust w/ X-pipe and BPM stage 2 tune. The state of the bearings was always an unknown, and as everyone here knows, the bearings should be checked to feel somewhat at ease. I chose to install the BE bearings with additional 025 top clearance/ARP bolts, and figure I'll only put on between ~7500kms/year. For anybody in the Ottawa area considering replacement, I had my bearings swapped at AutoBahn Tuning in the south end of Ottawa (Manotick). Todd did a great job, and seems to know these cars pretty well. Thanks to Autobahn/Todd (and Chris?) for doing a great job. As for the picture, I'm not sure of the bearing order, and just took them out of the box and lined them up. There is some pretty bad wear, but the crankshaft appeared to be unharmed. I'll most likely wait 1000kms to change the oil, and then get a Blackstone analysis done to have a baseline. This is only a summer car as Ottawa winters are pretty harsh, so I'm hoping to go about 10 years before I have to look at the bearings again. Attached Images
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SupergluedGaspedal KC 24 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Saloon 6MT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Atlanta-Newnan, Ga iTrader: (0)	Bimmerzone has them in stock. http://www.bimmerzone.com/mm5/mercha...;Store_Code=BZ
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07-21-2019, 04:51 PM	#1132
aakrusen To Punish and Enslave 33 Rep 243 Posts Drives: with both hands on the wheel Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Under the hood iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 M3 E92 [9.00]	Finally got my Bearings done. 2008 E92 DCT M3, 132k miles, original bearings.
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07-31-2019, 04:58 PM	#1133
kevin @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2916 Rep 21,726 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (22)	Replaced with BE bearings 2010 E90 M3 ESS Supercharged 112k miles __________________ Kevin S. \| european auto source (eas) email: kevin@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x31 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM Last edited by kevin @ eas; 11-06-2020 at 02:02 PM..
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LeveragedTiger Private First Class 144 Rep 148 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	2008 E92 M3, stock motor. Rod bearings done at 59,352 km/37,095 miles Here's the Blackstone analysis done at 54,658 km/34,161 miles that prompted me to get the work done.
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07-31-2019, 11:29 PM	#1136
Eja144 Second Lieutenant 303 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Replaced at 60k miles with BE / ARP bolts. Attached Images
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kevin @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2916 Rep 21,726 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (22)	2011 E90 M3 replaced with BE bearings at 92K. __________________ Kevin S. \| european auto source (eas) email: kevin@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x31 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
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08-08-2019, 11:17 AM	#1138
BeaterM3 Lieutenant 167 Rep 420 Posts Drives: E92 335XI (sold)/E92 M3 (sold) Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Just outside of Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [0.00]	Just had the OEM RBs replaced with VAC bearings and ARP bolts. Just under 82K on the car. I purchased the car just over a month ago and got it right in to get them replaced (only drove it about 2 hours total during that time). Did a BSL analysis and eveything checked to a healthy running engine...sorry for the shitty pics. Attached Images
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08-09-2019, 06:39 AM	#1140
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08-15-2019, 09:45 PM	#1144
23 New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E92 M3/F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	2011 E92 DCT 76500KM cyl 8 looks really bad. Attached Images
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