Rod Bearings South Louisiana

TigerTater · 03-12-2018, 09:30 AM

Hey guys,

In the info gathering stage. Any recommendations for a shop to do rod bearings in the south Louisiana area? I can drive across the state in the south if needed, but I'm in Baton Rouge. The local BR shops here only want to use oem stock, and can't "understand" why I would preventatively do such a thing! So I'm looking for help finding a place that has good experience, allows me to bring my own parts, and is a fair priced shop.

Thanks

TigerTater · 03-15-2018, 09:42 AM

Bump...

TigerTater · 03-16-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DrFerry

I found this place for you:

http://www.wkimports.com/index.html

and

http://www.wkimports.com/performance.html

In Baton-Rogue

10485 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Thanks, but that would be the local I shop I spoke of above. Looking for other places I may not have heard of.

Matt@AUTOcouture · 03-16-2018, 02:57 PM

You can always trailer her up here

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1262765

kscarrol · 03-17-2018, 12:25 AM

I have used Greff Motors for all my maintenance since coming off warranty though I’ve not done the bearings yet. Uptown Auto also does work on my Z3 and 2002tii...

bkdore · 03-17-2018, 04:53 PM

Check with Josh in Lafayette at Leblanc Motorwerks.

https://www.facebook.com/LeBlancMotorWerks/

kscarrol · 03-17-2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bkdore

Check with Josh in Lafayette at Leblanc Motorwerks.

https://www.facebook.com/LeBlancMotorWerks/

Ditto for Josh, another great option! Never used him personally being in N.O. but he is well known in the Bimmer community.

TigerTater · 03-19-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bkdore

Check with Josh in Lafayette at Leblanc Motorwerks.

https://www.facebook.com/LeBlancMotorWerks/

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

I have used Greff Motors for all my maintenance since coming off warranty though I’ve not done the bearings yet. Uptown Auto also does work on my Z3 and 2002tii...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkdore

Check with Josh in Lafayette at Leblanc Motorwerks.

https://www.facebook.com/LeBlancMotorWerks/

Thanks guys

nolaman1970 · 04-20-2018, 08:52 AM

Can you let me know if you found someone to do Rod Bearings and if you did get them done yet? I am in the New Orleans area, my car has 55K and I will be wanting to get this done also. Thank you, Lonnie

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Originally Posted by TigerTater

Thanks guys

TigerTater · 04-20-2018, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nolaman1970

Can you let me know if you found someone to do Rod Bearings and if you did get them done yet? I am in the New Orleans area, my car has 55K and I will be wanting to get this done also. Thank you, Lonnie

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Originally Posted by TigerTater

Thanks guys

Still gathering info on this. I'm also monitoring oil analysis ...but do plan to do at some point here soon.

aaron613 · 06-13-2019, 11:23 AM

OP: Did you ever decide on who to go to? WK quoted me $5k for the rod bearings. MRF in CA quoted $2350. Almost worth it to go out there and have it done.

TigerTater · 06-27-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aaron613

OP: Did you ever decide on who to go to? WK quoted me $5k for the rod bearings. MRF in CA quoted $2350. Almost worth it to go out there and have it done.

No it's a joke around here. Decided I will be driving to Dallas. Mporium will do it. Deansbimmers ...they charge like 2400. Planning on going in October.

kscarrol · 07-01-2019, 07:05 PM

I'm at 77,xxx miles and am thinking about this. Have not spoken with Greff about doing the RB's yet but not surprised at TigerTater found. Have Deansbimmers on my radar as well for this...

aaron613 · 07-18-2023, 10:43 PM

I ended getting mine done at Moss Motors in Lafayette. It was $5k but they also did valve cover gaskets and the rear main seal. Additionally, the work and parts were warrantied for 2 years. That's what sealed my decision. And they gave me a loaner.
From the service manager, in writing: "Correct, if any of the parts that are used fail, they will be replaced. To add to that, let’s say the rod bearings fail completely and cause a catastrophic failure of the engine, then whatever components need to be replaced(even a complete engine assembly), would be covered under consequential damage. And just to confirm, all components / parts you pay for will be covered under that 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. "

TigerM3 · 07-19-2023, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by aaron613

OP: Did you ever decide on who to go to? WK quoted me $5k for the rod bearings. MRF in CA quoted $2350. Almost worth it to go out there and have it done.

So glad the bearings were replaced on my car just before I bought it. Still good to see feedback on some of the local shops.

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aaron613 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (0)	OP: Did you ever decide on who to go to? WK quoted me $5k for the rod bearings. MRF in CA quoted $2350. Almost worth it to go out there and have it done.
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8906 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I'm at 77,xxx miles and am thinking about this. Have not spoken with Greff about doing the RB's yet but not surprised at TigerTater found. Have Deansbimmers on my radar as well for this... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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aaron613 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (0)	I ended getting mine done at Moss Motors in Lafayette. It was $5k but they also did valve cover gaskets and the rear main seal. Additionally, the work and parts were warrantied for 2 years. That's what sealed my decision. And they gave me a loaner. From the service manager, in writing: "Correct, if any of the parts that are used fail, they will be replaced. To add to that, let’s say the rod bearings fail completely and cause a catastrophic failure of the engine, then whatever components need to be replaced(even a complete engine assembly), would be covered under consequential damage. And just to confirm, all components / parts you pay for will be covered under that 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. "
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