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11-03-2018, 07:32 AM | #1 |
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2010 M3 with 163,000km, still worth replacing rod bearings?
I figure the car is worth around $20,000 still, to do a rod bearing job would be around $3,500...that's a tad over 17% of the value of the car.
There are no external signs that the rod bearings are on its way out. Should I just roll the dice that's 90% in my favor that the rod bearings will be fine? If my engine goes in five years, I would just total the car. Or if within five years, I can get a rebuilt engine, probably be around $10k.
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11-03-2018, 10:31 AM | #5 |
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Rod bearings and ARP bolts can be picked up for $1,000 CDN.
Oil Change Kit - $180 CDN Oil Pan Gasket - $50 CDN Engine Mounts - $150 if necessary (I would do it at 160k) $1,400 parts after tax if you source yourself $1,100-$1,300 Labour after tax (10-12 hours is a solid estimate for a reputable shop) $2,500-$2,800 Total after tax is the ball park 2010 M3 @ 160k is worth 25k CDN Someone will pay a premium for this job to be done when it comes time to sell. Your also doing an oil change which you should time when your next interval would be anyway ($200 savings). My advice would be to do it. I guarantee you get $1,500 back when it comes time for resale and it shows the car was well maintained. |
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Either spend the $3k now or worry about dropping $10k at any given moment in the next five years. The answer is clear as day, at least in my eyes...
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11-04-2018, 07:11 PM | #9 |
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Its more than $10k said and done for a used engine. And you would never know if the used engine would have some underlying issues either.
And the rebuilt engine is even more money. A rebuilt engine from Carbanh is $20K + a working core engine. Either way, $3.5k for a rod bearing change is still better than forking whatever amount of money it is for a new motor. I also forgot to mention, the S65s are running more an more scarce on the market each year the generation gets older. Those who have these engines laying around aren't going to sell it for any cheaper either.
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ExpecteValueOfRodBearingJob = EngineReplaceCost * ProbabilityOfThrowingRod ExpecteValueOfRodBearingJob = $20000 * 5% ExpecteValueOfRodBearingJob = $1000 both $20k for replacement and 5% of occurrence are generous over estimation... so a homo economicus wouldn't be doing a rod bearing job but it still linger on my mind. especially this past weekend i just met a fellow blew his 30k miles LRP edition not long ago... |
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i would not bother, it is like doing a heart surgery on an old man
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Terrible analogy.
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planning for the future for my M3. where are you sourcing your parts? any shops, in particular, you would recommend especially in Canada or better to shop in the states? |
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Regardless, phone a few shops in your area. Ask how many times they have done the service and their price + parts list. Use my pricing as a base line. Order your parts from FCP Euro. They have good deals on right now. |
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12-02-2018, 09:24 AM | #17 |
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The rod bearing replacement in these cars is just a fact... they got to be done. I don’t know why people would roll the dice and not do it ASAP. My car has 33k km on it and I did mine. They were not the worst posted in the forms but they were showing the classic signs of wear...
I thought I remember a thread here of people in van going to a shop to have it done. Just do a quick search.
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I'd say that's a big gamble and your replacement motor value is potentially lower than it actually is when the dust settles (at even USD, nevermind CAD).
Take a look at this guy's bearing quality at, call it, 70% the miles you have. https://www.m3post.com/forums/showpo...42&postcount=1 I realize it's a lottery, but the immeasurable value you're not considering to have the bearings replaced is peace of mind. |
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Below is what I had ordered. New Motor Mounts And Hardware (#11812283798-587) ($111.33) E9X M3 Rod Bearing Overhaul Kit (WPC Treated Genuine BMW Bearings) ($833.21) Can't remember if I did front subframe hardware I picked up 10L of oil + filter from BMW Langley ($186-$210 can't remember the price) They used the full 10L
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Video shows some bearings....
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