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      05-01-2019, 09:49 AM   #67
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Swallow your pride; park your M3 until you can afford to fix it and drive around a super cheap beater. When you can drive your m3 again it will be much more gratifying instead of the potential nightmare it is now.

You do not want to window your block or score your crank any further as you could probably have your motor rebuilt to something lovely like a stroker for what it would cost to get an unknown replacement motor.

There is no need for the "drive it until it blows" mentality with these engines. It's not a Honda b series or LS motor that has millions of replacements in the wild; the s65 is a rare bird that deserves proper care.
So far I'm approaching 1k miles without issues. I understand what you're saying, but I'll probably continue until I need a new motor at this point. The work is done. I can't just let it sit. I enjoy it way too much.

A new motor will be the next step.
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Swallow your pride; park your M3 until you can afford to fix it and drive around a super cheap beater. When you can drive your m3 again it will be much more gratifying instead of the potential nightmare it is now.

You do not want to window your block or score your crank any further as you could probably have your motor rebuilt to something lovely like a stroker for what it would cost to get an unknown replacement motor.

There is no need for the "drive it until it blows" mentality with these engines. It's not a Honda b series or LS motor that has millions of replacements in the wild; the s65 is a rare bird that deserves proper care.
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      05-02-2019, 04:48 PM   #69
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So far I'm approaching 1k miles without issues. I understand what you're saying, but I'll probably continue until I need a new motor at this point. The work is done. I can't just let it sit. I enjoy it way too much.

A new motor will be the next step.
Good for you man. People out here need to chill out they pised at you like its their car lol. Please continue to update as you rack up the miles.
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      08-18-2019, 08:53 AM   #70
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Well I thought I'd throw out an update since it's been a while. I didn't realize I was approaching 3k on these bearings, but I just did a 500 mile trip and they're still going strong.
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Well I thought I'd throw out an update since it's been a while. I didn't realize I was approaching 3k on these bearings, but I just did a 500 mile trip and they're still going strong.
Props to you. Some people do make things more seriously than they are.
I am also glad you are keeping your car unlike some douchebags instantly thinking you are going to trade it in at a local CarMax. Those who judge quickly are the ones that probably would have done what their words say. They just can't stand others doing the same. Way too fking loose on themselves while being hard on others.
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      08-21-2019, 02:01 PM   #72
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Props to you. Some people do make things more seriously than they are.
I am also glad you are keeping your car unlike some douchebags instantly thinking you are going to trade it in at a local CarMax. Those who judge quickly are the ones that probably would have done what their words say. They just can't stand others doing the same. Way too fking loose on themselves while being hard on others.
I agree, but you'll always find people like that. No way it's getting traded in. I can't find anything optioned the same way! I'll drive it until the new bearings spin. Don't care.
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I agree, but you'll always find people like that. No way it's getting traded in. I can't find anything optioned the same way! I'll drive it until the new bearings spin. Don't care.
You sound like a cool dude. We should meet up some day at a local M meet. Enjoy your car man.
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      10-30-2019, 01:09 PM   #74
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You sound like a cool dude. We should meet up some day at a local M meet. Enjoy your car man.
Thanks!

Just wanted to give an update - rolled over 167k (5k miles) with no issues and just smoked a turbo Neon!
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Was about to say, carmax will have another knocking s65 soon.
At least Carmax would probably cover the cost of the destroyed engine when the next owner buys it. However it's very unfair to Carmax and inconvenient for the next owner.
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      10-31-2019, 01:40 PM   #76
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At least Carmax would probably cover the cost of the destroyed engine when the next owner buys it. However it's very unfair to Carmax and inconvenient for the next owner.
Carmax likely would replace it, but it doesn't make it fair because that wouldn't be to them as a company. This is fun anyway. It's the most expensive test of time I've ever endured, but so far everything is fine.
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Thanks!

Just wanted to give an update - rolled over 167k (5k miles) with no issues and just smoked a turbo Neon!
Since you're about due for an oil change you should send a sample to Blackstone. I'm very curious what the report would show.
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      11-02-2019, 12:45 PM   #78
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Since you're about due for an oil change you should send a sample to Blackstone. I'm very curious what the report would show.
I think I’m going to. I’m of course concerned and need to know, but I also am curious as well
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      03-01-2020, 04:33 PM   #79
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Update: no issues at 10k
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Take this with only minor offense. The people who commented on this thread to HELP you with this problem are much smarter than you (and I). You did not "get lucky" and "minor crank damage" is not to be taken lightly. Your engine is doomed. Quit dealing in half measures.

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      03-24-2020, 10:34 AM   #81
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Here is my Blackstone report after the first oil change.

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mines were like that after 70k miles
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      03-24-2020, 05:30 PM   #83
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Have you done an oil analysis?
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Have you done an oil analysis?
No, I changed them when I bought the car.
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No, I changed them when I bought the car.
Smart move. This was a disaster. I got lucky considering the cirumstances.
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Wow! I'm amazed your engine has lasted this long! I guess that damage to the journal was very light.

Btw, I understand why you did a 1/2 arsed repair as you were out of a job, bad timing! . But now presumably you're back in a job, I would've thought it'd be worth properly repairing it rather then letting it blow? And surely cheaper? [edit] For a minute their I forgot about the coronavirus crisis! Now's probably not a good time.....

Re oil analysis, you might want to check out my thread linked in my sig!
Although you have done the essential 1st analysis.

Oh & thanks for keeping this thread upto date , I'm going through the blown engine registry & it's frustrating when people don't post enough info or finish up the story! Keep us posted

Forgot to say, with your luck you should throw a few numbers at the lottery .

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op is lucky should but a lotto ticket lol. good thread though og bearings made it over 150k miles and replaced it in time right before the engine went seems like theres hope for us s65 owners. what oil are you using and what bearings did you replace them with?
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If you meant op (you've got multiple typos there ) did it in time, no he didn't, he left it just a bit too late as the bearings were knocking & the crank was damaged slightly, I was saying he's been lucky to get 10k miles from it with no signs of trouble currently.
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