Rod Bearings replaced @ MRF

PKL · 01-06-2019, 11:48 AM

I purchased my car from the original owner this past August with 35k miles.

He took impeccable care of the car. He thought I could wait to do the rod bearing job for a long time, because he always properly warmed up the car.

I knew I wanted to get the job done ASAP for peace of mind.

Here are the OE bearings:
Cylinder 7 Top had the most wear, Malek said it could have gone any time.

I am so happy and lucky to live an hour away from Malek, another stellar review for him/ his shop. He also put in new spark plugs and new engine mounts. After the alignment the car needed too, it is driving so sweet!

buddalun · 01-06-2019, 12:36 PM

Thanks, Please add to this thread:

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...253084&page=22

///M Power-Belgium · 01-06-2019, 12:47 PM

Yeah. Even in Europe (Belgium) we know Malek is the man . Good job !

=> https://www.yelp.com/biz/mrf-engineering-lake-forest

CarPoor · 01-06-2019, 01:12 PM

That’s about how mine looked at the same mileage in September. Told you he’d hook you up

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shimmy23 · 01-06-2019, 01:14 PM

Thanks for sharing! New plugs and motor mounts must make the car feel great again!

roastbeef · 01-06-2019, 01:51 PM

He's the man.

Helmsman · 01-06-2019, 03:25 PM

Cheers OP. Did my 2011 at 37k as well, looks quite similar from the photo (mine at page 34 in the link Buddalun provided). Thought mine where in fair shape, good for another bunch of miles but what do I know. Malek obviously know what he's talking about, but that they where about to go? Did he mean bearing close to spin?

Believe Malek usually use VAC and ARP, that what you went with as well?

Thx

Edit: taking a closer look that no 7 does look worn. Would be interesting should you have a close up picture as well.

Ps. Almost forgott - congrats and welcome!

smyles · 01-06-2019, 04:01 PM

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Cylinder 7 Top had the most wear, Malek said it could have gone any time...

Riiiiiight.....

SoCalRPM · 01-06-2019, 04:22 PM

Good decision! Did my 2011 @ 59k there a few months ago. We all owe some credit to Malek@MRF

LuckiSevens · 01-06-2019, 04:23 PM

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Timujin · 01-06-2019, 05:51 PM

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Yep these guys are crazy.

LuckiSevens · 01-06-2019, 06:30 PM

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Yep these guys are crazy.

Just happens to mention Malek too... 😏

nlam13 · 01-06-2019, 07:05 PM

I got mine done in October 2018 with about 41k. I've only done like 800 miles on it since but so far so good.

Dave07997S · 01-11-2019, 03:47 PM

Those are not close to giving up the ghost. There is some wear and I am aware that they are the later Al. bearings, but those really aren't that bad in the scheme of things.

Dave

carenthuziast · 01-11-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Those are not close to giving up the ghost. There is some wear and I am aware that they are the later Al. bearings, but those really aren't that bad in the scheme of things.

Dave

I agree. Those bearings looks great.

roastbeef · 01-11-2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Those are not close to giving up the ghost. There is some wear and I am aware that they are the later Al. bearings, but those really aren't that bad in the scheme of things.

Dave

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Originally Posted by carenthuziast

I agree. Those bearings looks great.

36k on those things... and you think they look great?

i'm no expert on rod bearings, but i theorize part of the problem comes from the bearings becoming smooth and no longer getting proper lubrication. i observed tiny oil ridges on my bearings (2011.5 with the tin/aluminum bearings). i suspect these tiny ridges carry oil. once these things get polished to the point of not carrying oil and making actual contact, they can only go so long before its done.

pbonsalb · 01-12-2019, 06:59 AM

I don’t have the expertise to know whether any of these were about to fail so I’ll trust Malek. He has a good reputation by all accounts I have read and has probably changed as many as any single mechanic around. I think 36k mile rod bearings should look new. On some cars, 200k mile rod bearings look new.

ItsGary · 01-12-2019, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I don’t have the expertise to know whether any of these were about to fail so I’ll trust Malek. He has a good reputation by all accounts I have read and has probably changed as many as any single mechanic around. I think 36k mile rod bearings should look new. On some cars, 200k mile rod bearings look new.

Pitting is normal apparently especially @36k KMs

TrAcK TRaP · 01-12-2019, 06:52 PM

Say "NO" to rod bearing replacement and stop scaring people.. Rev it all the way to redline and enjoy it god..

Transfer · 01-12-2019, 07:08 PM

Eh I have no idea what I'm talking about but those look ok.

😛

NeverL8 · 01-12-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TrAcK TRaP

Say "NO" to rod bearing replacement and stop scaring people.. Rev it all the way to redline and enjoy it god..

Tell that to hundreds of people who’s got their engine seized up by rod bearings.

slcook54 · 01-12-2019, 08:42 PM

Thanks for posting this up, just picked up my M3 with 35K miles two weeks ago and will be driving down from the Bay Area to have Malek work his magic.

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Helmsman Major General 4465 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Cheers OP. Did my 2011 at 37k as well, looks quite similar from the photo (mine at page 34 in the link Buddalun provided). Thought mine where in fair shape, good for another bunch of miles but what do I know. Malek obviously know what he's talking about, but that they where about to go? Did he mean bearing close to spin? Believe Malek usually use VAC and ARP, that what you went with as well? Thx Edit: taking a closer look that no 7 does look worn. Would be interesting should you have a close up picture as well. Ps. Almost forgott - congrats and welcome! Last edited by Helmsman; 01-06-2019 at 04:13 PM..
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Dave07997S Brigadier General 720 Rep 3,964 Posts Drives: 2020 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: El Segundo, CA iTrader: (1)	Those are not close to giving up the ghost. There is some wear and I am aware that they are the later Al. bearings, but those really aren't that bad in the scheme of things. Dave __________________ 2020 Ford Mustang GT 6MT PP1 444rwhp (Sold)2013 M3 Coupe-MR/BLK ZCP, 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk
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slcook54 Captain 1863 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 2012 MR M3 / 2018 SMB M3 CS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting this up, just picked up my M3 with 35K miles two weeks ago and will be driving down from the Bay Area to have Malek work his magic.
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