|
|
11-14-2022, 11:15 PM | #1 |
Enlisted Member
27
Rep 32
Posts |
Seattle area rod bearing quotes - free info
I shopped around before doing my rod bearings + engine mounts last month at ~110k mi, and wanted to share my results to save someone time from having to do the same.
TL;DR: BimTech in Lynnwood or AMS in Tacoma I first dug through any RB threads/posts I could find here and in relevant FB groups to find shops recommended for the job itself, then for shops recommended for good work in general. I sourced the BE RBs/ARP bolts/OEM pan gasket/oil+filter/Revshift 80A engine mounts myself and was looking for a quote on just labor. Areas listed north to south: Snohomish: Snohomish European Auto Service - Rec for good work - Only offers basic services [EDIT: reported $1450 labor via erics02wrx] Broad Stroke - Rec for good work - $3600 labor using customer supplied RBs+bolts and shop supplied gasket/mounts/oil+filter Lynnwood: BimTech/Mashimarho - Rec for good work - $1600 labor - Also sells BE RBs for cheaper than the lowest price I found online (BimmerZone) - I chose this shop due to the very competitive price and living nearby. I received great communication and documentation throughout the repair, as well as good knowledge/conversation from BimTech owner Ivan regarding the RB issue our engines experience. Bothell/Woodinville: William Yu (Facebook) - Rec for RB+good work - $1400 labor - Recommends standard clearance RBs and Revshift 80A engine mounts over OEM (I took his rec on the mounts) Group 2 Automotive - Rec for RB+good work - $3000 labor German Autohaus - Rec for good work - $1900 labor Eric's Auto - Rec to AVOID Seattle: DMI Auto Care - Rec for RB+good work - Closed, works at AA Auto Service in Redmond Redmond/Bellevue: Strictly BMW - Rec for RB+good work - $4500 parts+labor+alignment - Recommends against preventative RB service Achtuning - Rec for RB work - Does not offer RB service German Car Specialists - Rec for good work - Does not offer RB service, does not install customer supplied parts Redmond European - Rec by Achtuning - Attempted contacted via website & voicemail with no response West Werks Auto - Rec by Achtuning - Attempted contacted via website & voicemail with no response Issaquah/Renton: Kamil Solowiej (Facebook) - Rec for RB work - Issaquah - $1200 labor IS Motorsports - Rec for RB work - Phone number in-op, attempted contact via website with no response - reported to be closed 22RPD - Rec for good work - $2400 labor or $3400 parts+labor (using ACL RBs + OEM bolts) Eastside Bavarian - Rec for good work - Does not offer RB service, does not install customer supplied parts Auburn/Tacoma: AMS Autogroup - Rec for RB+good work - $1700 labor - Would have been my choice if I lived in the south end DUDMD - Rec for good work - Only offers tuning No bias or attempt at marketing for the shop I chose, just free information. Last edited by bobbert; 11-17-2022 at 05:33 PM.. Reason: Pretty colors |
Appreciate
9
spammysammich1814.50 drwankel1203.00 jiggz2193.00 shimmy232418.50 Mimmer58.50 UPSROD1015.00 Maypo10.00 f1recracker7.50 Peertwelve782.00 |
11-14-2022, 11:26 PM | #2 |
Major
1815
Rep 1,250
Posts
Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Dakar Yellow II
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Edmonds, WA
|
I believe IS is permanently closed.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-15-2022, 08:49 AM | #3 |
Friends don't let friends ESS
3483
Rep 939
Posts
Drives: '11 Lemans Blue 6mt Harrop e90
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Camas, WA
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [9.00]
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo [9.75] 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i [0.00] 2013 Mercedes E550 ... [0.00] |
This is a really helpful thread, thanks for putting it together. Adding what I know for the Portland area.
Bavarian House : does RB work and ok with customer parts. Andrew did mine on my e93. I think it was around $2300 a couple years ago and that included VAC bearings, bolts, and the pan gasket, oil, etc. 971-238-4680 Bavarian Auto Works: Vancouver, does not use customer parts, never called me back for the bid Accurate Motorwerks: Vancouver, does not use customer parts, did not call me back with a bid Kuni BMW: no customer parts, no call back with a bid There's 1-2 other major indie bmw shops in pdx I'll see if others have info on. |
Appreciate
1
bobbert27.00 |
11-15-2022, 09:03 AM | #4 |
Brigadier General
2193
Rep 3,703
Posts |
I was driving through Woodinville the other day and saw Group 2 Automotive on and thought weird, is that the same shop that was in Ballard/Magnolia? Looks like it, I had no idea they moved. Wished they were in Woodinville when I had mine done, way closer for me.
They did good work and the owner/manager? even gave me his car for a few days since I didn't live anywhere near their old location. I think their prices have gone up quite a bit though since they did mine in 2017. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-16-2022, 12:21 PM | #5 |
?
48
Rep 127
Posts |
Snohomish European Auto Service did my 08 E90 M3 rod bearings and motor mounts earlier this year and did a great job. Dropped car off and picked it up the next day. I provided all the parts and they did the labor for 1450, very nice people.
|
Appreciate
1
SnohoRaptor533.00 |
11-16-2022, 07:28 PM | #7 | |
Enlisted Member
6
Rep 34
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
3
|
11-17-2022, 05:32 PM | #8 |
Enlisted Member
27
Rep 32
Posts |
I may have made a mistake or an assumption when I documented that they only offer basic services. I'll edit my list with your notes.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-30-2022, 01:14 PM | #11 |
Private First Class
42
Rep 167
Posts |
Ok took me a hot minute to get all my parts before I got a quote but for Bearings + Engine mounts.
STS Quality Auto Care in Lynnwood is $2100 after tax if you provide the parts. If you have them source the parts deduct 15% from the quote and add cost of parts. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2023, 01:24 AM | #12 |
Lieutenant
59
Rep 418
Posts |
Very hit or miss with Bimtech. Can be very slow respond and require mutiple follow ups. and then just stops responding so you can't pencil anything in. The work itself is good. I guess they grown to big to care or busy enough they forgot the customer service end on things....
Decided go elsewhere for future services as I cannot support this until they can manage customers better. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-05-2023, 05:15 PM | #13 |
Private
111
Rep 77
Posts
Drives: 997RS E92M3 7.5GTI
Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Seattle WA
|
This is great thread. Thank you to all those who helped build it.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-26-2023, 10:59 PM | #14 |
Private First Class
42
Rep 167
Posts |
I ended up going to BimTech, Ivan was a pleasure to work with. $1250 for labor only I provided parts bearings and engine mounts.
|
Appreciate
1
IrishNoodles232.00 |
07-24-2023, 01:49 PM | #15 |
New Member
2
Rep 6
Posts |
Yeah I'd also vouch for BimTech. Did the basic RB cost homework from this OP, I ended up buying all parts thru their shop. Working with Ivan was as easy and fast as I could've hoped! Plus it's an awesome shop location for a North Seattle guy
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|