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10-13-2016, 02:52 PM | #1 |
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I am starting to look into rod bearing replacement as preventative maintenance. Called a few shops (bimmer sport, bavarian, rmp) and all price it about the same.
Just wanted to get some feedback from you guys about your experience with these shops. Any other shops to consider? BTW none have done a lot of replacements and no one really wants to give an opinion about the issue. I guess I feel kind of torn about this.... I'm at 140K KMs...stock engine. Thanks |
10-14-2016, 09:14 AM | #4 |
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Eurocharged has done a few.
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I'd stick with shops like Bimmersport or RMP that have been doing these for many, many years on all sorts of M engines.
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Do these shops source aftermarket bearings & bolts like VAC or BE?
Or do they just install OEM? If VAC/BE which shops and with what?
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10-17-2016, 01:00 PM | #9 |
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Rocco at RMP may not have done too many of these, but, he takes engines apart on a regular basis. I would trust him to do it. Eurocharged has done a few as well.
FWIW, I will be taking my car to Rocco this winter. DrC
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Looks like there aren't to many shops with a lot of experience changing M3 bearings....or not many local guys making the swap.
I don't mind doing it...I'm just afraid that I may end up with a bearing issue after doing it. What if my car is fine but I end up putting bearings that create the problem. Anyone else with similar fears? |
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I think you have a lot of time left with only 38K. But I do have the same thought about not fixing what ain't broke.
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Anybody have 3rd party warranty?
If so, could you share some info/experiences? Seems like a lot of US guys are going with a warranty plan but haven't heard much from Canadians..
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They covered one throttle actuator, 2 O2 sensors and a speaker connector (!) with all new parts through the dealer. Kudos to my dealer for helping out since my car had test pipes and tune at the time. I'm with PPP now on my current M3 which is a local QC warranty company. They seem to be decent but haven't filed any claims yet. |
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Anyone know if there are any signs to rod bearing failure? My 09 e90 m3 has about 85,000km on it - purchased last year. There's always been a minor ticking sound at start up but goes away. I was just reading up on some stuff and came across this rod bearing topic and blown engine costing and arm and leg. Now I'm starting to freak out a bit. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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At 85,000km I'd be changing them personally. Spend $2k now for some peace of mind, or potentially spend $10-20K on an engine down the road. It's still just a gamble. You could be fine. But one thing is for sure. At almost any mileage, everyones bearings show a massive amount of wear when pulled out. Failures have happened at as low as 5000 miles.
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