Like any high performance engine one of the most troublesome is the premature failure of the connecting rod bearings.
Bmw e92 m3 rod bearing replacement.
This video goes over the complete breakdown and install of s65 v8 rod bearings.
Rod bearing replacement bmw 3 series e90 e92 e93 m3.
Bmw tech corner s65 connecting rod bearing failure its no secret that the powerful s65 v8 that came in the e90 e92 and e93 bmw m3 2008 2013 has some known mechanical issues.
The cost of these bearings.
Unfortunately cost on genuine bmw bearings went up considerably and be bearings became the lowest cost solution for doing rod bearing replacements and achieving industry accepted rod bearing clearance.
Rod bearing replacement bmw 3 series e90 e92 e93 m3.
Bmw 3 series e90 e92 e93 m3.
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In 2018 acl began to make rod bearings for the s65 and s85 in two varieties a std size and an hx 001 oversize.
Bmw e92 m3 s65 4 0l connecting rod bearing be bearings performance rod bearing replacement kit includes everything needed for a rod bearing service featuring be bearings upgraded rod bearings.
Rod bearing replacement bmw 3 series e90 e92 e93 m3.
May i ask where you got yours done and whether they used oem bmw replacement bearings and bolts or one of the other.
I ve got an e92 m3 and i m thinking about changing the rod bearings.
While it has only been documented as the ultimate failure cause for total engine destruction in less than 1 of s65 s sold the number of engines that have experienced premature rod bearing wear is much higher.
According to owners it is critical to replace the rod bearings every 50 80k miles depending on how hard you drive your m3.
That s because it s known for having rod bearing issues and if the rod bearings go bad the.