E46 M3 Rod Bearing Diy

Bmw began replacing rod bearings in affected s54 engines.

E46 m3 rod bearing diy.

Eventually bmw succumbed to the serious s54 rod bearing issues. That s because the s54 m3 engine is plagued by rod bearing wear issues so much so that there was a recall from bmw to replace the bearings on early 01 to mid 03 model year e46 m3s like ours. Diy at home on jack stands. Rod bearings are an essential component to proper internal function.

Internal issues are never good. The bearings feature pmax black a unique tri metal. Available in standard size and std x with additional oil clearance as well as 0 025mm and 0 25mm oversizes. The xp series is a line of bearings with advanced metallurgical and geometric technologies that meet extreme performance loads.

Be bearings performance rod bearing replacement kit. Includes everything needed for a rod bearing service featuring be bearings upgraded rod bearings. Bmw gave owners a hassle early on claiming engine failures due to rod bearings were caused by over revving. Greater clearance and oil flow for less friction and wear.

We don t need the invoice from a mechanic stating rod bearing problems just drop a few posts and that s all the proof we need. Quick add him to the bearing failure registry. One of the top jobs on our list was to inspect the rod bearings for wear and replace them if necessary. A guy with 38 posts thinks his rod bearing is failing because he s hearing an undiagnosed noise from his car.

Preparing to change the rod bearings on a s54 engine. To be more specific the width of them is relatively narrow compared to other engines that are designed to make that much power.