E92 m3 main bearing failure. It was very well maintained by the previous owner.

• E92 m3 main bearing failure If you watch the M359 restorations channel (which i'm sure most of us do) the E92 M3 project he Dec 12, 2016 · Today, 4/1/17, we did the rod bearings on our E92 M3 Specs: 2013 car 6mt 30k miles We bought it new and followed the break in to a T No winter/cold weather use 10W60 BMW oil changed every 5k Tracked for two seasons yada yada yada Here it is, about to be operated on! And here are the rod bearings bottoms tops Apr 27, 2015 · My 2008 E92 M3 with 55,000 miles just spun a bearing on the way work Friday morning Just bought the car 2 months ago No warning except for engine tapping, which turned into a knocking sound by the time I could get to the BMW dealership 5 miles away Recent Past '22 BG G82, '12 E92 M3 ZCP, '08 E93 M3, '18 F80 ZCP, '04 E46 M3 It seemed more like an oil starvation issue or main bearing failure before anything else. If they Jul 13, 2023 · The Importance of Rod Bearing Replacement: Replacing the rod bearings on the E9x M3 is crucial for maintaining its performance and preventing engine failure. The following are some of the most prevalent issues that E92 M3 owners encounter: Rod Bearing Failure: One of the most notorious issues with the E92 M3 is rod bearing failure. The car has 141k miles. I have read countless instances of main bearings going after a rod bearing job. There are still way less failures due to main bearings than rod bearings. Please keep discussions about rod bearings in the above thread, this one is primarily Jul 4, 2016 · That seems unlikely. If you're looking for a local shop to do the work I would post in the regional section of the forum. May 20, 2024 · I have a higher mileage E90 M3 LCI. 1. The car has been making some "ticking" sounds at really low load for many months, probably at least 1000 miles. This bone stock engine suffered from main bearing failure. After the warranty however was a different story. Sure it makes noise, but they all do. Only took one bearing out of 16 to be slightly out of spec to cause issues. (Note: this also goes for the S85 V10 engine in Feb 11, 2024 · E93 M3 + E92 M3 CP Feb 15, 2024 #63 E90M3Ross said: I suspect failure due to main bearings is very rare. Lots of threads with pics of rod bearings but not much in the way of mains, so here you go. First I apologize to all you supercharged guys for having to say this. My rod bearings are going in to be replaced in June with ACL HX extra clearance bearings and BMW bolts as I have no paperwork for them ever being done. Nothing wrong with the bearing clearance per seexcept that it required very high levels of quality control from the bearing manufacturers (Clevite)that they seemed unable to provide. All E9x M3's can have potential rod bearing failure. 08-2013. Get them done. My 2011 E92 is at the local BMW dealer for it's last checkup before the warranty expires 12/31/2014. Jul 6, 2020 · Rod Bearings. It seems likely that the earlier the cars, the more failures because they have been used for longer but zero post 2010 failures seems unlikely. For cars from the USA and rest of the world go to M3post's thread. This can May 8, 2016 · On a 2008-2010 M3, you can track bearing wear by getting oil analysis done at each change. But your supercharger puts extra load on the #1 Aug 5, 2024 · Apparently, these guys have seen 5 main bearing failures. Aug 1, 2024 · The chaps over at Brintech Customs in Australia have released a video describing their experiences as engine builders for BMW engines. The connecting rod bearings aren't much better. Upgrading to high-quality aftermarket bearings, such as those made of stronger materials and featuring improved clearance, can provide increased durability and reliability, not to mention Dec 28, 2023 · E92 M3s are brilliant cars. Have not heard yet, but I think they will tell me all is well. Appreciate 1 DrFerry 7623. (I'm aware that there was an update to the bearing spec but don't believe this has completely irradiated the problem) BMW released an updated rod bearing (702/703) around mid 2010 manufactured from tin & aluminium, coupled with a slight increase in bearing clearance value. I asked the SA to have the techs listen for any signs of bearing failure. 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. I bought my e92 M3 with 70k miles. Regarding main bearing failure. 2010 E90 with lead/copper bearings, and BEv2 bearings/BE-ARP 2000 bolts replaced at 130k (original post). May 27, 2024 · I believe I've experienced the dreaded #1 main bearing failure. Like rod bearings, it may be a tolerance stack issue since there are a probably a few thousand supercharged M3 and not all are failing. I expect preventatively replacing these will be an engine-out job, which won't be cheap. Many of the connecting rod bearings show signs of excessive wear due to oil starvation (too little clearance). A full rebuild will be a good £6-7k I suspect. At around 74,000 miles I got some BE bearings thrown in. My car is 5 years old and runs great. I’ve been reading about main bearing failure on these later model cars (and some Pre-LCI cars) and to be honest it scares me. Affected car models and engine codes: I've been looking into getting an 08-09 E92 M3 6MT I've been researching into all the issues over the past month. In 2011 the material was changed to remove the lead from the bearings, the tolerances stayed the same. F40 2011 E92 M3 - 6MT, ZCP, ZF LSD, ESS G1, Some other goodies Appreciate 0 Dec 12, 2022 · Cyl#1 main bearing comes first in the oil path. Quote Main bearing failure still seems very uncommon, though it definitely exists. The other of the two major potential failures is the S65’s failure-prone rod bearings. I do believe in the theory that a supercharger dragging on the crank to make 50% more power may cause main bearing failure. They're seeing a lot of #1 main bearing failures on S65s. BMW owners should consider rod bearing replacement as preventative maintenance to reduce the risk of severe engine damage in the event of bearing failure. A few weeks ago I spun 2 bearings at 81,000 miles. some aftermarket sensors can make serious problems, if you keep your BMW with OE parts, it will be reliable and will work as good as BMW engineers designed it (OE spark plugs, alternator, and many sensors, chains replacement, everything in this care are coastly for a reason) Dec 8, 2018 · So Evolve Automotive decided to do a bit of a breakdown of the E92 BMW M3 rod bearing issue; what it is, why it happens and how it can be prevented. 50. use only oem parts please. Relevant point regarding mains. You know the funny thing with these is when they were just a few years old, my brother in law who was a dealer principal was saying the E92 M3 engine was the most reliable BMW engine of the last 20 years and has no issues, same for the E60 V10, they just never ever came back under warranty. What caught my eye was I've been reading that some people have had Rod Bearing failures EVEN AFTER installing aftermarket RB's? Has anyone experienced this? BMW did not rectify the tolerances. Aug 12, 2023 · Rod bearing failure 2012 E92 M3 56,000 miles There is probably a good chance the main journals are hurt too. The rod bearing failures we're talking about on this forum are the latter and don't coincide with main bearing failures. After discussions in the recent rod bearing thread, I thought we could do with our own repository. As far as bearings are concerned, people like to think it's the bearings ala e46 m3, but there has been no proof at all that the bearings are any different in the newer 2013 cars. Aug 12, 2024 · M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > E90/E92 M3 Technical Topics > Engine, Transmission, Exhaust, Drivetrain, ECU Software Modifications: Holy Crap! The main bearing issue seems to be the cause of rod bearing failures Dec 28, 2023 · Increasing rod bearing clearance is known to drop the pressure to the main bearings. Excessively high lead content would mean pull the bearings. It was very well maintained by the previous owner. Notice the wear spot on the main bearing and the appearance of a channel the oil made to get around it. Add in Jul 27, 2016 · When a rod bearing seizes, it pukes shrapnel out the side of the block. Feb 11, 2024 · Intended for cars from the UK and Europe. You can see the lead content (bearing material). I too have been concerned about the bearings, since reading some of the horror stories. Here's the link. Jan 28, 2025 · Below, we’ll explore the most frequently reported problems associated with the E92 M3, along with some preventative measures and solutions. Common Problems. It's also the main bearing that has failed more commonly. edit: at least for all electric and engine parts. After pulling it apart we found that journal 1 lost oil pressure causing the bearings to fuse to the crank and spin. Aug 4, 2017 · 2011 M3 Rod + Main bearings replaced w/ pics Just replaced on a 2011 with 61k miles. Pretty much all the seals other than the head gaskets were replaced, BE rod bearings and ARP bolts, main bearings, refurbished crankshaft from Lang Racing, engine mounts, updated clutch and flywheel (since its an 08 and it was out of the car), water pump, coolant/heater core hose behind the engine that would be difficult to get to if it failed Aug 14, 2019 · 2013 M3 E92 /2013 320D F30 Aug 14, 2019 The main issue with rod bearing failure is how devastating it can be to the engine, even if the risk is low. Jun 8, 2018 · S65 Engine Main Bearing Service, Documented Bimmerpost ☰ Model Selection. Mine is at 250k km (150k miles) Just doing the rod bearings this month but after seeing this video I am now Jan 1, 2013 · IMO this is NO WAY like s54 cover up issue and no need for worry. Cyl#1 main bearing also has more forces / strain placed on it if a supercharger bolted to the front of the engine, there were a lot of main bearing failures due to that. 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