My Sepang Z4mc work

james28 said:
No had no problems car was running sweet I am a bit OCD with wanting to make sure car is tip top and read ma y reviews about the tolerances and pressure from there engines.So decided to get everything done in 1 foul swoop peace of mind.Send him a message I have his phone number if you want it just send me a pm. :thumbsup:
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He has replied on FB, I’m going to book in rod bearings and Vanos and then have him look at other bits when he has the car. Just not worth the risk on the car developing major faults. (I’m very OCD as well) had it 2 months and it’s already my pride and joy, when only 1,500 of the 55,000 Miles are mine and it hadn’t had an Inspection 2 when I bought it (has now) I want to make sure the things sticks with me for the long haul. Thanks for the detail, very helpful.
 
Yes mine had been serviced about 1000 miles before I got the car but I wanted to have a specialist take a good look at the car and do any outstanding jobs.As well as me wanting to get the rod bearings and bolts done due to The s54 m3 bearing wear issues.On inspection the diff was leaking from pinion so this was sorted as well as engine mounts slightly perished false economy not to do this when the car was being worked on.I spent 2 days cleaning while darragh worked his socks off on the car. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: and a fesh diff gearoil and 10 60 oil service done feel like the car has had some well deserved surgery.
 
james28 said:
Yes mine had been serviced about 1000 miles before I got the car but I wanted to have a specialist take a good look at the car and do any outstanding jobs.As well as me wanting to get the rod bearings and bolts done due to The s54 m3 bearing wear issues.On inspection the diff was leaking from pinion so this was sorted as well as engine mounts slightly perished false economy not to do this when the car was being worked on.I spent 2 days cleaning while darragh worked his socks off on the car. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: and a fesh diff gearoil and 10 60 oil service done feel like the car has had some well deserved surgery.
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I’ll update this thread if I get it booked in on what I end up having done! Thanks again.
 
Just a thought, but before I went to view an MC that had done 92,000 miles I asked my BMW Indy about rod bearing shells, and rather than jumping right into replacing them he recommended getting a sample of oil analysed when it had it's next oil change.

The rationale being that the analysis would identify whether there was any bearing material in the oil.

FWIW he is ex-Sytner and looks after quite a few M models - including at least 2 forum members!

But I suppose if you want ultimate peace of mind getting them replaced is the best option. :thumbsup:
 
james28 said:
Yes mine had been serviced about 1000 miles before I got the car but I wanted to have a specialist take a good look at the car and do any outstanding jobs.As well as me wanting to get the rod bearings and bolts done due to The s54 m3 bearing wear issues.On inspection the diff was leaking from pinion so this was sorted as well as engine mounts slightly perished false economy not to do this when the car was being worked on.I spent 2 days cleaning while darragh worked his socks off on the car. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: and a fesh diff gearoil and 10 60 oil service done feel like the car has had some well deserved surgery.
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What bearings and bolts did you go for out of interest? What did Darragh say about running them in?
 
King race bearings Apr rod bolts. He recommended them and fits them to his race built m engines.
As for running in he said some people give it beans from fitting as it's not a fresh engine build but as a precaution recommend 500 miles at below 4k rpms before hard driving.Then servicing at around 6000 miles.They don't need a oil change after 1000 miles.The filter and sump will pick up any swarf.
 
Quite a good read on bearings
https://www.langracing.com/finding-a-real-solution-to-the-bmw-s54-rod-bearing-failure/
 
james28 said:
King race bearings Apr rod bolts. He recommended them and fits them to his race built m engines.
As for running in he said some people give it beans from fitting as it's not a fresh engine build but as a precaution recommend 500 miles at below 4k rpms before hard driving.Then servicing at around 6000 miles.They don't need a oil change after 1000 miles.The filter and sump will pick up any swarf.
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Cheers. Thinking might go OEM rod bolts though, otherwise King seems like a good choice :thumbsup:
 
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