Rod bearings

Changed mine at 85k when I had the vanos overhaul done, they weren't to bad but not planning on selling anytime soon so done for piece of mind :D
 
Bing said:
Nah, don’t worry - this is a common topic, and they have been on my 100k List for some time now. Lifters is another one, and most suspension parts. So just the cost of a cheap runabout to save up :lol:
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Valve clearances are next on my list but it will have to wait a little while.
 
Simon 3.2M said:
Bing said:
Nah, don’t worry - this is a common topic, and they have been on my 100k List for some time now. Lifters is another one, and most suspension parts. So just the cost of a cheap runabout to save up :lol:
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Valve clearances are next on my list but it will have to wait a little while.
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They should get checked/done as part of either inspection 1 or 2 services, unless you’re intending to do them yourself.
 
Nice one OP.

Definitely worth doing at your milage :thumbsup:

Impressive an engine of this caliber and tolerances can do these milages and still be in relatively good condition. As usual being sensible judgment about this is the best policy.
 
Bing said:
Simon 3.2M said:
Bing said:
Nah, don’t worry - this is a common topic, and they have been on my 100k List for some time now. Lifters is another one, and most suspension parts. So just the cost of a cheap runabout to save up :lol:
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Valve clearances are next on my list but it will have to wait a little while.
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They should get checked/done as part of either inspection 1 or 2 services, unless you’re intending to do them yourself.
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I'd like to as the Indy wants £200! The bonus is if they do them then I know they will be spot on so it may be worth chucking the money at it.
 
Simon 3.2M said:
Simon 3.2M said:
Bodyboarder said:
That I hope would include a genuine rocker gasket seal ... they are around £80 . Just had mine done :thumbsup:
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Yes mate it does. Does yours sound better?
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Not had the valve clearances done yet.
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Although my car had had pretty much an inspection 2 1500 miles before I bought it ... me being me wanted to know all was tip top . So put it into a Bmw specialist for a inspection 2 , the valves were checked and all within tolerance.

I’m getting used to the noises now and from talking to friends and hearing their e46 m3’s , it’s all very normal , just not what I expected that’s all :thumbsup:
 
Bodyboarder said:
Simon 3.2M said:
Simon 3.2M said:
Yes mate it does. Does yours sound better?
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Not had the valve clearances done yet.
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Although my car had had pretty much an inspection 2 1500 miles before I bought it ... me being me wanted to know all was tip top . So put it into a Bmw specialist for a inspection 2 , the valves were checked and all within tolerance.

I’m getting used to the noises now and from talking to friends and hearing their e46 m3’s , it’s all very normal , just not what I expected that’s all :thumbsup:
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Mines pretty smooth tbh, despite it being 5 years older than my N52. It’s not as quiet as the N52, but smooth nevertheless.
 
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