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S54 Bearings changed today @ 107k....... Very worn shells content!

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Post by Argenta » Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:41 pm

No calls yet, I suppose they had to wait for new bearings to arrive over longish weekend here in Sweden (midsummer craziness)

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Post by Argenta » Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:46 pm

Collect today! Oh great joy. :)
Well, horrible pic content, shells in no particular order (got all in a bag):
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Needless to say, this was at the last minute!

Cyl 1 shell even had small holes in it. (See pic) Haven't seen that one before..
Surprised/relieved they could not find a single scratch on the crank surfaces.

Mine's a 2006, 178926km (111179miles) car. Bought it at 154000km's, so I don't know the details of that distance other than it's been well serviced at BMW according to the service stamps/receipts.

Paid 16177kr for the job (about 1463£)

Runs a bit more quiet now I think, or I imagine. :)

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Post by Z4M-2006 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:57 pm

Oh my!....... :cry: :cry:

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Post by Ewazix » Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:38 pm

The pitting looks like classic cavitation caused by inconsistent crank pressure due to wear or flex at max revs, this causes collapsing high-pressure air bubbles between surfaces or around trapped particles (same process that destroys boat propellers). It can be made worse by incorrect oil grades, over-revving or poor oil hygiene, this is different to the wear caused by abuse when cold which also looks like is there as well. A well timed change :thumbsup:

Some useful visual indicators https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/bearingw ... alysis.htm
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Post by Beedub » Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:57 pm

jesus christ.....
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Post by MrPT » Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:01 pm

Those are grim. Bet you're glad they didn't turn out to be in pristine condition though! Good job.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:07 pm

Wow Argenta, that was money well spent! :thumbsup:

But having got them done, you can now enjoy it properly without any worries! :driving:
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Post by Argenta » Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:46 pm

Thanx for the kind words!
Yes, oblivious as I was before, I now have lots of happy (hopefully) miles ahead of me.
Ewazix wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:38 pm
Some useful visual indicators https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/bearingw ... alysis.htm
That's a great explanatory link, thanx!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:00 am

Argenta wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:46 pmThat's a great explanatory link, thanx!
Wow - your link to "MY CARS" is fantastic!

How did your Fiat 125S end up as RIP though?!

My second car was an Olive Green Fiat 125, but not being a 125S it had tan vinyl trim with no cloth! I bought it from my parents after my dad had a stroke that left him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life (12 years). :(

But what a great car that was back in the early 80s - twin-cam engine, 4 wheel disc brakes, etc. (But it did rust - a lot).
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Post by Argenta » Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:55 am

Thank you! What a terrible thing a stroke can be.
But yes the 125 was among the Great Fiats in my view, my dad had several, all rusting away swiftly..
My own green 1972 Special was a mint original, the last one in its kind here in Sweden, but I didn't get to drive a single meter until the garage caught fire and killed off both the 125 & the Fiat Coupe.
Horrible. That's when I panicked in life & bought my Z4M!

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Post by hopz121 » Thu Jun 29, 2017 12:28 pm

WOW :o I bet you are glad you changed them now, they could have let go at any time!

Are you going to drop the oil again in a 1000 miles?
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Post by Argenta » Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:35 pm

I suppose thats a good idea, and a running in period. What seems to be the consensus there, 2000km's below 4000rpm or something like that?

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Post by hopz121 » Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:21 am

I will be dropping mine today at 1000 ish miles not going above 4500 RPM for the first 500 miles then 6000 RPM for the second 500 Miles.

Cant wait to use 8000 RPM again :)
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Post by bmwaddict » Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:40 am

I also did the first 500 miles below 4k rpm then the second 500 miles below 6k. Frustrating as hell! So glad it's over now :evil:
Didn't change the oil afterwards as I was told by Phil at CPC it wasn't neccesary with shells replacement.
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Post by Herminator » Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:12 pm

Argenta wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:46 pm
Mine's a 2006, 178926km (111179miles) car. Bought it at 154000km's, so I don't know the details of that distance other than it's been well serviced at BMW according to the service stamps/receipts.

Paid 16177kr for the job (about 1463£)

Runs a bit more quiet now I think, or I imagine. :)
Was that a BMW dealership price?
Or is there a good specialist you use?
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