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  • Recommend an indie to replace bearing shells?

    Ever since I bought the S54 coupe I've had the con rod bearing shell fix job on my list of things to do when I had cashflow.
    Based on reading the threads here and elsewhere about how best to proceed I'm going to opt to have someone replace the bearing shells as per the E46 M3 service advisory and replace the bolts with the ARP aftermarket one (201-6103)

    I finally have cashflow to pay for the labour and having watched the prices picked up the BMW service kit and ARP bolts at reasonable retail rate and will aim to get the work done when the oil service I'll need shortly needs doing.

    Leaving the wisdom of the decision to the other older threads has anyone got recommendations for an indie specialist near Basingstoke/Reading that has actually done the work in question for them please? And won't mind that I already have most of the parts required to hand?

    Cheers.
    ex- 2000 Titanium Silver S50 with AC Schnitzer road suspension, exhaust, rear wing and gear knob
    now 2002 Sapphire Black S54 with black/red interior, S54 Bearing Shell upgrade with ARP Con Rod bolts, Cam shaft bolt upgrade

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    Reliable Honest Indy---

    Clive--Munich Motors-Wokingham 0118 9772236.Service,s my Alpina B7 Turbo-ZMC.Great Engine man.Go visit.170 mile round trip for Me!!you are closer.
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    • #3
      i recently heard that mr vanos offers this service, no idea if i heard right, or price etc, and dont know anyone who has had it done.
      he done a good job on my vanos, if that helps!

      might be worth a call or email to ask

      Click here to email me

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      • #4
        Thanks for the suggestions,

        Others I've had from other sources...

        shantybeater on the zroadster forum posted the name of the indie specialist that did the same work on his engine (MVT in Poole) and I'd read his threads when I was trying to get head around the whole issue.

        The sales team at Thorney Motorsport (suggested by someone else) are going to get back to me with a quote but I suspect it will be over the price range I'm budgeting for. We'll see.

        If anyone's looking to buy the parts
        11 41 0395192 M3 recall kit is on at BMMIniparts for £45 +VAT
        http://www.bmminiparts.com/PartDetai...1-0142C8B6BA3D

        and I got the ARP bolts for £126 inc vat and del (seem to be nearer £160 normally) in the clearance section of Parts-box
        http://www.part-box.com/product_info...oducts_id=6311

        ex- 2000 Titanium Silver S50 with AC Schnitzer road suspension, exhaust, rear wing and gear knob
        now 2002 Sapphire Black S54 with black/red interior, S54 Bearing Shell upgrade with ARP Con Rod bolts, Cam shaft bolt upgrade

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        • #5
          My E46 M3 has had the recall done. Below is some of the info that BMW supplied me with - interesting reading


          Technical Campaigns
          Status Defect Code SI Defect Description Done
          0011940100 E46 S54 Replacing connecting rod bearing shells and connecting rod bolts if necessary Yes




          Procedure of recall/quality enhancement

          E46 M3 S54 - Replace the connecting rod bearing shells and if necessary the connecting rod
          bolts
          Situation
          The long-term durability of connecting rod bearing shells fitted on the vehicles concerned may not be adequate.
          This may result in premature wear of the connecting bearing shells. In unfavourable cases, this leads to
          premature failure of the engine.
          Vehicles concerned
          E 46 M3 S54
          According to VIN selection (start of series production - ongoing)
          Action
          Replace the connecting rod bearing shells and reprogram the DME engine control unit with the current DIS-CD.
          Please contact customers as soon as possible using the example customer letter.
          Click here for a sample customer letter
          Please note: The customer will need to be advised to run in the new engine bearings in accordance to normal
          running in procedure. A 1200 mile running in oil change is not required after this running in procedure.
          Procedure
          Note: There is also a fully detailed description of the procedure in animated form on the SIP "Animated Repair
          Instructions S54 Replace the connecting rod bearing shells". To ensure a better and easier understanding of the
          repair work to be performed, the mechanic concerned should take the necessary time to read and learn the
          instructions before carrying out the actions required. The run-time of the CD including all documents is about
          15 minutes.
          You may send queries about using the CD to the following hotline in German or in English: SIP.hotline@bmw.de
          1. Remove reinforcement plate on the front axle support. See Repair Instructions "Remove and refit front axle
          carrier stiffening plate (M3)", RA 51 71 374. This repair instruction contains important information.
          2. Unscrew oil sump.
          See Repair Instructions "Remove and refit, seal or replace oil sump (S54)", RA 11 13 000.
          3. Remove oil pump. See Repair Fitting Instructions 11 41 000 "Remove and refit the oil pump (S54)"
          4. Replace all connecting rod bearing shells.
          The connecting rod bearing shells may only be replaced on two cylinders at the same time.
          Begin with cylinders 1 and 6, followed by cylinders 2 and 5, then cylinders 3 and 4.
          Carefully rotate the engine by the central bolt in the direction or rotation until the connection rod bolts are easily
          accessible (see illustration 1).
          Illustration 1
          0011940100 Page 1 of 5
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          Loosen the connection rod bolts and carefully remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
          Store M11x1.25 connecting rod bolts in an orderly manner since the connecting rod bolts must be used
          again in the same location.
          M10x1.25 connecting rod bolts must not be reused.
          Piston cooling jets are fitted between the bearing blocks (see illustration 2). Do not damage the jets.
          Illustration 2
          Carefully slide the connecting rod upwards.
          Cut a strip of clean cardboard (measuring 20 mm x 150 mm) and use this to protect the contact surface of the
          connecting rod bearings shells on the crankshaft from damage (see illustration 3, item 1).
          Illustration 3
          Pull the connecting rod back down until the connecting rod bearing shell is accessible (see illustration 3, item 2).
          Remove the connecting rod bearing shell.
          In series production, classified connecting rod bearing shells are fitted at the top (see illustration 4, item 1)
          and bottom (see illustration 4, item 2).
          The classification is cancelled when the connecting rod bearing shells are replaced.
          Fit connecting rod bearing shells with blue colour coding at the top (connecting rod).
          Fit connecting rod bearing shells with red colour coding at the bottom (connecting rod bearing cover).
          0011940100 Page 2 of 5
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          Illustration 4
          Coat the connecting rod bearing shells with oil.
          Insert the connecting rod bearing shell into the connecting rod bearing cover and connecting rod.
          Coat the connecting rod bearing location on the crankshaft (see illustration 5, item 2) with oil.
          Carefully slide the connecting rod (see illustration 5, item 1) upwards and fit it over the connecting rod bearing
          location on the crankshaft.
          Protect the crankshaft and connecting rod bearing shells from damage and contamination.
          Illustration 5
          Fit the connecting rod bearing cover in such a way that the pair numbers match (see illustration 6).
          Illustration 6
          Fit the connecting rod bolts.
          Engine S54 with M11x1.25 connecting rod bolt:
          Contrary to the specifications of all other BMW engines, the connecting rod bolts should not be replaced. The
          connecting rod bolt must only be reused in the same thread. If a connecting rod or a connecting rod bolt with
          tread M11xM1.25 is damaged, the connecting rod must be replaced with a complete set of rod and M10x1.25
          connecting rod bolt.
          Engine S54 with M10x1.25 connecting rod bolt: The connecting rod bolts must be replaced.
          Set the angle of rotation of the connecting rod bolt with the aid of a second person and using a special tool 00 9
          120 (see illustration 7)
          0011940100 Page 3 of 5
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          Tightening specifications for connecting rod with M11x1.25 connecting bolt rod:
          Application torque 5Nm
          Jointing torque 30 Nm
          Torque angle 70°
          Tightening specifications for connecting rod with M10x1.25 connecting bolt rod:
          See Repair Instructions "Remove and refit or replace all pistons (S54 with M10x1.25 connecting rod bolt)", RA
          11 25 530.
          Illustration 7
          5. Assemble engine.
          Replace all seals and O-rings in accordance with the repair instructions.
          6. Refit any parts which have been removed
          7. Top up with new engine oil Castrol TWS 10W-60 and correct the level in accordance with the specifications
          as required.
          8. Program the DME engine control unit.
          See Repair Instructions "Program control unit (DME/DDE)", RA 12 14 705 or the current IDC for drive
          programming.
          Parts Required
          11 41 0 395 192 Connecting rod bearing shell parts set 1
          11 13 1 437 237 Sump gasket 1
          11 24 7 834 310 M10x 1.25 connecting rod bolt 12 (Only order if required)
          Engine oil Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 (5.5 litres) can be claimed under reimbursement key 04 at the
          net price.
          83 12 0 029 684 Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 60-litre barrel
          Alternatively, claims may be submitted using the following part number.
          83 12 0 029 683 Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 1 litre can
          Reimbursement
          Claims are subjected to current warranty terms.

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