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Another option is to use Ceratec to add protection and reduce bearing wear.
A member used Ceratec for a short time, and the Ceratec did already add a thin yellowing coating on the bearing. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1087004
Molyslip E looks interesting. Will look into this chemical. I'm sure MOS2/Ceratec from Liquimoly does do the same thing however.
In for group buy
Sorry guys, gave eurocharged a call for a follow up and they say they can't bring down the prices even for a group buy since it's a 12 hour job and it is what it is. :(
If any of you are serious and actually looking to do this job in the immediate future, send an email to jay@stancefactory.com

I spoke with him recently and he mentioned offering an introductory price in the Summer. That's where I'll be having mine done when I decide to do it.

Of course, there are also other shops readily offering this service as already discussed in this thread.
Here is a quote from Stance Factory

"Thanks for contacting us. We are offering the full rod bearing replacement procedure which includes new bearings, ARP rod bolts, oil pan gasket, motor mounts, 10W-60 oil and filter, and a few o-rings and fasteners for a complete job. You have your choice of bearings; we can use OE BMW, Turner Motorsport WPC coated, VAC coated, etc. It's your preference there. The special price is $2995, parts and labour included."
Hi guys, I got a few more quotes.

RMP - $3200 with motor mounts and VAC bearings.

Bimmersport - $1200 for labor, $200 for oil/filter, plus parts (ARP bolts 585 USD, bearings $580 USD, shipping $80 USD). They said duties/taxes will be applied when they know the amount. My quick math estimates around $3300


Getting one more quote from DC Motorwerx.
doogee wrote
So far out of all the recommendations I'd go with RMP. Based on experience, not price.
+1. Got my bearings done last month at RMP (VAC and ARP ). I wouldn't trust many others with it. This is based on experience my with other shops. I also did a few maintenance items at the same time (fluids plugs etc) price was more than fair for the work done.
Rocco Rocks!
When i get mine done it will be RMP. Been a customer since he was in his shop in Bolton.
Great thread. I've been looking at getting this done as preventative (2011 w/ 90k) and was greatly considering RMP.

Has anyone coupled this with any over preventative issues that go wrong with our cars? Throttle actuators and DCT pan gaskets come to mind.
I talked to the M master mechanic at budds yesterday and he said the rod bearings are a non issue. The chances of failure are extremely low and the Internet makes a bigger deal of this than it actually is. Just relaying the info.
New M3 sedan owner here (first post), I'm in for a rod bearing group buy if they're can be one. I love the car but the rod in the back of my mind are keeping me from truly enjoying the car. It might be blown out of proportion but is rather spend the money to get it done (120k kms)
doogee wrote
Someone local here just had an engine failure with BE Bearings installed. Don't know if they were the cause, I kind of doubt it but I'll get more information.

All I know is that every bearing is completely shot after two dyno runs and 4 laps at Mosport.
Wow. Was that this weekend (Trillium) at Mosport or a while ago? Any incident on track as a result?
doogee wrote
Someone local here just had an engine failure with BE Bearings installed. Don't know if they were the cause, I kind of doubt it but I'll get more information.

All I know is that every bearing is completely shot after two dyno runs and 4 laps at Mosport.
Would love to know the full story here - when were bearings installed? Where were they installed? Supercharged? Etc.

@Doogee was this a forum member?
I agree I think there must be something else that caused the failure and it just so happens that they have BE bearings.

For those who have had their bearings changed, curious to know. Would you change them again in the future like a maintenance item now?
CHANG_M3 wrote
I agree I think there must be something else that caused the failure and it just so happens that they have BE bearings.

For those who have had their bearings changed, curious to know. Would you change them again in the future like a maintenance item now?
I'll take a peek again in a couple years. It isn't that hard to do
doogee wrote
Yes it was this week. No incident.



I dont have the entire story yet. This is strictly a track car so the bearings were changed and the car literally ran on the dyno a couple times and then blew up after 4 laps of Mosport.

I can't say where they were installed, all I can assure you is that they were definitely done correctly.

No, not supercharged and no he is not a forum member.


I'll update when I can.
Could bearing failure be a by-product of another issue and not the cause? What if bearings were never the problem? *cue x-files theme*
CHANG_M3 wrote
I agree I think there must be something else that caused the failure and it just so happens that they have BE bearings.

For those who have had their bearings changed, curious to know. Would you change them again in the future like a maintenance item now?
If i were to keep the car long enough , would defiantly look into. VAC,BE,etc. solutions haven't been around long enough to be a proven permanent fix i think. I take these as just more durable bearings,may just last a bit longer then stock.so if i were to drive another 80-100k in this car i would def think about it.
xander_g wrote
Could bearing failure be a by-product of another issue and not the cause? What if bearings were never the problem? *cue x-files theme*
It all comes down to how the car has been treated. I read posts where people have changed their rod bearings and the main bearings failed. So it's honestly all by chance.
doogee wrote
Someone local here just had an engine failure with BE Bearings installed. Don't know if they were the cause, I kind of doubt it but I'll get more information.

All I know is that every bearing is completely shot after two dyno runs and 4 laps at Mosport.
Damn! Look at the colour of that rod! It was definitely heating up real bad! For a rod to turn blue/purple like that, those are temps above 310 Celsius!
Just did my oil change and wanted to give a shoutout to Stance Factory for hooking up the LiquiMoly "molyslip" additive. Not sure if it's in my head but I swear my car idles a little quieter right now.
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Doc Oc wrote
There's really no bearing on the market that's going to create a problem anymore. We've seen the newer extra clearance coated bearings come out perfect from several cars of varying mileage. Proper install is the important thing. Choose the right shop and you'll be fine. And keep in mind you have a 95% chance of having no bearing issue at all. Don't let it worry you too much. Use Blackstone and keep an eye on things. Accelerated bearing wear will show itself. I'm sending samples in almost monthly now. Good peace of mind and if something is or does start happening you've got a better chance of catching it by getting real familiar with Blackstone.
That's right you don't have to wait until an oil chance. You can still get oil analysis in between uh?

Althought it must be a pain to put that drain plug back when oil is gushing out everywhere lmao
skru_fase wrote
Rocco at RMP is awesome. I haven't done mine yet, but plan on it over the winter. I wouldn't let anyone else touch my car...
He quoted me a 3200$ coated bearings with arp bolts.

What sould I get though, just go with him an do that or get BE?

Are they VAC coated bearings that he's talking about?


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