What else can be done along with rod bearings?

ThatWhiteM3 · 03-01-2017, 10:15 PM

Hello everyone. I'm planning on doing rod bearings soon enough so I'm wondering what else can I replace or refresh since I'm taking oil pan out and getting deep in there? Any suggestions?

Redd · 03-01-2017, 10:32 PM

Dipstick retrofit

Dave07997S · 03-01-2017, 10:49 PM

Motor mounts

drrust · 03-02-2017, 05:40 AM

If the front subframe is fully removed then replacing the power steering reservoir is straightforward.

pbonsalb · 03-02-2017, 07:38 AM

motor mounts, coolant. That was all I did.

GMWNashville · 03-02-2017, 07:53 AM

Motor mounts-id suggest upgraded ones, and if youd like do the dipstick retrofit like mentioned above. Its not perfect but it works! You could also replace any suspension components in the front end that may need to be done depending on condition and mileage.

SYT_Shadow · 03-02-2017, 08:54 AM

Motor mounts

Front brake arm bushing

ThatWhiteM3 · 03-02-2017, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

Dipstick retrofit

Is there a link for diy on how to do it or where should I order it?

aus · 03-02-2017, 08:51 PM

What engine mounts are recommended now?

SYT_Shadow · 03-02-2017, 09:00 PM

It looks like oem.

The VT ones have failed a few times very quickly. The BW ones I have are too stiff for comfortable cars but they reportedly break in. I haven't broken mine in.

When I do the E92 I'll replace with oem

rocket_science · 03-02-2017, 09:36 PM

- ARP rod bolts
- VAC Oil pan baffle
- Bimmerworld Manual Dipstick kit
- Performance motor mounts (Bimmerworld, Vorshlag, Vibra-Technics etc.)
- Motorsport24 Electric steering

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drrust Captain 336 Rep 724 Posts Drives: E90 M3 DCT Sedan Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	If the front subframe is fully removed then replacing the power steering reservoir is straightforward.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5293 Rep 10,686 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	motor mounts, coolant. That was all I did.
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	Motor mounts-id suggest upgraded ones, and if youd like do the dipstick retrofit like mentioned above. Its not perfect but it works! You could also replace any suspension components in the front end that may need to be done depending on condition and mileage.
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aus Major General 894 Rep 9,034 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	What engine mounts are recommended now? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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SYT_Shadow ///M Powered for Life 11517 Rep 10,345 Posts Drives: E90M/E92M/M4GTS/M4GT4/X5M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greenwich, CT iTrader: (2)	It looks like oem. The VT ones have failed a few times very quickly. The BW ones I have are too stiff for comfortable cars but they reportedly break in. I haven't broken mine in. When I do the E92 I'll replace with oem __________________ DIY: S65 Rod Bearings E9X PFC Z54 BBK on F8X BK harness bar + seats: fit 6 tires in an M3 do88 Cooling Goodies GTS Twins: GTMore project
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