Rumour: BMW to recall new M3 and M4 due to conrod issues.

Andrew115 · 12-13-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BEMR

Wait a minute...nobody touches my conrod.

Your conrod is weak and could completely detonate at high rpm. You really should get this fixed instead of limping around afraid to use it the way it was intended.

Falafel Combo · 12-13-2014, 04:49 PM

Two words. LCI.

Wah · 12-13-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Two words. LCI.

That's 3 letters.

S65V8 · 12-13-2014, 05:08 PM

I expected some issues from gen 1 (hence why many wait and see before buying...), but not a whole new engine recall. Ridiculous.

Vigilant · 12-13-2014, 05:22 PM

3000 miles...no problems.

Andrew115 · 12-13-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vigilant

3000 miles...no problems.

3700 no issues

ES_TRADER · 12-13-2014, 06:21 PM

709 miles no issues

Dinh335 · 12-13-2014, 06:44 PM

O miles no issues...

Mandi90TT · 12-13-2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC5

I expected some issues from gen 1 (hence why many wait and see before buying...), but not a whole new engine recall. Ridiculous.

Says the E92 owner about an unsubstantiated internet rumor about the F8x. No surprise there, E92 owner.

Falafel Combo · 12-13-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

Says the E92 owners about an unsubstantiated internet rumor about the F8x. No surprise there, E92 owner.

Does It Matter?

K@bikun · 12-13-2014, 07:20 PM

This can't be real...have a appt on Monday to place down an order for the 4 doors. Hard to believe...goona need more people to confirm it

Vectors2final · 12-13-2014, 07:25 PM

It was posted on here yesterday...

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1068416

I wouldn't worry, if it is true it was only set for a certain amount of cars and would likely be resolved before your car is produced.

Falafel Combo · 12-13-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wah

That's 3 letters.

Please. Don't make me explain my jokes. It's uncomfortable (and no longer funny).

modkrazy · 12-13-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

Says the E92 owner about an unsubstantiated internet rumor about the F8x. No surprise there, E92 owner.

Your insecurities are showing.

Kurt_OH · 12-13-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony007

Just got a call back from the service dept. They advised that my VIN (Nov 14 production date) is clear as far as this alleged issue. Furthermore, he advised they have not received any bulletin regarding M82 engine recall.

Interesting that they claim no bulletin received, but simultaneously claim to know the exact extent of VINs to which such a bulletin would apply IF they had it.

I'm gonna guess that they're just placating a concerned customer.

Still, I hope this is false or very limited.

GrussGott · 12-13-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BEMR

Wait a minute...nobody touches my conrod.

Join some rec sports leagues ... maybe suggest a happy hour with co-workers.

No worries - there's someone out there for ya!

FogCityM3 · 12-13-2014, 11:26 PM

This doesn't sound right. What auto company in their right mind these days would not issue a bulletin when a rumor is out there involving a large number of engines. Would make much more sense to disclose ASAP than to issue a recall at a later date. If don't hear anything soon, probably a garbage rumor.

BEMR · 12-14-2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

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Originally Posted by BEMR

Wait a minute...nobody touches my conrod.

Join some rec sports leagues ... maybe suggest a happy hour with co-workers.

No worries - there's someone out there for ya!

The problems not so much the conrod, but the shaft itself. Seems it lacks the proper lubricant to function properly these days. Workin on a mod. But thanks for the help anyway.

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