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I think if you read the thread you'll get the answer to your question.
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Has there ever been an M (S) engine without a lethal design fault?
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S62 (E39 M5).
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12-21-2019, 10:45 AM | #49 |
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Awesome job...this has to be like $7-10k install in a high labor cost state?
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Holy hell. Had no idea it was that labor intensive. How much does the whole ordeal cost?
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I think my BMW dealer bills out at something like $165/hr. Imagine the money spent on a project like this!
I'll enjoy the peace of mind of my not-a-real-M-engine N55. It's handled the moderate power increase flawlessly over the past 3 years. Great engine for the street.
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While the S62 is a pretty reliable motor if well-taken care of, it isn't without issues.
The S62 does suffer from rod bearing issues as well, not to the extent of the S65 but still occurs which could lead to catastrophic engine failure. Also, the plastic timing chain guides do like to self destruct and you'll find pieces of them in your oil pan which is a $$$ job. Ask me how I know. Also lots of little issues like VANO seal leaks, CP and MAF sensors like to go out frequently. I still think the S55 is one of the most reliable M engines especially once you upgrade the crank hub. |
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This makes me want to sell my M2C. That's a huge job just to start off with...and then mods begin. Not cool!
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If you are not planning to tune you engine, this mod is not necessary and not really recommenced as you will void your warranty and create more chance to get a problem on the engine with all this removal, mounting of the engine parts.
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That's what I thought. I read about that. Does the same thing without costing $10k in labor.
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I have seen some guys overseas using other brand products, not what we have here in the states. Mosselman offers a fix but I can't see how it would work. They only key the timing gear to the crank hub itself. Oil pump sprocket and rest of the hub to crank is stock. What do you guys think about the Gintani crank fix? |
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This is not a fuse, I read something by one of the engineers on the engine that they made it this way because they thought it would be easier to work on. It has nothing to do with failing first before blowing the engine. They didn't think they would be failing or spinning though. I think thats most likely why BMW has now gone to a non removable design on the next generation engines |
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