WPC Rod Bearings Install & Beisan Vanos Refresh

0-60Motorsports · 19-04-2014, 09:53 PM

I HAVE DECIDED NOT TO GO AHEAD AT THE PRESENT TIME WITH THE WPC ROD BEARINGS INSTALL. MY BEARINGS ARE FAIRLY NEW AND VERY LOW MILEAGE SINCE BEING CHANGED BY BMW UNDER RECALL.

Well guys after looking at all the Beisan Vanos refreshes being done and taking part in the WPC Treated Rod Bearings GB I decided it was about time to get to installing these parts to ensure reliability and longevity on my M3s S54.

My car has been having a misfire (causing choking at low rpm take off) http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=472135. This will be the first step. Once we solve this we will start on the Vanos and Rod Bearings.

My car has 64,400km on the clock and the Rod bearing recall was performed at BMW Bahrain at 29,000km on the clock (meaning recall bearings only have 35,400km on them).

Since then I have taken the car out for some track days and some spirited driving. I have only ever used Castrol TWS and change my oil around every 5-6000km. Many will say why change the rod bearing shells. My answer to that is Curiosity, Fun and Boredom...in that order lol.

Here are some pics of the parts....

I will update the thread as the work progresses on. First thing sort out the misfire. Then rebuild time

I want to say a big Thank you to my friends Sean at www.thebmwpartstore.com, Raj At Beisan Systems and M3Dragon.

**shimmy** · 19-04-2014, 10:03 PM

Have you checked the HG for the misfire?

0-60Motorsports · 19-04-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Have you checked the HG for the misfire?

The HG? What we noticed today was the car running rich. My Master Tech thinks its the Fuel pressure Regulator as the Coils are all Bosch and plugs are good too. not much mileage on both. Less than 10,000km's.

**shimmy** · 19-04-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

The HG? What we noticed today was the car running rich. My Master Tech thinks its the Fuel pressure Regulator as the Coils are all Bosch and plugs are good too. not much mileage on both. Less than 10,000km's.

Head gasket......you have choking on low revs.

0-60Motorsports · 19-04-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Head gasket......you have choking on low revs.

Oh yeah. No seems perfectly fine. I have no reason right now to believe it's the HG due to low miles, no over heating of any kind and granny style driving. I shall double check though

Cheers.

Clubber · 20-04-2014, 01:18 AM

I would strongly recommend an oil pump change with the new bearings.

19-04-2014, 09:53 PM	#1
0-60Motorsports S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingdom of Bahrain Posts: 481 Casino cash: $3271	Beisan Vanos Refresh/Rebuild I HAVE DECIDED NOT TO GO AHEAD AT THE PRESENT TIME WITH THE WPC ROD BEARINGS INSTALL. MY BEARINGS ARE FAIRLY NEW AND VERY LOW MILEAGE SINCE BEING CHANGED BY BMW UNDER RECALL. Well guys after looking at all the Beisan Vanos refreshes being done and taking part in the WPC Treated Rod Bearings GB I decided it was about time to get to installing these parts to ensure reliability and longevity on my M3s S54. My car has been having a misfire (causing choking at low rpm take off) http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=472135. This will be the first step. Once we solve this we will start on the Vanos and Rod Bearings. My car has 64,400km on the clock and the Rod bearing recall was performed at BMW Bahrain at 29,000km on the clock (meaning recall bearings only have 35,400km on them). Since then I have taken the car out for some track days and some spirited driving. I have only ever used Castrol TWS and change my oil around every 5-6000km. Many will say why change the rod bearing shells. My answer to that is Curiosity, Fun and Boredom...in that order lol. Here are some pics of the parts.... I will update the thread as the work progresses on. First thing sort out the misfire. Then rebuild time I want to say a big Thank you to my friends Sean at www.thebmwpartstore.com, Raj At Beisan Systems and M3Dragon. __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC Coilovers, Eibach Sways, RE RCA?s, VCSL Bumper, OE CSL Boot, VCSL CF Rear Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, SS Stepped Headers and catless, SS Res X Pipe, SS Race exhaust, OEM CSL Steering + interior, OEM CSL Intake, MSS54HP with HTE Tune, BBS CH's/LM?s FX-R Projectors + night breakers, STOPTECH ST60/40, RE Front strut brace, DINAN Rear Strut Brace, Last edited by 0-60Motorsports; 04-05-2014 at 10:35 AM.

19-04-2014, 10:03 PM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Have you checked the HG for the misfire? __________________ .

20-04-2014, 01:18 AM	#6
Clubber S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Istanbul Posts: 359 Casino cash: $6310	I would strongly recommend an oil pump change with the new bearings. __________________ Can, '04 M3 CSL ,'87 M3