Vanos problem - Page 4

The Gorilla · 18-04-2012, 08:02 PM

Hi,

The Rod bearing issue on the S54 was
engines built FEB 2001 to JUNE 2003.

S54 also came from the factory with different
size Conrod Bolts, the larger ones, which
in my opinion are the better version, are
only found on the real early S54 engines that
were built in 1999 and 2000 although they
sometimes appear in cars registered in 2001.

Its interesting that the S65 runs an almost identical
factory spec stretch Rod bolt as the smaller S54's
ones, and happily Rev's to 8400 without issue.

I'll bet the Flat Plane Crank in the P60 had some
special bolts fitted in those V8 Conrods for sure.

I have always run ARP in the S54's but does make
you think.

Back on thread, have you been supplied with a
loan Car or is your Warranty limited to Mechanical
repair and replacement parts only ?

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Niel333 · 18-04-2012, 10:08 PM

Nope, no such luck. I dont know how your warranty works but in SA we buy the car with a 5yr 100000km/60000mile motorplan included in purchase price. It is a full maintanance plan that cover anything but tyres and topup oil(which is how the sell it). Its actually a sort of insurance and warranty doesnt cover much after the first 3 years except if a part or engine is replaced it carries a 2year warranty after replacement which is then covered by BMW

Motorplan can be extended with a maximum of 2 years, which is were I am now, and my car has 80000km/50000miles on the clock, so after replacement the engine carries a 2 year warranty

Loan cars is not a common thing around here, only within the first 6 months or so of purchase you will get a loan car....

**Mark CSL** · 18-04-2012, 10:13 PM

In the uk we get a loan car if the car needs the part for it to be safe to use

The last car i had was a brand new 520 TD

Niel333 · 18-04-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark CSL

In the uk we get a loan car if the car needs the part for it to be safe to use

The last car i had was a brand new 520 TD

We are very 3rd world over here, I will be lucky to get my "caged engine" in the next month. They replaced my diff and diff carrier and it took 2 months to get parts

If you dont have another car, you walk or rent one.

Niel333 · 19-04-2012, 10:40 AM

We got the go ahead!!!!

Enignie is on back order from Germany so probably a months wait!!!!

18-04-2012, 10:13 PM	#33
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	In the uk we get a loan car if the car needs the part for it to be safe to use The last car i had was a brand new 520 TD __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

18-04-2012, 08:02 PM	#31
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, The Rod bearing issue on the S54 was engines built FEB 2001 to JUNE 2003. S54 also came from the factory with different size Conrod Bolts, the larger ones, which in my opinion are the better version, are only found on the real early S54 engines that were built in 1999 and 2000 although they sometimes appear in cars registered in 2001. Its interesting that the S65 runs an almost identical factory spec stretch Rod bolt as the smaller S54's ones, and happily Rev's to 8400 without issue. I'll bet the Flat Plane Crank in the P60 had some special bolts fitted in those V8 Conrods for sure. I have always run ARP in the S54's but does make you think. Back on thread, have you been supplied with a loan Car or is your Warranty limited to Mechanical repair and replacement parts only ? Regards, The Gorilla.

18-04-2012, 10:08 PM	#32
Niel333 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 64 Casino cash: $788	Nope, no such luck. I dont know how your warranty works but in SA we buy the car with a 5yr 100000km/60000mile motorplan included in purchase price. It is a full maintanance plan that cover anything but tyres and topup oil(which is how the sell it). Its actually a sort of insurance and warranty doesnt cover much after the first 3 years except if a part or engine is replaced it carries a 2year warranty after replacement which is then covered by BMW Motorplan can be extended with a maximum of 2 years, which is were I am now, and my car has 80000km/50000miles on the clock, so after replacement the engine carries a 2 year warranty Loan cars is not a common thing around here, only within the first 6 months or so of purchase you will get a loan car....

19-04-2012, 10:40 AM	#35
Niel333 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 64 Casino cash: $788	We got the go ahead!!!! Enignie is on back order from Germany so probably a months wait!!!!