Rod Bearing Replacement - BMW E60 E61 M5 - E63 E64 M6 - S85 V10
Protect your BMW S85 V10 engine with our comprehensive rod bearing replacement service for the BMW E60 M5, E61 M5 Touring, E63 M6 and E64 M6. Rod bearings are a well-known weak point on the S85 and many owners choose preventative replacement to avoid costly engine damage. We recommend rod bearing replacement as essential preventative maintenance before 70,000 miles, especially if the car sees spirited driving or frequent short trips.
At Nforcd in Warwickshire we have carried out multiple BMW M5 and M6 S85 rod bearing services and our customers have been delighted with the results, improved peace of mind and smooth, quiet operation on cold start. This is the right fix if you are searching for BMW E60 M5 rod bearing replacement, BMW S85 rod bearing service, E63 M6 rod bearings, E64 M6 rod bearings, ARP rod bolt upgrade and MAHLE rod bearings for S85.
What is included in our S85 rod bearing service
- 10x MAHLE upper rod bearing shells
- 10x MAHLE lower rod bearing shells
- 20x ARP rod bolts
- OEM sump gasket
- OEM BMW oil pickup tube O-ring
- Oil and filter change - MOTUL 8100 Power 5w50
- 2x engine mounts
We also provide an additional 1 litre of MOTUL 8100 Power 5w50 for future top-ups.
Why replace S85 rod bearings
Symptoms of worn S85 rod bearings can include cold-start knock, low oil pressure warnings and metallic debris on oil changes. Preventative rod bearing replacement on the S85 V10 engine is widely considered essential maintenance to avoid bearing failure, crankshaft damage and a full engine rebuild. If you are searching for BMW M5 rod bearing replacement UK, S85 rod bearing upgrade, or E60 M5 engine bearing service near me, this is the package you need.
Recommended extras and advisories
- If the car has the earlier design VANOS line we recommend updating to the new design. Additional cost of £350.
- Due to subframe and steering rack removal we recommend a four-wheel alignment after the work is completed.
Fitment
BMW E60 M5 - BMW E61 M5 Touring - BMW E63 M6 Coupe - BMW E64 M6 Convertible with the S85 V10 engine.
Book your rod bearing replacement
Nforcd is based in Warwickshire and we offer expert BMW S85 V10 rod bearing replacement with MAHLE bearings, ARP rod bolts and MOTUL 8100 Power 5w50. To request a quote and arrange fitting please email Sales@nforcd.com.
Why choose our package
- Correct, proven parts for the S85 V10 - MAHLE rod bearings and ARP rod bolts.
- OEM gaskets and seals to prevent leaks and ensure longevity.
- Fresh high-performance oil and filter with an extra litre provided for top-ups.
- New engine mounts included while access is available for a complete, tight, OEM feel.
- Trusted by BMW M owners - we have used this setup repeatedly with excellent results and happy customers.
Looking for E60 M5 rod bearings UK, E63 M6 rod bearing service, S85 rod bearing kit, ARP rod bolts S85, BMW V10 rod bearing replacement, or preventative maintenance for BMW M5 M6? Nforcd has you covered.
Further information regarding MAHLE bearings can be read from the PDF here.