Rod Bearing Replacement - BMW E60 | E61 M5 | E63 | E64 M6Rod bearings continue to be a sore subject among M3, M5 and M6 owners and in the S65 V8 have been known to fail within 60,000 miles. Rod bearings are wearing out sooner than expected and their replacement should be considered a required preventative maintenance item before 70,000 miles. When we carry out rod bearing replacement, the following parts are used 10x MAHLE upper rod bearing shells 10x MAHLE lower rod bearing shells 20x ARP rod bolts OEM