D'autres membres de ma secte anti S54 :
1er :
Moteur cassé à 80000 km :
http://wwww.bimmerfest.com/forums/showt ... p?t=197144
2ème copain Docker :
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42633
Mais grâce à leur cohésion
nos amis Ricain ont obtenu la reconnaissance du problème l'année dernière, le rappel des Z3M et une garantie de 6 ans sur le moteur.
En France on préfère se foutre de la gueule
de la personne qui avance un tel problème. Attitude stérile et qui va l'encontre de l'intérêt de la communauté Z3. A titre d'info un moteur S54 cassé coute plus de 10.000 Euros
Je n'ai absolument rien contre le S54 mais lorsqu'un moteur (ou autres équipements) d'une voiture représente un vice caché il est bon de le signaler.
Mon prochain moteur sur "ma" liste noire : Le N54 biturbo de la 335i qui a un gros problème de pompe haute pression. En France le client paye des frais entre 3000 et 5000 Euros et aux USA tout est pris en charge avec un prolongement de garantie.
Mais vous avez raison qu'il est bon de faire du nombrilisme.Vous êtes les meilleurs les gars. Et si vous souhaitez vous faire plumer c'est votre droit le plus absolu. Je le respecte. Ce n'est toutefois pas le mien.
In english
June 2003 SB, At first BMW said MZ3 did not need bearing recall, but this showed up.
Service Engineering
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B 11 04 02 dated December 2002.
Note : Changes to this edition are identified by bold text.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
S54 Engine - Extended Warranty
MODEL
E36/7, M roadster/coupe with 554 engine from 02/01 up to 06/02
[NEW] E46, M3 coupe/convertible with 554 engine from 03/01 up to 09/03 change
SITUATION
There have been reported cases of damage to the connecting rod bearings resulting in 554 engine failure.
Typical customer complaint would be: "engine knocking or rattling noise".
[NEW] After intensive and thorough investigation is was concluded that due to contamination of the S54 engine lubricating system during engine assembly in combination with unfavorable tolerances in the oil pump, the connecting rod bearings can be overheated which may lead to their damage and possible engine failure on M3 coupe/convertible vehicles produced from October 2001 through February 2002.
[NEW] Service Action was initiated on those vehicles to replace the engine oil pump, and as a precautionary measure, to replace the connecting rod bearings. Additionally, the engine control module will be programmed with the latest software, which includes improved cold start characteristics. Customers were notified of this Service Action through mailing campaign, initiated at the beginning of April 2003. Service Information B11 02 03 contains a detailed repair instruction as well as all warranty information.
[NEW] Also, in order to further strengthen our customer's confidence in the M brand products, BMW of North America has extended the warranty on all internal mechanical engine components that are lubricated by engine oil to 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for all model year 2001, 2002, and 2003 (up to September 2003 production) on M cars with 6 cylinder (S54) engine (VIN specific). Use DCS to check if a specific VIN is affected by this engine warranty extension.
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