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The S63 is a phenomenal performance engine, but like many high-output BMW V8s, connecting rod bearing wear is something owners should be aware of as mileage increases.

Preventative maintenance remains the key to avoiding much more costly repairs down the line.

This 2016 M5 came in for a preventative connecting rod bearing service, so it was time to get the subframe down and carry out the following:

✅ ACL Race connecting rod bearing set
✅ Genuine BMW connecting rod bolts
✅ Genuine BMW gaskets, O-rings and hardware throughout
✅ Thorough inspection and measurement of all bearing journals and clearances
✅ Meticulous cleaning of all mating surfaces and components
✅ ROWE 5W50 engine oil (customer's choice)
✅ Liqui Moly Cera Tec engine protection treatment

As you can see from the photos, the original bearings were showing the expected signs of wear for the mileage and usage of the vehicle. While no immediate failure was present, replacing them now provides valuable peace of mind and helps safeguard the engine for many more miles of enjoyment.

All components were carefully inspected during disassembly, bearing clearances verified during installation, and every fastener torqued to BMW specification.

Another S63 protected and ready for many more kilometres

We get a ton of queries about Android Auto in G-Series BMWs with NBT EVO.

While it’s not natively supported, it can be achieved using an aftermarket MMI box.

You can find compatible MMI boxes here: https://m-coding.ie/products/carplay-android-auto-retrofit

If you’re unsure which option suits your car, or which idrive system you have we have a blog post on that too :
https://m-coding.ie/blog/bmw-idrive-systems-guide

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Retrofit | M Coding Ireland Retrofit Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your BMW with MMI Box or Aftermarket Screen

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2019 G20 MD1/MG1 bmw ecu cloned.
MG1 with the TC298 chip
✅Vin Adjusted
✅ISN immobilizer number match
✅SK with latest i-step to match car
✅Stage 1 with Egr, and swirl flap removal

All done by us in house with latest tools

We are heading away for a few days, won't be able to answer calls or text until we are back on the 11th of March.

Apologies for any inconvenience

Right on que with the heavy rain recently we are getting a ton of questions regarding headlight resealing

Please read this post to answer any questions or to proceed with an inquiry/booking:

BMW F10 Headlight Guide: How to Identify Your Headlight Type Quick guide to identifying your BMW F10 headlight type. Learn the key differences between Halogen, Xenon, Adaptive Xenon, and LED headlights by looking at the inner eye section.

Let's talk connecting rod bearings on S55 engines
Conrod bearing failure is definitely less common than on the N55, largely due to improved oil pickup and bearing clearances. That said, rod bearings on the S55 are not completely immune to wear, especially on higher mileage engines, aggressively driven cars, or vehicles that see frequent high RPM use, track time, or extended oil change intervals.
Key here is monitoring oil condition, listening for unusual bottom end noise, and considering preventative maintenance

This 145k km example came in for conrod bearings due to glittery oil in the filter housing which was well spotted by the owner.

So off with the subframe to do the following:
✅Mahle Motorsport bearing set
✅Genuine conrod, oil pump and sump bolts
✅Genuine Sump gasket
✅Genuine Breather pipe
✅Sacrificial oil and Liqui Moly engine flush
✅Liqui Moly Molygen engine oil
✅Genuine rear differential fluid
✅iStep update
And to top it all off
✅GTS software flash.

As you can see in photos, while all conrod bearings were showing signs of wear, cylinder 5 bearing had considerably more worn upper and lower conrod bearings. We suspect excess silicone to be the cause from a previous attempt at oil pan sealing by another garage.

All bearing clearances were plasti-gauged for peace of mind.
Meticulous cleaning of all components, all torqued to spec.

2017 Yas Marina Blue M4 from a very good customer of ours in for some work just before Christmas

✅Exhaust camshaft Alignment Service
More on this on our blog https://m-coding.ie/blog/s55-engine-camshaft-realignment-m2-m3-m4
✅Oil and filter change using liqui Moly Molygen 5W30
✅Front wheel bearings
✅DCT Transmission Service
✅Brand new Genuine BMW Breather pipe
✅New bank 2 oxygen sensor
✅New rocker cover gaskets
✅Full istep update + apple carplay enabling.

Fantastic we maintained car now fully back to its very best.

Check out the Blog on our new website for useful information for BMW owners.
Starting off with intake manifold maintenance for diesel owners.

Diesel Intake Manifold Cleaning: Essential Preventative Maintenance for Your BMW Discover why intake manifold cleaning and walnut blasting are critical preventative maintenance services for diesel BMWs, preventing costly repairs and restoring performance.

Slowly packing up for Christmas here at MCoding, want to take this oportunity to congratulate Maciek our employee of the year 2025 after a rigorous selection process in which the competition was... minimal.

Strong performance in showing up though 😂

If i dont see you before then, a very Merry Christmas to everyone, see you all in 2026 🥳🥳