How to REPLACE ROD BEARINGS on a BMW E46 M3 (S54 Engine)

I was invited to come down to Euro///MPire and see how to change the rod bearings on a 2002 BMW E46 M3 that they had in the shop. While I wasn't able to make a FULLY detailed video like I normally do when doing the work myself, I was able to capture a lot of the critical parts around the rod bearings themselves. The tech doing the work, Brendan, gives some great tips for making sure the job is done right and saving some time. The book has this at a 10 hour job and I could see how the full 10 hours would be used until you've done this several times like he has.

Rod Bearing Kit for BMW E46 M3 S54:
https://amzn.to/3gCo1bN

WPC Kit with oil:
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Engine/BM...

ARP Rod Bolt Kit:
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Engine/BM...

Red Line Assembly Lube:
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Red-Line-...

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