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      03-02-2018, 05:07 PM   #1
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Did BMW really correct the rod bearing issue in the 2006-2008 S54?

Questions, questions....
1. Did BMW really correct the rod bearing issue in the 2006-2008 S54?

2. Is the high compression ration (11:5) of the 2006-2008 S54 contributing to the current failures of rod bearings?


S54 BMW recall info from early 2000's:
http:/www.siwilson.com/BMW/Service_bulletins/S54%20Bearing%20shell%20Service%20Bulletin.pdf

Compression ratio info:
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Compression-Ratio
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