HOW BAD are the Rod Bearings in my 'Unabused' BMW E60 M5?

So Episode 2 of this E60 M5 series, changed the rod bearings ofcourse.
Big thanks to @EvolveAutomotive for the job, a link to their website is below if you want something similar:
www.evolveautomotive.com/rod-bearing-replacement-bmw-e60-e61-m5-e63-e64-m6/
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[@TRHamza]

First Drive video next 😁 Also working on getting the exhaust and intake bits…

[@SteveJ1738]

eisenmann exhaust?

[@abiraamkenkarajah4713]

Please get a scorpion this time

[@_Kela]

Eisenmann like the Dinan stroker m5

[@2fast4you25]

Hello, great video, is it possible to know how much that job run you ??, ( IF YOU CAN DO PARTS AMOUNT, AND THEN LABOR ) We all know labor will depend on who does it, but at least to get an idea how much people need to dish out every 60 or 70 thou miles to be safe and not damage anything. There are cars with 100k+ on them and never done them, thats something I would never do, i think is better to do them and not wait for worst damage. CHEERS 😏😏😏👌👌👌

[@daniswift415]

Great video v10 m5 content 👌

[@NamzBoost]

Yes bro enjoyed this one, it’s always the technical videos that reel me in 👍🏼

[@TRHamza]

Nice one bro - Been enjoying your content also!👌🏼

[@abdul-is9op]

Namz make more content please

[@stichupman]

Same for me but im to much of a wimp to give it a go these days haha.

[@3Raj13]

Man like Namz💯

[@bishamon7183]

I suggest M5e39 restorations he's very good and technical give a watch and let me know

[@9595luke]

100% a future classic and definitely worth investing in preventative maintenance 👍

[@vercetti8670]

No lol

[@eoink8219]

Welcome to the BMW S85 Club ! I have my 2007 E63 M6 11 years now 26k miles on it so it's like new !!! Epic car !

[@ip7590]

i swear that guy at evolve has the best job ever, he so knowledgable on everything he talks about, he sounds like a proper professional and then he has the job to to test drive the car afterwards top guy he is

[@fatwalletboy2]

Love semi techy videos like this......those Evolve guys clearly know their onions

[@moossyschannel3988]

Drove past an E60 M5 today on the M6 - only noticed after i'd passed it that it was your number plate lol. You were cruising very sensibly at 60mph. Car looked stunning.

[@adamshaw1032]

Mate I’m really impressed at your videos. Very in-depth and clear explaination. Top man keep up the good work and the motors beautiful!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@simonleary2912]

Hamza you're really good at this KZbin business, we need more videos from you pal. Your videos are always an easy, enjoyable and informative watch. Look forward to more on the V10 beast. 🙌

[@adam2676]

Love these in depth videos man, so exiting to see new projects on this channel 👌

[@d0nger_]

Great video Hamza! Love the guys at evolve for letting you film the process!

[@mattluxton8802]

Love that there's a similar E60 in the background 😎

[@koikeeping9589]

Loving the content mate been watching your for like 5 years now it’s crazy how quick time flys 👍

[@markdiesel6432]

Awesome video and documented the job very well. These lads at evolve are quality.

[@porkster5924]

Sweet. Interesting to hear about the Vanos. Mine failed in my 330Ci Coupe, which put me off Beemers for a while.

[@kiftikhar]

Great car. Your video on a F10 M5 a few years back made me get my very own!

[@tht140ixx]

Love this content, all the classics under one roof 😎

[@technique275]

Great Video. Excellent presentation. Aston's explanation of what he was doing was nice & detailed, great to hear the words 'Good Practice'. Atb.

[@Roginator007]

Cracking job done by the guys. Cheers Hamza excited for the next video

[@ZainAli-db3by]

So excited for this my bro!! Keep on making that quality content Ma’sha’allah! ❤️

[@Autogav]

Thanks mate, I’ve just bought one also and looking to get the rod bearings replaced. Now I know where to go!!

[@toothwiddler]

Aston- Beast Mode Mechanic More impressed every time I watch a new vid of you working brother

[@bradbullen2099]

Can’t wait for first drive and exhaust swap, love your content bro! Stay blessed brother 💯🔥

[@ainsmas361]

Banging video. Love it. Especially the technical bits

[@rexim3530]

Dream car. Always loved these and looking forward to what you do with it

[@stevehardman960]

Hamza thanks so mutch for this vidio it has put my mind to rest just got my e60 m5 mine has only 12 miles and i must have watched every video on bearings but you have explained it so well I'm not going to bother do mine now I will just change oil every year...thans again 👍💯🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@boerashid]

As an M car owner I found this video extremely valuable. Nice one bro.

[@Luton-Mick]

Beautiful example, well worth the the outlay to fix those pesky bearings, may she serve you well for many thousands of happy miles 🙏

[@NoFAmeProductionsLLC]

Love your channel regardless! Love the content.

[@solodilly1380]

This is a very knowledgeable video. Properly enjoyed this. Top stuff yara

[@dayalanvelan3070]

Absolutely beautiful car. Awesome video. Greetings from South Africa 🙏🏿

[@ruhel1a1]

Great vid Hamza! Like how Aston is becoming a regular feature on your vids. He’s a good feature lol keep ‘em coming!!

[@sawlewicz]

i drive mine like a grandpa, knowing i got the power under my foot is good enough. subed excited to see what you do with your beast next.

[@John_cupra290]

Great video,really informative, next step is hitting the road with that glorious v10. 👌

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

Watched the full video very entertaining keep up the good work bro

[@savagearma]

Since I was a little kid the sound of the V10 had a specific place in my head always reminding myself how amazing the engine itself sounds. A lot of people scare others as I watched your previous video mostly people who never owned one. One day I hope I will own one just like you have a beautiful vehicle as shown in video. Keep up the good work.

[@TRHamza]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@TheM5Dog]

It's amazing how much misinformation is posted as gospel on these cars, by people who have never sat in one, let alone owned one. When looked after and well maintained they're not that bad at all. It's a V10 engine in a saloon car, it is always going to have costs associated with that.

[@savagearma]

@@TheM5Dog Exactly!

[@lexburen5932]

These cars are pretty reliable if you take proper care of it keeping always in mind that it is not you average toyota corolla its a good car

[@TheM5Dog]

@@lexburen5932 100%. These were £60k plus when new (mine was probably closer to £70k with the options it has), so there always going to have £60k plus running costs. You can't run these on lemonade money!

[@Cowley46]

I've always wondered why rod bearings seem to be mentioned in the same sentence as E60 M5's and it seems so odd to replace them just as a preventative measure so thanks for the explanation. A really enjoyable video and looking forward to watching the first drive. Lovely car.

[@MyRandomLife247]

For a performance car pretty normal but not for people that drive everyday cars.

[@koeskss]

sick, looking forward to the drive.

[@ainsmas361]

Sorry, how is this content FREE… stunning production quality, really likeable guy and very smart

[@SKROHAAN22]

Really enjoyed the video. Hopefully waiting to see you in South Africa this year. Lots of surport from South Africa brother💪💥🔥

[@TRHamza]

Thank you as always brother! 🙌🏼

[@Garren.B]

Great video with lots helpful info.

[@birunpatel9546]

This man is a wicked mechanic

[@europeanmotorhomeshow9203]

Love this vid. Would love to see a price breakdown for this job, including the std price for this at evolve. Evolve looks like they really care about their work....I would be going there if I was in the UK. salam bro

[@tanzanitem1946]

Loving this! Keep it up! 👌

[@dave4ku]

Made my Sunday night with this upload 👍

[@TRHamza]

Glad to hear mate! 🙌🏼

[@dailydoseofvines1295]

17:10 i like the fact that if you have the subtitle on its days [Music] when the engine runs 😂

[@s44yyr]

Haven't watched your videos for sometime. This is how videos should be, interesting stuff. Not a clown just hacking it round like we haven't seen it 1000x times before

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

Really interesting now and the first drive vid 😀👍

[@elrodjenkins]

I just dropped off my E90 m3 today for rod bearings. Had about 82k miles. Hope all is good. Great vid folks!

[@TheManmoths]

Great vid, loving this content. I’m just about to buy my dream daily also, a B7 RS4 Avant… not quite the same as the big V10 but similar ages.

[@i.s.3458]

What a car

[@lukemcgivern292]

Interesting and enjoyable vid to watch 👍 couldn’t help feeling bmw should be footing the bill..

[@ccarl06]

Epic car, love your videos mate

[@m5andy87]

Hello mate. I’ve owned an E60 M5 for some years now. Bought the best I could find after a long hard search. I’m so glad to find someone making content about this! I’m new to your channel but I will be following this now religiously 😎 Love the home maintenance and after your strip down at evolve I’ll deffo be getting my rod bearings done. On 75k now and I push it hard so thanks for the look inside the engine!! Got a bit of content on my hobby channel, I’d love a follow back 🙌🏻

[@robi4387]

Get an oil test done. Mine was tested at Munich Legends at 105,000mi and the metal content was very low so it can be down to how they've been driven.

[@m5andy87]

Thank you for the advice mate much appreciated. I guess though sadly it would be a waste of time for me? 🤷🏼‍♂️ as I drive the car very hard as and when I take it out 🤣

[@jaygabby5349]

Bless my brother 🙏great video

[@eshaanrashid4137]

Such a legend

[@y22dtr1]

good job,amazing "machines"!

[@robtoogood201]

Great vid, what a beast of a car! Hope you tune her. :)

[@kevinvandorst]

M5 e60 is one of my all times favorite cars, love it. But where is your Golf V R32? Haven't seen it in a while, still the coolest car you own!

[@rossclegg654]

'Unabused'M5 is like an 'Unabused' Amsterdam honey

[@TRHamza]

You’d be suprised there’s quite a few out there driven by older guys who just commute with the occasional burst😂 M3 different story though

[@ertugrulbae46]

You never know..there might be a pensioner that thought it was a normal 5 series...

[@firetrap4226]

🤣

[@Tt_seriesindia]

Aston guy is a gem to have in your workplace

[@lukepwc1724]

Visually this m5 looks mint

[@ArsenGTS]

The funny thing is that I have a 2008 M5 in my garage but I still watch these videos.

[@dankiel]

Same hahaha it's educational

[@Mixalhsellada]

Great content. Thanks

[@st170restoration]

Nice one for playing it safe and trailering it to the garage. Must admit I would have done the same! 😅

[@anees7862]

Time to binge a couple videos before iftaar time 😂😂👍

[@abbzb2083]

Man knows his ish

[@mrdennis9941]

Nice work 😎

[@parvindermander5664]

Aston is one top mechanic and nice guy

[@treedeblue]

I love how everyone totally ignores the Identical M5 parked next to Hamzas M

[@jimb5341]

They know what their doing 👌

[@bma4203]

Nice video !!

[@hyper8545]

Nice work

[@cchrist58]

Dear Sir !! Your LOOKING Good !!...........Bless

[@joem7023]

2010 m6 is my DREAM CAR. The maintenance keeps me away. I feel like one of these days I'm just going to pull the trigger on one. 🤑

[@MrTwister86660]

It’s 2022 and that car is in my top 10 dream cars.

[@_marcus_does_]

Love it 👏

[@carlosjimenez1841]

They look pretty good, no need to change just yet

[@rejoicerone3176]

Put an Eismann Race Exhaust on it!! will make it sound like an F1 car!

[@NavMishima]

Enjoy bro

[@j15mrk]

Videos are getting better and better, but those Evolve boys are making some mulla from the KZbin mob 😜

[@kylebrace9949]

This is one my favourite cars the v10 sounds money

[@jermainen7846]

Would have been good to get a price breakdown. Or even a range to give ppl an idea. There was a similar video out by drive tribe. They didn't give a price breakdown either... You can set yourself apart by giving full details.

[@mikemccarthy1398]

best sounding diesel i've heard :)

[@robi4387]

It is the only diesel that revs over 5,000 and becomes a jet engine

[@R_ehanR]

Where are you from? Heard u say evolve is in Luton and only 9 mins away I’m from Sta bout 15 mins away from Luton I’d love to see dis around and what ever u do dont give up on ur a legend a very very underrated legend keep the amazing shit up

[@cebobiyela9800]

What? I’m too high for this.🤪

[@R_ehanR]

@@cebobiyela9800 huh😂

[@TRHamza]

90 mins away from me 👊🏼 and thank you! 🙌🏼

[@kentistosc]

Dear Tr Hemza your vid are really nice also by the way I think your front codriver brake disc is the wrong direction as the holes are looking the wrong way

[@jezworsley]

I think the channel would pop off if you invested in a garage like MA, the DIY episodes are the best 👍🏻

[@QuattroBajeena]

Great video. Really hate when people thrash the shit out of a performance cars. Then will get rid of it once it's giving them problems. So the next person coffs the bills. If I had serious money I would restore the whole cars engines if I did own a 2nd hand performance car. And will be keeping it for future investments. I've made up my mind, to buy new. But only if I have extra 60grand.

[@wilfy7744]

Watched mr vanos do the drive tribe m5 rod bearings last week. Similar video.

[@johncreedon1833]

Nice video. Have an e92 with 54 k miles. Not sure when to do them. I'm thinking maybe the 70k mark. I have owned the car since 19k miles, so I know its always been warmed up correctly since then

[@robi4387]

If you have looked after it why not get the oil tested for peace of mind. But with low mileage you've probably changed the oil every 7,000 miles and that will A have helped a lot and B be cleaner oil that you test so erm.

[@anserkhan9430]

Nice car bro 👌!!!stay blessed inshallah!!!

[@e.s.3599]

Mashallah. Love ittttttttttttttt

[@danielwoodland9576]

I'm sure drive tribe channel did this not long ago? Seems the same but can't remember if it's the same breed of car and model 😂. great vid as Allways.

[@JelloTR]

They did and it was. It’s an issue with S65 V8 and S85 V10 which are basically the same engine, S65 with 2 cylinders chopped off. Awesome engines that were designed with too fine tolerances on the crankshaft/rod bearings.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Is a plastigauge not needed to measure the clearances?

[@stevenkerry3101]

i have always loved that model of M5 and would love one if i had the money but after watching these videos and work involved not to mention the cost to keep them reliable i don't think i would have one now even if i had the money .love the videos though .

[@TRHamza]

They are definitely expensive when they go wrong but due to them depreciating a fair bit it allows for some money to be spent on the car, and still have a very special driving experience for the price of a modern hot hatch. But yes ultimately it is a risk and there are not many good ones for sale

[@haroonzabair1180]

Hey man....for a more attainable car, I would suggest an e60 550i, my dad has owned about 5 now (we now have an f10 M5), and they were always reliable fun. Still a 4.8 V8 and I would easily argue - far more rare than the e60 M5, which is in some ways more appealing in it's own right. Like I said, it's far more reliable too....its not quite the power or as special, but its basically a baby M5....plus, without the 'M' badge, parts and maintenance are much cheaper, dont get me wrong tho, its still not exactly "cheap" to maintain, but still more affordable than an M5. Just suggesting it cos I know it's a very underrated car...no one talks about it so I'm hoping it might be a good alternative until mabye one day you land yourself a dream M5 :), good luck!

[@TheM5Dog]

The values of these are only going one way, and it isn't down.

[@haroonzabair1180]

@@TheM5Dog yh...realistically tho....literally what car has depreciated in the last year?....the mix of a crazy covid car market and the slow impending death of the combustion engine has just sky rocketed car prices...especially anything special or performance orientated. U could pick up e92 M3s for like a bag of chips and now they're like a serious investment....just because they're now appreciated as the only v8 M3....prices are CRAZY!!!!....sad to see unfortunately.

[@TheM5Dog]

@@haroonzabair1180 definitely truth in that, but values of the E60 have been climbing for a few years. There are still some cheap ones about, but they're becoming more scarce. Looking at Autotrader only, there are 37 V10s forsale. There are 122 F10s, and while technically the better car, they're no where near as special as the E60. I drove an F10 and it was mega fast, but it didn't excite. I wasn't disappointed about getting back in my E60.

[@jamesg1769]

Is there a running in period with the new bearings?

[@JoshHarrisPOV]

Have you got any major plans for this car cosmetically? Or are you keeping it oem+ as you normally do? Love the e60 v10 can't wait to see more of it!

[@TRHamza]

Will do some cosmetic stuff but it’ll be an OEM+ kinda look; as I think they’re pretty perfect standard imo

[@timothym5678]

At what point did you decide to get it done? I heard you spun a bearing in the first part, but I dont know if you were joking. If you did spin it, what happened? I have a 2008 M6 with an ESS supercharger on it and worry about this. Not sure what to look for. It is at 88k miles.

[@randomautist1593]

the needful, sirs

[@dukeofdevon5608]

Sounds exactly like my Insignia with the oil pump seal that kills the engine over time due to low oil pressure then it spins the bearings

[@sydneyNemesis101]

As BMW have now come back with better reliable engines, they should bring back a V10 version back.....damn that noise is soo good