When Striking Gold Is BAD? CHEAP BMW M6 Rod Bearing Replacement

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I bought a 2007 BMW M6 powered by the mighty S85 V10 for $3,750. Only to find out immediately that my E63 would need rod bearings. The Car Ninja and I tackled it in record time. This job called for 51 hours of work and it took us less than 8 included the next video. It's really not that difficult, just tedious and precise work.
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[@natemallory9141]

The Car Ninja is one of my favorite youtubers who is not a youtuber.

[@B0xlife1]

He's got a channel, no videos tho lol

[@papitosabe]

Yea, doesn't seem snakey whatsoever, nor a slick talker. Very cool, calm, and collected calmington tone. I'd watch him over a lot of other car channels out there.

[@kevinjohnson1958]

He's a cool dude, totally unphased with any job he has to do.

[@johnnykaraj6115]

@Nancy Pelosi Albanian

[@johnnykaraj6115]

The channel is Velocity Garage

[@greathornedowl3644]

Shout out to Car Ninja, skillful mechanic, great shop, and great tools.

[@johnnykaraj6115]

Thank you

[@EM-cc6gi]

Johnny Karaj love watching you wrench on things the right way, sir. I live in Kansas City, but if you ever need a helper, let me know!

[@gabrielterrazas171]

@@johnnykaraj6115 excellent work!!! Watching from Bolivia South America

[@DIZAZZO]

@@johnnykaraj6115 My wife said that you need to charge extra because of all the annoyance around you while you working... Lol

[@B0xlife1]

@@johnnykaraj6115 yeah man you're awesome, if I had a European car and lived in the same area, you would be my one stop shop!

[@stephenhayes3765]

That torque wrench pays for itself every time he gets it out. Such a time saver

[@josephbusby4625]

I have that and the 1/2 drive and I absolutely love them.

[@QuickQuips]

The M12s? No kidding. I’m surprised it took this long to mix power and precision.

[@winstonbeck8623]

If I had a torque wrench like that I would hang it above my fireplace like a display sword!

[@johnditch6357]

torque? whats that? had to use a 4' extension to even move lug nuts on a car I acquired brake caliper had seized it;s a wonder the hub aint warped.

[@TheBrokenLife]

Insanely better than my ancient Kent-Moore torque-angle meter that you have to alligator clip on to something near by.

[@paulog8813]

I love how clean and organized Johnny’s garage is. The job looks easy and fast, because Johnny knows what to do and have the proper tools. Nice video.

[@bullieboi]

Poor Johnny, he is surrounded by yahoos and he just keeps on getting the job done. What a great guy!! Hats off to Johnny!

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

haha, it must have been a challenge tightening those bolts in correct order having both Tyler and JR hovering around him youtubing away.

[@CardboardSliver]

Free advertising.

[@volvogt21]

I'd go to him. The Wizard pretends he knows the ninja actually does

[@chrisvig123]

This guys making a fortune off all the KZbinrs 😀

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

@@volvogt21 I think the Wizard doesn't do some of the work thr Ninja does because it is a headache, and he doesn't specialize in German cars.

[@thesoundofthewhales]

The Car Ninja comes across as such humble, hard working guy! It's a pleasure to see him working.

[@logun1970]

Johnny must be a Saint to have enough patience to have someone standing over him the whole time talking and filming and whatever.... Bless the Car Ninja!

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

The car ninja is so smooth. It looks like he does not get worked up about anything. He should definitely get his own channel if he wanted to. Very easy to watch

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Car ninja, such a Cool guy . He’s got the nicest shop so bright and Clean. Wow Thanks JR it’s going to be awesome buddy. Great music btw .

[@Happyman-od7zp]

Props to Johnny! Such a kind and awesome person!

[@thelightspeed3d712]

The car ninja is like the weather man. He fixes stuff but because it’s a BMW it breaks again and everyone understands. Predicting the weather is hard.

[@ckm-mkc]

"It's not knowing how to swing a hammer, it's knowing where to hit...." The experience doing this is clear in this video... Having the right tools also makes it hella easier.

[@B0xlife1]

Night and day difference. That's why I don't even mess with serious stuff like sub frame drops or anything more serious than alternators, brakes, starters, etc because I have no air tools or strong enough power impacts to even tough this rusted shit here in Wisconsin! Damn salt fucks it all up

[@YTIndymann99]

So relaxing watching the Car Ninja work. All the proper tools, CLEAN garage, and calm attitude.

[@Lumixster]

Jonny is a wizard , what a cool guy, soft spoken, gentle dude , he knows his shXt lol

[@ssi220]

Car ninja is an incredible mechanic! Always smiling, never getting frustrated and throwing tools around, after my mechanic gets done working on my Lincoln you can find tools in every corner of the garage. I’d love to have a mechanic as knowledgeable as him!

[@80wolfmanrob]

Awesome the car ninja taking time to help you and teach you. He seems like a nice guy.

[@Usmanthemecano]

While charging$1500

[@vikingman4614]

Car ninja is about to ban BMW's from internet auctions.

[@robertweir9034]

Your so lucky to have someone like Johnny in the picture. I totally respect that man.

[@EidolWays]

For my E60 M5, I went with the BE Bearings + ARP rod bolts. I'm very glad that I did. So far, the lead wear ratings are in the 0 - 4 PPM ratings for ~5000-mile oil changes since 75k miles.

[@douglas685]

Hoovie: I bought the cleanest 7 series, OMG what a disaster! JRGo: I bought the most trashed 6 series on the planet, afternoon of work with Jonny, good as new. Poor Tyler, he'll never buy another BMW again until he does.

[@vikingman4614]

If Hoovie has to junk his seven series he will just buy a M6 like JR's Hoovie is a spoiled man he will keep trying to he has a working used BMW

[@greathornedowl3644]

Think Hoovie should watch Scotty Kilmer - Dont buy used German cars

[@goclunker]

Viking Man hoovie is braindead

[@ExRev79]

@@greathornedowl3644 nah he's committed to german cars man

[@donmynack]

Good as new...until it breaks again. Which it will.

[@DocMackGarage]

Johnny the car Ninja should totally wear eye protection. He is a very skillfull, dependable, and approachable mechanic. If I was in Kansas I would definitely being my car to him, but I live 8000 miles away. Nice video JR as always.

[@OB928]

The Car Ninja is amazing! 10% of his car knowledge inside my brain would probably make my head explode.

[@antonio77italy]

10:00 the service book repair time scam exposed... Great job! The Car Ninja best mechanic ever!

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

I can see how Johnny puts up with the youtubers "helping" him since they bring him such good advertisement (and money), and well deserved, he´s focused on the tasks and so skilled.

[@bradklingensmith]

Watching 👀 the Ninja is just a joy.

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

All joy.

[@avanger19]

I like car Ninja he is quiet, calm, composed, humble, peaceful does not show off jus cuz he is in front of the camera.

[@lewkforce]

Headlight level sensor? Can't you just look at the headlight to know if it's almost out of fluid?

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Still laughing...thnx....

[@hootsmccoy1450]

That’s the blinker fluid you do that with I think...

[@B0xlife1]

Auto zone has a great deal right now on gallon jugs of blinker fluid. Name brand too! Better priced then wally world!

[@eldonerc2524]

@@B0xlife1 but do they have the blue razasberry flavor, or it it all orange an key lime? 🤔

[@repnatl]

@@B0xlife1 unless its synthetic blinker fluid it will melt the muffler bearings.

[@robprice6573]

Car Ninja is awesome, just look how clean he keeps his shop, that speaks volumes. That BMW is so complex I’m sure it will need more repairs soon.

[@_dmfd]

Hoovie walks in and is like - " hmm, yes, the engine is made out of engine " 😂😂😂

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Lol

[@electronicbattlefield2442]

Johnny seems like an all around good dude, and a great dad too!

[@HondaSolutions]

BMW the only manufacturer that accepts rod bearing replacement as “maintenance “

[@severinpridal1355]

No, not really. that is std maint on industrial engines

[@LAG09]

The classic BMW onwership experience in Germany has always been to drive it hard for a max 4 years, fiddle with the odometer and sell it before it starts making the blue smoke. No point in making things like that last when they fail after it's been sold on and hence won't affect the original owners' decision to buy another. It was only a few years ago that they made it illegal to tamper with the odometer and that came after years of dogged resistance from industry and consumer advocate groups so they lease the cars now.

[@DuRöhre4711]

I call BS. Watch M539 Restorations. He's the JRGO of Frankfurt an BMW's

[@TheBrokenLife]

@@severinpridal1355 "Standard" after a bazillion hours, or something so huge the crank literally crushes the bearings to death, perhaps. 80,000 miles at 60mph is a whole 1,333 hours. Double it just for sport and it's still embarrassing...

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

@@severinpridal1355 Yeah I think its generally accepted practice to refresh the bearings and piston rings on a semi truck engine every million miles or so. So yes replacing rod bearings is "standard maintenance" lol. Of course a lot of the time the rest of the truck is trashed by the time the engine wears out.

[@murrys5444]

Watching how smooth that job went was very enjoyable. The Car Ninja knows his stuff exceedingly well. I am wondering, just how spoiled is JR going to be working in a garage that is that well setup? :P

[@greathornedowl3644]

Nice to watch a knowledgeable mechanic, detailed.

[@B0xlife1]

He's like a kid in a candy store.

[@joepennant]

Johnny works efficiently, no wasted time doing unnecessary stuff. I wonder if that old 5 series he has on the lift in the corner is his personal project car? Been seeing it for months.

[@waltervasconcelos3441]

Car Ninja is freaking awesome!! Wish you were near by ninja.

[@yukimasaheppe]

Get outta here Tyler your just slowing us down!😂. Cool to see friends supporting friends👍

[@sat_sonic]

You pushed these videos so quickly I watched the end before the beginning LOL! Nice work and thanks for the excellent content!

[@fohatadri]

Car Ninja is such a good mechanic and also a very good friend. You are blessed guys.

[@Lasertrac]

I'm glad there are individuals with the knowledge and patience to repair Bimmers, it is a source of shame that half the crap that fails on them, does so. What happened to teutonic pride? Bring back the engineering without all the technology and I'd be much happier.

[@buddyrevell6369]

Wizard/Hoovie = talk about fixing cars. Ninja/JR = fixes cars.

[@ajw828]

This was so satisfying to watch. Makes this serious repair look easy with all the confidence between the two of you. Our X5 needs a new oil pan gasket, and have to drop the subframe and the diff and suspension to get to it. Definitely going to have Jonny do that one once the leak gets bad enough!

[@scottcol23]

You say in the description this repair is not difficult. That is only because you have Johnny there. Imagine having to do the job at home (with a lift). It would be a lot more intense figuring out the procedure. Plus Johnny has all the fancy BMW jigs. Like the brace that holds everything up and in place when you drop the subframe. Its cheating when you have a BMW Nina Master mechanic. Its like being able to have a laptop with internet when taking the SATs. Lol

[@willm5032]

You gotta do a price breakdown after this is done. I owned a BMW and I loved it but the price of parts was eye-watering.

[@richardgould3166]

6 or 7 hours compressed into 20 minutes. WOW, keep up the amazing work. lookin forward to the next episode

[@_straightsix2658]

Leuchtweitenregung We want to hear it in the next episode! 😬😅 Try Kühlmittelfüllstandssensor (coolant level sensor) too 😂✌️

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

The car ninja is one focused dude. I couldn't do a job like that while having somebody watching and recording me. It would throw me off focus.

[@timgraddy2418]

"If your leaning you could be cleaning".... Johnny is a great mechanic..

[@derekchisholm972]

Can we see the drawing at 17:16??

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

Really a great insight of whats involved.Hats off to Johnny for his knowledge and allowing you to film the work . Really enjoyable to watch .

[@sammikhail3837]

Nicely done. Top notch job in 20% of the allowed time. Kinda makes me mad at the dealers for overcharging the customers.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad we could help you out!!

[@jeffzekas]

Watching this video reminds me of why we spent over $8000 fixing my son’s BMW over a two-year period.

[@michaelhinde6941]

Old mate Johnny certainly has alot of great kit in his workshop. Talented guy.

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

If you would have had that job done at a dealer, I assure you that you would have been charged 51 hours of labor costs even if it only took 8 hours. It's amazing when it's your own car and time matters how you can get things done soooooooo much faster.

[@losthomas7589]

Did rod bearings with my Dad on a ‘78 Bronco (351M) back in ‘85. I’ll say it just a tad less complicated than the BMW.

[@itsmephil2255]

Johnny the Car Ninja is now world famous thanks to WatchJRgo.... 👌👌👌

[@nosaint01]

Johnny is so awesome

[@johnnykaraj6115]

Thank you

[@pablopicaro7649]

10:00 Johny's rate is $89/hr , job takes 51.5hr, so that is $4583 for labor on this job

[@Themadoutbacker]

Just 89$? My local shops are 100$-110$

[@joshdoeseverything4575]

they agreed on $3000 though

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Paul Schless : labour rates in Canada $120.

[@melvingibson4525]

For a master BMW tech that's s damn bargain for shop time.

[@Themadoutbacker]

@@Robsav-yx6vi is that in American dollars?

[@Mechanickirk]

Does Car Ninja charge extra for dealing with you? I think he should.

[@Usmanthemecano]

Seriously

[@greathornedowl3644]

Was thinking the same thing, from I will help you - cuts the time in half, to I'm in the way chit chatting doubling time.

[@winstonbeck8623]

That is my first time ever seeing that engine hoist brace thing. Never stop learning from others. Keep up the great content!

[@arnemalmkvist8553]

Johnny is great , talk nice , and great smile ,even when things go wrong he is super great

[@Bmstaudy]

all these videos, and I still want this model m6

[@EM-cc6gi]

Had one at the dealer I work at, it was a manual too. Such amazing sounding motors

[@B0xlife1]

@@EM-cc6gi how much did it go for?. Remember what mileage it had?

[@jamesr5741]

Their good in a straight line....and that's it.

[@raydavis5907]

Had my 08 M6 for 3 years , no issues yet, bracing myself for the carnage 😬

[@raqg1803]

Shoutout to FCP Euro. It's literally the only place I purchase my parts for my Mercedes. Great customer service and always to my doorstep in the correct time.

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks for the support Christopher!!

[@TheBrokenLife]

You may let the Ninja know, should he not know this already, that there are specialty tools you can use to screw into the rods that give them handles. It makes them radically easier to work with and the ones I've seen are aluminum so you don't risk scratching the crank. My Dad has a set of them for SBCs since time began, but I'm sure you can get them in "German" as well. If he's doing a ton of bearing rolls, it would be a big hassle saver for him. It's easy enough to make your own too.

[@Fony_turgeson]

i love how these videos make it look so easy lol when i try and do it i end up with extra bolts

[@johncoss5604]

Really enjoy the content and the relationships.

[@jacobrippey4937]

Not gonna lie: part of why I just picked up a Volvo is to have an excuse to buy FCP Euro parts. Can’t wait to work with them!

[@fcpeuro]

That's awesome, thanks Jacob!!

[@jhooie]

I really wish we had a Car Ninja and a Car Wizard around here! Amazing how they work so fast and efficient!

[@Cartier_specialist]

The Car Ninja has the cleanest working garage I've ever seen.

[@Czechbound]

3 THINGS A MECHANIC NEEDS : 1 Expertise 2 Patience 3 Balls :)

[@MrFreakenfast]

I'm so glad you made videos on this car, it inspired me to fix the vanos issue on my e90 m3 turns out it was a 30 dollar plastic cage that goes on the inside of the oilfilter, so glad I get to drive that car again!

[@osgeld]

ninja is so much more natural in your video's

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

osgeld I’ve noticed that too. Just a really nice guy too.

[@Akecherfd8424]

You and Tyler need to get the car ninja to start his own youtube channel. He could do many videos on BMW repairs and maintenance of these cars as they age to keep them running before they become the money pits Tyler Hoover buys.

[@rayseal1099]

A very talented humble mechanic

[@waynethomas5408]

Every BMW owner needs a guy like Johnny in their corner.

[@terrylessmann2274]

Cool that the Ninja lets you help with the job.

[@bigkev10101]

The car ninja’s shop is so nice and clean. Awesome job on the car.

[@juxtarepublic6106]

I hope Johnny is getting plenty of referral business from Tyler & JR's channels.... Such a Professional Mechanic and workshop..... I use to work at BMW...... wasn't as clean as the CarNinja's setup.

[@Bluelinechevy82]

Idk why, but these videos are making me want a BMW M6.

[@TheSkrillexRemix]

At least your rod bearing didn’t fuse to the crank. Happened once and that sucked I love how he watches you take the wheels off like a dad

[@thethomasj1795]

I am seriously considering moving to KC. Everyone there seems so nice, and professional. I love Mahomes and dig the St. Louis Blues.

[@eptdy]

Tavarish needs to see your guy. The car wizard writes off everything that comes through his shop.

[@k300zx]

Johnny is awesome. Give him mad! Respect. Thanks for the videos

[@williamwolf5387]

The GQ edition came with the de-tuned engine. It did not have the suspension, or the full time Multi-Air system that the Abarth had. It’s a really cool car, and arguably has a better interior than the Abarth, but it’s not an Abarth. Glad the M6 is coming together!

[@pablopicaro7649]

12:44 Didn't I just see this guy over on hoovies Channel?

[@ElliottAlvis]

Yep. And me too. Not even kidding lol.

[@B0xlife1]

That's 100 percent Jake. He's a KZbinr as well, he gets around LOL, he's been in a plenty of Jr's videos. They are good friends. Check his channel out and subscribe, same type of content and lots of guest appearances from Jr and many others!

[@christiancomputing8771]

Elliott Alvis Yeah, the real celeb appearance right here!

[@ryguy57106]

Holy crap Johnny , can eat off that shop floor!!! Very professional

[@GarageItYourself]

Gotta love how easy Jonny makes dissecting a BMW. Could you imagine trying to do this on your driveway 😱😱😱

[@sleepyhollow783]

To JR, Johnny & co; much continued success & blessings. Thanks for making a tough world a better place by being stand up guys.

[@edgewood99]

"goes smoothly" when you have the tools and knowledge, parts and LIFT!

[@davidyaroch6622]

True. Not a job for a DIYer with Harbor Freight jackstands.

[@philipnewton7524]

JR That was a great video mate in full detail on the BMW showing how the professional does this job love it Phil in the uk

[@allanbrooks3060]

The car ninja is amazing.i like when they work together

[@austinb.7744]

Car ninja is a great guy.

[@jonathonmason6394]

That's why I love my 94 Chevy Cheyenne 1500. It ain't got all that fancy stuff on it. And you actually got room to work on the motor. 😁

[@kevinkehlet1543]

I've have owned a 01 Z3 for almost 15 years now. I am no real troubled yet.

[@TwoDollarGararge]

I have an '04 Z4 got it really cheap and little bit of maintenance and it's been fine

[@JonBlondell]

The Ninja is getting the bulk of the comments, all great! He should.

[@melwaj5563]

So happy to see you grow !

[@willoverkill8461]

Thumbs up for Car Ninja expertise and a lot of hard work

[@leonarddaneman810]

Very substantive . . . great car community there in Kansas. You learned a lot from the Ninja, I'm sure.

[@pvnugget]

Thnx to you I got my camaro ss seats from j&j auto wrecking , great prices 👍👍

[@ParFektion]

Johnny is an amazing mechanic! 👏 Love your channel JR! Best car KZbinr there is! Keep the videos coming man! 😍👏

[@djr1029]

Love the Ninja. That's why I wear a mask.

[@douglasvines1221]

I can’t wait to here it run and drive like new

[@taddymason9564]

Love the car ninja. Johnny seems like a cool guy. Would love to see his personal rides. Something tells me he is very meticulous.