Hi All,

Im a new member and tried to find a posting with recommendations for independent shops in the Wash-Balt area that are known for doing quality and affordable Rod Bearing replacement work. I did not find one, so I am asking the forum to see if anyone knows of a shop they would recommend. I have talked to a couple of shops and one mentioned they replaced them on an S65 and another did a replacement job a year or two ago. I am hoping to find a shop has an experienced mechanic that has done this for a number of S85s and knows the right bearings to use and what else to replace while they have the oil pan down. I have read about how the high pressure VANOS line should be replaced, The bearing and the gear lash on the VANOS pump should be checked and the motor mounts replaced. I just want to get this done right the first time.

Thanks for you time!