Article by: Johan Article applies to: all BMW models with a viscous clutch cooling fan. Problem: It’s very easy to spot a bad fan coupling. The engine temperature will rise when standing in traffic. On my 735i it went to about the 3/4 mark. Apparently the electrical fan on the […]

Article by: Olin Johnston Article applies to: all e31, e32, e34, e38, and e39 models with the M60 and M62 V8 engines. I know this has been brought up numerous times before, but if you own an M60 or M62 engine, DO NOT delay checking your oil pump bolts. Yesterday, […]

Article by: Olin Johnston Applies to: all models with the M60/M62 engines. This is a reasonably straightforward, but occasionally frustrating engine repair job that can be done by anybody as long as they are patient. I worked at a very leisurely pace, doing each side on separate days, but this […]

Article by: GSXRliterbikz Article applies to: all models with the M60/M62/S62 V8 engines. First of all, I’m not a professional. I just love DIY. So the info here is just meant to help. To begin with, find TDC and install a flywheel pin (sorry, no pic). I then removed everything […]

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all BMW models with the M70 V12 engine. Problem: there are 2 known problems areas when you are suffering from an unusual high oil consumption. Problem one is worn valve stem seals, and problem two is faulty VCV valves. Both issues are causing the […]