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 […]
Topic: Engine
Timing Chain Guides (V8)
Timing Chain Tensioner (V8)
Article by:Jblindy Article applies to: all models with the M60/M62/S62 V8 engine. Symptoms were a diesel-like rattle on start up after sitting for a few hours. Tools needed: Part needed: To begin, you will need to remove the air box. Un-clip the 4 clips and loosen the hose clamp to […]
Oil Filter Canister Replacement (I6)
Article by:Johan Article applies to all models with the M30 straight six cylinder engine. Problem: On every cold start it takes 5 to 10 seconds for the oil pressure warning light to go out. Now you may not think much of it but that’s scary! It means your engine is […]
Fan Clutch Rehab
Article by: John Krawzcyk Article applies to: all BMW models with a viscous cooling fan clutch. These next few pages attempt to graphically demonstrate the Plumley Procedure for rehabbing Porsche 928 mechanical fan clutches. The one shown below is from my 1979 and it typical of the earlier model fan […]
Oil Pump Bolts – M60/M62 (V8)
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, […]