Topic: Engine

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, […]

M60/M62 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

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 […]

Timing Chain Guides (V8)

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 […]

Volvo Electric Fan

Article by: AHenry014 Article applies to: all models with the crap pulley driven viscous clutch fan. This is installed on my v8 car, a ’94 touring with the b40/6spd swap. I first installed it on the stock radiator 540i/6 rad with minor trimming to the Volvo shroud, and it is […]

M30 Oil Pump

Article by: RAkhmedov Applies to: All models with the M30 straight six engine. Lubrication is critical for any engine. Good condition of the oil pump is essential for provision of adequate lubrication. Negligence of timely oil changes affects oil pump as well as the rest of the system resulting in […]