Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

VCV/PVC Valves M70 (V12)

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 […]

Water Pump Replacement M70 (V12)

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all BMW models with the M70 V12 engine. Problem : those Germans can’t build decent water pumps and if you see them, you can tell Sean750 said so. Throughout the years, I replaced dozens of pumps on lots of German cars, sometimes a couple […]