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 […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
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 […]
e38 Rubber Keypad Repair
e38 Rubber Keypad Repair Article by: Qsilver7 If you have the old style (rubber) remote key head and the pads have worn down and look awful…you can replace them with rubber replacement button pads that can be found on eBay. Mine came from a vendor in China and only cost […]
e38 Rear Ball Joint Removal
e38 Rear Ball Joint Removal Article by: voodoomelon Article applies to all E38 models, 725/728/735/740/750 i/iL Tools needed: – Jack and axle stands – Custom ball joint removal ($25/€25) tool OR original BMW tool (big bucks, $300/€300+) – Breaker bar – Assortment of rachets with 24mm, 18mm, 16mm sockets – […]
Rear Wheel Bearing
Article by: GSXRliterbikz Article applies to: most BMW models. So the 7 I bought a few months ago needed a bearing when I bought it. Lazy person I am, I procrastinated too long. Put like 8k on it and then had to stop driving since it got too bad. All […]
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 […]