Part 1: Disassembly - M62TU Timing Chain Guide Replacement DIY - E53 Rescue

[@zshadows]

Your willingness to reshoot that video is much appreciated. Thank you!

[@wawzat]

Many thanks for this series! Extremely well done! I just completed the timing chains and guides, primary and secondary chain tensioners, oil pump chain, Vanos rebuild, oil separator + valve, and valley pan. For a DIY "mechanic" like me it was a huge job. I used the FCP Euro Ultimate Timing chain kit and the German Auto Solutions timing kit, which were both great. The job took me two weeks of 6 hour days on average. I don't think I could have done it without this series. I watched the entire thing through and then specific parts the evening before the next batch of work. I especially like that you didn't edit out your mistakes which really helped me avoid them. 2000 E38 740iL with 138K miles. The guides were intact but brittle. The project turned out great and my engine doesn't clatter like a diesel anymore. I feel like buying you a case of your favorite beverage!

[@imabozoMeng]

In the same boat as you right now. Plan to start this week 💪

[@kimbangayan2340]

I have car same as you and I might have to do it since everyone want to charge 6k or above. Im not looking forward to it.

[@Purvis513]

Don't even own an E53. Clicked purely to like and comment. And I love watching your videos anyway.

[@chrisa9999]

Nice work! I’ve done this job and the hardest part was collecting all the info required, this video contains it all.

[@oldjarhead1125]

50sKid..you have to be an engineering teacher! Your DIY video's make things look easy! Good to show mistakes/or misses because I guarantee you, we will do the same. Great job. And to do it twice is outstanding. Thank you. I spend so much time watching your videos that I feel we are friends. Very good information on tools as well!

[@rudolphbrewster6189]

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[@jet328i2]

With all this complexity and spaghetti of wires and hoses, I’ll just stick with the M52 in my E36. Your patience with the chaos of that engine bay is admirable.

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

ye, the 6s have enough problems

[@mike325ci]

I've seen a few videos the timing chain, and so far yours is great -- just the right pace and length and video clarity! I was about 3/4 done with removal before I saw this video, will watch along for the remainder. BTW, I might hold the world record for highest miles on stock chain guides... Almost 250K miles! Shows you that regular maintenance and short synthetic oil change intervals is key!

[@percivaljenkins7912]

267k and now I have to do them this week 😭

[@nizaamodienjones5244]

i dont even have a car like this but i just enjoy watching this guy

[@50sKid]

Thanks!

[@andrewm8734]

Me about to tackle this job in a few months at 17 years old without a swivel head ratchet, or any power tools, and only half of the special tools needed. ☺️

[@RPDBY]

how did it go?

[@Im5Jayden]

@@RPDBYlol

[@vviiper]

50skid you're a literal legend!

[@TrevorMinton]

I got started on this with my 540 yesterday. Your videos for the procedure are getting a lot of plays from me, this is like having a guide with me in the garage. Thanks for such thorough coverage of the process, it is a huge help.

[@imabozoMeng]

Well, how'd it turn out?? Have the E38 that's needing surgery ASAP 😂🤦‍♂️

[@TrevorMinton]

@@imabozoMeng funny you should ask... I'm stuck and had to put it aside, but getting back to it tomorrow. The new guides and chains are on and timed, and I turned the crank by hand to test the timing, but after turning to only 9:00 of the first revolution of the crank, it's stuck. Hits a dead stop and won't turn at all. The intake camshaft on bank 2 moved a little bit just as it stopped turning. I figure it either bent a valve and a piston is hitting a valve or I simply didn't time it correctly. Going to back it up, re-insert the flywheel pin and start over with the timing procedure to see if I can get it right. If not, I guess I've got bigger (valve) problems. No fault of this video though! It's all on me.

[@imabozoMeng]

The intake cams do that, the slight shudder. Totally normal. I think minding TDC position thru the process would be top priority

[@PureRocker20]

That's a huge job... Much respect to you! I know it's easy to just write a few nice words, but you deserve the "legend" title. That engine looks pretty clean inside! Mine M54 has a fine brown slugde/varnish all over! "Longlife oil service interval neglect"

[@cpainesail]

You are a god send to DIY mechanics. Thank you for taking this on and then putting it out to the world. Pretty cool to think you have saved thousands and thousands of $$$$ DIYers. About to take this project on with my 540iT. Thanks again legend!

[@BelkadiDjamel]

B 😅😅 😊çhhhhhhhhh

[@myxipitlik2]

A technique I found very effective in removing a stuck radiator hose is to use a heat gun. Heating the plastic connection will help soften and unstuck the plastic & rubber parts.

[@tbirdboy]

Glad to see you again. Recently purchased a good running 2000 540i. This video will be golden for the work I will be attempting to do.

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

better b manual, how much is it

[@gnomebmw]

I so need the help. I have a 2000 540i as well, need new guides. Car is on jacks w oil pan, valve and timing covers, valley pan and accessories removed. Stuck on the crank bolt removal step. Need step by step

[@tbirdboy]

@@BmwMe-uh9sy Sorry for the late reply...Auto. Paid 1k from a friend who didn't want to bother with oil leaks/repairs but had a repair/service folio an inch thick. Very good running BMW i must say but at 209k it will need the TC guides. Update: 9/15 - Replaced the all suspension pieces with a 20 piece Lemforder kit, front/rear Sach struts/shock kit. and motor mounts. Whew!

[@Miggys.Garage]

@@tbirdboyyo bro please give us another update. 🙏

[@tbirdboy]

@@Miggys.Garage All done with that TCG work. Running fine. More recent work: VANOS solenoids Refurbished fuel injectors Spark plugs Ran well before but new solenoids recovered my missing torque. Smart investment imho.

[@burntnougat5341]

You made this right on time. I just acquired a 1999 740iL and will be tackling this job this summer. Thanks for all you do Jason!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Super detailed video and awesome work! If I ever do a timing chain job on one of these, definitely going to be referring to this video series! Sucks that so many manufacturers these days build engines with subpar let me change systems. One of the first timing chains I ever did was on a Toyota 22RE. And when I found out the old 20 r engine had a double roller system that never failed, I was so disappointed in Toyota for skimping out on later engines

[@mikegsg9r]

This is a great tutorial, however I mangled the German auto solutions flywheel pin trying to use it to remove the crank bolt. My ac condenser prevents me from fitting my impact on the bolt as well, which I could maybe move out of the way without evacuating. I'd recommend to most to just buy the crank pulley holder tool for $100. My crank bolt is significantly harder to get off then as shown. I will likely implement a torque multiplier tool with the crank pulley holder. Still, thanks for the video!

[@sanosuke2999]

Great tutorial! The Car Ninja would be proud!

[@makgstefan]

I sold my e39 but i am so happy that you are back. I still enjoy the way you are working! Excellent job!

[@eddierofl]

I have an M54 E39 Touring and I'm watching this anyway because it's just great content! Cool to see all the small similarities between the M54 and M62 as well.

[@E39ForLife0]

I have all the parts for over 6 months now and waiting to tackle it, this is a perfect time to drop this video

[@BirdogEd]

Glad to see your alright and helping us out with your great knowledge! Thank you!😎

[@BroncoSolid]

Outstanding. Worthy of a gold star sticker for sure!

[@FabianCharrua]

Nice work. Would have been nice if you shared what size at 1:01:24 on the solenoid

[@dmytromishchenko2946]

It’s a special vanos solenoid socket, costs about $100 on FCP Euro

[@FabianCharrua]

@@dmytromishchenko2946 Bought on ebay for 20

[@paperandmedals8316]

I think I’ve watched every timing chain guide swap video on KZbin for no other reason than the interest. I have a M62 in a 1998 E38. I have no plans of replacing the guides. Car has 97k miles. It has a new guide tensioner. The original was absolutely compressed. Plus I do 4k-5k mile synthetic oil changes. There are people out there with over 200k on the original guides. The maintenance on the car has been directed to maintain those guides.

[@lp2565]

Great Video. Makes me appreciate my E46 M54 engine even more!

[@bavarianfinestmotors]

Just love your videos so much! It inspires me to do this myself! Thanks again! 80’kid here 👍

[@matsalol4923]

Great video once again. Your e46 M54 videos was HUGE help for me!

[@lefora87]

the passion and patience u have with engine work is priceless🙌💪

[@ToastRunnerHere]

I don't have an M62 (but have a few others though) - but your vids I always use for my education purposes! Thanks man!

[@JumpingFish223]

Will I need a impact to remove the reinforcement plate or are they able to come off by hand with a breaker bar? 14:50

[@KKE1978]

You are truly God sent. Your videos are well explained and make any job look easy. I will be doing this job this summer and i will use these videos. Cant wait for part 2. Thank and great job

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

any whining noise from the power steering pump? been looking for a quiet one

[@ProperRepair]

I think redoing this job was a good idea, watching 70 minutes of that strobing effect would have caused headaches. Looking forward to Part 2/3!

[@50sKid]

Yep, I knew it would after editing the first version of the video.

[@benberk8541]

@1:12:45 you can see a lot of dirt inside the engine parts. What products and tools are safe to use to clean them?

[@50sKid]

You can use gunk foaming engine cleaner or something similar-or anything that is a degreaser, followed by scrubbing with a stiff nylon brush of some sort, followed by water

[@Radovan38740]

This looks so much harder than working on my e38 735i m62 non vanos. Just watching this gave me a headache :D Great job as usual :)

[@randyapling4889]

Thank you for such great step by step instructions! Diving into mine today.

[@cmkm54]

This is fantastic, im about to rebuild my m62tu and this is just another helper. Thank you so much!

[@ghettomist1575]

How did it go?

[@cmkm54]

@@ghettomist1575 runs like a top!

[@zonarestorations]

@@cmkm54 How many hours did this take you? Im trying to do it on a weekend.

[@cmkm54]

@@zonarestorations you could definitely do it in a weekend, it took me around 5 days mainly because I was at a friend's house screwing around so 2 of those days I only worked on the car for around 1 hour a day.

[@erickflores3811]

Dude I was just in the process of finishing up my timing chain, been all over the internet getting steps and tips on how to go about it but I no my boi 50skid got this in the bag can't wait to watch the whole vid

[@vladimirortiz1923]

Awesome video !! As always very very detailed , better than repair manual !!

[@kirkbanton9181]

Teacher is back. I am happy you are back.

[@edwinbencosme7344]

Thats exactly what I did when I bought the timing tool. I bought just the vanos tool from german auto solution. No codes at all. Happy how it turn out and yes it takes alot of parts to do it right. And about the pin it works just fine.

[@50sKid]

You mean the pin in your china kit worked fine for you?

[@edwinbencosme7344]

@@50sKid yea the china tool kit. I only used the blocks and the pins cuz setting the vanos plate is a lil critical so I didn’t want to risk it I used the G.A.S. But I like your idea. I should of tested it too see if the china tools were on point. Buy maybe next time lol. Ill see yours to see what happens.

[@davow8]

Thankyou. This is amazing and reminds me of how far the internal combustion engine has come ...... and why i want an EV for my next car!

[@DArtis69]

First off these Engines don't need their guides done at 125K miles....They fail because BMWs thermostate is set at 221F degrees....This high heat bakes the plastic guides until they get hard and brittle. Second issue...BMW recommended 15k oil change intervals....This also leads to premature failure...Third Issue...There are oil check valves behind the Cam Solenoids...He doesn't have them in his spare parts. They retain the oil in the Solenoids after you turn the car off. This also reduces the slack during initial start up preventing premature wear. Also important run 10w-30 or 40w during the summer....This also helps retain oil in the vanos, and the tensioners. Let the motor warm up gently before hammering on the engine. I put in rebuilt Vanos though I'm not that is the root cause of the guide failure. You can buy a kit that will allow you to reduce the engine temp. Some might say the engine will still get just as hot...pure ignorance. My motor and Trans run much cooler with the lower temp thermostate. Lastly don't skimp on oil...Amsoil and Quaker State Platinum hold their viscosity the best. I don't run oil past 7000 miles. If you wait past 8500 miles no matter what oil you run you will start getting bleed off because the oil looses it viscosity....The motor will start making a little bit of shuffling noise at start up on really hot days....also I did not have an issue with my pin...You must make sure you are putting it in the right hole in the the flywheel. When it's right it goes in easily and fits perfectly.

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

WOW cannot wait for the kit comparison.

[@justdriving2112]

just a thought, something I've found with my m62 is that sound like a diesel is the vanos. not saying its not the chain :) thanks for making your videos

[@50sKid]

This wasn’t usual though. I could hear it inside the vehicle

[@fransb8543]

I agree Kevin, mine has a new chain, guides and tensioner, still makes a little clacking noise when warm that you can hear inside the car. A specialist told me it is something most older m62tu engines do and it doesn't affect the longevity of the engine. If you are truly bothered by it then you can replace the vanos gears with a set of rebuilt ones. Contrary to the m54 units, these are not very DIY friendly to overhaul and replace the seals. I've left mine alone for now.

[@50sKid]

It’s actually not the clicking noise of the lifters in the valve train that I’m talking about though. This was more of a rhythmic thumping, a lower sound. Wasn’t even there the first time I fired up the engine. Came about after a test drive. We shall see if it returns!

[@fransb8543]

@@50sKid lets wait and see. Your videos are great, I'm doing a 6spd swap on my e46 now, you're a lot of help! Thnx dude

[@fruitmaster7231]

I agree with Kevin here, I got a 400k km e39 540i and the vanos is making that sound after warming up. But we shall see how the chainguides look like in the next video. Just keep in mind that in order to repair/replace the vanos you have to do all the steps again.

[@dkulako]

All good info in this video, but why did it seem Like you didn't replace the bottom oil pan gasket for the timing chain cover? might be considered the upper?? I swore it looked like there was no gasket installed.

[@patricwell8335]

I just did my 4.4 following the way you did it...after all done i got code for camshaft position sensor and code for inlet camshaft control bank 2( is that the trigger score wheel thats off)

[@WalterThorne-h5k]

Very excellent presentation Sir!

[@Levent_Ergun]

PWM dimming sucks ass. Props to you for reshooting a video of this scale.

[@brokenmotorwagen1328]

22:11" I would suggest to take out the radiator with the hoses attached, if you can just remove the hoses from the engine. Every time you remove a hose it will not sit the same way again so at least you should replace the O-rings.

[@teufelhunden2820]

Don’t EVER leave us again Jason! Lol

[@pedrorosario1831]

Hey brother Jason this really is a great video you made but it seems a lot easier to disassemble bumper fan radiator and radiator support if not you’ll have a lot bruises and aches and pains on your stomach ribs you are really one tough brother lol I’m really learning a lot please keep doing these instructional videos

[@manarshanableh9459]

Great video as usual. Good job explaining the DIY informations

[@ryanvs987]

Do I have to put the flywheel pin in to remove the crank bolt? I'm not doing anything with the timing, etc. just have to remove lower timing cover to get a broken bolt (water pump bolt). Please help, thanks

[@gnomebmw]

Great video instruction! I need your advice on 2 problems: 1) a small piece of the brittle electrical box plastic fell into cyl #8 ! I saw it fall into the open intake valve. maybe 3/4" x 1/2" triangular shape. Plugs are out, everything is disassembled per video. Any ideas? 2) It looks like your flywheel locking pin got bent. I am worried the pin isnt strong enough alone. I have the crank pully holding tool, not sure how to use that in combo with the pin, i.e. use just the tool to get the crank bolt off, then wiggle crank back and forth to fit the pin later? or use both at same time?

[@50sKid]

Take out the pin when using the crank holder, put it back in after you’re done. The little bit of plastic will probably get burned up or crushed and ejected out the exhaust when you fire it up. But you can try taking off the plug and cranking to see if it gets ejected from there.

[@JoelUSA]

lol .. what a great intro. I'm glad to see your "magic" is back. :)

[@larryjohnson8168]

Did you use the flywheel pin to counter hold the crank bolt?

[@mikespeksnijder8650]

On an e53 it's good practice to remove te lower sump even if it's not needed for the job, a few e53 i know have been totalled because of plastic in the oil pickup screen, your guides are sort of intact so i don't expect mutch, but for the price of 1 gasket i wouldn't risk it

[@rekordi]

So happy you are back with great vidjeos!

[@paulie2026]

Just a heads up, I have an e38 with the non vanos m62 and it makes noises like this at the beginning of the video. I did the guides 30k miles (at 92k with bits of plastic still!) and check the pan frequently. All the guides will fail so do it from age, but if you have done them and you hear noises, its most likely just a loud valve train. Also Psa, sometimes you wont hear any noises because its only failed partially .Check the oil pan, its the only way to know for sure.

[@masscomnet]

I have a 2000 540i 6MT - which currently has no trans installed. It has approx. 165k miles. The car is really nice shape and has been cared for (I bought it at an auction). I was thinking that I would pull the engine and the front timing covers - mainly to do an inspection of the chain guides. Would you recommend that I replace the chain, guides, and tensioner regardless of how they look? I thought I would also do the vanos seals too. Any advice?

[@anthonyk]

Or you can pull the cable on the inside hatch if you do have to close it

[@corteman]

Best video on this job so far 👍

[@andrewglover9874]

That finger snap was SO FUNNY!!!!! 🙂

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

Excellent video like always

[@RaabsIn513]

What do you do if you rip the bluish gasket at the bottom of the lower timing cover just below the crank shaft 😣

[@thetoughcookie3665]

Finally watching this :p I am bad i watching long videos, but I already saw useful stuff on this video, even my X5 is 3.0d :) Big job u did there.

[@scottpers]

Jason, I appreciate your videos, they are the best. I recently followed your water pump video, and ended up removing a bolt near the point of the water pump that went through the timing cover and not the water pump. I put it back and it went in and snugged down fine. When I started the car, it now has a significant rattle coming from the left front side. Any idea what is causing that? It has a fresh tensioner and was quiet before I started this job.

[@DjDestinyChicago]

This doesn’t look like the end or the world. I’d like to find an E65 that has this problem for dirt cheap. Preferably one where it just started to happen. Nice job 👍

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

e65s dont have this engine

[@TIPSV22]

Another amazing video!

[@Danny_Wolfe]

Thanks for your excellent vids on doing timing chains and guides. I have just completed doing my 2001 E38 along with my Friend's 2001 E38. (M62TU engine) My question is. can you tell me why i would STILL be getting the startup rattle....not every time, but at least half of the time! I have replaced all chains, check valve behind the vanos units, vanos units with the rebuilt units that has the BESIAN SYSTEMS kit, guides, main tensioner, but not the cam tensionera. I did however, replaced the O RINGS on the two cam tensioners as well as the gaskets on the oil distribution units. I do not know what i have missed, but it is a huge job that i have done only three times now. LOL...the whole reason i dove into this job was because of that startup rattle...you know, the one that lasts about two seconds when you cold start the engine. It seems that the vanos are draining the oil back out. Your assistance and help would be much appreciated! THANKS IN ADVANCE!

[@pedrorosario1831]

Hey brother Jason I seem to be having some trouble finding the crank pin for my X5 2002 4.4i at a reasonable price would you be able to point me in the rite direction preferably the same tools you use this my first time doing this job don’t want to mess upthank you for your time and patience

[@adfggffffffddffd]

How long did it take you to do complete this job?

[@Mrizing]

You have an amazing channel keep up the hard work! I have a 2004 bmw 545i with smg 98k miles. I'm having major problems with the smg transmission its very jerky when going into reverse and also going forward. It's so jerky that its impossible to drive then on the car screen I will get error messages "transmission malfunction" drive slow. That's what it says also the car has a completely dead battery. I'm thinking the battery and alternator are not providing enough power for the smg to work correctly because I was reading some forms and it happened to a guy who had a m3 . Is there any helpful information you can give me or point be where I can find some answers . Also smg pump is fine because I can hear it primping before starting the car. Please it would be very helpful.

[@alfa_romeo55yush82]

If there is not enough volts charging the system then you will get a "trans fail safe" light. These engines consume so much current to operate that they should have run two alternators on the engine.

[@alfa_romeo55yush82]

Check your alternator and make sure its supplying 13.4 volts to the battery when the engine is running. Anything short of that you have a bad alternator and will throw the trans fail safe code.

[@jaguar7051]

Super Job

[@albertoflores244]

Greetings, I have a question, what size is the socket for the vvt, I have a bmw 4.6 and I think it is 32 mm, could you doubt me ?, thanks in advance

[@muratsenemoglu9782]

Why did you disconnect the battery by taking off the air compressor, cant you disconnect it from the negative terminal from the bolt to the top left of the air compressor without removing it? That's the way I do it. Thank you it is a great video !

[@geworthomd]

If there is a timing chain guide failure, is it absolutely necessary to pull the heads off to look for bent valves? I don't want to go that far. Doing timing chain guides is enough work. I'm afraid I will pull it apart and never find time to put it back together...like 20 similar projects around my farm lol

[@50sKid]

No, you can do a leak down test without removing the heads. You just need to remove the spark plugs, install the tester, and crank the vehicle. I have a video about it.

[@geworthomd]

@@50sKid Is it very common to see bent valves, percentage wise what would you say

[@vusimuzizondo3623]

Thank you for guidance, now I have knowledge to do this job.😋👍🏾

[@bartonweinberg1891]

How about the leaking valley pan?

[@khanhtran3786]

Can you tell me what is diameter of the TDC lock pin. I need to check the TDC lock pin in my Chinese kit to see if I need to modify it. Thank you

[@bdhxdbdbdbbf8370]

The god damn dedication of this man!

[@fred4896]

all your videos are excellent. thank you for taking the time. where did you learn to fix bmws?

[@TheRealDoddsy]

Bit of a long shot here, but can anyone tell me the bolt sizes for the 6 bolts that hold the lower timing case to the upper oil pan? I'm reinstalling my lower timing cover and didn't get a chance to record which bolts came from which holes.

[@charleslangford5299]

Sweet! What's the title of part 2 sir?

[@cuiivy]

this video would have been perfect if he had said oem "bee-mur". just kidding. love this stuff.

[@mbzgurls]

What about valve stem guides? So what is this project going to cost me? (with optional parts)

[@최민규-i4g]

Hello Where did you refer to the manual materials?

[@LewisWells-1]

Super perseverance! Great vid!

[@bosshoss1623]

@50skid Does this process also kind of the same for an e60 550I? It has a similar V8 but I know it is not the exact same.

[@MrAdasisko]

Great job ! just one note m62Tu doesn't have an EGR. This is secondary air injection tube which is something totally different ;)

[@50sKid]

Doh, makes sense

[@usace69]

Where is part 2 please?

[@RaabsIn513]

i thought most people avoided Victor Reinz products in general. Had a HG for my m20b25 fail.

[@brosolutionsp]

Great video man I'm a fan of your channel...by the way I. Thinking about getting one of those Milwaukee ratchet what model you have would you recommend it?

[@u2asian456]

Dude! Thank you!

[@levisanchez973]

How similar is this to an s62

[@123hoffie]

None!

[@E39ForLife0]

Different animal

[@YCA_Dentists]

Welcome back!!

[@miketrell1853]

Where are you located?