BMW N55 Engine Removal - BMW 335i E92 Rebuild Project

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thank you guys for watching, I hope you found the video interesting and give it a like! I will be taking the engine apart in the next video, so don't forget to subscribe and follow this rebuild project!

[@mpompo1825]

Hi, incredible job. I have to do it on my N54 E90 335xi. AWD is a nightmare, a lot of components, no space. I think it can be more easier to remove the front side of the car. Thanks from France

[@SimpleCarGuy]

@@mpompo1825 I have seen people remove the front bumper, support etc and pull it out with the transmission. I did not want to disconnect the AC lines, so I did it this way.

[@dablackbimmer]

Wow, mad respect to you my friend. Solo bmw work seems super scary at first but then you realize it's a normal car with some extra steps. Crazy work.

[@687ffokcuf]

hey brother, just wanted to say thank you for this series. Purchased a 335xi w a spun rod and worked on it all summer, just finished clicking the transmission back in after rebuild, slowly finishing up now. Many many many thanks!!

[@johnclark1925]

“Just me the car and music...” Awesome! 🤘 A huge job to be fair... respect. 🏆

[@tompeterson3210]

That was a monumental job! You're an intrepid youtuber. That job showed why RWD is best for maintenance and repairs.(and driving fun)

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Absolutely, I would only got for RWD after this experience. So much extra technology and parts involved! I always enjoy seeing your comments on my videos, Tom!

[@lindapoworski2597]

I've got most of my N55 engine on my 2011 535i disconnected. Im just left to disconnect the transmission and hopeful pull it out. I did not remove the front grill, rad etc but will hopefully get the hood disconnected to lift it straight up. Its been a long process. Im in Canada with -35 most of winter and no heated shed so has been a 3 season project. Everything is marked and thanks to your channel I will have assistance to reassemble it. Thank you so much. Great work.

[@markmahurin8891]

Great job! I have to pull my N55 out of my 2011 535I rwd. It'll be a little easier, but for more room to pull the motor forward, I'm going to take off the whole from end. I went to change a warped valve cover and found why it was warped in the 1st place. My #4 cylinder spark plug was stripped and forced down into the chamber, causing a high level of heat to build in that 1 area. I gotta remove the head and let a machine shop do their work. Going to replace vacuum hoses and upgrade the plastic pipes from turbo and charge pipes, to aluminum alloy. Also going to upgrade the intercooler while i have it out. Great job on the video! Will definitely help out a lot when i go to pull mine!! Much love and God bless

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thanks Mark! It's been a fun project. I'm in the process of rebuilding the engine now and have a few teardown videos if you are interested. I plan on upgrading the charge pipe and a couple other things along the way as well! Hope you get yours back up and running soon!

[@_Wai_Wai_]

I've got a 2011 535i, the engine rattles during idle. I changed Vanos Solenoids, but that didn't help. I'm afraid I might need to take the engine out and deal with Rods and Rod bearings.

[@understandthis4634]

Great work thank you for sharing. My turn this week on a F10 535i N55

[@bimmerfan6538]

wowow what a huge job! I would be scarred to attempt this myself, but bravo!

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thank you, sir!

[@dongiogio762]

I'm doing this job at the moment, decided to pull the front part. Wish me luck!

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Good luck, it's a fun one! If you plan on removing the transmission at the same time, this is the way to do it. For me, I didn't want to disconnect the AC condenser. Let me know how it goes!

[@dongiogio762]

@@SimpleCarGuy I'm actually having trouble trying to disconnect the AC condenser as it's connected to the compressor on one side and the other goes back to the passenger side. It's a pain. And no I'm not taking the transmission out so there's no point point in doing extra stuff. Did you have to clamp the two hoses on the driver side of the condenser?

[@dongiogio762]

And thank you for your response and concern, l can't wait to scream, woooo! Like you did, lol 😆

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Haha yes! Woooo was a good moment. Which two hoses? I didn’t removing or disconnect anything AC related unless you mean coolant hoses.

[@dongiogio762]

@@SimpleCarGuy it's the transmission cooler lines. I got it, thanks

[@leoalomari3832]

“Looks good, looks great actually!…. Oh I see where the problem is” 😂

[@rayjumma8475]

Amazing work, you won't be able to put the engine on the stand without removing the fly wheel first

[@aliathar4643]

Great video brother!

[@maxpayne579]

Thanks for sharing, man. Very helpful.

[@Lemans135i]

Great work!

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thanks!

[@ChVovan]

Great job, thx for video, and especially for tools which you are using to separate engine from the trainy, I am trying to get engine out of my 2009 335i coupe, will do it full electric)

[@SimpleCarGuy]

That's an awesome project, what kind of motor and battery system are you planning on using?

[@ChVovan]

Sorry for the late reply. I am planning to use half of the model 3 battery and 500hp peak 9inch DC motor.

[@Industrial_Mechanic]

Wow that was a lot of work... and for that I "liked and Subscribed". I have the 535I with Manual and have oil pan leaking, I was wondering how much work was to remove oil pan. It looks like a big job $$$. Thanks for the video.

[@cookierepairprojects4544]

awesome, unfortunately for me my engine is locked up so the torque converter is not getting removed so i think i am just going to remove the dront clip and pull the engine and trans allat once

[@understandthis4634]

What did you use to support the transmission once engine was out?

[@matas1024]

Hey,what bolts size goes between engine/trans for engine mounting on stand? Thanks

[@jonathanwilzer26]

Did you have to support the transmission in any way while the engine is not attached?

[@michaelcarney7299]

I had those bolts break on the exhaust manifold of my fiance's Camry. Had to drill them out and retap the threads. I saved the manifold luckily.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

That sounds like a nightmare! Glad you got it fixed, tho

[@richcruz8924]

Awesome content, and even better effort on staying focused and getting this beast out.. Question, what size bolts did you use or recommend to use with the engine stand and engine? You showed them, but what size are they? 11/12MM ? TIA

[@keithhasafastcar]

Most people just use the bolt that mate the trans to the engine to hold it on the stand

[@favo3x450]

I have a rwd didn’t you have to remove the subframe and when do you put in the fly wheel locking pin

[@_Wai_Wai_]

I've got a 2011 535i, the engine rattles during idle. I changed Vanos Solenoids, but that didn't help. I'm afraid I might need to take the engine out and deal with Rods and Rod bearings.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

It depends on what the rattle sounds like. It could be timing chain getting loose. Much easier job.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

@@SimpleCarGuy ok, yea, i'm getting an endoscope to check out the ports in the spark plugs. I will check things out first.

[@JTN55]

@simpleCarGuy what bolts did you use for engine stand and where did you get them?

[@yustianp9708]

I only started to realise that every bmw inline sixes are tilted to the right side. Does it makes the car heavier on the righti side though??

[@SimpleCarGuy]

I don’t think it does since there are many accessories that I’m sure are distributed evenly. Even if they aren’t, it’s not that much difference in weight.

[@travisblair4983]

Where did you hook up the chains too on the engine to pull it out?

[@tiaf3138]

Hello What bolt did you use to attach it to the bracket?

[@markmahurin8891]

Why did you leave the transmission? It is going to make it a little rougher when putting the engine back in

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Kind of difficult to drop the transmission in the garage. One way would have been to remove the front support, radiator etc. and pull it all together, but that’s a lot of work. Seemed easier this way.

[@markmahurin8891]

@@SimpleCarGuy trust me, i just got done with mine. Its easier to have pulled the transmission too. I hope you have good luck lining the engine and transmission when you drop it back in

[@SimpleCarGuy]

I’ll know for next time! I hope it won’t be too much trouble. It should be going back in very soon.

[@markmahurin8891]

@@SimpleCarGuy good luck!!

[@startingtech3900]

@@SimpleCarGuy did you get it back in bro

[@yomotherspimp]

If I have the performance power kit, does that just get applied to the new engine? I have the Performance Edition 335i

[@danielportillo8387]

Great video I’m about to remove the engine

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Good luck! I have a full rebuild series if you are about to do that. Thanks for watching.

[@jameshackman761]

Where did you hook up the engine to the hoist?

[@wellthenjayt55548]

how long did it take you?

[@importpro1334]

Oh man I’m about to do this job on my E92 possibly.. and just watching this got me scared 😅 I’m X drive also.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

There are a lot of steps, but if you have the space and time, go for it!

[@j8oey606]

Does replacing the engine make it brand new?

[@ThaHammieJaassee]

Lol what

[@smudent2010]

Are the cylinders not oriented straight up in the 12 o'clock position in the n55?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

They are slightly slanted when the engine is installed.

[@PrecisionBimmer]

Wish I had a bigger garage. I'm tackling this in a tiny apartment garage cause I bought a x5 without knowing it had a spun bearing

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Sorry to hear someone sold you a car with such major issue and good luck! I think it's doable in a 1.5 car garage if you are organized etc.

[@PrecisionBimmer]

@@SimpleCarGuy I should have the motor out by today. The axle nuts were rotted out so that is setting me back.

[@jasonjancsek5489]

@@PrecisionBimmer how was it? I'll be doing this in my '11 X5 with detonation issues soon.

[@jrelyea]

That's a lot of work. Luckily my 335 x-drive is a few years away from engine rebuild.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Luckily I find this fun. Would not recommend if you're not into wrenching in your garage.

[@startingtech3900]

What year

[@keithhasafastcar]

What did you use as lift points when pulling the engine out?

[@miska675]

I can see the front point he is using the tow hook threaded into the head (approved method by BMW service manual). For the rear, I'm assuming he went through one of the starter bolt holes.

[@PeterNgo-vc5sk]

i have a 335i 2014 with awd and the engine is dead, could i swap a rwd engine into the car?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Kind of. You would have to swap the oil pan and oil pick up line.

[@PeterNgo-vc5sk]

@@SimpleCarGuy thank you for the advice, love your videos.

[@jacobdion4374]

Where are the turbo?

[@jamesveney9078]

I’m going to do mine but I’m gonna drop the Subframe

[@SimpleCarGuy]

I don’t have a lift, so I never looked into dropping it from the bottom, but I know people have removed the front bumper and support and pulled it out of the front. They swear it’s easier.

[@hanglin8563]

You’re gonna want to have 2 people putting the engine back. I can see you’re using the harbor freights engine hoist. The arm is really short. You will want one person pushing the engine while one lowering it.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

That’s a good idea, I’ll definitely have someone assist so I don’t break anything while lowering the engine in. The arm is a little short, but just enough for this car! Thanks for the advice!

[@hanglin8563]

@@SimpleCarGuy no problem man, I just did this job on my 335i couple weeks ago. Same hoist setup with the balancer and everything.

[@6ixshooters247]

Lol my n55 engine actually just seized on my e92. I was running a pure turbos stage 2and had 70k miles. I think the bearing spun

[@6ixshooters247]

Haha just saw that you had an xdrive too. I should find this video very useful LOL

[@SimpleCarGuy]

My Z4 spun a bearing and seized on the crankshaft. Fun fun! Good luck on yours, xDrive added a lot of fun steps lol

[@6ixshooters247]

Thank you. I’m worried about getting it all in. I have a hoist so I’m wondering if i should just drop the subframe and let it hang from the bottom

[@SimpleCarGuy]

@@6ixshooters247 From what I read, taking it out from the bottom is not as easy as it seems. A lot of people recommend removing the front end and pulling engine and transmission at the same time, though.

[@6ixshooters247]

@@SimpleCarGuy I think I'll do your approach. Can you go in order with how you disconnected the actual engine?. I see that you still had your subframe on. Did you follow the newtis manual?

[@ghostvardy6693]

Maybe would of been easier to drop the whole sub frame, i notice its alot easier on x drive vehicles

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Maybe, but I think only if you have a lift to raise the car. Otherwise it would be very difficult to do on the garage with low ceilings like mine.

[@cofdeath9765]

Wouldn't it just have been easier to drop the engine with the subframe?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Maybe if I had a list in the garage, it would be. With the space I had.. no way.

[@MasterDieselMarine]

Always out the bottom!! Your doing it all wrong!

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Not really possible without a lift in my garage.

[@cutkicker]

Please end your videos with, "I must Break You.". Please please please

[@SimpleCarGuy]

I'll do my best lol!

[@Sitdownbruhh]

This is a n54????

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Nope, this is the N55 engine. They look very similar, though.

[@reysabino1460]

How did you turn the torque converter to get all the bolts?