BMW M57 Timing Chain Assembly Procedure

In this video, I'm going to show, detailed as possible, step-by-step the timing chain procedure for this BMW M57N2 engine. Is a long and boring video, but if someone is searching any type of information about this timing chain assembly and it is not able to find it anywhere else, most likely he will do it here :D
The car which we are working on : BMW E63 M57TU2D30 TOP ( 306D5 ) 286 hp.
Broken Timing Chain Video : • Broken Timing Chain BM...
Part 1 Of Rebuilding The Engine : • BMW M57 Engine Rebuild...
Part 2 Crankshaft + Piston Rings Assembly : • BMW M57 Engine Rebuild...
Part 3 Installing The Cylinder Head + Big End Bearings : • BMW M57 Installing The...
Part 4 Bended Camshafts : • BMW M57 Bended Camshafts
Part 5 Timing Chain Assembly Procedure : • BMW M57 Timing Chain A...
Part 6 Oil Pan, Crankshaft Seal, Oil Cooler, Vacuum Pump Assembly : • BMW M57 Oil Pan, Crank...
Part 7 Fuel Injectors + Turbo Chargers Installation : • BMW M57 Fuel Injectors...
Part 8 First Start After the Overhaul : • First Start After Over...
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[@MickNavarro]

you really are the reference for M5/4 7 engines on youtube, thanks to your help i've changed my timing chains on M57 and M47, i think you are the only one who recommends changing the spaying nozzle (which i did :) )

[@crank3646]

Thanks Micks! I'm happy that I was helpful

[@szymondabrowski8866]

@@crank3646 do i need to change the oil pump chain?

[@7pdude]

@@szymondabrowski8866 no ... just tear the entire engine apart and save 30€ for the oil pump chain (irony for those who don't get it). however if you want to change the chains without removing the oil pan you might skip the oil pump chain since it's not very likely to have issues. however the chain wheel of the crankshaft might have sharp teeth and chaning the chains without all wheels with sharp teeth will wear out the new chain quickly.

[@Jimmy0815]

Thank you for your videos. After breaking two chains, I now have this work in front of me. This will be much easier for me because of your great videos.

[@crank3646]

Thanks Andreas!

[@soso94940]

Twoo chains ?!?! How you do that?

[@stanislavpoplavskij7717]

@@soso94940 what cars? How many miles was?

[@snert_]

Thank You! I changed my Timing chain after a chain broke with your Videos. and Today i started my Motor for the first time after the chain Broke with your Help

[@IPDeliev]

Братле, гледам те от Англия от 2години и евала! Много му разбираш. For those who aren’t sure - this guy really knows what he is talking about. Hands down one of the best materials for the mechanically inclined enthusiasts 👌

[@tombatten6556]

Fantastic video. Doing the M57TU head and couldn't have started without your video.Thanks. Couple of things I would like to note. Head removal can be done with engine in the car. There are two 10mm bolts at the back of the head holding a wiring harness to the head, PITA, I head to set a plank up across the front quarter panels and lie on it to get them undone. I suspect the pros leave the exhaust manifold bolted to the head and simply undo the V clamp to the turbo and when refitting attach it first. Makes it very heavy but with the engine in the car its difficult to attach the exhaust manifold correctly. Also there is no need to removing the timing cover which saves a lot of work. The locking of the top chain tensioner is an issue when reassembling but there is port that when removed allows you to insert the locking pin. Haven't started putting it back on yet and I suspect I will have remove the serpentine belt to get that port open. Thanks again

[@stejac51]

... yet again another EXCELLENT instructive Video ... well done (and your English is improving very well too) ....

[@crank3646]

Thanks Steve! Really appreciate the feedback :)

[@luckyhack78]

Hello ! Thank you for this , y did the same job today (306d3) and to be honest, it is a more easy job than replace all gaskets on injection pump Ver515 (2.5tds M51)

[@badreddinemuslim641]

thank you for your time and great job big respect from algeria to russia

[@packerpacket]

thanks for your time and effort to share your knowledge

[@n0v0s]

Your video was very helpful, thank you!

[@user-ks7zg6qm3r]

Обязательно перед заменой цепей на своем Е70 ещё раз просмотрю и зафиксирую все моменты затяжек. Спасибо 👍

[@YanchiiM57X535d]

Thank you 🙏I really appreciate what you do! Your videos are gold!

[@crank3646]

Thanks Anchii!

[@charithvimukshitha6287]

Really very help full this video for me Thank you very much..❤️❤️

[@augustas1234]

Wow, your videos are perfect! keep it up man 🤝

[@Mazzy960]

You are an absolute expert and perfectionist! I don’t know where are you from? But I wish you were here in the UK and when one needs to get this kind of task done; it could have been very beneficial for both of us. You and us! Thanks this detailed video and how you pay attention to the exact details. Please keep these good videos not to educate us but I am sure that this will educate the ordinary crank shaft components repairing technicians or engineers! Thanks very much for all the effort you put into this hard tasks! Regards Maz

[@crank3646]

Thanks for the good words Maz! We are from Bulgaria and actually the owner bring the car exactly from UK to us :)

[@croitorucosmin7560]

@@crank3646where about are you in Bulgaria? I’m from Romania, I’m thinking to bring my car( BMW E60 530d M57D3) to you, if you’re available in the middle of May this year?! Many thanks!

[@crank3646]

@@croitorucosmin7560 We are located in Burgas. You can contact me, in our facebook page (in the description of the video).

[@orangela6296]

Hi Your video has very accurate information and details and it is very helpful I have a question! What is the torque for tightening the crankshaft bearings and camshaft for this engine please?

[@hoverbovver]

Great video. I have just removed the timing cover on my M57 which has done 100k miles. I notice that there is quite a bit of black silicone sealant all around the cover's gasket and not just in the corners like you show. Is this a sign that someone has had it off before and put it back with sealant? Or is it like this from the factory? Does not look very neatly spread like a factory job. I don't know the past history so don't know if the chain had already been replaced. Possibly the cover was removed for other reasons like to fix an old leak or charge a pump.

[@rolandasvisockis9270]

hello great video and good tips cooler just wondering what kind of paste or something like you use when assembling engine lubrication details would be interesting to know and thanks in advance🤔😀✌️

[@crank3646]

Im using two types of assembly lube Red Line and AmsOil

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Very nice update guys. Keep up the nice work. dutch regards, Nico.

[@larachannel-vj6pk]

Hi...great video! May I ask at how many kilometres do we need to replace the timing kit on M57 engines? Thank you!

[@MRxy96]

Thanks a lot, this has helped me very much

[@Dennis-mp4lx]

Thanks for the nice tutorial 👍 Gute Nacht und greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@tomeks9504]

Hi, good job. I have a qestion about CR high pressure pump, I havent seen on this video any section for propper set of CR gear on soeme mark, doest it mean that in this engine CR pump does not required any setting? You said in 53:50 that this engine is not required cr proper positioning...but im not sure? Thanks!

[@VicolAXV]

Best video ever . Thanks mate💪

[@halinagrabowska2118]

do you have the video of timing adjustment on m57n? (204/218)hp

[@ahvlanico]

Hello Thanks to your so helpfull videos..I broke my chain on an2007 E70 X3 3.0D 306d3 TUE2. I removed the head..found crankshaft bent and 4 leaking valves. I would like now to check the oil pump. Did you make a video of the Front subframe removal procedure ? would be very helpfull. Im looking too for a cylinder head (cheaper than repairing mine) thanks a lot !

[@nikosnicolouris5756]

Fantastic video! thank you for your help! I have a Yanmar 6BY2 which is the same engine. The timing chain cover for M57N and M57N2 are the same?

[@martinkulik9466]

How much cost this procedure in bulgaria

[@b2bline833]

Congratulations for another great video, also for the owners! Like you said we really love m57 videos! I was waiting for this video last week, I'm happy you posted it now :) Is that asembly lube used when the engine is made in the factory or they don't care about lubing it?

[@crank3646]

Thanks B2B! They are using some assembly lubrication for sure, but can't tell the exact brand.

[@b2bline833]

@@crank3646 thanks for your answer! Can you please give me an advice, I am looking to buy a well kept e38 but what engine would you choose 3.0d or 2.8i?

[@crank3646]

@@b2bline833 M52B28 all day long :D

[@b2bline833]

@@crank3646 I'm a bit surprised that you don't recommend the m57 :)) Did you choose the 2.8i for beeing more reliable or because you prefer more petrol engines. I have to admit I like the diesel tractor sound

[@crank3646]

@@b2bline833 More reliable, quieter, smoother and simple. Yes I prefer petrol engines. My daily is with M57, but as soon I sell it, I will try to find some petrol one, doesn't matter it will be direct injection.

[@WladyslawAntonsiewicz9627]

I am a mechanic, nice video, clean work I love it, honestly for my own car I go with Febi bilstein and honestly I prefer it on original. Out of the fact febi was been established in 1873 but Iwis in 1916

[@crank3646]

BMW have revised the timing components several times to improve them, while febi and swag is still using the first generation of this timing parts. So OEM wins in this battle

[@WladyslawAntonsiewicz9627]

@@crank3646 cool to know that, thanks for information. What do you think of Hasting piston rings. would you recommend it in general ?

[@crank3646]

@@WladyslawAntonsiewicz9627 I have never used them

[@slavinikolov4613]

Поредното страхотно и информативно видео!

[@zainaelnmansouri889]

Hola, gracias la información por el kit de la cadena destrubocion. Hay que hacer un vídeo por la caja cambio automatica y la caja electrónica Gracias Un saludo

[@thomaspayet6341]

Hi greta video man,what brand do you advice for the kit between SKF or FAI ?

[@KG-hq2vt]

very detailed, thanks

[@jackondursak2500]

hello ! amazing video ! thanks for that. i have 306D4 535D 200kw is the tensoner etc procedure the same? i dont need to worry about high pressure pump in any way ? :) thanks and good luck!

[@TheEverdiswillbe]

Very professional ❤ I love theses videos you are THE reference for BMW maintenance things I’m pretty sure I can now find the time for do it my self without engine out I have a 2007 335d e92 can you confirm it ? Thank you

[@adamfletcher4262]

Really good video !

[@Rafael-st1tf]

Very good and detailed video. I have a question though, is oil pan removal necessary? Thanks.

[@crank3646]

No, but is highly advisable

[@Rafael-st1tf]

@@crank3646 Ok, thank you

[@mariusfridlund55]

nice, thanks

[@p51dgp91]

Not timing chain related but can the stem seals in my 325d m57tu2 alloy block be replaced without removing the head? Great channel btw.😉👍

[@MmetalbikesS]

Thank you for this great video. I will use it to renew my engine. But I have a question. At 44:33 you positioned the timing chain gear onto the camshaft. My question is: is it important where the camshaft boltholes are in relation to the longer holes of the gear? Should the space be equal on both sides of the bolt, or does this not matter as long as the bolts can be installed?

[@cedricgalap4004]

Hello, could I have the tightening torque of the cylinder head?

[@nikolaigeorgiev9711]

Hi, do I need to replace the timing chain on M57D30TÜ engine at 200k or 600k interval? I can't find any information over the internet, also not sure if there are 2 (upper & lower) or rather a single one to replace (excluding the chain for the oil pump)?

[@user-ww6rs9us7j]

hello, is it possible to turn the m57 counterclockwise? can a tooth jump? or is it a fairy tale?

[@winnerbkft]

Your video really helped me a lot with my M57 D3 rebuild. I did all the bearings, seals, timing chain, overall cleaning and also valve seals. The crank bearings were in a good shape at 438.000 Km. I really like the Torque specs in the corners. Can you tell me the oil pump sprocket torque? I havent find specs anything about it.

[@DHMMOTORS]

Hi, did you know something of t'he torque?

[@winnerbkft]

@@DHMMOTORS 20 Nm +90 degree I think

[@sjh2037]

Would you recommend changing all sprockets/gears even if the chain did not break?

[@crank3646]

Yes it is a good idea

[@vinnyp8574]

Hi there i have done my timing chain on m57n2 30d and when first start it run nice no knoise or anything but after 400 miles i start hearing like tapping and rattle at the front and about mid way of the engine near the fuel pump. So i was wondering wether is the auxilary belt

[@e55v86]

Nice video, including memories. Why could it not happen 1km from you instead🤣🙈

[@crank3646]

I guess the car was getting nostalgic to her homeland :D

[@e55v86]

@@crank3646 hahaa,,yees probably so

[@9kubin]

Pro work man , thanks

[@petermiele5491]

I have a question. I was changing the high pressure pump with the special tool but before putting the New one in position i took out the special tool and the chain fell in and moved out of position. What can i do?

[@Quick2004]

Could you send me the part numbers for everything to do with the timing chain please mate…have 2009 LCI 530d e61

[@13rousey]

Hi great videos btw can you tell me the torque spec for the oil pump 4 front bolts as I can't see it in the video thank you

[@aliyagmur6688]

Hi my friend my chain sniped i already did everything like you in the video but there is no Kompression on the zylinders I let the head checked they are good Could it be the pistons?

[@t0mbolone]

Hello, very nice videos, informative and step by step guides :) Can i ask you, it is same process in M57n 150kW? Cheers from Slovakia :)

[@user-hc1wt4oq1j]

Great Content!

[@crank3646]

Thanks!

[@solydaveng1719]

great sharing video

[@sesta670]

Excuse me, how mutch the probablyility of diplantarity in this motor heads from 300.000 km? Is frequently the deformation of the heads in 6 cilinder diesel?

[@filiprenebajla1976]

I have the same oil pump how much should I torque the oil pump sprocket bolt ?

[@burakali7366]

I need to understand about high pressure fuel pump it dosent matter in which possition is??

[@crank3646]

Yes on this engine doesn't matter how you install it, on N57 it matters

[@burakali7366]

@@crank3646 thank you very much for your help

[@rolandasvisockis9270]

hello i wanted to find out what is the power nm and how many degrees you ordered the crankcase and the crankshaft thanks for the reply.

[@vaoamerda]

Great job, with how much kilometers you recommend change the timming kit in a m51?

[@crank3646]

Thanks! Around 200k kms should be the interval

[@ademc8872]

The TDS engines chains are bulletproof.

[@zinoudsg8585]

hello guys i need your help what is engine block has cast iron of m57 e60

[@Dagerke]

Hi I will change timing chain on my 306d2 engine. Does i need to change sprockets or enough if i change only the chain kit without sprockets?

[@mishokorlov]

Thanks! Is it the same way with m47?

[@DonMikson]

Hello, great job ! :) Could you measure and give the length of this crankshaft locking pin that you finally show at 32:20 and the diameters of the two pins in the tensioner 23:20 ? Regards from Poland

[@dogrudurefendimsayglar9048]

Hello 12 10

[@raulrodriguezveinte5577]

Hola! Necesito saber el par de apriete del tornillo del piñón de la bomba de aceite. Gracias.

[@MrFryfish]

RESPECT!

[@LSamo]

What is a chain change interval, how much KM?

[@TammyTammy-s2p]

were are you

[@Jotomoz]

Good

[@miodragdjordjevic5973]

I love your videos, this is extraordinary. I have m47, and i took my car to mechanic to change my chains, and what he did, he change only upper chain, when I saw this, I was very angry. I have one question for you, I am planing to by e39 525d, would you change chains on my car?

[@crank3646]

Thanks! Hah interesting approach :D Sure but I'm far away from you so, not sure how you want to do it. Contact me through facebook

[@brahimkerkech8237]

Please help me i open the cylinder head only the lang 14 screwed they are so gasten what can i do to open Please help me

[@soyyo3037]

Thank you for your videos and your time🙂 Question: The procedure it's the same for a M57N / 306d2 ?

[@crank3646]

Yes, pretty much, with little bit different camshaft attachment to the chain. I have older videos, for the older M57 generation timing chain procedure

[@asperformance861]

Dont have any o ring between the oil Pump and engine block ?

[@Jimmy0815]

Hey crank. Can you tell me about the seal behind the crankshaft wheel? According to the parts catalog there should be one. But none of me was expanding. Now I'm not sure whether it has to go in or not.

[@crank3646]

Yes there is. Just watch the older videos, about this M57 rebuild video series

[@Jimmy0815]

Oh crap. Now I can take the crap apart again. thanks

[@Jimmy0815]

I installed the O-ring today. But I absolutely do not understand what this is supposed to do. Can you explain it to me

[@Ramzes004]

Hi, please tell me if there is always a seal under the crankfts gear? because I have a bmw e92 335D 2007, and i did not have that seal and I am wondering why :) I see you also did not have on the video.

[@crank3646]

Some of them have it some of them don't

[@Ramzes004]

@@crank3646 okthanks a lot

[@raymondorin2932]

What timing tools did you buy? I’m timing my engine currently, and the part that goes around the exhaust cam is less than snug… allows for a bit of play still when everything is bolted down.

[@fabini14]

I have the same issue, my timing kit allow the cams to have some play, i think i gonna have to buy good brand kit instead of the amazon one that i have bought.

[@JurLog]

Camshaft gear 3 little bolts must be in a middle of oval holes.

[@crank3646]

Nope

[@nihonkokusai]

Does this procedure work for a M47 aswell?

[@injustice4566]

hello, how much it cost to change timing chaine ?

[@oldtin82]

Hi mate quick question, can you replace the crank sensor with the transmission attached?

[@crank3646]

Yes

[@danielnewson4046]

Hi can I replace the oil pump with out having to replace all the chains think my pump had gone was hoping I can just unbolt the pump and don't play with the crank or timing or have I got to replace it all at the same time....thanks Dan

[@crank3646]

You can change only the pump

[@danielnewson4046]

Nice one thanks Dan

[@zahir4331]

merci 👍

[@marcelspringintveld2436]

Hi, so no need to time the injectionpump?

[@crank3646]

Yep

[@marcelspringintveld2436]

@@crank3646 can you tell me ( in a few words ) how this pump work and gets the right signal?

[@crank3646]

@@marcelspringintveld2436 There is no signal going to the pump, except the flow valve from behind. The pump is just making pressure, the injectors are doing the magic

[@marcelspringintveld2436]

@@crank3646 Ok, clear! Thanx again for the helpful video, till next time!

[@drtrodis]

cok güzel!

[@brianward9593]

Hi Just watched your video for the 10th time and noticed the oil pump chain has no tensioner, my chain seems to have more play than yours so is my one correct (what are the tolerance for play in this chain Regards Brian

[@crank3646]

Brian, if everyone was like you, I was going to brake KZbin algorithm :D I doubt the oil pump chain, has some stated tolerance for play. Yes they don't have tensioners. The oil pump chain is really cheap, so I prefer to play it safely and change it everytime when I get to this point. I have never seen a broken oil pump chain on this motors. Even if the chain skip a teeth, it is not a big deal, it is not like you will hit some valve or hit the piston :D

[@viktorstefanov1838]

Къде се намира сервиза? Може ли тел. за връзка?

[@Kevbaddis246]

Whats the part number for the o ring

[@capitanandy2535]

I have two Bmw....one x3 with M57.....527900 km same chain.....the other BMW N47 engine after 100500 km chain ko....why?.....

[@eeugene5825]

How many chains? 2 or 3 Thanks

[@taktak4893]

Hi does anybody know if an m57 engine is used in a 635d - is the block and head the same ???

[@3LTwinTurboDiesel]

Yes 635d has 286hp m57

[@anthonyhunt6765]

Hi so if the chains haven’t snapped do I still need to replace all the gears or just chains guides and tensioners ? Thanks

[@crank3646]

If you want to make it reliable, yes. Is it going to work without changing them... probably, but yeah... you never know

[@anthonyhunt6765]

@@crank3646 best to change everything then , will oil pump gear be ok left alone ?

[@crank3646]

@@anthonyhunt6765 Best case scenario is to change the oil pump also. But if not, the oil pump gear is not a problem on this engines. Even if the chain skip a teeth there is not end of the day

[@anthonyhunt6765]

@@crank3646 but to change oil pump I need to drop oil pan and it’s an e70 x5 so will have to drop sub frame and diff it’s only just hit 100,000 miles what would you recommend?

[@crank3646]

@@anthonyhunt6765 You will still need to drop the oil pan, if you don't want to have issues installing the timing chain cover

[@vikingshpvs465]

Where are you based mate. I have 3 e60 535d lci I need timing chains doing.

[@crank3646]

Hah nice collection! We are based in Bulgaria. There is a link in the description of the video.

[@edenmakale7880]

Hello...is possible to do timmimg without timming tools

[@crank3646]

Yes ofc, if you know what you are doing, is not so hard

[@edenmakale7880]

@@crank3646 Ok....my m47 have broken valves,am planning to remove the cylinder head

[@alialsaleh8715]

نريده مترجم الى العربية ⚘⚘⚘

[@shark93ish]

Amazing video! I really appreciate the content. I have an e65 730d 2007 so also the N2 engine. I have a question regarding the HPFP. What would you recommend to be the best replacement part number? Looking on real OEM there have been various revisions. My pump is suspected to be leaking as I have a rising oil level. Is an R90 really needed? The latest part number revision is 13518511824. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[@crank3646]

This pumps are really reliable. You need just to find someone that can change your gaskets on the pump and you will be good to go for a long period of time

[@renatasr4570]

👍😎

[@djaivan1]

Колега, дай на български, само се излагаш с " три литра турбо енджин" :D

[@TomekGarage]

👍

[@zhekaaazhekaaa]

Русский акцент пробивается)

[@davidnorman7311]

its a 3.0 not a 3.5

[@crank3646]

Are you sure?