How to remove engine replacement removal swap pull BMW 530d 520d N57 N47 330d 320d 730d 740d F10 F11

[@UFPANZER2]

This is amazing, thank you so much for putting this detailed tutorial and taking the time. I am loving your channel! 😊👍

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@UFPANZER2 Plenty more to come. The channel is doing well and I really love working on cars so hoping to be able to produce a lot more quality content for everyone

[@P4RVEZ02]

Your video's are great. Especially not many video's out there dedicated on a f10 series BMW.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Thanks for your message. I aim to cover the majority of the maintenance on BMW F10 and F11 chassis on my channel. A lot more content in the pipeline. I will be showing a the full timing chain replacement procedure along with multiple other jobs on the N57 N47 engines and HP8-70 transmission🤝 Hope to see you around. I might do a giveaway very soon to celebrate my 200th video on the channel

[@mrmusic1880]

I'm excited to watch this one, I like long video's of mechanical stuff like this!

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Hope it is not too long buddy😀. Thanks so much for your support.

[@roboran5225]

Quality videos as always. Keep up the good job

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Thanks buddy. I have a lot more coming. The next batch of videos will be on the engine disassembly, dpf, dpf cleaning and timing chains/guided etc so it should will be very interesting to watch🤝

[@meuer]

great video. I have a question.. when lowering the gearbox to access the bolts to remove the bolts to separate the box from, the engine, what length are the extension bars used to remove the bolts? Oh and are they M10 or E10 torx bolts?

[@TheKeenMechanic]

I tried to use several short 1/2" extensions but there was too much flex and I ended up stripping one of the bolts, then I ended up making a 80cm long solid extension as I didn't wan't to take any chances. If you are buying one get at least 24" long extension. The bolt heads are E12 torx but there may be some E10 depending on the model

[@meuer]

Thanks so much for your swift reply... and I ha e ordered a 600mm 1/2 inch extension bar which is made by us pro item code 4028 so fingers crossed 🤞 thank you again for your time

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@meuer No problem, this should do the job. Best of luck

[@Iggy-me]

Awesome, I did pull the engine without ramp just engine crane and axle stands without removing gearbox

[@danielosborn1303]

Interesting for me - because I am considering the same... did you just temporarily drop gearbox enough to access bolts for disconnecting from engine / flex plate? Then secure gearbox again until reassembly time?

[@GabeDavid]

hi need to take out the engine for changing crankshaft?

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Probably easier to take engine out instead of dropping full suspension, steering rack, having to support engine with an engine bar then drop sump and do all work from underneath. Just take engine out and put on engine stand and do the job properly

[@silvanndoja]

is it possible to swap my to 2 liter diesel for a 3 liter diesel and what to i need to adapt

[@TheKeenMechanic]

I am sure it is possible but I personally wouldn't do it. It will probably cost less to sell your 2.0d and buy a 3.0d. Best of luck. The transmission is also different so definitely not financially wise

[@MrVidziks]

Wpuld it be possible to remove engine without removing gearbox? Having front end removed? Thanks

[@TheKeenMechanic]

I was initially planning to do that but you need to lower the box to access the bolts that secure the gearbox to the engine to remove the engine. Hope this makes sense🤝🏻

[@MrVidziks]

@@TheKeenMechanic i understand what you ment Thanks for reply.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@MrVidziks No problem. Glad to be able to help

[@kingGar27]

Quick question: do you think it would be possible to remove the engine and gearbox together by removing the front end off the car (bumper, crash bar, rads, etc.? This would make the job easier to do on my driveway I feel.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Yes, this is a good option for you. You will need an engine crane for this task. The only negative about this is you will have to disconnect the ac system and lose the ac gas. Sometimes also it is difficult to disconnect the ac hoses from ac compressor and radiator but you may be lucky. Also you will have to properly regass the system. Don't run it dry as there is oil with the gas and can cause damage to the compressor

[@kingGar27]

Perfect, that makes sense. It’s similar to how I do the clutch and flywheel in my 2001 PD130 Passat. What are the main things I would need to do under the car? Disconnect drive shaft, unplug wires from gearbox (it’s a manual), disconnect gear linkage (from within the car?) Anything else? I don’t mind doing the AC. There is a garage beside me who can degas and regas it. No harm to have it serviced anyway after 110k miles.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@kingGar27 If you watch my video on the removal of gearbox and this one for removing the engine you will see all steps in detail. My box is auto so yours will be slighly more more with gear linkage. 🤝🏻

[@kingGar27]

@@TheKeenMechanic sounds good. I’ll rewatch them today. I watched them when you first uploaded and found them very helpful. They’re great videos!

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@kingGar27 Thanks buddy, I do them as if they are for myself. I like good detail and step by step. Thanks for watching and let me know how you get on🙌🤝🏻

[@mattitolonen6280]

Do you actually need to pull out gearbox? I don’t have proper car lift, but axle stands where I could remove bell housing bolts

[@TheKeenMechanic]

This has been asked before, unfortunately the top bolts that hold the engine to the gearbox are inaccessible so you need to drop the gearbox to access them🤝🏻

[@mattitolonen6280]

Thanks for the answer. Does this apply also to N47?

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@mattitolonen6280 yes, they have the same flange

[@mattitolonen6280]

Pity. Maybe a impossible to do without lift and only with axle stands

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@mattitolonen6280 Not impossible but very dangerous and very hard/time consuming

[@t.d9486]

Thanks for your video. I have a F10 N47 with a broken timing chain. Can you let me know if I can swap a n57 into the car with just the ecu, immobiliser and gearbox? Or do I need the loom too. If this is too hard, then would I be able to use a n47 from any car? Thank you

[@TheKeenMechanic]

If I were you I would just use another used N47 as it will be a massive job to convert to N57. Hope you get it sorted. Thanks for your message and best of luck with the project

[@t.d9486]

Going the n47 might be the best option. Thank you for your reply

[@genichiroashina6372]

Very difficult task but great video. Any specific reason you did not change the chains just by removing the gearbox

[@TheKeenMechanic]

BMW recommend the engine removal from Engine bay, but this is not the only reason. I took it out as you will see in the next videos I did a lot of other work apart from the timing chains and was a lot easier that way. I also washed the engine completely as it was covered in oil and grease. I used this opportunity to properly clean the engine bay too🤝🏻

[@genichiroashina6372]

@@TheKeenMechanic ah, OK. Thanks

[@romeoholder4453]

The keen mechanic, hello i had an e53 m54 engine rebuilt recently. And we used regular Castrol 10w-40 oil and there seems to be a ticking noise that's faint and doesn't happen for long, and I am not sure if it's from the timing chain area but What oil would you recommend for this vehicle in hot climate like ours?

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Hi I have a few friends who run their M54s in hot climate on 5w-40 Check what the local dealer recommends, you don't have to buy from them, just ask😜

[@Plermpel]

Dude's just dropping the 8HP45 out of his car ALONE! with ease.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Sorry, didn't fully understand your comment. The trans in this car is 8hp70

[@Plermpel]

@@TheKeenMechanic Well than it's even heavyer, I removed my 8HP45 twice and even with a transmission jack and a second person that's really hard.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@Plermpel Oh I understand now. I had to weld the tall stands and the small lifting table especially for this type of jobs as I work on my own, I don't want to get injured or cause damage to the cars. Where there is a will there is a way😁

[@joud360]

Great video KM. Mate do you know if it's possible to engine swap the first gen f10 535d (n57d30t0 220kw 299ps) to the second gen motor (n57d30t1 230kw 313ps)? Mine is a the first gen and it's spun a bearing and the only engines I can find here in Australia are the 230kw ones. Had a chance to buy a damaged 2nd gen complete car from auction but was worried it wouldn't work.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

I would imagine it should be possible but can't say 100% as I personally haven't done it. You might be able to find more help in the facebook groups on this. Thanks for your message and please get back to me to let me know how you get on as I would like to know myself.

[@joud360]

@@TheKeenMechanic I did ask the question. One said no but after I mentioned I would be getting the complete car another said it's possible. Just worried it's going to be a lot of work ecu / wiring side if they are different.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@joud360 It will be a lot of work indeed even if there are no complications and everything fits. I think it will be a great learning and you should record your work and share online. Worst case part out and sell for parts. I think you will manage if you do your research

[@mcplutt]

This is why we should all drive EV's 🙃

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@mcplutt I am sure they will have their own priblems too😁

[@BEARDEDKURDISH]

why even bother taking off the front bumper? alot of unneccessary work, you could have saved alot of time

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@BEARDEDKURDISH I did some work on the active grill. I made other videos on the removal of other components. I have a small garage and when I take the engine out and have a crane and other things in the way I risk scratching the front bumper so I decided to be safe that way. Hope this answers your question🤝🏻

[@DogtorC]

How do you get the fan out without removing the bumper. I'm in the middle of the process, there is no space between the engine and the cooling fan.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@DogtorC Just be gentle, I am sure there is a way to do it without removing the bumper